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Display Name: TrinaC
Personal URL: http://beginnerbeans.com
Member Since: 8/22/09

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Great post. Thank you. Creating a place to do what we love really is what home is all about.


Using Your Home to Reach Your Dreams
11/1/12 9:48 PM

Way to keep it simple! I laugh when I see everyone's responses to what's a "must-have"--they're all so different! So, good idea to keep it minimalist, then add whatever YOU feel you need when the time comes. Our babies have been just fine without a wipes warmer :)


Avoiding the Avalanche of
Baby "Must Haves"

8/7/12 11:43 AM

Incredible spaces!


2nd Annual Small Project Award Winners AIA Chicago
5/11/12 12:44 PM

So beautifully minimal. I love it!


Suzanne & Jeremy's Modern Marais Apartment House Tour
5/7/12 10:08 PM

What a fun collection of kids' rooms!


Print Power: Modern Flowers in Kids Rooms
5/3/12 2:33 PM

Thank you!


Trina's Fresh Perspective Small Cool Contest
4/28/12 12:19 AM

The guitars are hung with String Swing guitar hangers.


Trina's Fresh Perspective Small Cool Contest
4/16/12 10:43 PM

What an amazing use of layout and color! Great space!


Medo's Boutique Hotel Style Small Cool Contest
4/16/12 5:00 PM

Oh, no problem! I'm actually really glad it looks like it's from West Elm :)


Trina's Fresh Perspective Small Cool Contest
4/16/12 11:13 AM

I actually made the pin-tucked duvet.

Here's the tutorial:
http://trinacress.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-diy-pin-tucked-duvet-i-actually.html


Trina's Fresh Perspective Small Cool Contest
4/16/12 10:57 AM

Love the colors in the second photo! Great combination :)


JoAnn's Truly Happy Home Small Cool Contest
4/4/12 9:55 PM

I love everything about this apartment! Especially the living room. Great mix of neutrals and color :)


Geoff's Southern Exposure Studio Small Cool Contest
4/4/12 9:52 PM

Great layout! Love the use of space!


Samantha's Organic Global Love Nest Small Cool Contest
4/4/12 9:51 PM

Change out currently owned items. Sometimes I forget what I have can move from room to room, and by reavaluating what I own I usually end up with a more coordinated collection of picture frames or a more defined color scheme on a shelf. Even changing out the photos in frames, or filling one frame with a favorite peice of fabric can fulfill a much needed change.


5 Ways to Change Your Space Without Spending a Dime | Apartment Therapy Re-Nest
11/15/09 10:22 AM

Earthy Casual -- right on! Thanks for sharing this.

And to the non-Americans: Google a valid American zip code and enter it in.


Need Help Defining Your Personal Style? HomeGoods StyleScope Quiz | Apartment Therapy San Francisco
11/15/09 9:59 AM

It looks great! It's true that it's a bit minimalistic for my own liking. But it's a workspace and a workspace should inspire the person attempting to work. Definitely no room for distractions here!


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Office Space Before & After
9/8/09 3:57 PM

Our home's a work in progress. I rearrange frequently, have succombed to a life of decluttering and organization, and trust that one day I will be able to relax in at least one room in my home and have a mind at peace that it's finally "complete."


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | How Do You Describe Your Home?
9/2/09 8:39 PM

I'm on board with it looking fashionable while the boxes are in packing or unpacking process. But wall art? I'd have to see a better visual of this in action.


Apartment Therapy New York | Message in a Box by Wendy Plomp
9/2/09 8:29 PM

This is a great idea! The covers look sleek... very unlike the last twin bed I used as a sofa in our family room. My problem would be doing it right.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | How To...Make a Couch, Bed, and Guest Room Fit In a Small Space
9/1/09 12:22 PM

Inspirational to see a finished T-shirt quilt. We have a tub of unworn t-shirts from clubs/events we were a part of in college (unworn, or worn once, because they never fit right). It's labeled "T-shirts for quilt." Someday I hope I actually get the quilt made.


Apartment Therapy Boston | DIY T-Shirt Quilt by Michelle KempnerCraftzine.com
9/1/09 12:12 PM