Indigo...

Thanks to my sister's amazing eye - I have become a huge fan of Indigo!

Blue never fails to enliven the spirit and lift the soul.  Popular and peaceful, it is the perfect weekend color, promoting calm and recuperation.

                                           Stephanie Hoppen

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I think I need to get myself some indigo pillows!

Are you an indigo fan?!

Bedroom Style Quiz

I've been looking through so many bedroom inspiration pictures, that I almost get confused on what look I'm going for.  I think I have a transitional design style, mixing the modern with some traditional.  I know I want our bedroom to be calm and soothing but have punches of color.  I love our furniture and it's fairly new so I know we're keeping these pieces.  I may find something I like one week, and change my mind about it the next.  I show them to hubby and he just shakes his head because I am so indecisive.  He told me to just make up my mind and do it already.  Easier said than done. 

I found this bedroom personality quiz and decided to give it a try.

My results: an escapist and a purist.

I find it funny that both of these describe the feel I want.  With the escapist, I want my bedroom to feel like an escape with neutral tones and earth tones.  I think I've decided on tan walls so that will be a great backdrop for more accent colors.  Red is my favorite color so pops will be throughout.  I hate clutter so I don't think there will be an overload of accessories.

The purist in me wants cooler colors.  I plan to add blues and grays in our bedroom so that was spot on.  The upholstered headboard thing is on my list but that's a separate issue.  We have a dark wood headboard so I plan to layer the pillows to lighten it up.

Go on, take the style quiz.  Are the results accurate? 

 

My Kind Of Livin'...

Love the rustic yet modern simplicity of the this home!

It's a place where I can kick up my feet and just breath!

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... sigh

Back From Vacation

Happy Monday morning to you.  Just got back with the family from Magic Kingdom.

 

It was my daughter's first time to the Magic Kingdom and she was super excited.  Disney World is all she's talked about for the last couple months.  She was watching youtube videos everyday to get herself pumped.  I've got lots of pictures to document to occasion.  She was a little sad to leave.  We're glad she had a great time.  She mentioned a couple times how awesome everything was.  She rode Thunder Mountain like a champ.  I love that girl!   

So glad to be back home in my own bed but still wishing I was still on vacation.  Back to work I guess.

Here's to a great week.

 

... For The Eclectic Soul

I love brave, brilliant minds who love to push the envelope when it comes to style/design! 

This spectacular pad has me thinking this family knows how to live and have fun!

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They're brave but at the same time they stay within tasteful boundaries using organic raw materials and neutral colors; this creates that perfect canvas for whimsy!

Best wishes everyone!

The Perfect Ambiance...

Love the monochromic scheme with hints of rustic... the perfect French getaway!

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I love the creative vignettes around every corner!

The Perfect Nantucket Perch...

Many of you know already know that I have an obsession with Nantucket!

So when I saw this charming, serene summer house... I was smitten!

This home was designed by Ike Kligerman Barkley and was done to perfection!  You have probably already seen this home in Veranda's latest publication.  

The owners of the home said, "We want beautiful things that we love to take care of.  But we want to come home sandy and not stress about it."

That's exactly how I want our home to be!  I want my children to appreciate beautiful things and to also respect their environment, but at the same time I want them to be able to feel at ease when they're home.

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I hope you're enjoying your week!