Eye Candy

Good morning!

Did you all have a nice weekend? I hope so! We are getting the hang of having a new little one around and look forward to the days when more sleep will be the norm again. As you can imagine my mind hasn't been on decorating the last few weeks so I was happy to finally give into the Pinterest craze and check it out.

These are a few images I have found. Although I am definitely still trying to figure it all out. I use Safari and can't figure out how to get the "pin it" button onto my toolbar. It says to drag it, but I can't. HELP!?!

Anyone want to give this tired lady a quick lesson on Pinterest?

Thanks!!

Emily

Budget Finds

Hello!

I haven't talked about the blog Copy Cat Chic in awhile. For those of you that love to shop, love home decor, and love a great deal.....this is the blog for you! Here are a few examples of deals she has found (click on the title for the actual entry and links).

Display Case

Layla Grace Display Case $5,554

Paula Deen from Amazon $1,740

Pottery Barn Backless Barstool

Pottery Barn Stools $129

QVC Rush Seat Stool $50.49

Navy Trellis Pillows

Imperial Trellis Pillow in Navy $260

Target Home Pillows-set of 2 $24.99

Found any great deals lately?

Emily

Fabric Love

Hi all!

Have I been living under a rock? I think I may have been. I was browsing Calico Corners fabric and came across Thom Filicia's fabric line for the first time. I'm impressed! It is a modern twist on a lot of semi-traditional prints yet they are still muted and very useable.

Here are a few of my favorites. They come in several different colors and unfortunately some are far from inexpensive but click the name to see for yourself.

Thom Filicia Irving in Stone

Thom Filicia Poppyfield in Seamist

Thom Filicia Burnet in Citron

Thom Filicia Selina in Seamist

Thom Filicia Shonnard in Citrine

Thom Filicia Ackerman in Aqua

What do you think?

Have a great day!

Emily

New Items In Stores

Hi all!

Here are a few new items in stores that I'm loving! I have to admit I haven't been keeping up with what are in stores and there are a lot of new items that are beautiful!

I love, love, love this quilt!

West Elm Hand-Blocked Mosaic Quilt

I need more towel like a hole in the head but these are awesome!

West Elm Novelty Tea Towels

CB2 Galvanized Planters

I have no place for this but I think it's adorable!

CB2 Slice Pillow

Crate and Barrel Bella Porte Citrine Curtain

I want these mugs!!!

Crate and Barrel Gingham Mugs

Z Gallerie Mimosa Melamine Plates

I knew Jacob would love this table for his space and when I asked he agreed. Too bad we aren't even close to buying furniture for it. :)

Z Gallerie Gear End Table

What are you loving in stores or online these days?

Emily

MIA

Sorry I have been MIA but I have been a bit preoccupied with someone very special.

I'll be back to regular blogging soon, I promise!

Madeleine Mae has Arrived!

Madeleine Mae born June 10th 2011 at 10:44am. 8 lbs and 19 inches

She had some initial issues and spent 2 extra days in the NICU but we are home now and Maddie is doing well.

Emily

Front Yard Reveal

Hi all!

I have posted a few times about trying to decide which flowers to plant and how I really wanted it to look nice outside before baby arrives. Well, I just realized I never showed you the final product.

I must preface this with saying that we simply planted flowers and kept what was already in place because of our time crunch. I hope to rework the flower beds/landscaping next year. I also must say that I hate our front door.....so don't judge. ;)

Tatum helps us with the watering

The red flowers are verbena and the white flowers are alyssum. I prefer a much fuller look so I'm hoping they both grow and fill out more as the summer continues.

I also decided to add a few pots of flowers to soften the steps and because you can't have too many flowers in my book!

I'm proud of what we have accomplished considering it's been such a wet spring and since I was 8 months pregnant by the time we could start really planting. My mom was a huge help and we certainly couldn't have done it without her!

I head to the doctor today for my 40 week appointment. I'm hoping for some progress!

Have a great day!

Emily