Wrapping up the Week

May 13, 2016
Colors


Happy Friday lovelies!  It was a busy-ish week and I am looking forward to some catch up this weekend.   Tuesday The Blog Guild held a happy hour meet up hosted by the darling Golden and Pine shop.   We nibbled on these gorgeous treats by Heirloom Bakery.  Seriously the cutest store!  




I have my eye on one of these.  I mean really.... it's pink ombre and a lucky horseshoe! 




I spend Wednesday playing catch up in the evening with editing and writing.

 My Peony bush in my backyard is finally opening.  Is this not the most gorgeous ever?  I am going to cut a few and bring them inside to enjoy.  



I am itching for a new pair of sandals and I think these may be the ones.

 Have a great weekend!



Fresh Winter Wreaths

December 21, 2015
Decorating
Happy Monday!  Notice anything different around here?  I am beyond excited to finally be sharing my brand new shiny blog design and logo.(Insert happy dance) Ashley and I have been working for months on this and I love how it all came together.  One of the biggest changes beside the logo is I corrected the spelling of my blog name.  Now don't worry if you think this change will affect you if you follow by email. You can still search for the old spelling and it will redirect you here.   Everything including emails will all switch over until you get use to the new spelling.  We are still tweaking a few minor things but that should all be done this week.  So what do you think?  Leave me some feedback in the comments and share what you think.   So on to what else I have been up to..... 

 Erin and I had the pleasure of attending a hands on Bloom Academy wreath class taught by Emily, another founder of The Blog Guild.  It was an evening filled with a wonderland of greenery and luscious scents of fir and Christmas in the air.  There may have been some laughter as well. 

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The evening began with light bites and pretty drinks.  We mingled with the other ladies and took in all the pretty florals we were about to dive into.  I shared my experience with working with Emily and The Bloom Academy here, but this class was new to me. I have had the pleasure of enjoying gorgeous floral arrangements by The Bloom Academy at several events I have attended.

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Once she finished her presentation and tutorial she set us loose to create our one of a kind designs. 
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If you love fresh flowers as much as I do then trust me when I say.... you need to sign up for one of her classes.  She guides you step by step through the process and invites your individual flare and taste to help you create your one of a kind arrangement.  Her tips and tricks to a successful arrangement are easy to understand and I would share them with you...... but them you wouldn't get the same experience I had at my class.  Watch her website for her list of classes and sign up.  They fill up pretty fast so keep an eye out.   Here are some images from our wonderful evening.


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That's me on the left and Erin on the right! We both loved how our wreaths turned out! 

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Photos 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 all courtesy of the talented Morgan Miller Photography.  All other images mine. 



How to make Burlap Leaves

September 18, 2015
Art


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I decided to end the week with a quick fall DIY.  I shared these leaves in my Metallic Pumpkins giveaway post earlier this week.... If you haven't entered yet no worries there is still time; click here and enter to win a trio of pumpkins of your choice!  These leaves were super easy and can be completed in one afternoon. 

Supplies

Burlap - I picked mine up at Target with the gold flecks
Mod Podge - Watered down glue would work too
Shapes of leaves
Scissors
Paint
Fine tip sharpie
I gathered leaves from the park, but you could also google leaf shapes and find a few samples.  

 Next I traced the shapes on my burlap as close as possible to minimize waste.  In order to keep the edges from fraying I lightly coated the edge of the shapes with mod podge.  

 Once dry, I cut out all my leaves. 

 Now for the interesting step.  I wanted to add color but didn't want to cover my gold flecks.  I mixed several colors together or reds, oranges, yellows, and browns to color the tips of the leaves.  Then I went back over the edges of the leaves with my finger and tipped them in gold for a little shimmer.  Once they were dry and I was pleased with the mottled colors I lined the leaves with veins.








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Enjoy!


Mixing Metallics for Fall and a Giveaway

September 15, 2015
Colors
Have you seen LoveFeastShop  plush velvet pumpkins?  They are gorgeous.  I have the Sunset Trio  and shared how I styled them in my home here.  This year I'm adding a new set to my decor and I couldn't be more excited.  Are you ready for this?  Metallic gold pumpkins.  Gorgeous; not to be outdone by the silver metallic either!   You will have a chance to win a set of your choice too. Ekkkk... get excited!






