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December 20, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: Christmas, Christmas decor, Christmas tree, fab pins of the week 56 Comments

Happy Friday! This is the last Friday before Christmas, can you believe it?

I’m having a hard time grasping it! I feel like it has flown by!!

The next few days is going to be pretty exciting around here and I must say, I’m really looking forward to it! Do you have any special traditions that you do with your family and/or friends? We will be hosting our 2nd Annual Christmas Party!

Let’s check out the incredible images that have inspired me this week!

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1. This smocked Christmas tree it to die for! I just love it ♥ It’s the perfect combination and has the perfect ambiance of the outdoor feel with the berries and pinecones. The details are just perfection. I love the vintage postcards. How special would it be to incorporate family memories using this concept! Not to mention, I’m totally in love with using over-sized baskets to hold presents!!
2. I’m just in love with this banner! It is such a simple concept, but I think it really makes a statement! I was also completely sold when I found out it’s covered in glitter, love!! You can easily add your favorite banner to your Christmas tree decor for that perfect flare!
3. Neutral, rustic Christmas gorgousness. Did that make sense to you, it did to me 😉 I love the keepsake ornaments covering every inch of the tree! That’s one of my favorite parts about decorating our tree each year, is pulling out our annual Christmas ornaments, ornaments the kids have made, or ornaments we’ve received as gifts! It makes our tree so special every Christmas!
4. This is such a beautiful Christmas design with lots of neutral tones and pops of red! I’m swooning over the deer head over the mantel ♥ Although I love our Christmas decor this year, I think next year I will incorporate small hints of red, it just doesn’t feel the same without it!!

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December 13, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: Christmas, Christmas decor, fab pins of the week, fresh greenery, greenery, natural Christmas

Happy, happy Friday!! I am THRILLED it’s the weekend! Tomorrow early morning, my hubby and I are headed to Chicago for the weekend! It’s our first time ever, and I am so stinkin’ excited 🙂

This week’s fab pins are inspired by my love of greenery during the Winter season ♥ ♥

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1. I love this simple, natural tablescape! Whites, fresh greenery and candle light, does it get much better? The only thing I might add would be a little sparkle, whether it be with mercury glass votives or glittery pinecones! I love the little deer figurines to add depth to the scene!
2. Incorporate natural elements into your gift wrapping! I love the idea of putting a piece of greenery with ribbon and kraft paper or even embellishing with a glittery pinecone! This is an idea that I might bring to life in our gift wrapping next year! We will just have to wait and see 😉
3. The decor for this front porch is so simple, but so gorgeous! Gorgeous swayed garland surrounding the door creates such an inviting entry! I love the live wreath with ribbon and jingle bells! Absolute classic beauty we have here!
4. I love the idea of “framing” a specific picture or piece of art with live greenery! Add simple embellishments for more flare, by adding dangling ornaments or little bows. This is such a simple, yet outstanding idea!

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December 6, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, outdoor spaces, Pinterest, Winter comfort 1 Comment

Happy Friday 🙂 I’m so thrilled December is here, we have an exciting month planned!

My little ones make Christmas so much fun, I truly adore celebrating, decorating and all the memory making that’s involved all December long!

This week’s fab pins are Christmas inspired of course!

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1. This outdoor space just screams rustic warmth to meet! The gorgeous glow of the white snow, mixed with the warmth of the plaid blankets, wool pillows and candle-lit lanterns totally have me sold! This would be the perfect spot to take a break from watching the kids play in the snow! Followed by going inside and enjoying a nice cup of hot cocoa!
2. I’m in love with mini Christmas trees! I would have them in every room if my husband let me, lol! Again, I love the warm feeling of this porch! Pillows and comfy blankets always make everything a little better 🙂 Oh, and candle light! I really just can’t get enough of candles this Season! They just create that magical glow!
3. Lantern love!! I using lanterns throughout the year, but they are especially magical during the Winter! I actually just scored an adorable new one from Jo Ann’s 70% off!
4. Oh my, that furry blanket looks so comfy!! Once again, the perfect combination of warm pillows, blankets, greenery and candles. How could you go wrong?!

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November 8, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, home, home decor, Pinterest 2 Comments

Hey, hey it’s Friday!! Thanks so much for stopping by and starting your weekend out with me 🙂
Even though November has just begun, amidst planning for Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think about Christmas! After all the posts I’ve been seeing on Facebook and other social media, I know I’m not the only one!!

Let’s get to my favorites….

