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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

by 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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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

by Filed Under: burlap, burlap and lace, fab pins of the week, fall, fall decor, home, home decor, lace, Pinterest Leave a Comment

Happy Friday ♥  ♥ 
Summer is slowly coming to an end, and Fall is sneaking up!
I have to admit, I’m pretty excited about that! Fall is my favorite time of the year! 
With that said, I’ve been taken over by the Fall itch and sharing some of my inspiration this week!
When do you start thinking about Fall decorating? Do you have the Fall itch too? (wink!)
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1. I adore the rustic glamour of this room! It feels very comfy and inviting! The mirrored headboards bring the bed alive, but the addition of the burlap pillow shams is what drew me in! I love white linens on a bed… The burlap gives it that warm, comforting touch!
2. I’m really loving this simple DIY project! I’m pretty sure it’s something just about anyone could do! This would be the perfect touch to add to my Fall mantel or even hanging in my formal dining room! Head over to Love of Family & Home for the full tutorial!
3. Looks like the perfect Fall table setting to me! For Thanksgiving, perhaps?! You could easily create this personalized silverware holder by either sewing the sides into place or even using a dab of fabric glue! I love the way burlap and lace look together! 
4. Love, love, love this chandelier!! Head over and see how Amanda from Burlap & Denim creates this beauty! I love creating custom lighting because it’s something everyone notices and you can enjoy it daily!! I have an exciting project coming up I can’t wait to share 🙂

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

by Filed Under: bedrooms, chandelier, fab pins of the week, Pinterest, rustic glam, sunflowers, whitewashed bricks 9 Comments

Another beautiful week is nearing end and I’m excited it’s the weekend, how about you?!
I feel like I’ve began to run into a decorating rut with some of the rooms in my house.
 I just like too many things 😉
My inspiration this week is rustic glam, neutral tones and a lot of beauty!
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1. I love, love, love the look of these white-washed bricks! The neutral linens and headboard really make this room pop! I tend to love the more traditional design with neutral linens. I’m in the works of designing a new master bedroom!
2. I have a bunch of fresh sunflowers in my house right now, and I love looking at them! They’re such a beautiful flower! Perfect for late Summer, early Fall 🙂 I love the rustic tablescape in this picture! Gorgeous farmhouse table, crystal and silver plates make the perfect combo!
3. I’m totally intrigued by ornate lighting! One of my favorite parts about this chandelier just might be the natural tree branches intertwined, how cool is that?! You can easily dress up your room with a fabulous chandelier! I would have one in every room of my house if my husband would let me 🙂
4. Love this simple tutorial on how to turn traditional chair legs into rustic glam!! Seriously perfect, and while your there you will fall in love with the blog City Farmhouse, one of my favorites!!!

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

by Filed Under: claw foot tub, decor, fab pins of the week, glamorous, glamour, home, Pinterest, rustic, rustic charm, style, tufted headboard 3 Comments

Hey there, beautiful! 
I’m glad it’s Friday, how about you?! 
I’m happy you’re here starting your weekend out with me, thank you!
My inspiration this week has came with a little glitz and glamour! 
Sparkles and charm make my heart skip a beat! 
I hope you’ll stick around and stay awhile….
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1.  Tufted headboards, they get me just about every time! They are so charming to look at! They easily provide character and class to any bedroom design. I love the neutral, softness of this feminine bedroom, with white linens and rustic glam galore! 
2. Every girl needs a little sparkle in her wardrobe! I love this sequined clutch, but I’m a total sucker for the neutral blouse and pumps! This is such a fun, girly outfit! I don’t get to dress up often, but it always feels good to put on an outfit you love and feel beautiful in, and this one would do it for me! 
3. Rustic glam at it’s finest right here! This gorgeous tablescape is just jaw dropping! If you don’t know it by now, I’m obsessed with mercury glass and just adore these mix-matched candle holders! They really make the table setting to me. The fresh floral arrangements aren’t bad either 😉 
4. One day, I hope I get the chance to have a claw foot tub! They are timeless and enchanting, seriously love them! This bathroom is a nice mix between rustic charm and glamour. The chandelier makes this space ultra glamorous!
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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

by Filed Under: Black, bold, dutch door, entryway, fab pins of the week, fireplace, formal dining room, home decor, Pinterest, reading nook 1 Comment

Hey you! I bet you’re just as glad it’s Friday as I am 😉
Thanks for stopping by and starting your weekend out with me!
This week I’ve been loving the bold look of black details around the house!
Lately, I’ve been more daring than usual and incorporating black into my decor.
Join me as I share a few of my favorites this week!

