Cutest Lil' Nurseries

Are these not the cutest?? The wallpaper, the color palettes, the furniture--they're everything.  No more words are even one bit necessary. Enjoy.

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Steel Windows

Know what I LOVE--besides the fact that all ten seasons of Friends is now on Netflix? I love black steel windows. I'm sure I've mentioned it before, but that's how much I love them: enough to mention them twice. Or three times. Seven times tops. I was completely bummed out that we couldn't get them for our house. I can't remember if it's because they were not available through our builder or that they cost thousands of dollars. Either way, not available. Steel windows are amazing--I love how the black is so sharp and clean and everything else I love about lines and black and squares and the combination of everything I just mentioned. I mean really, could there BE anything better?

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Bold Walls | Kids' Rooms

Okay, so how cute are these kids' rooms? I love the bold walls done with just paint and wall decals. This is a great way to go to make a big statement. And, the best part: it's cheaper than large art pieces. The other best part? It can be removed and/or painted over if you're like me and change your mind every other day you change your mind.

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[color kreyv]: Black & Navy

Remember back in the day when navy and black was a total no-no? Well, as you know, that is SO not the case anymore. That's what I love about design and fashion. You don't have to worry about your forest green and peach getting mixed up with your country blue and dusty rose, you can mix them together, if you're ever so inclined. (Remember how cool those colors were in the 90's?!) Navy and black is a do-as-you-please combination and definitely a yes in my book. Check out these stunners.

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[color kreyv]: Black & White

Four words: black and white; yes and please. Enough said. (Oh, and I'm not counting the ands in my four words. Just making sure you all know I can, indeed, count.)

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Non-White Kitchens--and I Love Them Anyway

My obsession with white kitchens is no secret, but either is this: I can be obsessed with other kitchens, even if they're not white. That's right, I'm an equal opportunity obsessor. Now, if some kind stranger came along today and offered to build me a house (for free, of course), I would choose white. But, in reality (which is such a buzz kill, sometimes), a non-white kitchen wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. I care more about the style and shape of the cupboards than the actual color.  Speaking of dreams and kitchens, I was really hoping that if I spent enough time writing this post that dinner would magically appear. Once again, there goes reality being a total buzz kill.

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Natural & Black Kitchen Obsession

Big. Fat. Sigh. I think it's safe to say that I am obsessive. Not in a creepy single, white female way, but obsessive in the way that I find it hard to pull myself away from a project. For some reason, I've decided that this is the week to schedule nothing, so I can organize every room in my house (and the garage). The bad news is I'm exhausted, the good news is I haven't washed my hair or gotten dressed in days, and I'll tell you, it's not half bad.  I'm not sure if Hubs would agree, but I'm sure he already thinks the house is organized...which it is, but it needs to be organized even more (according to me). I need to get my hands on some of Stella's toys that need to be donated or trashed, and I need to do this alone. I tried having her help me, and I swear to you, every little, crappy stuffed animal, toy from the dentist, and broken slinky happens to be the most important thing that she just can't part with. Trust me, she won't miss them. Why do we spend money on toys, again? (I feel like I should be doing an evil laugh after that. I promise, I won't get rid of anything she truly loves.) 

Anyway, I had to pull myself away from the playroom tonight, before I skip sleep altogether. But, speaking of obsessions, I've broadened my horizons, and I've found a kitchen (other than white) that is pretty much obsession-worthy. It's very different, and the giant white space above the stove needs to continue the black cupboards (IMO), but obsession-worthy regardless, dontcha think?

image from JJ Locations via Desire to Inspire

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Seeing Spots and Loving It | Polka Dot Rooms

It's June. Whaaat?? I have to say, it's kind of a relief to have May over with. It was SO busy, like something-every-night busy. It was rough for this little homebody. In fact, I napped on Saturday and Sunday...and both were equally awesome, by the way. So, speaking of awesome, are we loving these polka dot rooms, or what? I know the quality of the bottom picture is so-so, but I had to show it, because I love the use of polka dots in such a sophisticated space.  It says, "Hey, I'm sophisticated, but I'm fun, too."  You know, if rooms could talk. And if I could hear said rooms speaking...

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Pretty Lil' Places

I love these little nooks and crannies--even though I have no idea what a cranny is and have never heard it used without the word nook. I think it just means a little space, so we'll run with it. Anyway, love these pretty lil' places--nooks, crannies and all. 

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Planking (Walls, Not People)

In case you thought I had turned into some extreme body planker over the weekend, I thought I had better clarify that I am talking about walls and not making my body completely straight while lying in random spots--not that there's anything wrong with that. I just haven't gotten around to it lately.  But, let's talk walls...

I love the way a planked wall gives interest and texture to a space, and I think the black planking is especially chic. It takes the cottagey (which is so not a word) vibe to a whole new level.  And I think I like taking things to a whole new level, don't you?

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Rooms (and Lights) for Two

Hey there! How was your long weekend (if you had one)? Ours was fun and busy; although, yesterday, I had major headaches and nausea. Don't feel bad for me, though, I'm afraid I did it to myself. Hubs and I had this bright idea of staying up into all hours of the night/morning finishing season one of The Following. Have you seen it? It's intense…and Netflix is bad news for intense shows. I mean, why stop at one episode when you have the entire season at your disposal? Who cares about real life? Just keep watching. All fun and games until you have to wake up and be Mommy the next day. You guys, I'm getting too old for these shenanigans and by shenanigans, I mean staying up past 10. But anyway…

You know I just love a room with two twin beds, and these, well, these are just another level of design yumminess. I mean really, two beds AND two lights? I'm in love.

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