Category: Current House

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Waaaay back in March we shared an Etsy shop, Ara133 Photography, with you.  We bought two tree prints from this shop.  One lives in the small basement bedroom.

The other is part of our bird, tree, and feather gallery wall.

And we framed their fantastic business card.

Of course, the Ara133 Photography shop is filled with other amazing photography art prints.  Including this four pack of eight inch square prints, which happens to be this week’s giveaway.

The Goods: One Beautiful Journey four pack.  Includes one 8 inch by 8 inch print of Mint Julep, Things We Hold in Our Hearts, Setting Forth, and Fantine.

To Enter: Subscribe to follow Our Humble A{Bowe}d, if you’re not already.  To subscribe, click the “Sign Me Up!” button under “Be the first to know.”  Once you’ve subscribed, leave a comment, which can (but doesn’t have to) include our Just for Fun question.

Just for Fun: Tell us what your most beautiful journey.  A vacation?  Dating your significant other?  Becoming a parent?  Or, you can tell us your most nerve-wracking starting point.  Starting at a new school or job?  Moving away?

For additional entries:

1. Add Ara133 Photography to your Etsy favs, come back and leave a comment telling us what your favorite item is.

2.  Like Ara133 Photography on Facebook, then tell us you’ve done so.

3.  Like Our Humble A{Bowe}d on Facebook, come back and leave another comment.

Contest Closes: Thursday, October 6th at 11:59 pm, central time.

Number of Winners: One!

Ships: Anywhere on Earth

Other Info: We will select the winner using random.org and announce on Friday, October 7th.  Good luck!!

We asked you to tell us your favorite tree/type of wood.  My favorite type of tree is a weeping willow.  Such beautiful, relaxing trees.  Brazilian Cherry is my favorite for a home, simply because of the beautiful red tone and fine grain.  Ben is obsessed with Brazilian Walnut due to the durability, measuring 3,680 on the Janka scale.

Just as a reference, Red Oak, commonly used for flooring in 1960’s ranchers like ours, measures 1,290.  Which means Brazilian Walnut is over 2.5 times harder than Red Oak.  I mean really, a wood that has the same fire rating as steel, concrete and cement?

Our winner, number 27, Kelli, loves cherry.  Good choice, Kelli, good choice.

The Brazilian Cherry coasters might be perfect for you!

What are you up to this weekend?  Just relaxing?  Enjoying the last nice days of the year?  Working on a project?  Here’s to hoping we’ll get something done over the weekend.  After a week of relaxing with my family, doing nothing.

Recently, Cassity of Remodelaholic asked if we wanted to take part in a mood board extravaganza, of sorts.

Do you see how many other inspiring bloggers have joined in this party?  We’re tickled pink to be a part of this fantastic group.  Basically, we’re sharing an inspiration room, this week featuring the room where all the magic (design magic, don’t be dirty) happens, the master bedroom.

We found our inspiration room on, where else, Pinterest.

For a room with a similar look, try out this mood board:

We believe a master bedroom should be a mix of masculine and feminine, carefully balanced to represent both people using the space.  By mixing graphic patterns such as stripes and quatrefoil, soft, billowy fabrics, metal and hardwood, we’ve achieved a look that men and women can like.  Kind of like Heidi Klum or Ryan Reynolds.

The paneled wall treatment, painted white, serves as a neutral backdrop, but adds architectural interest to any room.  Dark stained hardwood floors are handsome, durable and classic, but can be a little hard under foot.  The striped rug softens and cozies up the room.  A capiz lotus chandelier overhead softly glows, providing ambiance.  And, it’s a stunning, feminine fixture.

Soft Suzani fabric would make beautiful floor to ceiling, feminine curtains, whether sewn or hem taped.  The playful pattern adds a punch while still feeling restful due to the soothing colors.

Home made Scrabble letter art is easy and cheap to make, but still personal.  As a bonus, it is a cute way to define his and hers side of the bed.  To make the art feel less cutesy, exchange the heart for a modern + symbol.  For another feminine touch, hang butterfly shadow boxes on either side of the bed, just above the nightstand.  Oil rubbed bronze task lamps are pretty and function as task lighting, prefect for reading.  Top the nightstand off with a stack of books, a pretty vase and an alarm clock.

A DIY upholstered nail head trim headboard (or this one from West Elm) is simple and classic, allowing other items in the room to shine.  Bold graphic printed pillows tossed on the bed add comfort and style to a white pintuck duvet cover.

Stop in to visit Roeshel at The DIY Showoff so see the other great mood boards.

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Last month, we shared a beautiful set of wooden coasters in our Etsy favs round-up.

