Thought I would share a little corner from my home today. This little chair belonged to mr. la la ‘s grandma. I’ve been wanting to paint the wood but just have not gotten around to it and decided to use it anyways.
What I really want to tell you about is my new pillows from Oriental Creations. I totally love them. They have a fabulous selection of ikat pillows in many colors + designs to choose from. I’m already wanting to add to my collection. The ikat fabric, is beautiful and they carry a great selection of suzani items as well… all at a really great price. Check them out, if you’re looking for a little ikat inspiration!
A few images from around my house. Organizing a cabinet for baby {still nesting and not resting}. Tried some painting {think I’m going to add some more & cross my fingers that it turns out presentable}. And nothing better than some pretty flowers that my little la la picked out for me.
After all that talk (a few years of it, to be exact) I finally took the plunge and got the Ghost Chairs. And all I can say is, I should have done this sooner. I wish I could reveal a total room makeover or even a better styled room but this is as good as it gets at the mo.
Ok, here is the confession . . . they are fakes. I’m not a fake kinda girl, well other than highlights and the occasional spray tan. But, I don’t like to fake it till I make it, kind of fake it. I like to wait till I can have the real deal and than enjoy. Besides not having a cool $2500 to drop on 6 chairs, I decided with something like acrylic chairs that I might tire of in a few years or that might take a few serious beatings from 3 boys (and one very careful little girl) why not be practical?
Do you wanna know the details?
I was going to order from Interior Express as they have some pretty great prices and free shipping. After chatting with them on the phone I found out they were local and they have a giant warehouse in the area. I also found out that they would work with me on the pricing since I wasn’t having the chairs shipped for free. Mister La La picked up the chairs and after a few sweet words, he agreed to do some negotiating for me (he’s pretty great at that) and lets just say I am so glad he did because he got a steal of a deal….which leaves me extra pennies to put towards some drapes or something or the other for the dining room.
I love the chairs. If you’ve been eyeing the Ghost Chair for some time and you’re local to the Chicagoland area, Interior Express is a very good thing!
PS- I looked at the drapes I was eyeing at Anthro and they just didn’t seem right? Maybe these instead? Have you seen any gorgeous panels that would look great in my dining room?
I can never focus on one room and complete it. It’s like a disease I have. I still have not totally completed my living room. I blame this on my ugly sofa which unfortunately isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon.
In my defense, my dining room was empty since I sold my table. I’m looking for an old farm table but until I save up and find the right one, this table of my mom’s will do the trick. Ghost chairs to arrive soon to add a touch of modern. But… I think the room really needs is a bit of fabric and pattern. I’m terrible at this. And since I know me and that it will never get done I was thinking maybe some panels from Anthro to go over the sheers? Don’t drag it out… just do it (in fact, I’m hoping to stop in there in Chicago this weekend).
Above are a few that I like (the room is a light Restoration Hardware Blue and I have brown granite & cherry cabinets in my adjoining kitchen – not my fav combo but no changing that either).
Do you like? Which one? There is a number of other pretty selections on their website, as well. Have you seen any other stylish, pattern panels?
images . anthropologie .
It’s been a L O N G couple of days for me . . .
I’ll start with something good. I finally finished my photo wall after about 9 months (should I be admitting that? NO!)!
Thursday was a really hard day for me. We had to say goodbye to our dog of, 12 1/2 years, Max. He was having so many problems, I won’t list, but I’m still wondering if we made the right decision. I keep hearing phantom barks and I can’t believe he is really gone for good. He took up so much of my time and energy and although it was grueling and it brought me to a bunch of bad words on a regular basis, I put up with and cleaned up the many many daily messes out of love. Our old guy went missing several times, while blind, out all night, in the cold and somehow we always got him home. And now, it’s just hard to believe that he won’t be coming back. Goodbye sweet Maxi! I’ll miss our walks!
Friday, I had a chocolate pavlova (What Katie Ate recipe, to be exact) made by my sweet Australian friend- talk about the real deal. All I can say is . . . heaven. Our friends hosted the loveliest dinner party and I felt pretty spoiled.
And oh, I got my hair done. I’m still working on that ombre look. I think the darker needs to come down a little lower. I wanted the ends to be a bit brighter for the contrast but I think it might be a little too much. To fix or just leave?
