Danikaherrick

LATEST ARTICLES ( 331 )

• Four Years Ago...

  

  I started this here blog! I can't believe its been that long- thats like high school long. I was hoping to have an awesome anniversary post for you with lots... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 HOME

• Real Life: White Slipcovers-keeping It Clean.

  

  I have gotten a lot of questions about my white slipcovers from readers and friends. When I made these slipcovers many asked to give an update on how well the... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2013 HOME

• Just Having a Moment...

  

  Please excuse me for a second while I get all giddy and wax nostalgic. My kitchen redo is being featured on glo.msn right now... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2013 HOME

• Indoor/Outdoor Favorites

  

  Its Spring! Even though there is snow on the ground I am am so happy for this milestone. In a few short months outdoor living will be the norm, and to get mysel... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 HOME

• Things

  

  Hi everyone. I just wanted to pop up a quick post. I will spare you the snotty details, but I am now going on the 3rd consecutive week of a kid/kids home sick... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 HOME

• How To: Make a Pattern Repeat, Part 1

  

  This post started off as a "How to Cut Your Own Stencil" and evolved into a multi- part how to with melt downs and hating on Martha Stewart, so bear with. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 HOME

• I'm Propagating Boxwood Y'all!

  

  This is by far the easiest, most awesome gardening trick I have ever come upon (thanks to my Mom and her storehouse of trivial facts and big time Pinterest... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 HOME

• Details

  

  The sky might be spitting slush and my entire house is infected with strep throat, but I couldn't be happier. This shit happened today, from a crappy little... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 HOME

• HOW TO: Faux "Burled" Wood

  

  So here is the dresser I spoke of yesterday that was my guinea pig for turning into a burled wood dresser. Note to anyone about to try this: Start small first.... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 HOME

• Good Wood

  

  I am the first to admit I over-paint things. Sometimes you just need to leave well enough alone. Lately I have been loving a space that has a beautiful wood... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 HOME

• A Definite Overshare

  

  I contemplated posting this, but it is just too damn funny and I thought you all might need a laugh this weekend. I opened my Kindergartener's backpack this wee... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2013 HOME

• How to Kill a Creative Slump (with Zebras)

  

  For me its simple. I need to paint something... I have to drag myself to a can of paint and make myself paint something. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed by my... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 HOME

• School Vacation Week

  

  Hey all! I am back from a little spontaneous vacation with the family. We kind of do everything spontaneously around these parts. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Home-work

  

  My head is about ready to pop! I really don't enjoy making decisions for myself when it comes to design, and suddenly I am bombarded with questions from... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 HOME

• Weekend Update from Bed

  

  We've succumbed to the plague- think its the mother of head colds, not the flu- so I have been laying low in bed. So far I watched Groundhog Day way more than... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 HOME

• I Apparently REALLY Like This Stuff...

  

  because I have pinned, downloaded or saved these images more than twice. Some more than thrice (embarrassing to admit). I was cleaning up my desktop/ downloads... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 HOME

• Passport to Design

  

  On Tuesday I got to take a break from the office (who-hoo!) and spend the day hanging with some great local design bloggers at Boston Magazine's Passport To... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Function Vs. Aesthetics

  

  I am usually guilty of being on the aesthetic side of this argument most of the time. Be it pretty but painful shoes, or a striking chair that feels like you... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 HOME

• Update from Reno-land

  

  Hey hey! Things have been kinda quiet over here the past few days. No one hammering or breaking stuff. Phase One of demo is done. And now we wait- about three... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 HOME

• Black & White DIY Weekend Inspiration

  

  I have been heavily inspired lately by runny, streaky paint-like textures and I wanted to share two similar projects I have been working on. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN