Introducing Our 2014 Contributor Team

Michelle is one creative gal, so we asked her to share a bit of her creativity with us. You’ll love her and her projects!

More about Michelle: Hi all you Bekob enthusiasts! My name is Michelle Hinckley and I blog at https://www.4men1lady.com. As a wife and mother living with 4 men I long for all things neat and pretty. My hobbies include scouring the market for cool pieces of furniture, figuring out how I can replicate something high end for inexpensive and cleaning my house (yes, cleaning my house). I’m in constant pursuit of bringing beauty to a house full of men!

Each month, we give Jessica a challenge: create an solid Handmade project , using materials that anyone can find — for under $20. You’ll love where her creativity takes her!

More about Jessica: I’m Jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that I make changes in my home in the hopes that it will spark the creativity in someone else! I love to share Handmade projects, crafts, direct recipes and cleaning tips too! Find me at Mom 4 Real. 

Think of Shannon as your new home decor BFF. Got a question about paint colors, furniture, decorating, styles, anything? Ask Shannon! Use this form to show Shannon your space and ask her your questions. 

More about Shannon: Hi, I’m Shannon and I am the DIYer behind Sewing Barefoot. I am a full time interior designer who loves anything crafty and creative. Sewing Barefoot is a random mix of handmade projects, home decor, crafts, knitting/crocheting and the occasional recipe that I didn’t (completely) screw up. I feel as though life is more fun when lived creatively. 

Karah puts together striking seasonal mantels and decor, and she’s ready to share with us!

More about Karah: My name is Karah and I write the blog the space between where I chronicle our adventures to make the most of our every space. Every few years my husband and I find ourselves moving to a new location and I have made it my job to create a home that we love. Through upcycling, repurposing and some hard core home renovations I attempt to make every new space feel like our very own. I’m so excited to share some unique and modest-cost-friendly seasonal options with you here at Bekob.  

Sometimes the hardest part of a Handmade or home project isn’t the doing… it’s the photographing! Amy is here to help with a bi-monthly post for tips on photographing and staging different areas of your home. 

More about Amy: Amy is the writer and designer behind the blog, The Blissful Bee. As a graphic designer and photographer by trade, she also shares a strong passion in interior design. She loves to find bargain deals and get her hands dirty with Handmade projects in order to accomplish a designer look.

When you rent, it can be hard to make a space feel like it’s yours without making the landlord angry or losing your deposit. Janel is bringing all her creative flair to her monthly post dedicated to making your rental YOURS. 

More about Janel: Hello! I’m Janel…glitter-lover, chocolate-inhaler, giggle-inducer and gold fanatic. My goal is to inspire others to infuse their home with love and laughter through creative projects that are straightforward on the modest-cost, time, and skills. I’m all about direct ways to make a glorious life…with a little glitter and gold thrown in for good measure! Find me on my blog, Nellie Bellie. 

If you’ve struggled with finding the right paint colors for your space and style, Cyndy is here to help! She’s sharing a new paint palette each month to help you find the shade you love.

More about Cyndy: Cyndy is a color expert who has transitioned her background in the fashion world to the design world by helping others choose just the right paint colors for their homes. Cyndy takes the guesswork out of choosing paint colors and has been sharing her tips and paint color palettes with her readers for more than four years on her blog The Creativity Exchange.

Megan is a busy bee, picking out the best colors to add to our Color Files, to help you find a great color and bring it into your decor.

More about Megan: I am a 37 years old mamma to three and avid decorator and Handmade freak. I became a decorating and DIYing fanatic after buying our third home and having to decorate on a very tight modest-cost. I learned that if you are willing to do your research and put in some work…a lot of solid things are possible. I cannot get enough of seeing other peoples homes, meeting new mammas and helping others find their own personal “style”. I love being a designer. Find me at my blog, Megan Campbell Designs…..

More about Dawn: I grew up in small town Nebraska, and have been always been drawn to opportunities to create. After graduating college with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication and Design, I settled in Omaha, NE where I met my husband, Brett. We have one daughter, Vera, and in addition to raising a tiny human and blogging at Designing Dawn, I work as Vice President of Creative for a small marketing and graphic design company. When not otherwise occupied, I have several hobbies that keep me entertained, including antiquing, interior design, collecting and reading books, hand lettering, and refinishing furniture.

More about Sarah: Sarah is the founder and creator behind Just The Bees Knees, a blog about Design, Creativity and Everyday Life. She holds a degree in Interior Design from her hometown in Ontario, Canada where she was born and raised, but now stays home to raise her 2 very energetic young boys after moving to the Midwest US. Sarah believes that great design is achievable on any modest-cost and loves blogging about the latest design trends, decorating dilemmas and creative Handmade projects.

More about Jackie: Jackie Hernandez is a self-taught interior decorator who believes you are the best person to decorate your own home. Jackie blogs at Teal & Lime, sharing her daily adventures taking her third builder basic house and making it a Handmade Modern home. Teal & Lime empowers readers to decorate in an straightforward and approachable way through direct Handmade and decorating options on the blog, online decorating services, and decorating e-courses. Teal & Lime will inspire you to make it home, make it you. 

More about Jaime: My name is Jaime Costiglio and I write the blog That’s My Letter. What started off as a kitchen makeover documentation blog 3.5 years ago has warped into a full on project based blog focused on building, painting and sewing. All the project posts are Handmade and include tutorials with photos. I typically stick to wood, paint and fabric as my mediums to build furniture and crafts, paint furniture, make signs, and use fabric to sew home decor, accessories and gifts. I reuse and repurpose consistently and always, always use what I have first before buying new.

More about Jamie: I’m Jamie, blogger at Southern Revivals. I redo, repurpose and revive old furniture. There’s just something so rewarding about taking a piece of furniture that no one thinks very much of and giving it a whole new, striking life. It’s wonderful to have a second chance at life. Even for furniture.

More about Cecily: I live in a tiny house (under 800 sf!) in the San Francisco Bay Area with my husband and two cats. I like gettin’ crafty, decorating our home, and exploring the world, near and far. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Bekob team! Visit me at CeciBean. 

More about Kristin: Hi! I’m Kristin and I’m the creative mind behind Yellow Bliss Road, where you’ll find tons of recipes, free printables, and a little decor and Handmade thrown in for good measure. Life can be complicated, so I am all about simplifying wherever I can – from food to decor to Handmade – because I believe that it doesn’t have to be elaborate or extravagant to be memorable. I am a single adoptive mom with a daughter in Preschool and a son in Kindergarten. My kids are a handful, I’m exhausted and most days my house is a mess – and I’m okay with that!

More about Megan: I’m Megan, a lawyer by day, design and decor lover by night, and Mama to the sweetest toddler boy ever. I’m passionate about fitness (and chocolate!) and could not live without my faith, relationships, and that first cup of coffee in the morning. I’ve been blogging for over 3 years at Honey We’re Home, sharing my love of keeping things organized and striking at our house. I also have a health and fitness blog, Honey We’re Healthy.