The Big Apple

Well hello there – I’m back and I’m breathing. The entire month of November was a complete sprint, but I can see December peeking its little head around the corner.

I hope you and yours had a fabulous Thanksgiving and a wonderful long weekend. I had the pleasure of joining my in-laws in NYC for 5 fabulous days. I wanted to share a few of the highlights:

First up, the Macy’s Day parade, of course. Times Square is a bit overwhelming, but quite intesting – there is never a dull moment.

Once upon a time, I was going to open a cupcakery. Magnolia Bakery in NYC was the ringleader of the whole cupcake trend, making millions off of $3 cupcakes. It was so nice to finally see (and taste!) the famous Magnolia Vanilla Cupcake.

Grand Central Station is amazing. It was incredible to me how even an underground train station can be so beautiful. I loved the architecture and details, most of which go unnoticed to the scurrying New Yorkers. Oh, and a little fun fact: because of the shape of the ceilings, if you stand in one corner (yes, like you are in time out) and whisper something, someone on the diagonal, opposite corner can hear you clear as day! How fun?!

Being a huge Apple fan, this was fun to see,

until I realized it was Black Friday.

Ok, so maybe we ate a lot (especially my brother-in-law who—purposefully—gained about 15 lbs. over 4 ½ days!). Ferrara Bakery in Little Italy had some delicious desserts.

Visiting (two!) Anthroplogies, including the flagship store in Rockefeller Plaza, was definitely a highlight. Their displays were creative (although some a bit strange) and inspiring.

You can’t really see it, but this sink of “dirty dishes” was a fountain that had water flowing into the sink. Very cool.

One morning my (self-less!) man hopped in a cab with me wander the streets of SoHo in search of inspiration from home boutiques. We didn’t have much time, so we really only found a couple shops, and wow! prices are high. Basically just add a zero to the end to all of my prices and that’s SoHo for you! It was still fun to look though.

I did snap some shots of pieces we came across throughout the week that I wouldn’t have minded taking home with me.

But my most favorite-est?? Elf on Broadway. So stinkin’ cute. If anyone is going to NYC this month, be sure to see it!

New York was fun, but I must say, there is no place like home. :)

A Quick Hello

I'm so sorry my dearies, I have been seriously MIA. Not sure what I would do without coffee these days ~ lots to do and not enough time!

A few things...

A HUGE thank you to all who were a part of UNTIL EVERY CHILD IS FED at our shop last week. Through the generosity of so many, we were able to raise enough money to buy over 30,000 meals! Y'all amaze me.

Secondly, if you haven't seen it already, look for more ideas and inspiration in the HOME section of the Sunday Stuart News by yours truly ~ thank you Hillary for such an amazing opportunity!

Lastly, I wanted to stop in to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving ~ I hope it's filled with unforgettable moments with the ones you love most!

Inspiration Board via Forever

Headboards Galore

Almost daily I get requests for headboards. Lots of you have come in looking for something to use at the head of your bed, but many don't want to use your standard "headboard."

Here's a little inspiration for all of you headboard hunters out there:

A mantle..

An old door...

A huge mirror...

A combination of fabrics and "floating" artwork, mirrors or just simple frames...

A collection of driftwood...

Shutters...

::Bathroom Inspiration::

When my man and I moved into our house, everything got an update except for 1 room - our master bath.

When I'm brushing my teeth and looking at the linoleum peeling up or the base board-less walls, sometimes I wish we just remodeled it with everything else before we moved in.

But if we did that, I know we'd have any ole bathroom. But since I've waited this long, I planning something magical. :)

I've been collecting inspiration for a while and think I (I mean we!) have finally decided on a style.

We're going for clean with a healthy dose of worn-in. Don't think hospital sterilization, but something a bit warmer. Whites and marbles mixed with raw woods and sunlight.

I like it all but the sinks. And if it were mine, I'd have to add a bit more....stuff. I think a piece of art would be neat on the shower wall, and I'm sure I could tuck a comfy chair and cute side table in the corner.

(Does anyone know where I can find some closet doors like those?? I'm dyyyyying here. Santa please bring me summa those! 48" wide by 80" tall x 2. K thanks.)

Love, love the carved raw wood.

This vanity is pretty fun too. I like the paint job, the ledge on the back and side, and the stone is great! I would be perfect if it had a bit more storage.

Although our space is only 9' x 9', I want to make it feel more like...a room. Real rugs (not bath mats), artwork, unique lighting fixtures, etc.

Just dreaming for now, but hopefully one day soon I'll have some photos of my own to show you. :)