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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[color kreyv]: Neutral, Neutral, & Neutral

First of all, can we even believe that October is almost over? How did that happen? Christmas is going to be here before we know it.  Yes, I said it. It's true. Know what else is true?  These rooms are to. Die. For. To die for. Yes, to die for twice. You know I love me a neutral palette. The trick is to add lots of textures and various shades and layers of neutrals. Doing these things will ensure that the space is lived in, warm, and homey rather than stark and impersonal--because let's be honest, nobody likes a snobby room.

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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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image from JJ Locations via Desire to Inspire

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Would You Rather | Beach vs Mountains

You know when you talk to someone you haven't seen for a while, and they ask you what's new? I swear, I can never think of anything. Is my life really that boring? I mean, I guess I could tell them how awesome the Costco samples were this week. (They were really  awesome.) Or, that I finally bought these a-mazing vases from West Elm, which really are amazing, btw…and on sale. I need something better to say.

I have a solution. We need either a cabin in the mountains or a beach house. That would be exciting, right? It would definitely give us something to do on the weekends. And, I promise, I would invite you all to come whenever you wanted, because I'm nice like that and because this is all pretend. So, which would you rather have: beach house or cabin? Since the sky seems to be the limit on this here blog, I think I probably need one of each. Don't worry, you can visit both.

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Nice and Tidy | Clean & Simple Spaces

I'm back! We had such a fun trip to Texas, and the 13 hour drive (each way, mind you) really wasn't that bad--a lot of middle of nowheres, but it went by pretty quickly. Stella, of course, was in heaven, because she watched about 18 hours of shows. I'm not proud (or exaggerating), but momma's gotta do, what momma's gotta do, know what I'm sayin'?

I really love these spaces. They are clean and easy and exactly the vibe I want in my own home. But, even the cleanest and easiest of homes are no competition for a four year old, just ask Stella who thought it would be fun to put my wedding ring in a teeny box with Easter grass, that, of course, I threw away when I was cleaning. I'm so anal OCD such a habit of creature that as soon as I saw that it wasn't in the spot that I ALWAYS put it in (and after two hours of looking all over the place), I turned to the garbage. And there it was--in the box under the Easter grass.  Ain't nothin' clean and easy about that!

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What's Your Favorite Color?

Is your favorite color in your home? Is this same color in your wardrobe? I thought about this last night when I ordered four new shirts: two white, one cream, and one mint. I'll be honest, the mint one was a stretch for me, and though I really like it, I ordered it, because I "need" more color in my wardrobe.  I know. I'm crazy like that, buying a mint shirt and all. Anyway, there's a point to this post...

This same thing happens all the time with design clients. They tell me that they really like certain colors, but that they "need" to use something different in the next room.  Here are my thoughts: You don't "need" to use different colors in every room. If you are drawn to certain colors, use those colors in your home. I love all of these rooms from the very colorful, to the pastel, to the neutral. But, I am definitely drawn to some more than others. Buy what you like, just because you like it, not because it's a certain color that you "need". I promise you, you'll like your house a lot better, because it will be more you. Plus, you won't end up painting a room yellow, and then covering it up with tan the very next day. I've heard that's kind of a bummer.  What's your favorite color?

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Neutrals, Wood, and a Touch of Gray

Happy April 1? What? How in the world did that happen? I have no idea. No. I-dea. I know these images aren't nearly as springy as yesterday's yellow doors, but these are me: Miss Neutral Nelly. I LOVE the natural wood, the grays, blacks, and whites, and the ease of these rooms. What do you think? Blah or fab?

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Baby Girl Nursery

Here is a recent nursery design with lots of neutrals, pale, blushy pinks, and some gold accents.  It's total baby glam.  And speaking of glam, if you saw me right now, glam is the VERY last word that would enter your brain.  My teeth are brushed, and that's about all I accomplished in the personal hygiene category today. I am still in my workout clothes, but I'm cold, so I put my robe on over the top of my clothes. I look hot. Really, really hot. Just ask my mom who insists on face timing. (Stella answered it…I was totally going to let it go to voicemail.) I swear, I'm either put together in heels and make-up, or I look like a homeless person--usually on Mondays when I clean the house and do laundry.  I have to tell you, though, when Tuesday rolls around, I'm feeling prey-ty awesome after a hair wash and some make-up. I mean, really, who doesn't love a good before and after?

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image from Briggs Edward Solomon Design