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1. I’m crazy about this dutch door in this rear entryway. Not to mention the gorgeous exposed brick flooring and fabulous stairs! The door really makes this space for me though! The perfect addition for that cottage look, yet it screams bold with black color!
2. I love the idea of turning a small or unused coat closet into a quaint reading nook! It doesn’t need to be big but it makes a big impact! My kids adore to read so this would be something we would use a lot! I’m still working on my husband to grow keen to the idea, let’s hope he grows fond soon (wink!)
3. This is a beautiful fireplace makeover from The Lettered Cottage! Such a drastic before and after for only $82!! Our fireplace is in need of a little makeover and this project gives me great inspiration and I’m sure it will YOU too!
4. If your home doesn’t don a space for a formal dining room, perhaps you have a wide hallway? Think outside the box a tad and turn that wide hallway into a cozy formal dining room using a narrow table. This is a really unique idea! Add pendant lighting or a large chandelier to tie the space together!

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

by Filed Under: chevron wallpaper, fab pins of the week, gold, metallic decor, metallics, Pinterest, silver, wallpaper Leave a Comment

It’s F-R-I-D-A-Y, yeahh!
Thanks for starting your weekend here with me 🙂
This weeks inspiration is from a little metallic love! 
Do you mix silver and gold when decorating? Maybe this will inspire you to 😉

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1. I tend to mix small bits of gold into my, normally all silver decor! It gives it a little pop with little effort! I love this gorgeous living room design mixed with the perfect display of silvers and golds. Some people are afraid that the color will clash, but if you do it subtly it can really wow! This room dons silver and mirrored accents, paired beautifully with gold side tables and frames!
2. I love this idea of dressing up walls for like your formal dining room! Take a 1×6 wood plank and wrap it in metallic grasscloth. It looks expensive, eye-catching and gorgeous! This would also be beautiful in a glamorous-style office!
3. Add metallics with small pieces of decor, like pillows! I love this sequin, glamorous pillow! Not to mention that gorgeous Louis chair and fur throw! I love love love how timeless this looks! 
4. Gold chevron wallpaper, enough said!! Adding this to your space will dress it up easily and pair it with silver and coral decor for the perfect pop! This specific wallpaper is no longer available from Urban Outfitters but you can find comparable here and here.

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

by Filed Under: backyard, backyard space, candles, fab pins of the week, lanterns, outdoor space, Pinterest, potted plants

Happy Friday, it’s the weekend, woohoo!!
Any big plans for the weekend? 
We’re embracing the weekend with some much needed r&r 🙂 
This week I’m sharing some beautiful outdoor inspiration!
Let’s get to it!
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1. I absolutely adore the warmth, yet simplicity of this outdoor space! The beautiful neutral tones, mixed with metals and natural wood is the perfect match! I’m still in full force of transforming our outdoor space, and this gives me much inspiration! Not to mention, in that worn wicker basket, is my favorite flowers! Oh, how I love hydrangeas!
2. Is this plant real or fake? You will just have to head over to The Golden Sycamore and find out for yourself! I love how Allison transformed this ordinary planter, into a polka-dotted beauty! Her technique is simple and can be used to create many beautiful planters for you to enjoy or as gifts!
3. I really love the thoughts of using an old piece of furniture and adding it outdoors! This antique beauty gives this outdoor space a personal touch by allowing you to add family sentiments and pictures. You could also use a piece like this to store small gardening tools or as a beverage station! I’ll be on the lookout for a stunner like this to add to my space!
4. Outdoor lighting can really make a space! How amazing are all of these candle lights? You can hang these from a pergola to create a warm, inviting feel. Or you could hang them from trees in the yard, if you have them, like pictured here. Unfortunately, we don’t have trees in our around our home. I’m not fond of them real close to the house, but it would be nice for decor like this, or even a hammock 😉 You can find old lighting at the thrift store or garage sales, take out the electrical wiring, add a candle and transform them into one-of-a-kind pieces for your outdoor area!
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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

by Filed Under: blue and white, classy, color combination, country, diy, fab pins of the week, herb garden, no bake dessert, peach tart, Pinterest, summer dessert 2 Comments

Happy Friday!
This week I’m swooning over the non-traditional mix of blue and white!
This is such an eye-catching color combo and so classy!

