tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21590252649049958642024-03-12T20:18:21.322-04:00Navy BeanNavy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.comBlogger461125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-46028794671909500482012-10-08T23:26:00.000-04:002012-10-08T23:30:30.628-04:00My Favorite Children's Artwork Shops on EtsyLast week THREE of my friends had babies! (Hello Griffin, Jack and Libby!) So I thought it would be fitting to share my favorite children's artwork sellers on Etsy. Nurseries all around are much cuter thanks to these wonderful artists.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SeaUrchinStudio">Sea Urchin Studio</a>- Adorable alphabet and numeric posters. </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AppleBlossomPrint?ref=seller_info">Apple Blossom Print</a>- Beautiful personalized graphic artwork using text. We have the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65371135/sale-20-off-monogram-initial-art">Monogram Initial Art</a> in Cam's nursery and I've also ordered her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74173365/sale-20-off-custom-wedding-gift-couples">Couples Names Wedding Date</a> print for a friend. </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Wallfry?ref=seller_info">WallFry</a>- Huge selection of cute animal prints. I was going to have a custom portrait of Navy made to hang in the nursery before we had Cam but just never got around to it. It's definitely on the to-do list!</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HenryJamesPaperGoods?ref=seller_info">Henry James Paper Goods</a>- Wonderfully whimsical personalized artwork. We have the<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettymod?ref=seller_info">Sarah Jane Studios</a>- I am absolutely in love with her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72061056/childrens-wall-art-print-whale-dreams">Whale Dreams</a> art. How beautiful would this look oversized, hanging in your son or daughter's reading nook?</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blancucha">Cosas Minimas</a>- Darling illustrated characters in city settings. </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SycamoreStreetPress?ref=seller_info">Sycamore Street Press</a>- This letterpress print brought tears to my eyes. So sweet!</div>
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<br />Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-47190121246440912352012-10-04T21:32:00.000-04:002012-10-04T21:32:19.234-04:00Art and Accessories for the KitchenFor our five year anniversary gift to each other, Mike and I bought some artwork for the kitchen/ dining area. It's a four panel map of lower New York City and we love it! It's the perfect reminder of our home for the past 11 years and the city where we met.<br />
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I found the artwork at the furniture store (in Seabrook, NH of all places) where we ordered our sectional. (I'm counting the days until it arrives!) It's definitely an older map, although I'm not sure of the time period, and the colors match perfectly with our downstairs color scheme.<br />
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I had been hunting for a large-scale panel piece of artwork for the dining area for quite some time. Since it's a large wall, I wanted it to have a few panels and look oversized to fill up the space. I was inspired by <a href="http://splendidminta.blogspot.com/2010/11/get-look-octopus-triptych.html">Guiliana and Bill's octopus artwork</a> and by the <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/02/chinese-wallpaper-in-acrylic-frames.html">wallpaper panels on Little Green Notebook</a>. At first I thought I could create the look myself by blowing up a print and using Ikea frames but I couldn't find a print that I loved. And you definitely need to LOVE it when it comes to an over-sized piece of artwork. So it was fate when I saw these map panels at the furniture store. It was a map of our old home and the colors were perfect. I even loved the fonts used in the map! It was definitely a splurge but we love it and know that we'll have it forever. <br />
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But now that the artwork has been hung, it just highlights everything else that needs to be changed in the kitchen. We have a lot more work to do:<br />
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I just have to keep reminding myself that it all takes time. I have been adding some little touches though. Like this rabbit hook that I found at Anthropologie:<br />
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He looks so cute perched by the back door. And it's the perfect place to hang my keys.<br />
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And I love my <a href="http://riflepaperco.com/category/Calendars/c44">Rifle Paper Co. Calendar</a>. It makes the kitchen look so cheerful. <br />
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And finally, here is the awesome rug that I'm basing all the kitchen colors off of. I found it at a local junk warehouse called <a href="http://www.building19.com/">Building 19</a>. Have you ever heard of it? They sell the most random things, from clothes to food. Almost all of it is junk, but they have the most amazing selection of oriental rugs for some reason. Like 9x12 <a href="http://safavieh.com/">Safavieh</a> rugs for $300! Incredible! I think I paid $19 for this guy. Seriously, it must be an interior designer secret around here. Who knew?<br />