I struggled briefly deciding between the silver and gold, but in the end the gold went better with my Sunset trio.  I really love the lambskin set too!  I don't want to jump the gun and pull out all my fall decor but I did style my sofa table with my new set and couldn't be happier with how the two sets go together.  See how I made my velvet acorns for my décor here or if you're not too crafty, you can purchase those from here as well!  



I found a roll of burlap with gold flecks in it and made about a dozen leaves to add to my decor.  The gold flecks in the burlap compliment the metallic pumpkins well.  Keep an eye out for when I share how I made these leaves a little later.



Are you ready for fall?  Have you already pulled out your decorations?  Well today I am going to help you get started.  I have teamed up with LoveFeastShop and we are  offering a Trio of your choice of pumpkins (excluding the lambskin) to compliment your home this fall season.  I know it's not pumpkin spice latte but it is a trio of adorable pumpkins!  



Enter below using the rafflecopter form!    If the form doesn't load simply click the link below and it will take you straight to the entry form!   Good Luck!


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You sold your house... So now what?

August 11, 2015
Colors

The real estate market is on its game again.  With people buying and selling new homes this time of year, or any time for that matter, helping out the new homeowner is a bonus. Have you ever bought a new home and wondered what your wall color was?  What about samples of your wallpaper, or carpet?    I know that when and if I sell my home I will be gifting the new owners with some helpful information.  Actually.... it's golden information!   I have done a lot of updating recently to my home, painting, new carpet, wallpaper and some updated pillows. When I am going shopping for something for the house I like to take my book with me to have all the color swatches available to make sure the new item will work in my home.    I shared my master house book and you can read what goes in it here.  




Here is a list of helpful information you should leave for your new home owner. If the owners are new to the area they will be most grateful for this information. 


Master color book.  As I mentioned above, you can read all about what goes into mine here.

Swatches.  These should be a part of your master house book, but if not, you will want to leave a sample of any fabrics that are staying with the house.


Service men you used.  This is a must.  Any service company you have used will most likely have a history of your service as well as you trust them to be reliable and honest.

Neighbors list.  This is tricky because what you really want to do is warn them about the crazy neighbors you have but that would be passing judgment and for all you know the new owners may love the crazy neighbors!   You want to leave a list of the most relevant neighbors; next door on both sides, across the street, and behind you. 

Closest stores.  Create a list of the closest drug store, Target, grocery store, gas station, 24 hour pharmacy and post office. 

Driving Shortcut secrets.  Know a few secrets?  Share with the new owners a few short cuts thru perhaps the neighborhood or to the school or store! 

Did I miss anything?  What would you want the owners to leave on your list? 


White Chairs

June 25, 2015
Decor
I shared my master bedroom recently and though I should share a few of the other updates I have been doing around the house. We added these white chairs and this rug to open up the room a bit more.  Not that a 16 ft ceiling isn't open but the white brightened up the room.  In case you missed my bedroom reveal you can see it here, and my office here.  I thought I would share a few of the other updating that has been taking place in other areas of my home.  This past weekend I hung new wallpaper in the master bath, now I'm searching for the right area rug and a few pieces of art to finish that room makeover as well.  I'm a busy girl these days around the house it seems! 









White Chairs ~ Heart Coasters ~ Pillows (All made by me) Fur hide ~ Rug ~ Mirror side table ~ Silver Initials (similar) ~ Tray (very similar)  ~ 

Master Bedroom Reveal

June 01, 2015
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This room has truly been a labor of love.  I've put more thought into this room than any other room in my home.  Usually I can pull together the décor and finish a room up in a relatively short amount of time. . .not this time.  I had a vision for how I wanted my bedroom to look.  This design journey began in my head over a year ago with only a few minor idea changes; different fabric for the pillows here, all white bedding rather than the taupe linen duvet cover there.  All in all, for me, the most important detail remained the same - creating a calming and peaceful place to retreat and relax.    


