Inspiration for New House

Things are kind of at a stand still around my house because I don't want to start any new projects until our house is sold and we are in the new house. But, thanks to Pinterest, I have tons of inspiration and am literally DYING to start decorating a house I don't even own! Normal? Probably. I do have a few projects that have been done in the past few months that I will be sharing soon so stay tuned!



Ok that Karastan Antelope carpet is just ridiculous. I need it. And the walls? It is a Ralph Lauren paint treatment. Nailed it. And it never hurts to keep the bar close by :)



In case I am feeling something a little lighter, check out this space from Amber Interiors. Love the layered rugs and the sheepskin over the chairs. Looks like a cozy place to have a meal.



If my new house has a lot of windows... no problem. Just slap some art up on the frames and call it good!



Green and leopard? Done and Done.



Love the color, love the tile, love it all. Well it does look a little hard to get in and out of the tub... but if I gave my dogs a bath in it at least they wouldn't be able to run away as easily?



Classic black and white is always a good option... the mirror is wonderful and the shelves over the toilet are perfection.



Attic turned master bedroom? No problem. Just throw a black four poster bed in it and call it a day!



Beautiful and cozy. I suspect I would have a hard time making it out of this room.

Hope everyone had a good Halloween yesterday :)

Design*Sponge Book Signing!!

Well hellllo... I know, I know it's been a while I have been a busy little bee with a new job and having my house on the market! But it is time to get things going again! What better to kick it into gear than meeting Grace Bonney at her book signing in Austin?!

It was one of those situations where everything fell into place... I was really there for the OSU vs. Texas game but found out through twitter she would be at Anthro for a book signing that weekend, which happened to be a mile away from my hotel!

A big thank you to all of my girl friends who I dragged along with me and a special big thanks to Crystal for carrying my book in her bag all night while we went out. So blessed :)



Waiting in line at Anthro... the girls in front of us were reallly friendly. Cant you tell? And yes, I realize how ridiculous I look, but can you blame me? I was excited.



Here she is telling me how cute my orange shades are and I am probably being creepy and asking to see the tattoo she had gotten earlier that day.



We are besties... obvioulsy.



So happy to have my book signed :)

Has anyone else been able to meet Grace or bought the book? Do tell!

A little thrifting style

While running errands today, I had the hubs drop me off at Savers so I could do a little walk through. After finding nothing in the home aisle, I did something out of character... checked out the clothes!!! *GASP* I guess all these brilliant style bloggers have gotten to me :)

I found TWO fantastic blazers for a total of $15. It really doesn't get much better!





I am totally excited about the prospect of finding more clothes while thrifting. New hobby?!

BTW- new kitchen countertops going in tomorrow morning (good b-day present!!). Also, almost done with my greek key dresser, which means more design related posts soon, promise!

Woah.

Thank you Urban Outfitters for offering 5 x 7 chevron rugs for $69!!! I want to order two of the gray to put under my dining room table next to each other and of course that is the one color that is backordered until August. I think I will go ahead and place my order anyway! I don't want to settle.







Check it out, folks.

The campaign dresser is mine!!!

For those of you who have been reading this blog for a while, you know I have been searching for a campaign dresser for months! Well it was finally my lucky day last week. The sweetest reader e-mailed me about a campaign dresser she spotted on Craigslist in Oklahoma, which is where I am from. I reluctantly called to see if it was still available and it was!! I could hardly believe it! Thanks again, Chelsea! Also, a big thanks to my father in law for picking it up for me!

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It needs a little work but will definitely be worth it. I can't wait to get started! Has anyone else scored anything from Craigslist lately?

DIY overdyed rug

I normally try to post original content here, but this one is too good not to share. Kristen over at k.f.d. designs took an old $5 goodwill rug into something beautiful and current, which can be easily replicated! This is an especially good project because rugs are so expensive AND you can customize to whatever color your heart desires!

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After:


Check out her post for the full instructions. If someone attempts this, please let me know! An old oriental rug is now on my list of things to look for!

THE List

I mentioned yesterday that we are selling our house soon, with soon being a relative term. Right now, we are devoted to finishing this house so we are ready to sell when the time is right. That being said, we made a list {this is about the only way I get things done} and hung it on the fridge so we are constantly reminded of what needs to be done.



Anyone else have a scary long list?

Some things are currently in process:
-Kitchen cabinets are being painted
-Countertops have been ordered
-Sink is bought

All things of which will be shared with you soon! Get excited!