Tuesday, November 26, 2013

setting your thanksgiving table >>> diy

with thanksgiving just  t w o  days away and you are making sure everything is ready and looking pretty for your holiday table, I found a few diy table ideas that are sure to complete your look at the table this year. they are each equally pretty and easy to make = perfect combination! from place-mats, to name cards to napkin holders. easy peasy, enjoy!


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Monday, November 25, 2013

quite possibly the sexiest chair on earth >>> barcelona chair

happy monday friends! today we are pleased to hear from the ever-so talented Leo who will be guest posting on furniture steals. today he tells us all about the beautiful, sexy barcelona chair designed by the one and only mies van der rohe. hope you enjoy!
 
The Beautiful Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
 
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The 20th century was responsible for giving rise for some of the most iconic and celebrated designers and Mies Van Der Rohe was definitely one such designer. He is best known for his fantastically designed and wonderfully stylish Barcelona Chair pictured above which he originally released in 1929 as his entry for the International Exposition being held in Barcelona.
 
It was immediately clear that this bold, beautiful and striking piece of designer furniture was destined for great things but even Van Der Rohe himself surely couldn't have envisaged that it would be so popular still almost a century since it was first released. It's not until you see it in situation though that you can really understand why the Barcelona Chair is such a popular piece:
 
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A wonderfully luxurious piece of designer furniture and one that finds itself firmly in the lookbooks of the world's best interior designers. Ideally suited to modern, contemporary, minimalist style homes, the Barcelona Chair immediately brings any room to life with its understated, yet supremely stylish, presence. 
 
The chair makes up a component of the wider Barcelona Collection from Mies Van Der Rohe which including equally as beautiful sofas, daybeds and footrests. Despite approaching its 100th birthday, the Barcelona Chair rightly takes its place as one of the 20th century's most iconic pieces of furniture and amongst the most sought after still in the 21st century.
 
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Friday, November 22, 2013

feel good friday friends

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there will always be a new challenge, a new trial - life isn't easy and despite what you might see and think, no one has an easy route. through each challenge you become a better person. this applies to our lives in so many different aspects and you just have to keep moving forward, enjoy life's little miracles, and continually help others along the way.

enjoy your weekend friends

#feelgoodfriday

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

freshen up the kitchen >>> switch up your pendant lighting

get your home ready for the holidays - switch out your pillows for fall/holiday colors, maybe add a new rug and some new decor up on your mantel. Another thing to think about is switching up the lighting in your kitchen or dining area; transitioning from summer to fall/winter. Pretty easy to switch out and will make a big difference. here are a few of the pendants I'm currently crushing.


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1 Perforated Globe Pendant [west elm] 149.99 >>> 109.99


2 Hektar Pendant [ikea] 69.99 >>> family price 49.99


3 Knappa Pendant [ikea] 24.99 <-every day amazing price


4 Alyson Fox Drum Pendant [west elm]179.99 >>> 79.99


5. Cage Chrome Pendant [cb2] 179.00 >>> 129.00



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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

a little preview >>> black fridayyy

we all love/hate black friday.

It's a day of pure madness-- people running around like crazies trying to snag the best deal, just after they had a "thankful" dinner with their family. I do participate in the day but I can't say we take it to the extreme of what I just saw on the news last night - people are ALREADY camping out at best buy to be first in line to snag those electronics deals. umm do you realize black friday is still nine days away...? man that's just crazy.

I know all the ads won't come out until thanksgiving day and you can search them all then, and scout out your plan of attack. but I have found a few "preview" deals on items for your home! check them out

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happy shopping!

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

diy shelving >>> unique statement pieces

shelving in your home doesn't have to be the typical book shelf or even the floating wall shelves we all have from ikea. here are a few of my favorite, fun shelving options and the best part is...they are all DIY!! Perfect for any room in your home, needing that extra something for storing & showing off a few of your favorite things.

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via abeautifulmess

perfect for hallways, living room or even kitchen spaces.

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via acutedesigns

cute and functional for your bathroom

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via itsoverflowing

awesome idea for your home office, living room spaces.

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via abeautifulmess

perfect for you children's room - such a cute idea

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any space in your home- living room, kitchen, even bedroom spaces

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Monday, November 18, 2013

faux taxidermy

who isn't loving faux animal wall heads? whether they are glass, plastic, white, colored, paper mache- they are the perfect wall accessory for almost  a n y  room in your home. white faux taxidermy has some of the best I've seen and they are currently having a sale --- over 60% off on the papermache animal collection! check out my favorites


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these would all be awesome for any baby or kids room. don't you think?? head on over before they are all sold out!!


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Thursday, November 14, 2013

parenthood 101

yesterday my sweet Nixon babe had a little "cough", I didn't really think too much about it but by last night the poor thing was miserable. couldn't breathe because of his sad cough & stuffy nose- I tried the "booger bulb" he absolutely hates that thing, I even tried getting them out with my own finger (ya I know kinda gross- but if it helps him breathe...I'm doing it). I gave him his nightly feeding and down he went. 2 hours later- coughing and crying and the saddest cry in the world. poor little babe was up every few hours because his cough was hurting and kept waking him up. so why am I telling you this--- because what I originally planned to post is not this. but life happens and baby snuggles, baths, and love is what I'm consumed with today.


so today I'm posting this article I just came across- 10 true things about the first year of parenthood.


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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

neutral dream nurseries

I've been on this neutral kick. loving everything neutral [whites, greys, greishes, super pale/opach colors] in almost every room of the home, I came across an image of a beautiful nursery-- and then a few more. I've also been on a newborn kick. I've realized my little babe is not a newborn and is quite frankly more like a toddler every day--- okay that is a bit dramatic. not a toddler, he is only 6 months. but still- looking through pictures last night was making me sad to think he is getting so big already.


these are a few of my dream nurseries and most are actually gender neutral so if you are brave and waiting until the day that  little one pops out this would be perfect!


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now go have a baby so you can design a beautiful nursery ;)


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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

maximize your bathroom

I know many of us don't have as much space as we would like in certain rooms in our homes-- particularly the  b a t h r o o m. sometimes a bathroom is stuck under the stairs or just barely large enough to have a shower/tub, toilet, and sink. how can you make that tiny space functional and give it a personality without making it too cluttered? 

1. add color for personality [don't add too much "decor" you don't have space for]

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2. get smart with your storage [use space you hadn't thought of before for extra storage]

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thanks for stopping by

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Monday, November 11, 2013

veterans day >>> where to find deals for your home

happy veterans day friends!

I feel so grateful for all of the men & women who have served our country [and continue to do so today], what amazing people they are, and all they sacrificed for us. I couldn't help but want to share this amazing video that is circulating. click on the image below to watch the video- it will literally leave you speechless.

Sometimes, people forget who they are and what they can be-- and just need a little reminder.

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below are some of the veterans day sales I found for your home needs

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restoration hardware

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mark & graham

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jc penney

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pottery barn

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pier 1

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macys

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homedecorators

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urban outfitters-- apt

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west elm

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williams sonoma home

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