fresh

These spaces designed by Porchlight Interiors have such a fresh feeling to them.

I love the use of color through out, just enough to keep things interesting.

beside the bed

These two photos featuring pretty nightstands caught my eye recently. I really like seeing how people style these little intimate areas. Often times it seems that these little tables get forgotten when it comes to decor but they have the potential to play a big role in how the room looks and feels if styled.

Right now I'm trying to figure out what I want to do for the bedside tables in my room. I've been thinking of doing something with stacked art like this first photo but haven't found the right thing(s) to frame. Decisions, decisions, right? ;)

 

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Tell me: What books are currently on your nightstand? I have a break in school semesters coming up and I want to read something just for the fun of it.

p.s. Thanks for your kind comments about my stripey skirt. :)

on my mind...

I'm back! We're all moved. It's crazy hot here in TX (hello, 105!?!!). We have internet now. I missed blogging (and you of course)!

Since we've moved into a new space I've had decorating on the brain. I know what I want to do in some rooms and others I'm not so sure...one thing I do know is that I love this little corner of Jordan's San Fran apartment and can't get that grey and yellow combo out of my head. Oh and the horse picture, really liking the horse picture.

{image : aubrey trinnaman via oh happy day}

right now...

I'd love nothing more than to escape to a secluded cabana with a book and cold drink in hand. Read for a while, dip in the pool, then read some more, followed by another dip in the pool.

{images via Lonny}

country kitchen

I'm a fan of Ina Garten so it's only natural that I love the country kitchen that she designed for House Beautiful's kitchen of the year in 2009. I know I've shared white kitchens before and they aren't for everyone but I am still enamored by them. One of the reasons this kitchen appeals to me is the open ceiling with the exposed rafters and beams. It is so light and airy. Definitely a kitchen that wouldn't be hard to spend time cooking and eating in.

Happy First Day of summer by the way!  

{images via house beautiful}

framed

In a few weeks we will be moving into a new place and I'm excited to try some new things in terms of decorating. To be honest, our current place isn't really decorated. When we moved in here we were under the impression that we'd only be here for four months. Well...four months has turned into a year an a half. It's sad. We aren't sure how long we'll be in our new place but I'm determined to not live with blank walls.

Gallery walls seem to be ever present in design these day and with good reason. If presented well, they are a great way to show off art and photographs in your home.

We will have a skinny wall between two doors in the living room that I'm thinking something like this chic monochromatic gallery would look good.

{via made by girl : photo - Ashlee Raubach}

 OR, something like these all-white frames that showcase a more relaxed/casual but still well styled look.

{via}

{via young house love}

Olivia and Landon will be sharing a room so I have been entertaining doing a more funky gallery wall in there with some fun art and pictures of the kids and family.

{via made by girl : photo - Ashlee Raubach}

What do you think, are you a fan of gallery walls? Have you done one in your home?

this bedroom...

is currently serving as inspiration for my bedroom. I could totally see myself : sleeping, reading a book, blogging, playing with my kiddos, folding laundry, etc in this room.

hudson river farmhouse

Life on the farm looks pretty good if these are the accommodations. This rustic glam Hudson River farmhouse was one of my favorite features in Rue's 5 issue. They've got some great party stuff in the issue as well.

{photography: Emily Gilbert}

black and white

When it comes to kitchen design, my dream kitchen would be white but after seeing these pictures I might could be convinced a bit of black would be all that bad. Oh and those floors! They had me at hello. Gorgeous.

Do tell: What does your dream kitchen look like?

{images via haven and home}

retro Palm Beach home

My favorite design story from the May issue of House Beautiful was this light and airy 1960s Palm Beach home designed by Meg Braff. It's pretty and feminine yet is full of great detail with trellis, chinoiserie and fretwork found throughout the home.

wood you?

Never in a million years would I have thought to put wood up on my walls. If you'd asked me a while ago what I thought of wood on walls I would've cringed and thought of 1970s wood paneling. These examples, however, are not even remotely close to 70s paneling but are much more visually interesting and shall we say green.

Erin of A Breath of Fresh Erin used salvaged wood in her study with great results.

I swear, only Kevin and Layla would think of using old gymnasium flooring in their reading/guest room.

The Bowers used shipping pallets in baby Bower's nursery. Shipping pallets!

Do tell: What are your thoughts of putting wood up on your wall. Is there a right room for this? Is this something you'd ever do?

feeling blue

{images via house beautiful}

cottage getaway

I have to admit that I've never seen any of Sarah Richardson's design shows but I like what I see in her design portfolio. I have had her portfolio saved in my favorites for quite a while now and whenever I check back to see if there is anything new, I find goood stuff...like this cottage.

I would so love to find myself in a place like this for a weekend getaway.

casual elegance

I would have to say that Better Home & Gardens is currently one of my top 3 favorite magazines. They have been featuring some great homes as of late and this one from their March issue really stood out to me. I think that it exudes a sort of casual elegance that I would like to emulate in my home.

I do have a beef with BHG though, their website stinks and I couldn't find this story available, so sorry for the terrible scans!

Do tell: What is your favorite magazine right now?

apparently

                         from the looks of my recent pins, I like open cabinetry or really large windows above sinks (most likely both). Either way I think these kitchens are pretty saweet spaces!

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