I mean, really, how cute are these?!?

Hope your Thursday is fabulous and precocious,

My love and I had a weekend jaunt in Chicago recently. We saw Billy Elliott on stage, ate embarrassing amounts of food, and soaked up as much cable TV in our hotel room as physically possible. Of course, I also forced A. to walk with me to Anthropologie, just because.

We cruised the sale racks and I found this awesome A hook. I love letters. And I have been needing a hook on which to hang my various bags.  It works perfectly on our pantry wall by the garage entry!

There are lots of cutsey hooks on the Anthro site. Check ‘em out!

Have a most wonderful Monday, loves!

To try to atone for our misdeeds, I have compiled a lovely collection of Easter decor. I know, over-the-top and completely unnecessary, right? Actually I may have an ulterior motive – I am hosting Easter dinner this weekend and need some inspiration for my tablescape.  Who do I turn to for help? None other than my girl, Martha. Behold:

You can bet I will be trying to master these Bunny Fold Napkins. An origami expert I am not. I’ll let you know how it goes…..

{All images courtesy of MarthaStewart.com}

Happy Easter AND happy spring, Homage!

ANYWAY. Check out this fabulous boy’s room:

Isn’t that a great idea?!? It combines two of my favorite things: chalkboard paint and stripes on walls {reminiscent of the stripe I coerced G. to paint in our dining room}:

Here’s to writing on walls!

She started with this dated brass number:

+ a drum shade and some fabric

+ an apothecary jar lid

+ silver spray paint

+ some bling {this is turning into a long equation…….luckily I LOVE algebra}

= this oh-so-chic chandelier

Can you believe it’s the same fixture?!? I know – Shock. And. Awe.

Hope your Monday is bright, shiny, and chic,

Furniture, however, is not the point of this post. Check out the gallery of paintings she has assembled over her staircase:

I love photo galleries, but something about these nautical-inspired paintings {most are thrift store finds} speaks to me.

Check out this collection featured by a life’s design {I love how they incorporated shelves!}

The only problem is I don’t have any paintings nor am I an accomplished artist like J. Luckily I enjoy a shopping challenge, so an art collector I will be! Now, to clear some wall space……

Have an artsy Tuesday,

Are you totally lost? Don’t worry, I’m known for random tangents and awkward segue {Case in point – I learned how to spell “segue” while sitting next to G in a COLLEGE lecture. He wrote it in his notes {yes, I was reading over his shoulder}. Previously I was sure it was spelled “segway.” It was a true “aha” moment for me, and now whenever I see the word I think of that moment. Aren’t you glad I shared that with you?}

Anyway. If you don’t get the reference, click here.

And now I will get to the point. You’re welcome.

Design*Sponge is one of my favorite sites to peruse. They feature all kinds of decor-inspired content, from stunning DIY projects to designer spaces. What’s not to love? I always grab quite a selection of photos for my inspiration files, and last week I noticed a theme: red chandeliers. Behold:

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I love the unexpected pops of color {not to mention the painted stripes…….can I get an “amen”?!?}

I have a chandelier identical to the last one just sitting in my basement. You better believe I’m wracking my brain to come up with a spot for it…..

Hope your Monday is full of pops of color!

Joi at Nuestra Vida Dulce made this sweet garland:

She found the instructions here.

The focus of this post is the funky wreath, but I’m loving the paper snowflakes falling from the mantel

Snowflakes can also give a boring corkboard a brand new look

There. I feel a little better now. And the Valentine’s candy is out in force……silver lining, people.

Love,

Check out this meaningful yet simple, fun alternative to wedding photos. She used fancy paper and word processing software to frame lyrics of songs played at her wedding:

Check out her instructions here

{Songs are “Stay Forever” by Ween and “Forever” by Ben Harper}

Is it just me or does this week seem to be dragging on forever?

Coffee filter garland

Calendar postcards

Perfect pillows for V-Day

A field of tulips in Denmark

Industrial frame wall

Giant lettering of any kind

Big leaf print

This little home office

Have a beautiful Tuesday afternoon,