chairs and pillows

Chairs and pillows....love them together! I am always adding, subtracting and finding new finds. The first picture is of a chair I found for 15 bucks at a second hand store...and the one above I got there too...for even cheaper! I enjoy making pillows, they are so easy to do, and believe me I am not a seamtress! Funny I said that, because the above pillow's were purchases...oops!  Always looking for a cute print and fun colors.

It is mid week! Yeah! How are you doing? I have a busy day ahead and now I must help my daughter get ready for school.

(images:  my own)

ninainvorm

This cute etsy shop called Ninainvorm has been on lots of blogs and was an etsy feature in february. I discoverd her last year and admire her work. I would love to have one of her ceramics someday. She uses vintage and new materials and also does cute screen prints. She lives in the Netherlands, but does ship internationally!

Have a spendid Tuesday!!!

(image: ninainvorm)

monday...

Ahhhh...it is Monday!! How was your weekend? Did you get a little spring break in? We had a wonderful weekend fixing up the yard and adding some pendant lights to the family room and my hubby's office. It is amazing what just a little change can make to a room... a big impact! I also bought a sweet floral table cloth for our picnic table outside at a store called Serendipity that I will talk about later in the week....

I am having some technical difficulties with uploading pictures this morning! Bummer! For some inspiration....check out apartment therapy and check out their home tour section. Pretty cool! See you tomorrow :)

simplygrove

I enjoy looking at other blogs and finding different inspirations from design, decor and color. Kristen over at simplygrove has such fantastic, fun taste! I love looking at her blog daily and getting some "eye candy" as she calls it. She has fun posts such as, "3 things to love," and "Les Bois Tuesdays" where she talks about local boutiques in her Boise town. I was looking at some pictures of her home today and they are just lovely!

The pretty images you see are of her bedroom, front sitting room and family room. She finds amazing vintage deals and puts her own creative twist to them. You can find her on her blog and look at some more of her pretty taste on flickr.

Have a beautiful weekend everyone. I woke up to some snow this morning!!! What??? I was planning on working on a little garden, but I guess that will have to wait. Instead, I am going to have my dad help me put up some glass pendant lights in our family room. Hope to show you soon!

(images: simplygrove)

color inspiration

Oh how I missed my little blog and you! A few days away was so what I needed and now I am ready to get back into the swing of things with life. We got some exciting news in the mail when we got home....our home study is completed for our adoption and we have it now in our hands!! What a blessing!!! I am really getting excited about decorating the baby's room.....thinking reds, brown, orange,  green and blue.....who knows?  I like the colors in this sweet baby blanket....I think I will use it for a room inspiration!!

How about you? Is there a room calling your name that needs some inspiration? I think it is always good to look at other items such as furniture, clothes and accessories to get some fantastic ideas for color, arragnement and style...You never know....I might turn this blanket into a pretty cute baby's room.....until then.....chow!

(image: puddleton)

hello spring!

Hello Spring! Isn't it lovely? I found this beautiful picture on flickr. You can really have some fun flipping through tons of awesome photography on this site. I plan to show you some more amazing work throughout my little blog.

We are enjoying the beach and having some wonderful family time. Hope you all have a fantastic week and I will be back on Thursday!

(image: monline)

spring break

Ahhhh...I have ventured into the world of "spring break." I now have a child in school and understand the meaning of this little phrase. For an entire week, I don't have to make lunches, watch the clock like a mad women in the mornings, and the schedule gets to go out the window for just a little bit. Yeah! We plan on going to the coast for a few days and then come home and do some little DIY activities around the house and yard.

Any plans for you for spring break? Whatever they are, I hope you are able to LAUGH and enjoy those around you :)

I plan to post a little next week, so until then.....cheers!

(image: my own)

inspirational boards

I haven't featured an etsy seller this week.....so here comes one! I came across this creative mama who makes inspirational chalkboard and magnetic boards using vintage frames and materials. What a great way to keep your schedule and week activities organized. Please take a look!

You can find her store Shabby Vintage Mom here. She also has a fun blog that I enjoyed looking through last night. Hope you feel inspired!!!

(images: Shabby Vintage Mom)

happy green day!

Happy Green Day!!!

Are you wearing green today?

My daughter is so excited to go to school today and have sprite and lime sherbet floats and wear green. I love seeing the world through a child's eyes!

I looked through a couple of my pictures that had some pretty green. The first picture is of my purses in my closet. A fun way to organize them is a non-traditional way with a fun wooden piece with funky knobs. The second picture is of my carpet from anthropologie in my laundry room. I love all of these colors mixed together.

xo

(images: my own)

liberty of london

Liberty of London is now at Target!!! I love Target, and now I love it even more. Check out the items below.