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1. This is such a gorgeous dining room! I’m in love with the wall color! It gives off the perfect mixture of gray and brown. I must say that Victorian sofa in the back is my favorite part of this room! It screams GLAM and ties the entire space together!
2. I love comfy wraps!! One of my favorite accessories in the Fall and Winter months! Love them paired with leggings or jeans and boots! I would love to have one of each of these pictured, they’re darling! Certainly perfect for those crisp, rainy Fall days!
3. Kind of in love with these dark blue cabinets and black countertops! Far from the traditional kitchen, but it’s bold and beautiful! How do you feel about the floating shelves? I personally, would not be a fan of them, I don’t want to see my dishes on display at all times!
4. Wow, just wow! This living room is absolutely stunning! I love the bold pieces, including the huge tufted ottoman and dark-printed pillows! It looks like the perfect place to curl up with a good book after a long day, enjoying a cup of hot tea next to the fire! Wouldn’t you agree?

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November 1, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, fall, Fall favorites, Fall must haves, hot chocolate recipe, Pinterest Leave a Comment

Oh, happy day, it’s Friday!! I CANNOT believe it’s November!

I am, however, super excited it’s the weekend! How about you?
This weeks inspired pins were a few of my favorite Fall must-haves!
So, without further a-do, let’s get to it…

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1. One of my favorite things about Fall is the comfy clothes, shoes and accessories that come along with it! An absolute must-have for me, is versatile sweaters and wraps. I love the functionality of wraps! It’s literally like wearing a blanket, I love it ♥ ♥ The neutral wrap pictured is the perfect color because it would go with just about anything! Wear it with a cotton long-sleeved shirt, leggings and tall boots for running errands in the day, or wear it with a sleek button up, boyfriend jeans and booties for a dinner date!

2. Oh, candles, how I love you so! I adore candles all year round, but they are perfectly romantic in the Fall and Winter months! Their illuminating glow creates a comfort and warming feel! I love candles like cinnamon, pumpkin spice and one of my favorites this year is Pumpkin Pecan Waffles from BBW, it’s the bomb!!

3. Obvious Fall favorite, is definitely a super delish drink to warm your bones on those bitter cold days! Starbucks is certainly one of my favorites, but every once in a while you will run into a fabulous recipe to make at home, just like this one! Salted caramel hot chocolate, oh my yum! We’re going to be giving this one a try very soon at our house (wink!).

4. How can you have enough blankets to cuddle up with in Fall and Winter? The answer is, you can’t! I love cuddling with the kids on the couch with a comfy, warm blanket or relaxing after a long day catching up on some of my shows! I also love to keep decorative throws around to add character to a room! It really gives it that warm feeling 🙂

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October 25, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, fall, Fall centerpiece, Pinterest, Thanksgiving centerpieces Leave a Comment

Happy Friday!!

Fall is the perfect time of the year to incorporate beautiful food displays!
Whether it be for get togethers, birthdays or Thanksgiving, I hope to give you a few ideas from these pins that have given me some inspiration this week!

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1. I absolutely love the idea of having a caramel apple bar! Lucy from Craftberry Bush shared her adorable setup with a few different yummy mixtures! This is a simple way to let each guest create their own caramel apple without all the fuss! Darling, isn’t it!

2. What a gorgeous way to display food for your Fall party! I love the way galvanized metal looks with these simple finger foods. I love the simplicity of choosing different types of cheeses, pastries and fresh berries for such a statement!

3. I love apples all year around, but they are the perfect Fall fruit! They make gorgeous centerpieces with the perfect pops of color. I love how simple this display is using a wicker basket, fresh leaves and walnuts.

4. Imagine this centerpiece for Thanksgiving.. Gorgeous!! I love the mixture of fresh red and white grapes, gourds, wheat and candles! Such a fantastic combination, wouldn’t you agree?

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October 18, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, fab pins of the week, Halloween, Halloween recipes, Pinterest, snacks, treats Leave a Comment

Hi there and welcome 🙂

It’s a pleasure to have you here, starting your weekend out with me!

I’m still in full swing of prepping for the kids Halloween costume party, so this week’s pins are, again, Halloween inspired!

Do you decorate/celebrate Halloween?

Do you allow your kids to go trick or treating?

We do not celebrate Halloween in our home, but we do allow our children to trick or treat. This year, however, I’m excited to host a party for the kids to have fun without all the freaky, gooey gore that typically comes with Halloween! Be sure to check back for the party reveal next week!

So let’s get to it…

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1. Aren’t these Monster Apple Bites from We Do Fun Here absolutely adorable? I’m totally making these for our Halloween party, the kids will love them! Not to mention, they’re made with healthy ingredients! Head over and check out the full recipe 🙂
2. Halloween party perfection, wow! I love every detail is beautifully placed! Of course I love the burlap tablecloth!
3. These adorable treat bags are the perfect touch for your little ones to keep their treats in! And they are just so stinkin’ cute! I love using paper bags from the dollar store, the possibilities are truly endless and you can’t get anything more budget friendly!
4. Holy moly these are cute! I’m not the best at baking, so more than likely mine would not turn out looking like this, but I might just have to give it a try! I love the bright green color from the non-traditional black and orange Halloween decor!

