Hello Guest Bath

Alright folks, I'm going to need your help on this one. Today is the last day of the Restoration Hardware Bath sale and I need to make some purchases. Mainly - a drain trap, water supply lines, and a faucet. Below is the Gramercy Washstand with glass legs. I purchased this sucker last year on super sale from Restoration Hardware (minus the marble top - I can purchase one somewhere for way less than what RH was going to charge). The finish on mine is satin nickel because that is all that was available. Would it be OK to order the other items in polished nickel? I like the shiny-ness more on the polished finish. What about mixing finishes - could I do the satin nickel and add some brass/bronzey hardware? So many decisions and so little time.

And for the even bigger questions what look do I go for in here? It is a guest bathroom, we have a claw foot tub that was originally in our master bath, and we have a toilet that is already there. Other than that I've just got lots of ideas and pretty images.

Wallpaper

Anna Kohler via Renovation Style

Turquoise

via Simply Seleta

Steven Gambrel via Elle Decor

I'm loving the brass in these images but I'm a little chicken to go that route - would you/have you?!

via Houzz

Nate

Soothing neutrals.

Pretty tiles

Ann Sacks

Nate

Venetian Mirrors.

Dark colors

Suzanna Bierwirth via Blueprint

And my current fave: Herringbone pattern.

I'm also loving the shape of the backsplash in this one.

I'm stuck. Help.

Hello Christmas Table

I'm finally getting around to posting the photos from Christmas day at our house. I know it's a little late (as in more than a month) but better late than never right?!

Here is our table.

Bird's eye view. I purchased bunches of white flowers from a local florist.

The linen is from Crate and Barrel and the runner is just a $2 piece of burlap from JoAnn's.

Owl salt and pepper shakers from etsy.

I purchased Jadeite dinner plates on etsy and ebay, and the salad plates are my grandma's china. I love the gold greek key pattern on these.

Here is a look at our bar. I set it up on the console table in our entryway. Our entryway is right between our dining room and living room. The idea here was that hopefully by putting the drinks and appetizers out here it would keep the party out of the kitchen - it definitely helped to keep the kitchen a little quieter and less chaotic.

I grew paperwhites for the first time this year and I loved them.

Cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto.

Gold and white polka dot glasses purchased at an antique store and silver straws from west elm.

I'm in love with this pitcher (belt and all) - another antique store find. These bacon wrapped dates were delish and very easy to make.

I hope you enjoyed our Christmas dinner decor!

Hello Moth Design

If you don't already frequent Erica's blogs here is the perfect reason to start. Check out her little closet project.

She framed shopping bags from some pretty amazing little stores and used them as artwork in her closet. I'm pretty much obsessed and I love the way it added color to the space.

I also really adore the fact that she keeps all of her black and white items and daily staples in one closet and everything else in a different closet - it really allows her amazing pieces to stand out.

You can find Erica at Moth Design, Little Moth and Luxe Life.

Hello Bobbette & Belle

I'm back with my newest installment of Wedding Wednesdays. This week I have some great sweets inspiration. Meet Bobbette & Belle. They own a little pastry shop/bakery in Toronto. They make some of the most beautiful cakes and macarons that I have ever seen. I first saw them when Amy Atlas featured this display.

How gorgeous is that cake?!

I even loved the styling of the event.

Next up are some images of their dessert tables, as well as detailed views of their cakes and macarons.

I love a good macaron tower - how beautiful is this?

Macaron favors.

Here are some images from their shop via weddingbells