The folks at Bella Glow have a wonderful variety of vintage treasures in addition to the hand crafted wooden coasters and cutting boards.  These handsome Symphony coasters would look great in almost every setting.  Man cave?  Check.  In a living room?  You bet.  Squished  together to make a trivet for the kitchen?  Why not?  Heck, I think that Wenge wood block with gold leaf detail would look great hung up on a wall as a nod to a starry night.

These Sunken Cypress coasters remind me of bamboo.

Red tinted Brazilian Cherry coasters with beautiful grain.

Spice up your kitchen with this end grain butcher block cutting board.

Ain’t she a beaut?  Though, so is this Purpleheart and Wenge wood board.

The Goods: One $25 shop credit good for or toward anything in the Bella Glow shop.

To Enter: Subscribe to follow Our Humble A{Bowe}d, if you’re not already.  To subscribe, click the “Sign Me Up!” button under “Be the first to know.”  Once you’ve subscribed, leave a comment, which can (but doesn’t have to) include our Just for Fun question.

Just for Fun: Tell us your favorite tree/type of wood and why.  A giant Redwood because of sheer size?  Cedar for the smell?  Cherry for the beautiful color?

For additional entries:

1. Add Bella Glow to your Etsy favs, come back and leave a comment telling us what your favorite item is.

2. Like Joseph Thompson Woodworks (the parent brand of the company) on Facebook.  You can also interact with Bella Glow on Twitter.

Contest Closes: Thursday, September 22nd at 11:59 pm, central time.

Number of Winners: One!

Ships: Globally!

Other Info: We will select the winner using random.org and announce on Friday, September 23rd.  Good luck!!

Are you ready for some Etsyyyyyyy?  Think Hank Williams Jr.’s Are You Ready for Some Football to understand my reference, you know, with the return of football and all.

We’ve got more art than anything else in the round up, starting with this Where We Meet print by Two For Joy Paper Studio.

I love the geek chic venn diagram reference.

If you’re looking for a traditional first wedding anniversary gift, or for any other occasion, check out this beautiful Photo Heart Art from Celadon Home.  Bonus, it is an entirely custom piece, ready to hang.

How cute would this Crayon’s Heart 5 by 5 print by Larry Jang Photography look in an office?  It definitely would brighten up a boring cubicle.

Amber Alexander creates such beautiful paintings, and Field Before the Storm is no exception.  I would be honored to have the talent in her pinky finger.

If you live in a metropolis, the London Underground Tube Map by Boo-Teeq should tickle your fancy.  Imagine this art piece with New York City’s subway system or Chicago’s L train.  Heck, Minneapolis’ Light Rail would be cool.

Why aren’t there more of these heart billboards?  Love is in the Air by Amy Nieto Photography.

Seventies macrame is back and better than ever as part of this Blackberry Season Macrame Bracelet created by Galit Mastai.

We can all use more love.  This Alphabet Love print by 2142 Stuart would look great framed and hanging in nearly any room.

Add a little creepiness to your house or porch this Halloween with the Skeleton Hand Pillow from Yellow Bug Boutique.  It could only be better if it glowed in the dark.  Vincent had a skeleton shirt that did that.  Totally mint.

The design, colors and textures in the Passing Shower print by Eloise Renouf just make me smile.

This Kitchen Conversions print in dark gray by Sweet Fine Day is the perfect addition to the kitchen for non bakers like myself.  Ben can recite all conversions without blinking while I struggle to remember his phrase “A pint is a pound, world round.”

No, we’re not getting remarried, but I thought this Wedding Questionnaire Adlibs by August Press could be adapted for nearly any party.  Baby shower?  Bridal shower?  Birthday party?  Why not?!

I literally laughed out loud when I saw this Wicked Witch bookmark at Honey Case.  Seriously, I’d love to have these little legs sticking out of my book to mark my page.

The intricate design of this Handmade Lantern by Sparrow & Co. took my breath away.  Look at the beautiful shadows it casts.

This Washy Washy print by Christy Elle Photography just makes me grin.  The bright color and wear of the machines is perfection.

If you’re on a tight budget, frame this $3.50 Love Story II postcard by Amelia Kay Photography for a beautiful, heartfelt print.

Wow, I can’t believe this is the first bird to enter this Etsy round-up.  Pint sized but packed with cuteness, the Mocking Bird art block by Red Tile Studio would look great on a shelf or wall.

Last up, this Vintage Owl Container Trio made by Two Chicks & a Fancy Owl is just flat-out adorable.  You can buy each item individually, too.

And more bird items.  This time, a Danish Modern Birdhouse crafted by Nathan Daniels.  What, stylish chickadees need an equally stylish home.

So, that’s what we’ve loved this past month.  What’s made it to your Etsy favorites this past month?  Have any of these items made the cut?