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October 11, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, fall, Halloween, halloween decor, Pinterest, pumpkins, puppy chow, recipe-1 3 Comments

Happy, happy Friday!! One of my favorite days of the week, yours too?

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out some of my inspiration this week!

This week’s pins were Halloween related! We will be hosting a Kids Costume Party here in the next couple weeks, so I’m in full swing of preparing for it, fun!!

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1. Isn’t this mummy wrapped pumpkin darling? This is the perfect, safe and non-messy craft for kids to create adorable, personalized pumpkins! Create the perfect wrap using gauze and add googly eyes that you can purchase from the dollar store!

2. Create gorgeous, glowing pumpkins in a few easy steps! Instead of the traditional carving technique, drill holes in a design and place mini white string lights on the inside! These are sure to brighten up your porch perfectly for Fall, and you can enjoy them long after Halloween is over!

3. Puppy chow may just be one of my favorite guilty pleasures! I have been coming across sooo many new recipes this season! This particular recipe yields the perfect Halloween mixture! If you’re looking for a satisfying snack for your Halloween party, look no longer, this is it! Your guests will be begging for more 😉

4. This spook-tacular Halloween mantle is charmingly frightful! I love the mix of natural elements and bold accents! The black displays really make this mantle pop, don’t you think?!

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September 27, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: coffee bar, diy, fab pins of the week, fall, Pinterest, polka dots, pumpkins 28 Comments

Happy Friday!! I am thrilled it’s the weekend, I’m sure you are too!

Thanks for starting your weekend out with me 🙂 This week I’m sharing a few of my favorite pins that remind me Fall at it’s finest!

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1. I’m absolutely in love with the variety of pumpkin colors this year! Maybe I just never payed much attention in previous years, but I’ve been spotting them so much this year ♥ I’m crazy about the ones Marian, aka, Miss Mustard Seeds displays hers! Her entire Fall setup if just breathtaking! Believe me, you don’t want to miss it 🙂

2. One thing that signifies Fall to me is warm apple cider, spiced lattes and hot chocolate! I love the idea of setting up a coffee/cider/hot chocolate bar for the entire family to enjoy! It eliminates “stuff” from the kitchen, but better yet, it looks darling! It would be fun to have some friends over and do a themed bar with different mix ins!

3. Really loving this polka dot fabric!! Isn’t it the cutest? Add some flare to your home decor by adding a fun print like this to an old (or even new!) chair! With a pattern like this, it’s easy to change pillows for each season and it easily pairs with brights and neutrals!

4. Silhouette pumpkins ♥ ♥ As if they didn’t already have me because they’re white, they totally got me with those darling little faces 😉 These would make the perfect display or centerpiece for Thanksgiving! I love the technique that Jen from City Farmhouse uses for this project! The possibilities are truly endless!

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September 6, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, fall, fall decor, Fall front porch, Fall picnic, Fall porch, painted pumpkins, pumpkins Leave a Comment

Hey, hey it’s Friday! How excited are you? I’m stoked!

It was nice to have an extra day with Labor Day this week 🙂

I’m in full swing of everything Fall! Are you too?

More than likely in the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing my favorite Fall pins!

Follow along with me as I share my favorite from this week!

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1. Creating an inviting entry is something I try to focus on everytime I decorate! I love this over-decorated Fall front porch! Typically, I wouldn’t put this much “stuff” on my porch at once, but I think it really works together nicely! We always seem to buy an abundance of pumpkins and I always pick up one too many mums (wink!)

2. I love seeing all the creative ways to decorate pumpkins rather than the traditional carving. I’ve never been good at carving, so I would normally just leave them plain. I love the use of vintage keys spelling out the word F-A-L-L here! Very creative and rustic, I love it ♥ ♥

3. Painted pumpkins, you’ve stole my heart ♥ I painted pumpkins for the first time last year and loved how they turned out! Anytime we had guests over, they raved over them! They were appealing and out of the norm. I went with bright colors last year, but I’m loving these metallic tones! I can’t wait to get working on this years pumpkins to share with you all!

4. Isn’t this magical? A complete picturesque picnic setting! How fun would it be to plan a spontaneous lunch date with the kids and pitch a spot in the woods or a romantic dinner with your hubby?! I love the thoughts of this! It would also make the perfect scene for a engagement or family photo shoot, sigh!

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