It takes me a while to embrace new things. Smartphones, scarves as accessories, layered rugs...instagram. But I've done it. Hi, my name's Blake, and I'm a former anonymous blogger telli...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2020/09/instagram-is-where-its-at.html
Man, I am having some major wanderlust and spring break vacation envy. Also, i'm ignoring the fact that it's like a year since i've blogged. Even though i've got a mega trip coming up. 18 days...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2016/03/riviera-nayarit-mexico.html
Alright already. Let's look at some kitchen progress and some kitchen plans. The sight lines were improved when this wall was partially removed, allowing for more light and more connection bet...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/08/modern-gray-kitchen-mock-ups.html
So it's been quite a while since my trip to France, and there's still a lot to share. You may remember i had a top three for Paris. Number 1 was seeing the Eiffel Tower in its full glory, and...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/montmartre-top-3.html
Oh man, i fully realize this is a million of practically the same exact photo. Usually i get really exasperated by people who post a million photos of the same thing. Like, here's my decorate...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/my-living-room-corner-is-having-moment.html
Cat logic: Empty, fluffy, comfy cat pillow in front of the vent.... Pile of floorboards from kitchen reno, vacuum, plant stand and reciprocating saw in front of the vent. Clearly this is...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/04/cat-logic.html
Let it be known that i love my little cape. When we turned the fourth bedroom into the dining room, we created this wonderful flow on the main floor. But flow is not the same as open concept. ...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/03/kitchen-reno-phase-1.html
This weekend we went to the Franklin Institute for a special exhibit called The Art of the Brick, an artist's rendering of paintings and sculptures done completely in legos. I know what you're th...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-art-of-brick.html
Remember how i think 35th birthdays are kind of a big deal, and remember how we went to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico for mine? Well, since it's cold and windy up in here, i thought now's a good time t...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/01/marieta-islands-mexico.html
Man alive, that was a fast year. Looking back, it was one that was hugely successful in the overall feeling of my home. The living room is done, the dining room is done, the sun room is done. Don...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/12/2014-year-in-review.html
No gift guide, no decorations, just these 2 things. The best things. The loves of my life. A sideways rub or a head nudge speaks so loudly to me. How do your animals communicate ...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-best-things.html
Some lucky bloggers were ordering these gorgeous flowers from a company called Bouqs , and i wanted in. When Bouqs contacted me with an opportunity to order my own, i was all yesss. But then i...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/12/bouqs-making-me-best-niece-ever.html
Finally! For four years i have been lamenting the tv stand situation, and for 4 years this beauty has been sitting in our garage. She was piled on top of, piled around, and parked in. Can'...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-midcentury-modern-makeover.html
Cover your ears...i'm about to say something totally unusual for me. Are you ready? I'm embarrassed. I don't think i can. Deep breathe...here goes...I'm not feeling Halloweenish this year. Say wh...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/10/pumpkin-carve-past.html
Have mercy, how on earth is it October? And don't you feel like we're all asking this question so often now? Like, how is the summer already over? How is it October? How is it the holidays are so...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/10/currentlyoctober.html
This is always the time of year where i wish i had a big ol' porch to decorate. Or even a little ol' porch to decorate. But i make do with my stairs. My steps. My stoop. Whatever you can call it,...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-front-is-fall-ified.html
Don't you feel like September should be instant fall? Like, who cares that we're likely coming from the hottest month, and summer vacations. The moment September hits i feel like Mother Natur...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/09/lets-start-campaign-for-instant-autumn.html
So i read a blog where the girl just got back from an Alaskan cruise. And this reminded me that i never shared the photos from the cruise portion of our bucket list anniversary trip. You know...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/08/alaska-trip-cruise-portion.html
Cats. Squirrels. Two creatures, apparently, who are not so into the fact that i have potted plants. Or rather, they're a bit TOO interested in the potted plants. They're just not interested ...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/08/dont-be-fooled-by-rocks-that-i-got.html
Can you believe it is almost August? Where on earth did the summer go? I, for one, am thrilled to be so close to Fall and a certain little holiday called Halloween. My cousin posted on face...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/07/summer-bathroom-decor.html
Not gonna lie. Totally sit in the sunroom and gaze with approval and love at the state of the backyard . There may be satisfied nodding and "mmm hmming" with accomplishment, as one does with a...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/07/here-comes-sun-room-remix.html
Friends and countrymen, the basement reno is almost done. I know i've been telling you this for years, literally yeeeears, don't think i don't know that. But. We have made progress on those...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/06/youre-killing-me-basement.html
Well, i have to give the boyfriend some credit. He was totally right about the patio, and i was wrong in my need for immediate gratification. I didn't want to put the extra time and money int...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/06/black-and-white-backyard-makeover.html
The patio project is completed! Weekends have gone by where i didn't have to help the boyfriend move the table and chairs in order to mow the lawn! Dinner has been enjoyed outside without swa...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/06/recycled-brick-patio.html
How is it that my baby brother is getting married in just a few weeks?! Super happy for him and his soon to be bride. We hosted a sunflower themed bridal shower for her a couple weekends ago...
http://thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-sunflower-bridal-shower.html