diy by The Ladies of Foret 12

DIY: Nature Office Organizer

Feeling like “you live in a cubicle” 40+ hours a week and hardly get to see the sun and living growing things on the weekdays? We’re lucky enough that even when we can’t make it outdoors, we’re surrounded by beauty and greenery. We want everyone to be able to have a daily slice of the outdoors, so here’s a way to bring a little green into your work week. We devised a simple structure to house files, catalogues, or mail that utilizes moss, foraged findings, and natural elements. We love this assemblage of little pieces of nature under glass to create structure and order for your work space or home. You can use anything you love, whether it’s a mass of little fallen acorns collected from your favorite park, stones and shells you found on your memorable beach vacation, or a dropped feather you found while hiking through the woods. There’s no right or wrong, just what inspires you. Maybe it’s something you even swap out every couple months to reflect the changing seasons! -the Ladies of Forêt

The full how-to is after the jump…

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animal love by Amy Azzarito 22

Animal Love: Hedgehog

Until relatively recently, my knowledge of hedgehogs was confined to Beatrix Potter. But then, I stumbled upon this video. Hedgehogs can be pets?!?! I did a little Internet research to try to suss out how humane was hedgehog pet keeping. (The jury is still out for me on that one but there’s some great information available from the Hedgehog Welfare Society and Prickles Hedgehog Rescue in the U.K.) But in the meantime, I’m going to surround myself with hedgehog themed products. -Amy Azzarito

Image above: 1. hedgehog mittens $24. 80 (I know it’s no longer mitten season, but HEDGEHOG MITTENS! I couldn’t resist.) | 2. necklace – animal jewelry $18 | 3. hedgehog mobile $33 | 4. Hedgehog Bamboo Wall Clock $70 | 5. measuring hedgies $36 | 6. The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: A Tale of Obsession, Nostalgia and the World’s Most Charming Mammal $10 | 7. Woodland Nightlight (Hedgehog) $9.95

Image above: ceramic hedgehog planter $12

more hedgehogs after the jump!

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before and after by Grace Bonney 26

Before & After: Lucy’s Kitchen

Today’s second Before & After comes from Lucy Heenan Ewins who lives in a beautiful Victorian home built in 1910. Lucy wanted to improve the flow of her original kitchen, while adding more countertop space and brightening it up to make the rest of the home. She was up against peach cabinets, sponge-painted walls (my least favorite painting style ever), gray laminate countertop and outdated tiles that just didn’t work in the space. Determined to make over the space on their own, Lucy and her husband re-designed the space on their own and her husband did the majority of of the work while on paternity leave and caring for their newborn (they stayed with family during the dusty phase)! The project started on Memorial Day of last year and was finished by Labor Day, leaving a brand new space that had everything they were hoping for- including more counter space and room to dry dishes. I love the creative storage they built into the room (see images after the jump with their adorable daughter) but the entire space deserves a hearty high five. Well done, you two! xo, grace

More images and details about the project continue after the jump…

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before and after by Grace Bonney 32

Before & After: Jacqueline’s Home Office

Today’s first before & after is all about home offices. Despite working from home for eight years, I never set up a proper office and I regret it to this day. I think I probably would have been a lot more productive. But thankfully Jacqueline is smarter than I am and decided to change over her room to create a colorful place to work. The room’s previous life as a nursery changed is now long-gone and the space doubles as both a great place for Jacqueline to work on her wedding photography business and a room to house visiting guests. Thanks to Jacqueline for sharing with us! xo, grace

More photos and details from Jacqueline on the process after the jump…

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products by Grace Bonney 13

Spring Combos: Target Threshold Collection

Spring has officially sprung here in New York and it feels like every corner is bursting with color. From electric yellow Forsythia branches and soft pinch cherry blossoms to that gorgeous yellow-green that new tree buds grow, I feel like I want to surround myself in a giant pool of color at all times. Target just launched a new collection called Threshold and asked our team to pick some of our favorites and pair them with colorful products from some of our go-to indie designers and shops. I always love a little challenge like this so I had fun picking out what I would pair with six pieces from Threshold’s debut line. I’m particularly fond of that brassy-looking table above. That sucker has swank written all over it. Whether you’re looking for something glittery and metallic or cool and watery, I hope you’ll enjoy these combos. xo, grace

Image above: Rock Party by Britt Bass $45, Saturday Morning Mug $10, Target Iron Table Base $59.99, Target Lamp Base $54.99, Orange Crush Finial $55, Kiss the Sky Finial $55, Jebel Lampshade $78

Image above: Target Ikat Print Comforter $89.99+, Eugenie Bedskirt $155, Monty Task Lamp $495, Bali Stripe Pillow $45, Target Demijohn Vase $17.99, Blue Ikat Textile $250, Armory Work Lamp $875, Arden Side Table $695

Image above: Target Cool Pattern Mix Towel $9.99+, Matchstick Planter $158, Moss Woodcut Print $795, Blue Ombre Lamp Base $49.99, Fringe Garland $22, Handwoven Jute Shade $58+

This post is sponsored by Target. Welcome to Threshold. A new line for house and home.

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amanda brown by Amanda Brown 23

upholstery basics: garden cart

Since mid-February (I’m in Austin, y’all), I’ve been elbow deep in garden soil planting my veggies for spring. With arugula, lettuce, and Swiss chard growing like weeds, my hands have been full trudging back and forth from the garden to my kitchen. This month on Upholstery Basics, we build a garden cart from the ground up, complete with cubbies for tools, seeds, and cuttings, and a padded top for sitting or kneeling. Don’t have a green thumb? Use this as a kid-proof toy box indoors. — Amanda