I have a thing for throw pillows! Not a big deal, I just like to have them ... everywhere! This print was a beauty I found last week. It's really bold which I love, but not crazy. I made these pillows for my living room, and I'm officially on the lookout for the perfect chair to reupholster in this same fabric.
This was a quick project I did because I needed a skinny sidetable for Avery's teeny bedroom. It was an existing bare pine piece that I had in my spare room. It needed a facelift, some reconstruction, and refinishing. My go-to white is Benjamin Moore Cloud White -- it's bright, but not blue white. I finished it off with simple crystal hardware that fits perfectly with the décor in her bedroom. Now I can use it as storage without having to face the clutter of the multi-colored book spines. (Is it awful that they bug me that much?)
Photo Credit: Ashley Martens Photography
Right now, I have two outdoor spaces that I'm in the process of revamping. One is our patio, and one is a small deck off of our bedroom. I'm really trying to bring the indoors outside, but without going overboard.
When I was choosing fabric last week for a couple of current upholstery projects I'm working on, I saw that the store had an entire section dedicated to outdoor prints. I love that outdoors, brighter colors are so much easier to get away with compared to finding a spot for them inside where they clash with existing palettes.
Here are a few great looks.
Trina Turk prints are a favorite of mine.
I love monograms or names as wall art especially in a nursery or kid's bedroom. I came accross Jack and Lulu (jackandlulu.com) while I was browsing the internet and loved this idea. These matted and framed cards are such an original way of personalizing a space (and a great gift idea too!). My favorite is the Navy Latice.
If you continue to follow my blog, you’ll learn that I have lots of these! This one in particular isn’t so much a full house crush, but more a master bedroom crush.
Has anybody watched Tori + Dean? Their master bedroom is
a m a z i n g ! I’ll break down my favorite parts. Tufted headboards are one of my deeply loved obsessions (I’ll soon be posting my -averyKate Designs : Custom - link with a couple of my own). Theirs is upholstered in an understated, light blue print that fits perfectly with their crisp white bedding. They have oversized metallic night tables with dramatic lamps on top. The walls are painted in a light (but not baby) blue that ties everything together.
I love masters bedrooms that are husband appropriate, but still feminine. Ahhhhhhhhh, the perfect balance.
Mirrored night tables, what's not to love? Makes the top of my wishlist for my bedroom.
I’m not (and have never claimed to be!) a great cook -- I prefer to bake, but it's important for me to make healthy and tasty meals for us to eat. I found this Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe in an old cookbook that I had. It’s so light and fresh, and looks really great served in a bright white bowl.
...recipe...
1 small onion
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp olive oil
1 can chicken broth (+ 1 can water)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 skinless boneless chicken breast
1 lime
1 avocado
sour cream
cilantro
diced tomato
tortilla chips (purple or red look the best)
shredded cheese
Sauté olive oil, onion, and chili powder. Add chicken broth - bring to a boil. Add chicken breast - boil until fully cooked. Once cooked, remove chicken breast from broth and pull with a fork until shredded - add back to broth along with lime juice and stir. Pour into bowl. Garnish with avocado wedges, sour cream, diced tomato, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips, and lime wedge.
Enjoy!
With the sun being out most of last week, I really began to rediscover yellow. Yellow is a color that I rarely, well, never use when I'm decorating and I don't know why. It's very bold, but not over the top. I'm working on a new project in my kitchen and my goal is to use some yellow when I'm accessorizing...we'll see if I can follow through.
My first Mother's Day and it was perfect. I couldn't have asked for more. And it was all topped off with this big kiss at the beach. Bliss!
Studio Moisture Tint by MAC. Try it, it’s nice and light and until the sun comes out, a necessity.
Dingy brown flannel sheet. Used for draping over my daughter’s window to trick her into sleeping later than 5:15 when the birds start chirping and the sun starts shining. I’ve considered a black-out screen but to mess with the existing window treatment that I’m so proud of – no thanks!
Shabby chic furniture and lighting designs. I was inspired by a soft , white, leather chair and a tiny, crystal chandelier in the bathroom at Cactus Club the other day.
Colors - Benjamin Moore Monterey White and Birds Egg Blue. Clothes, baby clothes, paint, décor, fabric...you name it, love these colors right now! I’m feelin’ yellow too.
Recycling! reduce.reuse.recycle. There are countless ways to be eco-friendly. Try a few! Feels good and we’re sparing our beautiful Earth at the same time.
Dancing With The Stars. Guilty as charged, I'm hooked.
Avery + Adam are the loves of my life! They both inspire me everyday. Just look at her! Avery has taught me to slow down and enjoy all the beautiful things in life.
Photo Credit: typeAphotography
This post has been in the works for far TOO long! This blog was an idea I had after being inspired by so many good ones that I've read. After realizing that it was a perfect outlet for me to convey some of my creative energy, showcase my projects, and talk about the things I love, I decided to take the plunge. For me, ringing in 2010 wasn't about resolutions, but more of a promise to myself that I would take more time to pursue my passions and do the things that make me truly happy! And that is exactly what I've been doing...
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