A Baby Shower

This past weekend I hosted a baby shower at my home for a very dear friend. She is one of those friends that when I feel insane she seems to always have the words to make me sane once again. She is pregnant for the second time, this time with a sweet boy named Caleb who happens to be due very close to my birthday in August. Here is her day...


The beautiful guest of honor being swallowed by all her gifts.


Flowers were in great abundance thanks to a friend who has amazing hydrangea bushes galore.


The invite is by Announcing You on Etsy. She was kind enough to set it up so I could print my own on 110 lb. cardstock.


I made the onsie designs to hang as you entered my home and again with the amazing flowers.


The banner is from Tomorrow's October on Etsy.


Plates, forks and real napkins ready and waiting.


Just in case you wanted a closer look.


Brooke from Blueprint Bliss was so sweet and allowed me to borrow her stunning tumblers by Roost, they are the ones in the tray. I think I need to buy a few sets for myself. Thank you so much Brooke, they were a hit!


The yummy food table. I wanted to incorporate the rich blues and hydrangeas ever since seeing this post by Jennifer.


A close up of the almond danish swirls made by the wonderful friend with the hydrangeas. They are quite easy and make for a delicious treat.


The mother to be {again} and all her hostesses. I am the one in white just in case you were wondering.

A Kitchen Renovation

I have a thing for kitchens, especially white one's with marble counter tops and subway tile. I came across this kitchen renovation and it made me gasp with joy. It is perfect in every way. I now have it filed away in my "one day" folder. If we ever get a home to renovate or build then these will be the photos I show...


and after...





Gorgeous, right? You also must check out their blog, Urban Nest, so much goodness in one spot.

Outfit to Room...

Every week the beautiful lady from Through the Looking Glass posts an amazing outfit of her own. Last week her outfit caught my eye and I thought it would make a fabulous outfit to room...


Outfit to dining nook...

{via Just Scandinavian}

I would love to see this Josef Frank fabric made into some dramatic curtains.

{via Anthropologie}

This linen sofette can sit around this...

{via DWR}

fabulous table.

{via Pottery Barn}

A couple of white Queen Anne chairs to round out the seating.

{via Twinkle Living}

A few of these pillows for the sofette.

{via ebay}

A vintage red vase to fill with flowers every week.

Nature Inspired

Sometimes I dream of living on a lake. Preferably not the murky lakes of Alabama, but the crystal clear ones that are actually blue. I wouldn't mind having this home to go with it...







{all images via Southern Living Idea Home}

Wide Open Spaces

Today I am also featured over on the wonderful blog, Wide Open Spaces. Emily and I are kindred spirits. Really this is a good day for me!

Shopping Hiatus + Guest Blogging

Today I am over at Miss Aimee's blog, Mostly Mod. Hope to see you there!

{photo of my babies via my hubby at Kellen Jacob Photography}

For the Little Ones

I do not remember having things like this when I was a child, oh how times have changed...

{art / sandals / tee / dress / lunch box}

Time to Breath

I am taking the day dear blogger friends to relax with the family and process life. Last week was quite a busy one and this one doesn't seem to be letting up any. I did not read The Artist's Way so I hope to catch up today. I hope you all had a lovely weekend, we sure did.

{image via Wide Open Spaces via Mary Ruffle}

Happy Daddy's Day

Yesterday we went swimming at a friend's home while they were out of town. At one point Kellen (my wonderful husband) started to teach Ellie and Kj how to jump off the diving board. This is a nerve wracking thing for a two and three year old. Kellen would hang off the diving board and hold their little hands while they jumped from above, after about 20 jumps he convinced them to jump by themselves and he would catch them. As I watched him catch the two over and over I slowly began to think about no matter how old they get he will always be there with his hand reached out to catch them. The bond they share will never wane, he is their daddy here on earth, I thank God for granting me such an amazing husband and father to our little ones. Happy Father's Day sweet husband. You make us smile.

Outfit to Room...

I have two dear friends that's home I have been working on for quite some time. We are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel finally. She and I thought it would be fun to do an outfit to room from a photo shoot they did with my husband and turn it into the last room that still needs some work. Here are my absolutely stunning friends...

{via Kellen Jacob Photography}

Here's their outfit to office...


Currently there is real wood paneling that they are not a fan of so we are going to paint it out in Sherwin Williams Rare Gray. In the room it reads with a slight green undertone in case you were curious.


This is the desk and storage cabinet that we are going with from Nadu for the local crowd.

{via here}

They have a slipper chair that needs to be recovered. I think this would do nicely.

{via West Elm}

A tree stump side table for next to the chair.

{via Pottery Barn}

A gallery wall for the large blank wall would be a nice touch. I like the idea of adding in some raw elements.

{via ebay}

A directors chair for the desk. Easy enough to fold away when the room becomes a spot to work out.

{via Simple Song}

Every lovely office needs fabulous stationary. These would make a statement.

Home Tours + Links

Every Thursday I hope to share a lovely home tour that has caught my eye. Well, lately there has been so many that I thought I would share all my favorites as of late. You can view your favorites or view them all. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy...


Home tour via Design Sponge.


Home tour via Blueprint Bliss via here.


Home tour via Apartment Therapy.


Home tour via Four Walls And A Roof via Canadian House and Home.


Home Tour via Shelter via Cottage Living, RIP.


Home tour via Habitually Chic.

Playing Tag

{Kate Spade}

Sarah Klassen from Haute Design tagged me in a fun, but quite challenging tag. The tag is to write about 6 uninteresting things I love. I thought I would give it a go...

1. Cleaning supplies, especially anything from Mrs. Meyers.
2. Markers in a an array of colors. They can just make a tag or envelope look so much prettier.
3. Crystal Light Peach Mango Green Tea. I am not of fan of coke/pop drinks so this has become my hot day thirst quencher when water will just not suffice.
4. Paint decks. I love having so many colors at my finger tips at any given moment.
5. A daily planner. Really I am not sure how I would keep our lives straight without one.
6. Diapers. Okay so maybe I do not love diapers, but really what would we do without them?

Although I am not going to pass on this tag I would absolutely love to link you if you would like to give it a try, just let me know!

*I know this is my day to update my shopping hiatus, but as you all know I bought this dress from yesterdays post. $15 dollars is not too shabby and it put a quencher on my 'I want a new dress' mind set. Also hubby and I have decided to paint my daughters room green which also means the decor must be changed up a bit. She has been asking for 6 months for a green room so we think it's time to let her imagination soar. I am doing it as cost effective as possible and next month is her birthday so although her room is perfectly fine the way it is we are allowing her to call the shots, well mostly.

A New Outfit...

This is what I wish I were wearing today...

{dress / necklace / aviators / perfume / sandals / purse}

Okay so maybe I am wearing that dress.