Loving Yellow and Gray

I've always been a yellow and gray fan, but more so recently as it has inspired me to remodel my whole bedroom... And what a big project it is.

My inspiration for this genius pair of color? Well, to name a few...

(photo courtesy rightbank.wordpress.com)

(photo courtesy gray-yellow-alkemieblogspot.com)

(photo courtesy range of grays)

(photo courtesy somersetbayhome.com)

(designer David Jiminez)

(Crate and Barrel)

I've already purchased my bedding and am now in the process of picking out paint for the walls and dresser makeovers... pics to come!

Decisions, Decisions, DECISIONS!

If there is anyone in this world who is horribly afraid of making decisions, I definitely earn the award. I sit on all of my projects forever because I am so afraid to commit to one final decision! There are so many colors, designs, textures, fabrics... how can you just settle on ONE?

Currently, the decision I am in the process of stressing over is my buffet table in the entryway. This was an antique find a couple of years ago that I painted white. I love white- so clean, crisp, pure... but I am feeling a need for more color these days. Maybe it's the baby bringing out the life in me.. I don't know. But whatever it is, I have been craving more color!

Current color choice I have been sitting on for the past week?

Robin's egg blue (or sea foam, or turquoise, or any greenish blue)! Can't go wrong, especially in time for spring. These shades of blues and greens have always been my favorite and can be found all over my family room... but hey, I can spread the cheer to other areas too.. it's MY house!

Here are some of my Robin's Egg/seafoam Blue Inspiration:

Robin's Egg Blue is one of those colors, that as an accent goes with any color scheme.

(images: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6) here 2) better homes)

Back From the Dead!

I have arisen from my grave and am back in the real world! Our home finally closed and we are all moved in (but not completely out of boxes yet) and I have Internet once again! It is crazy to be starting from scratch in a new home with ALL white BARE walls, bare closets, and empty cupboards waiting to be stocked... I have to say that I thought I would be in heaven, but in all honesty, I am a bit overwhelmed! I know, I know.. one room at a time. It just wouldn't be fun to do it all at once, let alone heavy on the wallet! I am in the process of getting my living room planned out first as it is the first room I look at when I walk through the door. I am thinking a cool muted grey for the walls with some paneling around the bottom... (like the paneling (wainscoting) hiding behind the darling buffet below). I also love the muted gray color of the buffet. I am thinking of using a similar, maybe a bit lighter, color on my living room walls (where my white piano and Settee sets are). Side note- Did you know that "grey" is the British way of spelling and "gray" is the American way? I seem to learn new things every day!

I also took down the chandelier that was above my piano so I could paint and bead it, but I can't decide if I want it white or light aqua! Once the walls are painted light gray, I don't know if a light blue chandelier would look as good as a white!? I need your opinions! Which do you like better?

OR should I just go ALL white- white chandelier frame with white crystals??

I've already primed it and am just waiting to make my decision! Oh, the joys of decorating! It's kind of a love-hate relationship.. love thinking up ideas, hate deciding!



I absolutely love the wall paper to the right in this room. Maybe in a bathroom or bedroom?

AND I have just fallen in love with this entryway. So elegant, but still "homey".
Stay tuned for MANY project and move-in pics as they are still on my camera waiting to be downloaded!!... Now if I can just find that camera connector cord!

Inspiration

Wow how the time flies in between blogs! It has been so hectic and nutty around here! I know, I know.. I'm not the only one with a lot going on so it's no excuse! But, this morning, things slowed down a bit and I had time to get on my beloved Mac and do some blog hopping and create a blog post myself!
I was driving home from a soccer game last Saturday and saw this little fella just sitting on someone's driveway garage sale at 10:30. I thought to myself, "what in the world is a chair like that still sitting at a garage sale at 10:30"!! So of course I pulled over and got myself an amazing deal on an amazing antique chair! I am so excited to recover this beaut! As you can tell, it's in storage along with all our other belongings (as we wait for our home to close on October 3rd!) so, until then Mr. Chair!

Aren't these curtains beautiful? The whole bathroom is amazing, but the curtains just totally stuck out to me!

I love the simple elegance of this room. The mirrors on the wall are perfectly hung (sometimes when people try this technique it can look a bit cluttery). This room has nice clean lines but still allows for a "home-y, lived-in feeling".

I absolutely love this room. I am a huge fan of color because I feel it makes a home "a home". I love the combination of yellows with the mint oversized chair. Beautifully done!

Isn't this a fabulous glass bottle collection? The mirror behind the bottles was a brilliant choice! Love it!

I have finally started putting my "idea notebook" together which consists of hundreds (maybe thousands?) of magazine clippings and printouts of pictures from the wonderful blogs I visit who provide such beautiful pictures! Thank you all for the inspiration! There are SO many ways to go when decorating a home, it's hard to narrow it down! But that is the beauty of design; you can change and rearrange any time you like!

In Love

I am in love. Meet the new settee of my dreams!

Isn't he beautiful? And the pillows are absolutely stunning-- the perfect finishing touch! Anyone remember when I posted about a settee a couple months back? Well, I STILL haven't found my dream settee. I did, however, find an awesome antique chair that I will post when I get a chance to snap a pic. It's my next project! It needs reupholstering and a paint job which I am a little hesitant to start because I don't exactly know the layout of my new home yet! I say "new home" but we have yet to find our new home. I am waiting for my hubby to get back into town to start the hunt! It's much more fun to do with a partner!! In the meanwhile, my partner for all other activities has been my trusty companion, Winston.
The second love of my life.

I found this pic in a Pottery Barn magazine several years ago and just came across it in my "home ideas" binder. Just thought I would share because it is such a lovely little set up!
Hope everyone had a fabulous and safe 4th of July!

My Dream Settee

I have been dreaming of a settee for some time now but have yet to find one (under $1000) that is my ideal settee! There was one on eBay a while ago that I was ready to throw bids down on, but after doing the research, I came to the realization that giving this settee a makeover would cost several hundreds of dollars. Does anyone have any tips for a cheap settee makeover? Is my guestimated cost far fetched or is it about what it would cost? The ones pictured are something of my "dream settee"..nothing too fancy, just a basic muslin cover.. someday I will have my dream settee!!