Just a few days after finishing up my autumn planters project, Stew and I took the kids on a weekend trip to Boston to see family and meet my brand new adorable niece, Jane. What a little love she is! While we were in town, we thought it would be fun to take the kids for a walk around the beautiful … [Read more...] about Bonus Inspiration Post: Window Boxes of Beacon Hill
Ushering in a New Season for My Planters
So I promise this post is about my planters, but first I just have to tell you about a new perfume I recently purchased because it smells simply divine! It's by a boutique perfumer called Nomaterra, and the creators use their travels as inspirations for their fragrances, combining scents meant to … [Read more...] about Ushering in a New Season for My Planters
Welcome to The Brick Nests!
Hello! Welcome to The Brick Nests. We're so excited to launch this blog and so glad you've decided to join us! We wanted to start out with a little background on what inspired us to start blogging. We met the summer of 2013 and became fast friends. We're both stay-at-home moms to young children, … [Read more...] about Welcome to The Brick Nests!
Color Pops! From bland to bold
When we moved into our house, we inherited a recently wallpapered living room. Lucky for us, the previous owners chose a lovely herringbone grasscloth. The grasscloth is left in its natural color of warm beige--very pretty and goes with everything, but totally against my nature! I love color, … [Read more...] about Color Pops! From bland to bold
Color Inspiration: Aqua, the color of serenity
You guys, I just got a new bike and I love it! For a while I've been meaning to get a bike. Now that our kids can ride their bikes pretty fast, Stew has had to run to keep up with them, and I, not being a runner, have been left in the dust. So Stew and I recently took a trip to the bike shop and … [Read more...] about Color Inspiration: Aqua, the color of serenity
Pillow Talk: When a throw pillow is so much more than back support
Throw pillows, everyday items found in almost every home, on almost every couch, serve the purpose of making the lounging experience more cushioned and supported. Who doesn't nestle one behind his or her back when settling in for an evening of binge watching (or use one to hide behind during a … [Read more...] about Pillow Talk: When a throw pillow is so much more than back support