{beauty in interiors}

                             

Everything about this kitchen is perfect: I love the island, the color contrast, the lighting, the paint color, the subway tile, the hardware, the barn sink, the wood encased windows, the cupboards glass, the hardwood...it's beauty in one photo. just dreaming on a sick day. here's a few more beautiful pics i was admiring this morning...

{desktop calendar}

If you go here: http://leelou-blogs.com/ you will find a free fun desktop calendar for the month of October! It's very cute! Just thought I'd share with ya!

{a little Halloween/Fall at my house}

So these are a few pics of Fall/Halloween at my house! We've had a fun time taking these items out one at a time and starting to feel fall'ish at our home. The kids still enjoy seeing these little treasures pop up at home. I will take some outdoor pics when I'm done the entryway! My sister and I made the Halloween letters this week and it turned out beautifully! It was nice to start & finish the project in one day! The other items have been collected over time, some from Home Sense and Michael's mostly.

{exhaling}

I'm unwinding after a terribly hectic 2 weeks at work and have been blog hopping tonite -so fun and so many creative people that are so inspiring out there! Let me show you where I went: I first started with a cute site that my sista sent me: Brown Paper Packages--oh very cute ideas on this cute blog! Then I clicked on an idea she liked from a really neat husband and wife team blog: I really need this set up -on the left- that I found at this blog: kevinandamanda.com...i got get my platters and casserole dishes into this arrangement! Off to walmart to check these out on my days off! They also have amazing FREE fonts here! After I downloaded a bunch of free fonts I headed over to: centsational girl- where I saw an amazing office re-do- so inspiring! then I went over to a new blog: Roman and Williams work- and i ga-ga'd over the amazing work these two do- I am looking for decorating inspiration and i think i might start here! So how is that you found me? and landed on my little blog? Does it speak to you? Do you like what Iike? talk to me, I'm so scared to let people know about my blog! Just the other day I looked and saw that I have 17 followers! Wow! It's mostly comprised of people I don't know! How is this? I want to make special mention of my first 17 followers- in fact I think my next blog If i ever have another one, will be called: 17followers! I should run and check if that blog name is taken! teehee! I live for comments! ...15 mins later...the blog address is available- sweet!

{Williams Sonoma Spices}

Doesn't this collection at Williams Sonoma look amazing? They are affordable also. I can't wait to go pick some out and the best thing is that they have a recipe for each spice they sell! Chilies, Salts, Ground Spices, Spice Blend, Curries and Sweets. The Chinese five spice sounds like something I have been looking for! Hello... Saigon Cinnamon???

{5 new blogs i've been visiting}

here's another FAVE 5: these are some new blogs i think i'll add to my blog roll: check 'em out & tell me which one you liked!

1. oneordinaryday.wordpress.com

2. creativehostess.co.uk

3. decorpad.com

4. howdoesshe.com

5. pepperdesignblog.com

{fall project #1}

So i just got back from holidays and was deciding on what projects to work on this fall. I always do a purge or organize closets in the fall- why? because it's much cooler!!! But I have most of that done already due to "looking for something" this summer! I have almost finished the main floor and now want to start looking at some products as I shop around and get one of the boys rooms started this fall. I realize I only have so much say and I also realize he will one day move on so I would like to make the most of his room as I can. I really don't want to go too kiddie, I'd rather the room go with the house colors. So I've started looking at the colors in these rooms: What do you think?

{my fave 5}

I just saw on a blog that I love where she showcased her "favorite 5 things"- random "things" no categories for me though!
So, these are my fave 5!!! (for now):

1. Love my Vinnie- that's right, I was without Vinnie the Van for a week about a month ago and boy did I miss him!!! When I got back into my van I actually had a conversation with him!!! He's a cherry red Kia Sedona

2. Love my wall of bookcases!!! I had seen it in a magazine a long time ago and actually ripped it out and saved it! and when I bought my house I actually built it!!! I love displaying "stuff" on it.

3. Love my 27" iMac...absolute pleasure to work on and have fun on!!! It's been the best investment thus far!


4. Love me some Second Cup Frrrrrrozen Hot Chocolate!!! oooooohhhh the pleasure is insane! If you haven't had one- go now!!!

5. Love my STYLE AT HOME subscription! It's about to run out soon...I've gotten so much inspiration and joy reading articles in it. I just finished reading about a garden that I would love to have~

{spring...is in the air???}

oooooohhhh....pottery barn---why do you do THIS to me??? it's like they can read my mind!!!



Do you think it's safe to start loading some spring inspirational photos? I found these pics here while looking for inspiration for my backyard in my new house....{okay, so I got a little side-tracked} Gardening is something I've dabbled in but don't know the lingo at all! I have so much to learn! Anyhow, look these over and lets start thinking about fresh, new spring thoughts!

{archiving a few ideas for a rainy day}

OBG

I just learned this --Oldies but Goodies!!! "Once again, if you know me"... I decided to do a LIST! a list of the top five blogs that I visited when blogging began for me.
1. Kristina Werner---loved her card making videos until she got caught using music that she wasn't allowed to use without paying rights to them!!!
2.Card of the Week---this is where i discovered many new sites and found myself checking out page after page!
3.Kirsty---this is where I'd go when bored and needed a new blog!!! It's an all in one blog...arts, entertainment, home, design, cooking, etc
4.The Daily Beast---came across this site when I was looking for some politics, some pop culture and great essays on simple, complicated life issues.....big change from the other "momstyle sites"
5.Southern Wedding Magazine---A fabulous wedding site with amazing photography that I could look at forever!
Well, that's where it all started. I've been working alot lately, new house, 3 boys and a husband that keep me pretty busy, so bloggin' hasn't crossed my path lately but i sure had fun going to these sites tonite! Enjoy! Don't forget to leave me a comment- I so appreciate them!

{coincidence or not?}

So, I always start with, "if you know me"....so, if you know me... you'll know that I LOVE the movie, "Somethings Gotta Give" and I love The Barefoot Contessa.....so guess what I found out tonite on my fave blog: Hooked on Houses?
My two favorites are linked together! The Hamptons deli store that Diane Keaton's character goes to is the Barefoot Contessa Deli!!! That makes me love that movie even more! Love that!!!