More Inspiration

I really love these pictures from emmaclements.com. What caught my attention was the use of neutral colors and natural elements, such as the antlers, turtle shells and twigs. I also like the mini globes. I know what I will be collecting next! I think what appeals to me is the controlled clutter of her decorating. She uses a lot of different accent pieces but they work well together. The coolest part about this interior is that she is living in her parents home while she starts up her design business. Her parents gave her the downstairs dining room and study as her own living space. She has full reign when it comes to decorating these spaces.

Maybe it is because she lives in such a small space that her home and decor reminds me of my own.

I LOVE her inspiration board!!!!

Quick Change

Motivated by my previous posts, I decided to rearrange a few things in my living room.

Inspirations

A few photos of beautifully styled pieces of furniture. I am now motivated to redo my Swedish hutch in my living room!

One Photo Says It All

If I could sum up my decorating style in one photo, it would be with this one from modGIRL. I love to layer my accessories just like this photo. I also have a similar Swedish cabinet in my living room that I LOVE more than any other piece of furniture in my home.

Our Weekend!

We started our weekend with a trip to the Farmer's Market. It was 9:30 and already 95 degrees. It did not take long for the kids to get a little cranky! They were troopers though.

Train station in Old Towne

Jackson saying "are you done yet?" for the 100th time!

Johanna, always ready to pose!

Not an easy shot!

Jeremy is not into his hug from Johanna.

Running through the pavilion.

Playing on the trains.

Hitting the road!

Jeremy has decided to be like the big kids and swing from the tree!

The boys are taking a break from building the bunny "compound".

Jeremy decided to bring Jason a beer while working on the bunny house. Although thankful, Jason informed Jeremy that he does not drink Mommy's "sissy" beer!

Last, but not least, we picked up our newest bunny, Spark. She joins Johanna's bunny, Ovi.

Ten Years

Jason and I celebrated our ten year anniversary on July 15th! He sent me these beautiful flowers!

Keep Calm and Carry On

I know I am a little late jumping on the Keep Calm and Carry On bandwagon, but I thought I would share a photo of my restyled dry-sink. I still love the British propaganda poster from 1939, although it is seen everywhere, even at Target on pillows. If I were to ever get a tattoo, I would get this saying.

Recycled Party Decor

Here is a photo of Johanna's newly styled bedroom. I switched up the bedding and added the pompoms and banner from her birthday party. I am not a fan of matchy-matchy bedding. I love mixing up duvets, sheets, pillow cases, blankets, and accent pillows . I replaced her white duvet with her old green cabbage-rose duvet. I am happy with how it all turned out!!

Johanna is 5!

Johanna is 5, and I am really sad! I am having a super hard time dealing with her getting older. As I was cleaning up her room tonight, I got all choked up looking at all her sweet baby dolls. I kept thinking, will she still like her babies when she goes off to kindergarten. I then proceed to look at pictures from her fourth birthday. I got even more emotional. I don't want my baby to leave me. Everyone says I should be so excited to have another child in school all day. I am not excited at all. I am going to miss my bum-around-town buddy. She can truly test me, but her naughty moments fade in comparison to her amazing moments! I am so thankful to have such a beautiful but tough daughter. She can hang with the boys just as easily as she can play baby dolls. I hope Johanna knows how much joy she brings into my life.

My beautiful 5 year old!

Johanna's new bunny, Ovy!

Johanna's 4th Birthday

Johanna's 3rd Birthday

Johanna's 1st Birthday (cannot locate 2nd b-day pictures)

This year, I decided to make decorations for Johanna's party that could be used in her room after her birthday was over. There was no set theme, just pink and green as the main colors. Noah's Arc Birthday Parties came to our home to make stuffed animals with Johanna and her guests. Johanna and her friends had a blast!

Johanna with Desiree from Noah's Arc Parties