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My Front Door
I believe that your home should embrace you. When you open the door it should rise up to meet you.Decorating and personal style dictate the way a home feels. Let me help you create a home that is an expression of your family and the things you love.
My Front Door
Make Something Extraordinary From Something Ordinary
Recently, I gave these beautiful Christian La Croix bottles of water in a party favor bag. When the water was gone I couldn't bear to part with the gorgeous and stylish bottle. By purchasing a simple pour spout (like bartenders use), I was able to turn it into a designer dispenser for liquid dish-washing soap. Stores like Cost-plus sell the spouts. This can be done with any cool bottle that you don't wan't to throw in the recycling heap. Make something beautiful for your home and do something nice for the environment too!!!
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About Me
- Mindy Laven
- I am a wife,a mother,a writer, a decorator,and a friend. I love the fullness of life and the joy we find in the moments that leave a mark upon our hearts.I decorate homes with a very personal touch. When you walk through the front door, it should feel and look like your home. My family is the most important thing in my life! I have been married to Greg for 20yrs and have two daughters, Charlotte(18)and Olivia(16)To quote Julie and Julia: "They are the bread to my butter and the breath to my life!" I want to use this blog to inspire others to live life beautifully.To remind you that sometimes life is in the details and that a small gesture can yield a great reward. Tie the extra ribbon, don't throw out that beautiful card, save those stones from your trip to Big Sur.I can help you to use them in a way that is fresh and not finky. Check in with me for weekly tips for everything from cooking to flower arranging.You can either live life beautifully, or just live life. Let's make something beautiful!!
Chandeliers! Chandeliers! Chandeliers
I am crazy about chandeliers! Here are three that are currently hanging in my home. Two are in the kitchen ( yes, I said two!), and one is in my dining room. The one with the leopard shades came out of my previous house. Leaving that home was a heartbreak so the chandelier is a pleasant reminder that sometimes we can bring a little bit of "home," with us, no matter where we go. The gorgeous dining room fixture is quite special to me because it was a gift from my husband when we moved onto this home. It is especially unique in that it has amethyst and smoky quartz colored crystals
I think there is a chandelier for everyone and everyone should have at least one! A little crystal and sparkle can make any home feel elegant. In my opinion, antique or vintage are the best. Often priced relatively the same as a new one, the sophistication of something that can't be purchased at a your local home center is invaluable! Check tag sales, garage sales and consignment stores in your area for that special piece that will put your personal stamp on your home.
