Tis the season

Starting the Christmas decorating yesterday. We got our tree which is always a huge ordeal but somehow this year it wasn't.  A beautiful 7' Fraiser Fir, it smells heavenly. I love bringing up all the boxes from the basement and saying "hi" to old ornament friends. My house will be in complete disaster mode for awhile. I will have to post the finished decorating pictures! Tis the season...

Cody Foster

Everything Cody Foster does turns to magic! Really it does! He has such an amazing talented eye for recreating those magical childhood moments from Christmas' past. I just love his mix of whimsy and glitter. I never met a guy who likes glitter more than I do..but he takes the cake and then some. I know that Halloween just ended and I am already pushing the tinsel season but I have good reason...Get to your favorite stores early and search out the Cody Foster goods. Trust me you will not be disappointed. 

Texture texture texture!

Loving the texture and colors from these fabulous photos of 101 woonideeën house. Have been talking with some people lately about how adding texture to a room adds another dimension. So fun!

October Artfest!

Stop by for a fun filled evening with some fabulous local artists! Hope to see you there!

Totally inspired!

I am so inspired by these recovered chairs. I love all the textures and colors!

I started working on my own little version...so fun!

Happy Kid Spaces

Love these happy kid spaces! 

Ikea!

Love these fabulously styled rooms for Ikea. Crazy!!! I think it is all about the architecture and a great stylist!

Little Shrines of Inspiration

 It was such a hilarious crafting night creating these little shrines of inspiration. We had too much fun laughing and making these one of a kind creations. With some friends in town from Arkansas it was sure to be a memorable evening. Images of our little shrines, the messy table, Jill Sweeney's artwork, and more little shrines. 

Etsy Finds

Love these handmade ceramics from Etsy artist Alyssa Ettinger. She has so many unusual pieces some cast from antique bottles. 

Summer reading list

My summer bucket list also included reading ten books. I am feeling the pressure to complete this by Labor Day. There are so many great books out there. These are a few of the ones I have been reading. If I had to pick one that everyone should read it would be "Left to Tell" it is amazing true story that will touch your soul. Immaculee Ilibagiza tells her dramatic and haunting story of surviving the Rwanda genocide. 

Beach House Style

Loving these images and colors from Beach House Style. Such inspiring colors and textures makes me feel happy on a gray day. xo

Photo Shoot

I love taking pictures! Lately, it has been a hobby of mine. I received a new camera from my hubby for my birthday and I love it. I'm not into posed pictures...I just like capturing people and things in a natural  state. So when my friend, Lisa, asked me to take some pictures of her family I was thrilled. I love her kids and I knew they would be good sports. It was a good lesson in what works and doesn't. We tried a number of different shots. My favorites of the 350 pictures I took were the ones of them just being themselves and catching a brief moment. There were just too many I could have posted but I really love these!