You can find this pretty lamp here.

Oh my goodness....would love this chair! It is out of stock, but you can check it out here

And of course....can't you see yourself riding the cruiser around town and up your driveway to your home?
Check it out here.

Have a sunny day everyone :)

(images: target online)

Serena & Lily

Has anyone seen these sweet products from Serena and Lily? I enjoy the soft colors and inspiring ideas.

I love the pink "puff." What a fun piece in a living room or child's playroom. The soft colors of the rug look so cozy and the pendant lamp is fantastic.

Hope you all had a neat-0- weekend. Mine was spent looking forward to my husband returning after 4 days. He was at a men's retreat out in the mountains of Colorado. We couldn't talk on the phone the whole time..yikes! It was a nice reunion for all.

This is what I have on my chalkboard in my kitchen this week.

(images: Serena and Lily & my own)

photography

I have gotten pictures taken of my daughter every year by a professional since her birth. I think it is the best way to spend your money and keep those precious memories alive. Last year we got our pictures taken by a local artist here in Bend. Her name is Janine Wagner and you can find her here. She is such an awesome person and photographer and has become a dear friend. Pictures are the best piece of furniture I do believe!

Thanks for your beautiful work Janine!

I am taking tomorrow off.....have a grand weekend everyone!

(image:  Janine Wagner Photography)

chair affair

I have a love affair with chairs. They can be new, old, vintage, small, modern or just plain O..U..R..A..Q..T!

I love this one from Crate&Barrel. It has the look of an old wing back vintage chair, but it is brand new.

Don't you love the colors? Turquoise is the "in" color right now. I have accents of it all over my home.

You can never go wrong with anthropologie and they have amazing furniture....of course for a price!

Then there is the fun rocker chair by modernica I would love to have this one. I think it could go anywhere in your home. I know you can find this chair for different prices, so if you are interested, I would shop around online.

I can see me and my little baby in this chair! Oh, it gets me excited!!!!

Hope you all are having a great week...it is my mama's birthday today...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!! LOVE YOU!

(images: crate&barrel, anthropologie, modernica)

lola's room

This art should make you smile this morning.

 What are you wishing for?

 A pink cupcake?

Spring?

(images: lola's room)

sunday mornings

I love my sunday mornings. A good home cooked meal and family is what makes my house a home.

Apple puff pancake...this is the best recipe from the farm chicks. My family loves it! Sooooo easy to make too. How was your sunday morning? I hope you have a wonderful week ahead and feel inspired to try something different........xoxo

(image: my own)

weekend

The weekend is almost here! I can't wait to spend some quality time with my family. I have a lot of errands to do today, but I am really looking forward to relaxing on the sofa tonight for some snuggle and reading time.
I hope you have a great weekend and I am excited to share some fun inspiration with you next week.

(image: my living room)

dottie angel

I love looking at other blogs....I can get consumed quite easily and time goes by oh so fast! I love reading dottie angel's blog. She writes about all of her vintage makings and finds. She is so darn creative. I love all of the colors and textures she uses. Let's take a look.....

You can find these pretty images in her etsy store you can find here. I love the little stool pictured above, such a fun 70's feel. Take a look at a picture of the inside of her home below.

Love the colors and the vintage feel. Thanks for your inspiration Dottie Angel!

(images: dottieangel)

family

Today I am thinking of family and how wonderful it is to have a home filled with people I love! We have an amazing daughter who is just thrilled that she will be a big sister soon. We are faithfully hoping and praying we will bring our child home within a year. Adoption is a journey and such a beautiful gift. You can see our little coffee store here. I suggest the Guatemlan, it is fantastic.

What makes your home lovely and unique?

xo

(image: my living room table)

homestylehardware

Pendant lights....vintaged jeweled knobs....retro metal chairs... welcome to Homestylehardware store. You can find all these goodies here. This store is located in beautiful Bend, Oregon...my hometown :)  The store is re-locating and taking a few months off, but you can find these items online.

I happened to get some really great deals before the store closed.  I love their style and they are the nicest folks you will meet. Hope you are having a happy Tuesday!!

(image:  my own of homestylehardware)

organized

Organized....today I am going to work on a little organizing. I know some of you might be thinking...ummm she is organized! I do enjoy a clean and organized home, but I lack a little in some areas. For instance, my address file needs a fresh new start and I found the solution here. I am loving this new wooden address file. I love it because it is pretty and it will keep all my names and numbers organized.

 I plan on organizing all my names today, maybe your name will be in there :)  This store called, Margaret and Walter  is out of Scotland. I received the smaller wooden size. Just lovely!

(image:  my own)