Pick-Me-Up

I just love the idea of opening a drawer or closet door, and getting a little pick-me-up from some beautiful lining or wallpaper...and without a huge commitment or investment. I also love the vintage stove below, and the color on that door is yummy.

(Fine Little Love)


(Livingetc)

WHY??? Let me tell you!

If you're thinking "why?" - I can explain! I saw this store called Home Girl on the SCOOP, and couldn't take my eyes off the right side of the photo. I am honestly ready to paint my kitchen table yellow, and go for the blue chairs! The shade over the table is making me drool. Here's the close-up. If I couldn't find the exact same shade, it looks like a good DIY project!

What's Not to Love?

I was going to list the things I love about these photos...but then I figured - what's not to love?!

Image: Mochatini

Yummy Kitchens

(Rachel Whiting)

(Brown Button)


(Roland Bello)

Okay, I want the red teapot in the first picture, I LOVE the "Ice Cream Parlour" sign in the second photo, and I would love to own all those espresso machines in the third image. It would be a cute display in a coffee shop!

Beachy Keen

Image: Absolutely Beautiful Things / beach bungalow 8

So Pickin' Pink

When I was a little girl, I LOVED pink. I suppose it was about the time I hit Jr. High that I was embarassed to say I enjoyed the color - so I began telling friends (particularly boys) that blue was my favorite. Now, I'm not ashamed. I LOVE pink. I can't get enough pink! Thank goodness I have a little girl...and now she says that pink is her favorite color too. Three cheers for pink!


(Rebecca Thuss)

(Creature Comforts)

(Angela Henrie Designs)


(Domino)


(Creature Comforts)


(hiccupings)


(Country Living)

Peekin' on Pickin' - Maggie & Kyle's Place

Last summer, we went to a cookout at Maggie and Kyle's place - some friends we met through Church. I absolutely fell in love with their home, and they were gracious enough to give me a complete tour! Recently, I asked if she would mind sharing photos on my blog, and I can't thank her enough for taking the time to photograph their fabulous house! I am so excited to share this special post with you today - so, wipe your feet, and come on in! Please don't forget to sign the guestbook! (a.k.a. Comments)

Maggie told me that it's a Sears Kit Home, and I have created a link so that you can read about its significance. I think you'll find it fascinating. I did!

Maggie and Kyle did a wonderful job renovating the kitchen.

They refer to this room as the "snack shack", because it is right off the kitchen, and the kids like to eat their bedtime snack in here. Cute, huh?!

The living room -

and another one -

I believe the office is right off the living room. I love the black sofa with the green walls.

Don't you just love the chandelier in the dining room?! I think this photo is magazine-worthy.

Another view of the dining room.

The kids' playroom - I love the flags hanging above the windows.

Maggie's craft nook on the second floor - Isn't it wonderful?!

Her inspiration board (and I'm not talking about the one on the left!) -

It would be great to have a fireplace in the Master bedroom.

I don't think I have to tell you - this is a bathroom! I believe Maggie said that is the original tile on the floor. It was so cute.

These next few are from her little girl's bedroom. We're not really sure about the proper name for the bed, but it's so unique.

It opens into a second bed...almost like a trundle.

A few more views of her daughter's room -

Their son's room -

The attic space - I believe this is Kyle's "man cave", and the kids have a few of their toys up here as well.

I didn't ask, but I'm guessing it may be used as a guest room at times.

Thanks for visiting, and don't forget to sign the "guestbook"!

All About the Backsplash

(Paul Costello)


(Elements of Style)

I just visited my friend Rebekka's new site, Clementine Kitchen, and felt inspired to post some of my favorite kitchen photos (at the moment). Sometimes I think I would be a better cook if I had a better backsplash. At least - that's what I like to tell myself!

Spring Fever x 10

It seems that lately I have been posting rooms with a lot of white, light, and feminine details. I am always drawn to feminine decor, but I think that the "bright and sunny" part is a result of my really bad case of Spring fever. I can't figure out why, but this year I got it early, and bad. I am absolutely desperate for warm weather and sunshine. I believe I have seen this kitchen on several sites, and love it every time. Of course I do! - It's white, light, and feminine!



Image: Pink Wallpaper

Ooh's and Ahh's

My "likes" and "dislikes" change every year...sometimes even monthly, weekly, or daily. There are certain styles or pieces that I know I will love forever, and others that make me "ooh and ahh" for a minute, and then I'm over it. I am infatuated with the use of color in this kitchen at the moment, but I'm afraid it isn't true love. I don't know that I could live with these colors for decades, but I am definitely enjoying my moment of infatuation. "Ooh!...Ahh!"

Images: Better Homes and Gardens - September 2007

More Bliss

Today I discovered "A Field Journal" - thanks to Rebekka! I'll give you a little sneak peek, but highly suggest visiting the site for yourself...it's a treat!

Images: A Field Journal