Nightstand Inspirations

I've been seeing bamboo furniture all over Blogland and wanted a piece for my own home. When I found the little table that I posted about yesterday, I knew that was the perfect piece for me. When I picked it up, it was at least twice the size that it looked in the picture. I didn't turn it down. I knew that I could still work with it and make it even more unique that my original plans. Here are a few pictures that originally inspired me. 

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I love that the bamboo looks great in basically ANY color, like these pink chairs. LOVE.

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These little side tables would have been absolutely perfect, but sadly, they aren't available anymore. I would have loved the aqua one in the back.

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The shape of this one is most reminiscent of the table I acquired. 

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Here's THAT nursery again. I LOVE the use of so many colors. The bright green is what I really love about this picture. So naturally, that's the color (ish) that I chose for our little table. I can't wait to show you the end result.

Sneak Peek

I'll be picking up this little beauty this evening. It's a gem of a Craigslist find. I can't wait to get my hands on it. 

Etsy: Halloween/Fall Wreaths

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There are sooo many amazing wreaths out there! These were just a few that really caught my eye. If you notice, wreaths 1-4 and 13-16 are all from the same shop; The Chic- Adee Shop. She has 66 wreaths posted and I would buy any of them in a heartbeat! If buying isn't your normal forte, then just look around for great inspirations for your own DIY wreath. They are probably one of the easiest crafts to do because there are thousands of options.

Relax and Stay a While

Sometimes while I'm surfing the web, I can't help but oogle at beautiful nurseries. I have never been a fan of 'character' rooms. Probably because my mother never was. We didn't usually have 'character' shirts, sheets or shoes. I'm actually happy about this. It makes you get creative and characterize yourself and not label yourself as a specific character. So, in light of not being labeled and slapped with a character, here are some beautiful nurseries that are sure to inspire these little ones to become their own character.

This last one is one of my favorites! I love the eclectic feel of this one and the first one. Cohesive, but not matchy matchy. Hope you enjoyed and are inspired to create a room where your little one can become their own.

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Keep it Clean

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With the Germy Season rapidly approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to share a few of the top spots that germs like to reside the most. It's not very surprising, but when you think about how often you touch these things, you might consider giving them a second go of the disinfecting wipes. 


-Kitchen Sponges/Wash Cloths
     Well there's really no surprise there! To help keep those germs from spreading, don't let your rags chill overnight on the counter. Wash them after EVERY use. Yes this can get tedious, but if you just throw it in with the current load, it'll work out great. As for the sponge. . . put it in the dishwasher with your dishes.


-Kitchen Sinks, Toothbrush Holders and Countertops
     This one seems like a duh, however, how often do you think about washing your toothbrush holder? I know I don't very often. After I thought about it, All of the lil germys that reside on there are all to familiar with the tool that cleans my mouth!!! GROSS! Throw it in the dishwasher. Or soak it in some bleach water. (read the bleach container for instructions)


-Bathroom Faucets, TV Remotes, Refrigerator Handles and doorknobs
     Every time someone is sick, these things get touched. The cold virus can stay on these surfaces for up to 24 hours! Try including them in your daily or weekly routine. If someone gets the sniffles, clean them right away!


-ATM Keypad. 
     I know I've thought about this being a yucky spot, but not many people carry around disinfecting wipes in their purse. As an alternative, you can carry a little bottle of hand sanitizer to use just after.


-Shopping Carts
     How many times have we heard about E. coli lurking on our shopping carts? It makes sense since that's where a little babies diapered poo bum sits. Ewe again! Luckily, most grocery stores provide sanitizing wipes just for that. All you have to do is grab one and use it BEFORE you put your broccoli and bananas there.


So there it is. The top places for nasty germs and bacteria *according to a recent Reader's Digest study provided by microbiologist Elizabeth Scott among others. I'm not saying you have to go all germaphobe on me because we also know that some germs help us build a good immune system. Just add a few things to your regular cleaning list to help keep you and you fam healthy. 

Navy Blue Velvet

After reading this post at Elements of Style, I instantly fell in love with Navy Blue Velvet!!! What's NOT to love? It's navy blue. It's velvet. Nough said.

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 I knew that I liked it before, but this time, something clicked! A plush chair covered in decadent Navy blue velvet to snuggle up with a lush throw under a gold lamp to read a book on a stormy night, would be the perfect addition to my master retreat. I came up with this idea board and overall, I like the look.  Actually I LOVE the look. It has just enough of everything to make it a good eclectic balance. Now I just need to put it all together!

 I've got a good start with the nightstand, and part of the bedding. I suppose you have to start somewhere, right?

Shopping List

Paint Color-Benjamin Moore, Edgecomb Gray

City-scape art- Ikea

Gold Lamp- Urban Outfitters

Navy Chair- Graham and Green (Way beyond my budget so I'll have to thrift and reupholster)

Rug- Ikea

Nightstand- DIY Project

Curtains- Calico Corners fabric (inspired by Kirsten Krason)

Mirror- Kirkland's

Bedding- Pottery Barn

Sarah Pinto

On my most recent visit to Deliciously Organized, there was a giveaway (now closed), featuring Sarah Pinto planners. Anyone that knows me well, knows that I LOVE notebooks and planners. I'm somewhat of a collector of cute notebooks and journals. Do I use one all up before I start on a new one? . . . Of course not! If I find one I like better (or that just suits my current mood better) I'll switch cold turkey. 


So when I saw the modern designs on the Sarah Pinto planners AND notebooks, I about had a heart attack! THEN I discovered that a portion of her proceeds go to a cause that is near and dear to her heart. (and mine) She donates it to Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Her little boy was born with heart problems and has had heart surgeries since day 2 of his precious life. Having a cousin that went through the same thing that recently passed away, made the decision to get one of these AH-MAZING planners a total no-brainer. Now I just HAVE to have one.


They are affordable and look like they'd totally be worth every penny! 


I'm getting mine. Are you getting yours!?!