The Pottery Barn Couch

I love nothing more than a comfortable couch, a couch that looks like you could fall asleep reading a good book on it. We have some big couches (my husband is a tall guy) but they have more of a Bavarian French look with wood and brown fabric. The below couches are much different than the ones I have, but one day I want a bright room to put one (any one) of the couches below in.

These couches look so comfy and the pops of color through fabric, plants, pictures and the occasional wall color are very appealing.

The room above looks like a place you could just sit and read a good book. Below is a little more formal but still beautiful.

I love the hanging lanterns, painted wall paneling along with the natural wood and subtle blue color below. Very pretty.

I am sucker for the pretty light blue and coral combination below.

I love the bold oranges above and below.

The wall color below with the red and bright white looks so crisp and clean.

orange shoes & a pair of boots

Shoes 1 + 2. A little platform'y but hey, a 5'2" girl needs a little lift from time to time. Especially with a 6'2" hubbie. Shoe number 2 is more Spring'ish than Fall, but still gorgeous!
Shoe 3. A-d-o-r-a-b-l-e...you have to look at this link (below). The girl is wearing these shoes with her wedding dress.
Shoes 4 + 5. Love them and I am serious, I WANT those boots for this Fall.

(these boots aren't really orange but I want them!)

shoe 1 found here

shoe 2 found here

shoe 3 is found here....so cute, these are the bride's shoes!!

last and certainly not least shoes 4 + 5 found here....love-love-love them!

new color obsession!

I have fallen IN LOVE with this color combination. Orange & Turquoise...perfection!

I found this via House of Turquoise, one of my most favorite decorating blogs. I think this gal has impeccable taste.

Thought of the day, something I have been thinking a lot about. Failure. My husband always tells me this when I get down or feel like we'll never get to where we want to be. He always tells me that the meaning of failure is giving up or remaining stagnant. As long as you are constantly working towards what you want you'll never fail. He's right. But sometimes it's hard to feel that way, especially when your life is pretty much not what you ever expected.

...but that is when I need to adjust my expectations and be grateful for ALL the wonderful things I do have.

more orange and tuquoise...

above found via Moving Designz.

above picture via Confetti Style.

new meets old

I think it would be so fun to mix these bright colored pillows from Horchow with the traditional chairs below.
These chairs do have a little frill to them, but that's one of the things I love about them.

Henry has a bad cold and I feel horrible for the poor little guy...as soon as he gets better he gets sick again. Maybe it's allergies, who knows. So I need a little somethin' to brighten my day...hence the bright pillows. Wish bright flowery pillows could brighten his day as well. :(

fun, fresh fabrics

Here are some wonderful fabrics I found on a blog I frequent, portabello pixie. She is just amazing at what she creates.
This is a line of fabrics she designed, I just love them!

the ugly diaper cake

My sister in law is having a baby shower this weekend and I wanted to make her a diaper cake, but not a cheesy one and I came across this cute diaper cake that used the "ugly doll". I think it is cute and creepy, perfect for an October baby!

The ugly ice bat! I just love this little guy and just may have to add him to our Halloween collection. Yes, we are Fall junkies.

fawn & forest

So this isn't an adorable etsy item...there are so many, but this mobile is so cute! I'm not one for stealing ideas...well, you know what I mean....but I just may have to create my own version of this for Henry when he is finally in a crib.

I am constantly on the hunt for cute birth announcements. I found this absolutely adorable etsy store called Jack + Izzy. I love their products and they are all reasonably priced as well.

Party Planning

I am beginning real plans for Mimi's birthday party. It will be a wonderful surprise for those of you can't join (rozzie). :) I am thrilled!!!! I will say it will be hosted by me at my parents Lavender farm...how could it not be fun and have a million and one kodak moments!

I got these ideas originally from a friend of mine, Liz's blog and she got the idea from inchmark.

As I continue to peruse the tiny*prints website, I keep finding the cutest announcements. They are a little pricey but maybe I can start saving now. Ha! They're actually not too bad.