Urban Love

Urban Outfitters sales not only fabulous apparel, but also home goods. Here's 3 things I'm loving!

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How fabulous is the brass tiered pendant? I'm thinking it would look great to glam up a closet, hallway, or hanging over a side table! What do you think? Is it too 70's for you or do you think it has potential?

Weekend Wisdom

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Relax I will this weekend. Daddy has Baby A and mommy is having a girl's spa weekend! You have no idea how excited I am to get pampered, shop, read trashy magazines, and have girl talk until I just can't talk anymore! It's gonna be fun!

My Top IKEA Picks

Sofa  Side Table  Coffee Table  Throw  Bookcase  Lamp 

Pillow  Rug  Dining Table  Chair

My Parent's Dining Room

Remember this post from back in May regarding the design of my parent's dining room in their new home? Of course you probably don't remember it because it was forever ago! Well, I am so glad to say that we have finally completed their home! It's been 7 months of my dad's poor Visa card taking abuse, but so much fun!  

Butler's Pantry

Next week I'll be sharing mom's office and the nursery with you, so come back and visit! 

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Leaning Mirrors

Are you mirror obsessed like myself? Do you tend to gravitate towards hanging yours? I mean, it's the first thought that comes to mind. Why not lean a mirror against the wall instead? How about an oversized leaning mirror to add impact? Does this look tickle your fancy? Tell me your thoughts.

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Organized Drawers

The new year brought new hopes for organizing my packed makeup drawers. My first step was to get rid of old makeup that wasn't being used or was just plum old. That made a teeny bit of room for this here makeup hoarder. I purchased organizers from Target and The Container Store and several sheets of scrapbook paper. The paper keeps the wood from getting dingy, plus it adds some pizazz. And when it gets dirty, I can simply pull it up and start over. Double sided tape worked easily to secure it to the wood. 

It only took me about 30 minutes to organize all my makeup in the containers and secure the paper. The drawers are so clean and bright now! And believe it or not, I think I actually save time now not hunting down what I need. At least that's what I'm telling myself! 

While I was in my organizing frenzy, I decided my lip glosses and perfume needed to be easily accessible too!

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Client Dining Room

A friend of mine told me her dining room was in desperate need of some revamping. She has great taste and is full of life, so I wanted her space to reflect that. Currently, the room is a builder's beige and hosts a maple table and chairs. First and foremost the space needed color and accessories to liven it up since she owns the furniture already. Here's what I came up with:

There was also a small hurdle I must mention that led to my design decisions. This space will eventually undergo a swap with the current office that is orange and black and the office will convert to a playroom. The gray paint I chose will work nicely to soften the orange and black decor. The proposed drapes for the dining room will then move to the playroom. It is a kid friendly fabric that's vibrant enough for any play space. The rest of the accessories and art will transfer as well. In needing to keep it casual too, I will create a family gallery wall of frames. 

Now, I just hope she loves this budget friendly, dual purpose design board!