Bookshelves aren’t just for books!

I love finding a creative way to use new things. In this case, using bookshelves for different purposes! Who wouldn't wan't a bookshelf full of shoes!?via diyncraftsWant an island but don't have room for the traditional size? Grab a bookcase and a wood top! A skinny island that stores necessities so you won't even have to walk away from...

Dream Kitchens: Gleaming, Open, and Fully Loaded

One day when hubby and I are living in what we would hope to be our "forever home," I hope to have a kitchen just like one of these...I don't see them very often but I really like wood counters.Love the floors and ceiling!Great for entertaining!all kitchens by Martha O'Hara Interiors

A Look Back at August

August was such a great month! With cool but still sunny warm weather, a few showers to keep everything green, and the subtle hints of fall around the corner - we wanted to make sure you didn't miss a thing! Here's a look back on what all we posted about in August:  Chic & Unique Living Spaces that made me...

Stunningly chic transitional interiors

I'm leaning more and more towards transitional interiors these days. I like the crispness of everything, and I feel like it lends itself to a lot of directions or flavor.

Great ideas to get the most out of a small walk in closet

Shelving is easy to cut to size, and therefore this closet makes the most of even the tiniest nooks.via Pinterest via Ambiance Interiorsvia Martha Stewart LivingUtilizing wall space is key to making sure there is space for everything.via Interior Groupievia Focal Point Stylingvia Our Fifth HouseOur closet will likely be narrow like this one, but at least I won't...

Inspiring window trends

I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with our windows.  Right now it's just standard venetian blinds.  They are high quality as far as venetian blinds go, but I want something with a bit more character.  I like the look of lush long drapes, but I don't like the fuss of them sometimes. I also really...

Blogs I’m Loving

Here's a few blog posts I am loving this week:

Searching for: large wall calendar system

Wall Organization SystemsI've come to realize that in my home office I need to be able to pin up a lot of things, as well as have an easy way to see all my projects coming up and current project tasks.  When I can see something all the time I tend to be better at delivering it on schedule.Probably...

Gorgeous floor inspiration

We are about to remove the carpeting in our home to hardwood floors, and while we are just having the new floor match the existing, I thought it would still be fun to search for some gorgeous floor inspiration! Loving the color of these floorsvia 29 Rue HouseI rented a brownstone in Brooklyn with floors like this one once.via AirbnbWide...

Considering the Open Concept Layout

Now that hubby and I are not longer spending every spare moment wedding planning, we are finally thinking about improvements that we'd like to make to our home.  Our house it a 50s rambler, and while it doesn't have the bones these amazing spaces do, we are still thinking about knocking down some walls to create a more open...