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1. I love the arched windows, beams and openness of this dining room! It’s a stunning color combo for this space! It appears a bit country but classy with the modern elements. Be sure to visit the source for the entire home tour! This home belongs to a Sea Captain!
2. No bake peach tart.. It had be at no bake! Not only is this pretty to look at, but I’m sure it’s just as divine to eat! The perfect dessert for a summer bbq or Sunday afternoon brunch with the family! 
3. This photo incorporates the white and blue in a more subtle way by using them as accents. I’ve been finding many mismatched pieces from goodwill and Marshalls. You could easily start with a few small pieces and grow your collection as you find them! Buy beautiful vases and use shades of your favorite flowers to don them! I love the mix of peach and ivory used here!
4. I’m tellin’ ya, I think with all the adorable herb gardens I’ve been seeing around Pinterest, I could fill my entire backyard full, haha! I absolutely love this one! It would be perfect to have resting in the side corner of your deck or hanging on an open space on the back of the house! The white and blue plates are what make this piece super adorable! Head over to the source for all the details!
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Star Wars 7th Birthday Party

by Filed Under: boy birthday, boy birthday party, crafts, diy, Pinterest, printables, r2d2, Star Wars, Star Wars birthday party, storm troopers 8 Comments

When it came time to start thinking about my son’s birthday, I asked him to pick a theme and a few main colors. He chose Star Wars as the theme and red, blue and green as the colors. With that crossed off my list, I started browsing the web for ideas (cuz this Mama knows nothing about Star Wars!).

With the theme and colors in mind, I went ahead and ordered my invitations! I went to TinyPrints and browsed their fantastic selection and narrowed it down to one that fit our theme perfectly!!

I didn’t go overboard with the party decor because we wanted to surprise Christian by renting a bounce house for the day, which eliminated a lot from the budget! I got a lot of things from Michaels dollar bins, Target dollar corner, Hobby Lobby and a few things I lucked out on at Old Navy! I made a tissue paper tassel banner which was quite time consuming but I loved the end result! My husband had the fabulous idea of turning an old Pepsi cooler into R2D2, so one evening we transformed it and were thrilled with how it turned out! I bought 3 pool noodles from the dollar store, cut them in half and used duct tape and electrical tape to create lightsabers. The boys loved these!!

Christian spent the night away from the house, so when he came home that afternoon, the party was in full swing, bounce house was up and his friends he hadn’t seen since school let out were awaiting his arrival. He was so excited I thought it was going to cry! That made it all worth it 🙂

Party Invitations: Tiny Prints
Storm trooper printables: Clean & Scentsible
Storm trooper ‘thank you’: Unable to find the original source for the printable.
Treat bags & ice cream cups: Spiral Sage
R2D2 and Darth Vader Piggie Banks: Old Navy

Our inspiration….
Our own r2d2!
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Fab Pins of the Week: 4th of July Edition

by Filed Under: 4th of July, cake, desserts, drink, fab pins of the week, food, food and drink, layered cake, patriotic, Pinterest, red white and blue 1 Comment

Hey there! It’s Friday and you know what that means, it’s time to share my favorite pins from this week!
I’m still in full swing of 4th of July prep, so I thought I would put together a roundup of some of my favorite patriotic food & drinks!
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4. source  5. source1. If you’re looking for a delicious, light dessert that’s sure to please, than this triple berry trifle is your pick! It’s light cool whip, angel cake and berries make the perfect combination for your taste buds! Not to mention the perfect addition to your 4th of July setup! Head over to SkinnyTaste for the full recipe!
2. How cute is this firecracker red white and blue drink?! The concept is to add the drink with the most sugar content to the bottom and repeat for remaining two layers. Head over and see exactly what drinks she uses and the full tutorial!
3. Last year for the 4th of July, we used a star cookie cutter to shape our watermelon and added them along with blueberries on a wooden skewer. It was adorable and all the guests loved the display! The same concept is used here but hollowing out the center of the watermelon and adding shaped apple garnished on top with a blueberry. However you decide to do it, it’s sure to turn out a hit!
4.  Get the perfect drink for guests by adding a personalized printable and firecracker straw to any beverage!  These sparkling lemonade bottles are darling and key to cooling down your busy guests!
5. Wow, this cake is flawless! It’s too bad I can’t find the original source to gawk over this cake! It’s a beautifully precise white and red multi-layered cake with what I’m assuming to be blue fondant. Don’t fret, if your baking skills aren’t this perfect, using the same concept to create a layered cake and adding food coloring to store bought icing, will create the same reaction out of your company! Once they see cake, they will eat cake 😉
** Update: Please be sure to visit the source link for #5, I was contacted by a viewer directing me to the original link of this cake with detailed instructions, enjoy!!

I hope you have a spectacular 4th of July!!

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