A big personal announcement: We are expecting a baby boy!
Chris and I are expecting our first child, a baby boy in early June. Once our renovations are complete, we won't have much time to get the nursery ready, so I have to know exactly what I want. We planned on putting him in our master suite with us in the beginning. We only have one extra bedroom and...
Welcoming in the warmth
Trying to make it through this last hump of wintery weather with some warm and inviting spaces! I hope you enjoy:via stylemeprettyvia thatkindofwomanvia bhgvia studded-heartsvia sfgirlbybayHope you all are staying warm!
Some office love
It seems like more and more people are working from home. With a struggling economy it makes sense to cut corners. Not having to commute gives you more billable hours as well as less gas cost. There's also that freedom of being able to live wherever you want, which gives you an option to be in a more affordable...
My Plans For Spring
I keep telling myself it won't be much longer until spring! With a week's worth of snow on it's way I might be dreaming but at this point I am hanging on to my dreams. I'm trying to decide what I'd like to do with my curb appeal this year and I'm thinking simple might be the way to...
Escape to the beach
Winters in Maryland the past few years have not been typical. Cold, windy, and wet seems to be the theme. It just has me thinking...why don't I live in a tropical climate? via Gentsidevia Gentsidevia GentsideI don't even need a fancy house, just give me beach front.via Cotton Housevia Pinterest via Photography Heatvia Photography Heat
Make Up and Space
My morning routine isn't anything special but I'm thinking of changing that. via amberinteriordesignI'm trying to decide if I'd like it in my bathroom or somewhere else.via brightnestUnfortunately I don't have the space to make it an entire room, but I would if I could!via designspongeI like something like this that is subtle so if it is in my room it wouldn't...
Roman blinds in the living room
Now that the walls have been knocked down between our living room and dining room, and a breakfast bar added between the dining room and the kitchen, we have to start thinking about light fixtures, and windows. I really like the idea of using crisp, no-fuss roman blinds.Traditional Living Room by London Interior Designers & Decorators MPD LondonWith a...
Black & White Bathrooms
Today I am embracing a little black and white. I tend to shy away from the darker colors but here is some inspiration that is proving that a little dark never hurt anyone:via duluxWhen using black and dark colors, I think it's great to mix it with some bold bright as well to even it out and give natural...
Wood Touches
In the winter I seem to struggle to keep the house feeling fresh and warm. Adding a touch of wood in a room is a great way to bring the outdoors in and give it that feel of warmth. Here are some beautiful ways to get you inspired:via decoracion.facilisimovia lonnyvia shanty-2-chicvia thelearnerobserverLove this desk!via little-brick-housevia domainehomevia hgtvWhat do you use to warm up your home...
More from my backpacking trip to Europe: Paris Part 1
Does Paris need an intro? Not really. Even if you try to avoid "touristy" attractions, Paris should be at the top of everyone's list of places to go. You can avoid the tourist traps altogether if you want and get lost in the streets of charming old neighborhoods full of character. Obviously, I have to include some...