And here is to a new week and a fresh start of a day!
xo
I
DID, in fact, write some non-goal goals, or shall we say easy does it goals, last night. I did decide to keep it light. Because as I said I’m pretty sure referring to
last year’s very detailed list will do for this year too. I did feel a little sad because I always love to start with a new journal. But, I haven’t even used half of my journal (above) from last year. It’s a pity because I am specifically wanting this
Python Journal {OH MY, look it’s on sale! And
these are on sale too. A shop from home kind of day, maybe?} I saw over at
Made by Girl {she is so stylish}.
Here are a few of Easy Does it Goals:
{ I even included a few things that I know are going to get done, just so I can check them off. It’s good for moral and good measure, you know}
*Vacation with just me and the Mister
*Attend Alt Summit
*Re-design blog
*Keep walking and lifting weights
*Be Decisive . start with small things . Decide quickly and stick with it
*Build friendships
*Write down & make plans for family dreams for the future {a year in France, crazy things like that — Why not?}
*Give . find tangible ways to help others .
* Relax and let go . don’t stress over messy house, schedule, etc.
*Oui Oui . start up Rosetta Stone French again {just in case our year in France comes sooner than later}
*Read my Bible and pray {just talk to God} a little each day . don’t complicate things .
*Peace . seek peace and go after it . do my best to make my home a peaceful place and refuge from the outside
*Grace . be graceful to others and have grace on myself {about to be the mom of 4 little people- wowza}
*Nurture . my hubs and kids . so much so that feel it on a daily basis .
And just added . . .
*STOP PILING
This is my little desk area in my kitchen. Which I do not use. I cannot seem to keep the piles away {sadly, a problem on my computer desktop too}. No matter what.
To get away, I move myself over to the kitchen counter and make more working piles. Which I try to clean up by the end of the day. But, honestly, they linger quite often.
Do you all want to help? Any suggestions for kitchen desks? Organizational Tips? Organizational products?
Do tell.
And look . . . See my very brown stools? I REALLY want to replace them.
I’m pretty sure it’s between
these WHICH do you LIKE best? And do TELL me how to quit PILING and organize MY DESK.
xoxoxo
I thought I would show you some little bits around my house today. You can see my Christmas decor this year is anything but spectacular but for this year it will certainly do.
I love Christmas lights in glass. I wanted to go crazy with this but this is as far as I’ve gotten.
My mantle. I don’t like my stockings so I took them down for the picture. The garland looks like a big M which is
in fact the first letter of my last name but this was not my intention. Next year I’ll work on hanging it better and for now I’m kind of digging the imperfection.
Quirky old ornaments. This one is from when I was a kid. It is Michael or John from Peter Pan and I just cannot part with him.
Pardon the terrible photography and the lovely 90′s wedding photo but this year I scouted out REAL mistletoe. I don’t know why but I really wanted some. It just feels so old fashioned, at least to me.
Here is another childhood piece that makes its way out year after year. Even when we were older my mom put this piece out. And well, if you didn’t know, I live in the house I grew up in and I always feel like it just wouldn’t be right to not put this guy up. I thought my kids would like it, anyways….but the little miss told me firmly, that she did not.
My brilliant idea of mixing greens and feathers.
This was a favorite of a few years ago and should I admit to you that I never took it down? I liked the whimsy. Maybe after Christmas this year I had better put it to rest?
I wanted to say a BIG thank you to all of your lovely comments, words of encouragement and honesty on my last post. I do so enjoy blogging and for me the best part is connecting with others. I want always to provide the pretty and be positive. I have had many a days recently where I’ve wanted to say
this and most
definitely that but have refrained because I always hope to encourage others and I myself try to stay positive. But it seems to me that there is also a time for just being honest and real and as I can see that has
definitely connected with so many of you.
Thank you again and I hope to comment back and visit many of you’re blogs over the next few days.
Happy Thursday!
xoxo
As you know I’ve been trying to do a few things around the house.
I got the horse
picture.. which I really like.
My mirror came…. broken. I’m working on sorting that out. How do you think it looks though? Hope to recover the chairs after the holidays.
Luke’s room is coming along. Looking for some yellow toss pillows for the bed. A fun rug, nightstand and something for the windows. Any suggestions?
And I am in full party planning mode. Liam Brave’s birthday party is this Saturday. Working on a little woodland theme. Oh and company is arriving anytime, now!
Do you have a busy, Thursday?