 I have to always be considerate of the fact that this is not just my room.  To my surprise, Joe was completely onboard with the touches of pink.  He would not have been happy with a pink explosion!  We literally stripped the room, from the bed and wall color to the carpeting.  The only original pieces left in the room are our night stands.  However, I do want to replace them with mirrored chests to match my other pieces and as soon as I find them in the right size I will. 

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  I can't tell you how much I love this wall color.  It truly lives up to its name, Versatile Gray from Sherwin Williams.  It is the same paint we used in my office which you can see the full design post of here.   I used the below colors as my palette for the entire room.  Soft neutral colors with a slight pop of color in the brighter pink pompom throw, the pillows and the abstract art.


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During the building process, I had outlets installed for both cable and electric higher up on the wall so that they could be hidden by the television.  Unfortunately, I didn't have a way to hide the DVD or cable box so I made a sleeve out of matching linen fabric to cover the unsightly cords that otherwise stand out.

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I tried out two other rugs in my bedroom before finally finding this one at Rugs USA.  This is not my first rug from Rugs USA, so I was confident I would receive a rug with great quality and color accuracy.  I was right.  Not only does the color coordinate with my room, I love how it feels beneath my feet.


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This is my favorite corner to sit with my laptop, to read a book, or catch up on my reality TV. I searched and searched for a lamp perfect for this space and finally found one with a rectangle base and shade from Lamps Plus. I was looking for a lamp that would not protrude too far into the room so this rectangular shape was important to me.  A bonus with my lamp is it has a floor on/off switch!

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Have you tried sleeping on a silk pillow case yet? If not, you should!  I have to admit what they say is soooo true.  It really does make a difference with your hair and skin.   There are several brands out there so be sure to research their silk content.  Slip Silk Pillowcases sent me this pink (of course) pillowcase and I am sold.  I will never go back to a cotton pillowcase.

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My hope is that you love this room as much as I do.

Lamps  // Bed //  Mirror chest ( almost identical)   // Rug c/o  // Pouf  // Mirror side table (Sold out but I have this one too)  //  Juju Hat  //  Pillows (I made)   //  Abstract art (no longer available) //  Woman Silhouette art ( similar )  //   Slip Pillowcase c/o   // Floor Lamp c/o // Pom pom throw // Monogram pillow  // Love print  // 


Lately

May 27, 2015
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Happy Hump day!  I cannot believe we are half way thru this week!  A girl could get use to  having  3 day weekends!  I thought I would just post a little update on whats been going on around here.  I have been busy as a bee behind the scenes.  We had new carpet installed in the house and that means total removal of everything out of all the rooms, then put it all back again!  I was exhausted to say the least but love the new carpet so I guess it was worth all the work.  I took the opportunity to get rid of some things since I was forced to move it all... and I use the word "force" loosely!  

As you may know, I am a board member of the KC Blogger Meetup and we held or spring/summer meet up last week.  It was a great evening and you can read the full recap here.  I have been sending a part of my evenings preparing and planning for the event in the weeks leading up to the event so by the time I was able to sit down and work on my blog post I was too tired.   Rain.... rain.... and more rain!  That is what we have.  Last weekend we had one day of full on sunshine and I wasn't about to waste it.  I planted flowers like it was my business!  My lower back however the next day wasn't as thrilled, but I am glad that chore is done! 

 I was introduced by a friend to the app Dubsmash.... you need to check it out.  

 It is free, hilariously fun, and addicting!  I think I missed my calling and should have been in movies, or at least a sitcom! 

I am planning a trip to San Diego and LA next month for a few days so packing and preparing is about to commence.  I can't wait to wake up early, grab a coffee and walk the beach as the sun rises.  More details on my trip as soon as I have a few more things finalized.  


Lastly.... I know I shared my master bedroom mood board here, but it is finally done!  I took photos a few days ago and the final reveal should be ready next week!  I am excited to see what you all think! It truly has been a labor of love and patience's.  



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