Thehousethatlarsbuilt

LATEST ARTICLES ( 707 )

• Breakfast in Bed Idea for Mother's Day

  

  GASP! "Brittany, there's food on the blog? What's going on?" I know you must be thinking that you came to the wrong site today, but wonder no more. This IS food... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Marbleizing

  

  I love the marbleized technique. You can apply it to a number of surfaces though traditionally it's applied to paper. Look at all these amazing new applications! Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Caitlin and Tanner's Wedding Invitation

  

  Last week my sister's oversized flower garden wedding was published (see here) and you guys have responded so kindly to it. The wedding really was a huge labor... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  celebrates Cindo de Mayo this way.THIS GIRL | SWIMS | ORGANIZESSee more This Girl Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  Do you ever feel like a chicken with its head cut off? Running around trying to check off your ever expanding to-do list? That's what this past week felt like... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Paper Rose Hat from the Today Show

  

  If you're just joining Lars now, welcome! Sit back or pull up a chair and make some things with me. Last year I entered a Kentucky Derby hat contest at the Toda... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Paper Fan Garland

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp I saw this garland on the Swedish blog, Family Living, (wish I could read it because it's a great blog! Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars' (play)List: May

  

  photography by Nichole Vanplaylist by Kev Nemelkaclick here to access the playlisthair by Jessie MWhen Kev approached me about doing a 90s pop playlist I was... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Caitlin and Tanner Sitting in A...flower Bed

  

  It's been a long time coming but they're here! The pictures from my sister's wedding were published on Martha Stewart Weddings site today, which means that we... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Defining Your Style & How to Identify It

  

  I've been planning a series on the blog called, "Making your house a home in a rental", since we first moved into your place last year. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Pageant of the Masters: Herbert James Draper

  

  Last month I announced a new series on the blog, Pageant of the Masters, where floral designer Ashley Beyer of Tinge Floral and Kate Osborne of Kate Osborne... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Happy Weekend!

  

  I tried to see what else my donut rug could be used for. What I learned? NOT A HULA HOOP.This week on Lars:I made this donut rug (see the step by step tutorial... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  THIS GIRL | READS | SWINGSRead more This Girls here Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Mother's Day Cards Now in the Shop!

  

  My floral print has been turned into a Mother's Day card and I've put them in my Etsy shop. Check them out here. Remember, Mother's Day in the US is Sunday,... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Donut Rug

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp Last spring I made some fruit rugs from an Ikea welcome mat and ever since then I've been dying to try a donut because well,... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Diamonds

  

  DIY diamond night light from Almost Makes PerfectDIY diamond donuts from EviteDIY painted diamond tote bag by Whimsey Box Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Craftcation 14

  

  I've briefly mentioned my trip to Ventura, California a couple of weeks ago to attend and speak at Craftcation, and now for a bigger recap. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lessons Learned: Your First Idea is Not Always Your Best Idea

  

  Lately, I've been thinking about my design process--the way I work from concept to final product--and how my time in design school strengthened my work and... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Paper Flower Workshop

  

  Hooray! I have a paper flower workshop to announce. Friday, May 2nd from 7:30-9:30 at the awesome studio of Kimbry Studios, a husband and wife photography duo... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Happy Easter!

  

  A most happy Easter to you all. To me Easter means hope and rebirth. The beautiful flowers popping up couldn't be more fitting for such a beautiful season. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE