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The Renovation Diaries

 Samantha Howe ― http://renovationdiaries.wordpress.com

We are the Howe Family. Juggling family life, full time jobs and a total house & garden renovation on a tiny budget is our daily challenge. This is the record of that journey, our ideas and inspirations that guided us in creating our home sweet home!

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Listed: Feb 25, 2012

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Oh Gatsby…..

The Renovation Diaries ― For a long time now I have loved the roaring twenties era. The fashion, the design the sheer vivaciousness of life then..post war and full of decadence! So I was uber excited when I heard that the movie was being remade with Leonardo diCaprio...

Tags: Inspiration, Design, Entertainment, Flapper Dresses, Gatsby, Hollywood

Samantha Howe ― 18 weeks ago

Dining in style…soon

The Renovation Diaries ― For the last 6 years – since we moved to the USA from London my little family has been dining on a basic white round table from Ikea. We loved it when we bought it and lord knows we have had great use out of it but with more and more guests ...

Tags: Inspiration, Interiors, Design, Eames Moulded Chairs, Home Design, Interiors

Samantha Howe ― 19 weeks ago

New Year Tidings and Inspirations …..

The Renovation Diaries ― In keeping with the new year and the made resolutions that are surely on everyone’s mind right now, I’m sharing these inspiring bits of artwork that can help keep you on track to fulfilling your promises to yourself!!     My...

Tags: Inspiration, Art, Health, Inspirational Quotes, Resolutions

Samantha Howe ― 20 weeks ago

Pantone Color of the Year 2013 is…..

The Renovation Diaries ― Emerald Green! I am thrilled by this as its my birthstone color  but its a gorgeous rich color that is really difficult to use in interiors without it overpowering rooms. Too much and you could end up with a front room looking like the Wizard of...

Tags: Inspiration, Interiors, Color Ideas, Design, Emerald Green, Interiors

Samantha Howe ― 23 weeks ago

The Inspiring Work of Erwin Olaf

The Renovation Diaries ― We are getting to the stage in our home that I have dreamed of for so long, the decorating stage. To be  honest it’s almost overwhelming as I cant afford to get it wrong. I have a full house to do and I don’t know where to start!!! So ...

Tags: Inspiration, Interiors, Arts, Dutch Photographers, Erwin Olaf, Fine Art

Samantha Howe ― 23 weeks ago

Moody Hues

The Renovation Diaries ― Life has been going at a roller coaster pace recently but I have been able to sneak a bit of time to pick out a color for our formal living room. I wanted an accent wall and after being inspired by the images below we finally made our ...

Tags: Inspiration, Interiors, Benjamin Moore, Dark Grey Walls, DIY, Interior Design

Samantha Howe ― 24 weeks ago

Our House,Year Two: Weeks 30-31 – Our guest bath sorta takes shape.

The Renovation Diaries ― Um so yeah I’ve fallen behind on the updates again (2 months!!) and there’s actually NO real reason other than I’ve been at this for over TWO years now and I think I’m tired! But a lot has happened in the house….we ...

Tags: Weekly Roundups, Bathroom Downstairs, DIY, Gaming, Guest Bathroom Design, Home Renovation

Samantha Howe ― 26 weeks ago

Inspired by Nord

The Renovation Diaries ― I’m super excited to share an amazing design house that I just discovered with you. By Nord is a collection of housewares and clothing created in 2008 by Danish designer Hanne Berzant. Their mix of nordic inspired imagery  printed onto high...

Tags: Inspiration, Interiors, Bed Linen, By Nord, Danish Designer, Danish Designers

Samantha Howe ― 27 weeks ago

A Cable & Cotton special offer….

The Renovation Diaries ― Have you heard of Cable & Cotton? They are so great for making a cool light feature in a room and you can customize them in ANY color choice  using their pick your own tool, which is perfect for the little light feature I am making for my ...

Tags: Inspiration, Interiors, Ball String Lights, Cable & Cotton, Holiday Decor, Holiday String Lights

Samantha Howe ― 27 weeks ago

Entering A New Era

The Renovation Diaries ― Its been a crazy few weeks in the Renovation Diaries – tons of travelling for work (including a NYC visit right on the eve of Hurricane Sandy hitting) and major family commitments means I’ve had next to no time to blog about our house...

Tags: Life, 2012 Election, Inspiration, Life, Politics, Voting

Samantha Howe ― 28 weeks ago

Lisa Congdon designed wallpaper for Hygge & West

The Renovation Diaries ― The uber talented artist and SF resident Lisa Congdon unveiled today her new line of wallpapers for the fab design house Hygge & West. I’m a big fan of not only Lisa’s work but also Hygge & West’s designer collaborations...

Tags: Inspiration, Interiors, Designer Collaborations, Hygge West Wallpaper, Lisa Congdon Wallpaper, Modern Wallpaper

Samantha Howe ― 29 weeks ago

Celebrating 5 years of besties…..

The Renovation Diaries ― 5 Years ago today the hubbo and I said “we do” in the beautiful wine country town of Calistoga surrounded by all our amazing friends & family. We’ve been through a lot these last 5 years…. 2 house moves, 2 gorgeous kids...

Tags: Life, Anniversary, Life, Married Life, Wine Country Wedding

Samantha Howe ― 30 weeks ago

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