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So there you have a mini tour of our kitchen. I still have a lot to do so I'm holding off on the reveal. But it's slowly coming along!Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-6579896126964957182012-09-28T16:40:00.001-04:002012-09-28T16:40:10.608-04:00Navy Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Friday everyone! We're all heading to Kennebunkport, Maine this weekend, despite the rainy weather. Be back next week with a few house updates!Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-70726403369162644172012-09-24T13:07:00.000-04:002012-09-24T13:07:05.410-04:00Tips from a J.Crew StylistNot sure if you've seen this floating around pinterest, but I found <a href="http://blogs.babble.com/babble-voices/about-love-mara-kofoed/2012/08/30/tips-from-a-j-crew-personal-stylist/">Fashion Tips from a J.Crew Personal Stylist</a> to be really useful! My favorite part is how to roll sleeves. I have a chambray shirt that I love but the sleeves always come undone. I'm definitely going to try this trick the next time I wear it!<br />
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<br />Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-28159759725662478142012-09-20T21:30:00.002-04:002012-09-20T21:30:58.527-04:00Pretty UmbrellasMy cousin, Theresa, recently clued me into the <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/">Elements of Style</a> blog. I'm obsessed, especially with her new home renovation. It's a fantastic blog that you must check out if you haven't already. (I'm always so late into the game!) So as I was perusing her blog tonight, I discovered her fashion line: <a href="http://2pennyblue.com/">Two Penny Blue</a>. Their main focus is blazers but they also have a great jewelry, bag and...wait for it... umbrella line! I love the fun colors and they're at a great price point, from $29 to $57. These will definitely make you stand out from the crowd on a rainy day!<br />
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<br />Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-17947908723748434762012-09-17T22:22:00.001-04:002012-09-17T22:22:59.097-04:00Cam's Nursery RevealI'm so excited to show you Cam's nursery! It's the first room in the house that feels "finished." When we were in the rental we had Cam's crib set up in the corner of the master and it never really felt cozy. This was the first room in the new house that I decorated and I'm so happy with the way it turned out. <br />
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I went with a color scheme of gray and yellow which I thought could definitely grow with him. And I wanted it to be cute but not overly babyish. <br />
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We started off by having the walls painted in Benjamin Moore's Gray Horse. Basically I googled "gray nurseries" and this was the color that came up the most. It's not too dark or too light and feels very warm and cozy. I absolutely love this shade of gray. <br />
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It's hard to tell from the pictures but the rug is a 9x12' wool berber remnant in a cream and yellow check. I purchased it from a local carpet store and it was a steal at $299. I can't tell you how amazing carpet remnants are. You get a fabulous, high quality rug for the fraction of the price. I love West Elm rugs as much as anyone but they are thin, thin, thin. The key to carpet remnants is to look for wool berber rugs instead of the plush rugs that is typical in wall to wall carpet. <br />
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Aside from the paint color, the curtains are my favorite part of the room. I knew I wanted a wide yellow and white stripe but I was having a hard time finding the right fabric. Then I discovered that West Elm had exactly what I wanted but it was a shower curtain. But after measuring the windows I realized I could use the shower curtains as drapes by just cutting them down the middle and hemming each side. It was soo easy and not to mention cheap! The shower curtains were just $39 each and for that price I got two panels. Usually <i>one</i> curtain panel costs more than that! I was thinking about lining them with a blackout liner but I was lazy and decided to use a blackout shade instead. Eventually I'd like to embellish the shades a la <a href="http://blog.houseoffifty.com/2010/08/roller-shades-made-pretty.html">House of Fifty</a>, but I'm saving it for a rainy day.<br />
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The crib sheet is from <a href="http://www.babybedding.com/">Carousel Designs</a>. They have a fabulous selection of crib bedding in beautiful patterns and designs. </div>
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The glider is probably my least favorite part of the room. I really wanted an upholstered glider but we bought this glider while we were still in the rental. We needed a chair that could come apart to get up the super narrow stairs to the master bedroom so this was our only option. But really I can't complain. A glider is a glider and this one works perfectly. </div>
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I am a huge fan of Ikea frames... you just can't beat the price. The Ribba's are streamlined and classic and it's just so easy to pop a print in it, hang it up and be done with the whole thing. Without Ikea frames, I don't think I'd have any artwork hanging on my walls. See the map above the bookshelf? It's one of my decorating secrets... it's wrapping paper and it was only $3.95! Most paper or stationery stores carry single sheets of wrapping paper and they have gorgeous designs. They fit perfectly in a $20 Ikea Ribba 20x28" frame. For less than $25 you have a large scale piece of artwork to fill your walls. Awesome. <br />
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Etsy is my go-to for children's prints. The selection is endless and there are just so many cute designs. I'm going to do a post on all my favorites because it can get overwhelming sorting through them all. The designers for all these prints are listed below in my source list. </div>
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All in all, I'd say he likes it! I hope you enjoyed the tour!</div>
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Wall Color: <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/grayhorse">Benjamin Moore Gray Horse</a><br />
Curtains: <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/stripe-shower-curtain-b566/">West Elm shower curtains</a><br />
Crib: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Baby-Mod-ParkLane-3-in-1-Baby-Convertible-Crib-Amber-and-White/5983290">Walmart Baby Mod Park Lane</a><br />
Dresser: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50121250/#/00067830">Ikea Hemnes</a><br />
Owl Lamp: <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/owl-table-lamp-w570/">West Elm</a><br />
Arch Lamp: <a href="http://navybeanonline.blogspot.com/2010/11/best-trash-room-find-ever.html">Found in our trash room</a><br />
Bookshelf and Baskets: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40047675/">Ikea Expedit</a><br />
Night Light: <a href="http://www.gettoknowyouknow.com/">You Know Fine Night Lights</a><br />
Frames: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30134630/#/70161853">Ikea Ribba</a><br />
Cameron Print: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65371135/monogram-initial-art-personalized-girls">Apple Blossom Print </a><br />
Sea of Love Print: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94841016/8x10-personalized-childrens-art">Henry James Paper Goods</a><br />
Alphabet Print: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54976180/poster-alligator-to-zebra-alphabet-16x20">Sea Urchin Studio</a><br />
World Map: <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Cavallini-Hemisphere-Map-Wrapping-Paper/3650.041/456859.html">Cavallini and Co. wrapping paper</a><br />
Picture Ledges: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20126065/">Ikea Ribba</a><br />
Ceiling Lamp: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40155009/">Ikea Fillsta</a><br />
Rug: Carpet Remnant from <a href="http://www.pelletierrug.com/">Pellitier Rug Company</a><br />
Closet knobs: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shopsale-decorative/A24084345.jsp">Anthropologie</a><br />
Crib Sheet: <a href="http://www.babybedding.com/">Carousel Designs</a><br />
Crib Skirt: <a href="http://www.dwellstudio.com/">Dwell Studio</a><br />
Changing Table and Changing Cover: <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/changer-top-natural/f8084">Land of Nod</a><br />
Glider: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n%3A165796011%2Ck%3Adutalier&keywords=dutalier&ie=UTF8&qid=1347929841">Dutalier</a><br />
Toy Basket: <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10029538&N=&Ntt=stripe+canvas+basket">The Container Store Rugby Stripe Basket</a><br />
Clock & Baseball Mitt: Vintage<br />
Bunting: Directions <a href="http://navybeanonline.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-make-bunting.html">here</a><br />
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Happy Friday everyone! See you Monday!Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-69294064658594361332012-09-13T10:08:00.000-04:002012-09-13T10:08:39.215-04:00The Best French Bistro Salad DressingThe other night I made the best French bistro salad dressing ever. It was delicious! And it was all because of a secret ingredient: soy sauce. I had read somewhere that adding a little bit of soy sauce makes all the difference and it truly does. It gives it just a touch of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umami">umami</a> without <i>tasting</i> like soy sauce. You MUST try this recipe!<br />
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1 clove garlic sliced in half<br />
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
1 teaspoon honey<br />
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Happy Friday everyone! Have a great long weekend!<br />
<br />Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-70937548204098758262012-08-31T09:00:00.000-04:002012-08-31T09:00:00.939-04:00Calligraphy StylesLast spring I did several calligraphy projects for clients and friends. Here are some pics. I have to say, I'm my own worst critic when it comes to my calligraphy but the more I delve into my own signature styles, the more I like it. My favorite style of the bunch is the last handful with the stamps. But I might be partial; they were for Cam's birth announcements!<br />
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I've found some great accents for our living room from Home Depot, surprising, I know! These <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Patio-Furniture-Cushions-Throw-Pillows-Throw-Pillows/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbxar/h_d2/Navigation?catalogId=10140&Nu=P_PARENT_ID&langId=-1&storeId=10051&currentPLP=true&omni=c_Throw%20Pillows&searchNav=true#/?c=1&Ns=P_REP_PRC_MODE|0">Home Decorator Collection pillows</a> are for the outdoor patio but they totally matched the color scheme of our living room so I couldn't pass them up. They are the perfect size and I love that the outdoor fabric makes them super durable. They are a steal at $10.00 each.</div>
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Slowly things are starting to come together. A sectional sofa has been ordered and I'm starting to source fabrics for the curtains. I'm hoping a living room reveal will be in order soon!<br />
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I bought a can of Hammerite Rust Cap spray paint that encapsulates rust and sprayed the entire box.<br />
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While that dried, I designed the letters and numbers on my computer. I was inspired by <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/burning-question-lets-address-this/">Blueprint's first cover</a> so I tried to pick fonts that looked similar. In the end I downloaded <a href="http://www.dafont.com/gold-plated.font">Gold Plated</a> from DaFont and used Bodoni for the numbers. <br />
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Happy Friday everyone! See you Monday!Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-40976160633159179882012-08-23T16:11:00.003-04:002012-08-23T16:12:02.612-04:00It's been a sunflower kind of week...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Happy Friday everyone! See you Monday!Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-15320890928728752762012-08-16T09:42:00.000-04:002012-08-16T09:42:12.964-04:00A New Chair Project?I'm going to take a look at this chair today. It's a <a href="http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/fuo/3184538837.html">craigslist find</a> (a steal at only $25!) and I'm thinking it would be the perfect desk chair in our guest room. Envision it upholstered in a really fun graphic fabric and the wood painted white (of course). What do you think? Not that I really need <i>another</i> chair project... I have two in the basement that need to be redone as well, but I just can't help myself. I'm addicted to chairs.<br />
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Hi, it's me. I know, I know, it's been <i>AGES</i> since I last blogged but I've been thinking it's high time I jump right into it again. So here we go!<br />
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I'll be back on Monday with a full update. SO much has changed and life couldn't be better. I've missed you all terribly and I can't wait to get reacquainted. It feels good to be back!<br />
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JanisNavy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-83128341614826777382012-01-13T20:26:00.000-05:002012-01-13T20:26:17.291-05:00Meet Cameron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eX6DFjD0CXk/TxDXD9RhGxI/AAAAAAAADJ4/_K3HtGVX90w/s1600/IMG_0204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eX6DFjD0CXk/TxDXD9RhGxI/AAAAAAAADJ4/_K3HtGVX90w/s640/IMG_0204.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />
Our little boy was born last Thursday, tipping the scales at 10lb. 5oz. He is the light of our lives and we are so in love! I hope you'll understand the lack of posts for the next few months... I'll be busy trying to figure out this whole motherhood thing.<br />
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</i>Navy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-27355925975219480082011-12-27T12:24:00.000-05:002011-12-27T12:24:07.582-05:00Sleeping French Bulldog CalendarThe other day I got a little surprise in the mail. <a href="http://navybeanonline.blogspot.com/2009/07/hanging-out-with-mar.html">Margaret</a>, sent me the 2012 Sleeping French Bulldog Calendar! I blogged about it <a href="http://navybeanonline.blogspot.com/2011/05/frenchie-goods.html">last year</a> but hadn't been able to find it anywhere. But Margaret found it at Urban Outfitters this year. I absolutely love it and it was the perfect gift... thank you so much, Mar!<br />
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Happy Holidays, everyone! Navy and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with friends, family and food!<br />
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JanisNavy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130891237439288995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159025264904995864.post-16358995903285983272011-12-16T16:31:00.001-05:002011-12-16T16:33:01.344-05:00House Tour: Hallway & Living RoomInstead of Navy Friday I thought I'd continue on with our House Tour, since I know you guys have been clamoring for more pictures of the house! But don't worry, there's lots of pictures of Navy throughout so you can still get your Navy Friday fix. (The little guy is <i>such</i> a camera hog.) Welcome to our front hall and living room!<br />
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