Hello Holiday Cards

For the last couple of years I have made my Holiday Cards.  As much as I enjoy this, I was pretty certain that this year I was not going to have the time.  So the hunt began, here were my favorite contenders.

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And the winner is, this gal.

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It is from Dear Lola Letterpress's shop on etsy.  I really loved the pink and gold but what really won me over was the little bits of tinsel - so perfect for the season.  You can check out Dearl Lola's blog here http://dearlolaletterpress.blogspot.com/ and her etsy shop here http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearlolaletterpress.  Sabrena from Dear Lola was so easy to work with - the order was shipped out quickly and she even included a couple matching gift tags. 

Hello Bling

So this post isn't about the bling you might think, no fancy jewelry or big diamonds.  Instead it's one very bling-y light fixture.  I've been obsessed with the look of this ochre chandelier for quite some time now.  The Robert Abbey Bling fixture is one I found with a very similar look.  It has a much more affordable price tag but is still on the high end for our bathroom budget which I've been trying really hard to keep in line.  Here is the ochre version in many forms.

Here is the Robert Abbey version I found here for an even more affordable price than its usual.

I cannot wait for this guy to arrive at my door. It is going to hang in our guest bath whose reno is happening as you read.  I'll be back tomorrow with some photos of this project, including a sneak peak of herringbone floor tile!

A few of my Favorite Things

Two things I love:

1. Wood Floors

2. Basketweave Pattern

We have wood floors throughout the majority of our condo and last year we installed a basketweave mosaic tile on our bathroom floor. Of all the photos of beautiful rooms I've exposed myself to over the last few years I was yet to encounter this:

Yes folks, that is a wood floor laid in a basketweave pattern. The best of both worlds.  I could really stare at these floors all day.

Found via my real estate stalking. Small price tag of 4 mil. 

Wedding Wednesday

For those of you who have not seen photos of Molly Sim's Wedding, I have to share a major treat. Check out the most gorgeous bridesmaid dresses (& bridesmaids) you've ever seen.

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I adore the mix of neutrals, darks, color block, & patterns.

Goodbye Steve Jobs

A good daily reminder to find your passion, find what you love, and do it everyday. From the man who wanted us to dream bigger and gave us the tools to do so.

Hello Storage Boxes

Dear Ikea, 

You have really outdone yourself on this one.

Oh, and they come in Navy too.

I am a person who loves the finer things in life (although most I cannot afford) so I truly appreciate Ikea and other stores that tend to offer great items at an equally great price.  The problem here is that they usually tend to lack a whole lot of charm - but Ikea has really turned that around with these storage boxes.  Not only the grasscloth look on these guys but adorable labels as well.  I haven't seen them in person yet but I'm thinking I need to head to my nearest Ikea asap and get my hands on some of these. 

Check 'em out. 

Hello Tile Obsession

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When I saw this image on pinterest yesterday I was completely enamored. I love everything from the brass bryant sconces, to the simple stone vanity, and most of all that ridiculously awesome tile. I immediately followed the image back to its source, New Ravenna. Almost everything they make is absolutely beautiful and can be found only in select retailers. I had seen a few of their tile patterns and bathrooms on sites in the past but never knew the original source and never would have thought so many beautiful items came from one place! Here are some more that really caught my eye.

A herringbone mosaic.

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This one is simply beautiful.

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More ikat - this time in blues and whites.

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More beauty.

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A modern take on the traditional hex tile.

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And a bathroom thats perfect in a whole different way - totally traditional and yet still modern and stunning.

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