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Germia Design

2015-09-16T09:28:00.000-07:00

SF Girl by Bay is certainly up there in my top five favorite blogs of all time. We share a soul when it comes to decorating - there is no denying that.

She posted a home a modern yet mid-century home with expensive, well-purposed furniture. Although my heart longs for boho, my mind needs clean. Lauren Geremia of Germia Design is quite the creative, using pieces I have never seen, imagining spaces I never could.

Geremia Design

Planned Meals

2015-09-15T09:23:00.000-07:00

As summer activities diminish and the weather chills, I look forward to less go go and more slow slow. Thus refocusing on my health and nutrition, also known as meal planning. The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy's food baby, posted the best, all encompassing meal idea/planning list of themed nights. I am not going to go all out, sharing every devious dinner; rather, here is the link for you to tantalize yourself. Get cooking!

Chicken Ragu with Bacon

Thai Grilled Steak Salad

Green Shakshuka

A House in the Hills

2015-09-12T07:04:00.000-07:00

When this house first hit the blogosphere, I could not believe my eyes! It's been out there from some time, but since revisiting my favorite home from time to time, I've become a follower of the entire blog. Sarah Mora is not only an incredible decorator, but writer, cook, and fashionista. She does it all while battling Crohn's Disease. She is very open about her health and weight. I highly recommend this blog for all the above reasons.

Side note: I believe they have bought a new amazing home, and there are just a few teasers out there:

San Diego Home

Woven Laine

2015-09-10T08:59:00.002-07:00

While perusing my saved sites, particularly those featuring wall hangings, I came across Woven Laine on etsy. Unfortunately, she did not have any of her present pieces up for sale, so clearly, I had to message her, demanding she get back into weaving! She replied with the sweetest message, redirecting me to her site. Currently she is working on two commissioned pieces, but said that she would be willing to work something up for me in the future [SQUEEEEAL]! I was looking through her Past Work to see what tickled my fancy. Everything she does tickles me. I could not decide which of her images to post - all incredible and unique.

Woven Laine

Michigan Home of Jeremiah & Veronica

2015-09-09T06:20:00.001-07:00

Design Sponge

It's been awhile...

2015-09-08T14:29:00.001-07:00

Jobs happen, lives change, and all of a sudden you find yourself on a blocked computer at work and a barely functioning one at home. This does not mean, I haven't been filling my mind with house projects, ideas and fantasizing over the dream design team; nay, I have been collecting links, and collecting links and labeling links.

I have every intention of showing you all that I have been admiring; although, if you are on the interwebs, you've probably seen most of them during my hiatus. If you have not, however, and have been waiting on me(sincere apologies, Enjoy The Inspiration. You can also just wait till I get around to actually posting all the images.

This was before I got smart and decided to label each link. Hopefully you can get an idea of what each of the links is by looking toward the end. I know it ain't pretty, but it's functional for me. Due to my lack of updates, I thought I owed ya something, ANYTHING!

Buy:

I need this purse (ehem, present)

http://stores.ebay.com/CraftsOfEgypt/_i.html?_fsub=212096419&_sc=1&_sop=1

http://www.oldbrandnew.com/blog/2015/3/where-to-buy-kilim-pillows-under-25

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/beyond-ikea-10-other-cheap-chic-furniture-stores-208140

http://www.mydomaine.com/low-maintenance-indoor-plants

http://www.cb2.com/mantis-wall-sconce/s440156

http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/lighting/wall-sconce-fixtures/holmes-sconce-14624.html

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/banish-bare-walls-even-in-a-rental-10-sources-for-removable-wallpaper-178231

http://www.bohemiantraders.com/category-s/1814.htm

DIY:

Organized Garages on the Three Year To Do List

Removable Wallpaper For Baby’s Ceiling

DIY Leather Hanging Planter

Deciding when to convince E to do this in our basement - Pipe Shelving DIY

DIY Lights

Sew two rugs together (nursery idea)

Rope mirror DIY

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/04/diy-wooden-sofa-sleeve-with-cup-holder.html

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/08/build-your-own-pergola-part-one-planning.html

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/07/budget-curtain-rod-finial-diy.html

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/04/pleated-pom-pom-curtains.html

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/04/how-to-use-drawer-knobs-as-wall-hooks.html

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-a-diy-large-no-weave-tapestry-apartment-therapy-tutorials-218082

http://www.astoriedstyle.com/index.php/2014/09/diy-window-hardware-acrylic-rods/#more-8878

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-diys-to-increase-your-curb-appeal-218630

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/07/light-painting-with-sparklers.html

http://thefreshexchangeblog.com/2014/02/garden-diy-mounting-staghorn-fern/

https://blog.thedpages.com/seventeen-reasons-to-love-open-kitchen-shelving

http://annabode.com/category/diy/

http://www.hitherandthither.net/10-easiest-diy-wall-hangings.html

http://www.ruffledblog.com/diy-paper-punch-backdrop/?utm_source=crowdignite.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=crowdignite.com

http://www.designsponge.com/2012/03/diy-project-knotted-lamp-cord-by-raina-kattelson.html

Home Tours:

Amazing Austin Home on The Every Girl

Camille Styles Home Tours

The most amazing development team in CA

Designer Portfolio - Ashley Winn Design

Lovely Life Home Tours

The Brick House Tour

Up there on my fav home - an oldie A.T. but goodie
http://www.petitemodernlife.com/2015/04/27/just-a-petite-home-tour/

http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2015/04/20/eclectic-home-tour/

https://www.homepolish.com/mag/an-airy-home-full-of-worldly-treasures?gallery_id=10434

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sean-and-saras-minimal-americana-house-tour_1-171070#_

http://style-files.com/2014/11/17/a-transformed-midcentury-bungalow/#more-19781

http://www.designsponge.com/2015/04/inside-a-century-old-contemporary-colonial.html?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Homepage_feed&utm_campaign=Sponsored_Click

http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2015/04/20/eclectic-home-tour/

http://www.countryliving.com/remodeling-renovation/home-makeovers/g1505/pennsylvania-diy-home-renovation/#?slide=1&_suid=143163785827109036574339137456

http://www.designsponge.com/2015/05/a-grown-up-brownstone-in-brooklyn-heights.html?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Homepage_feed&utm_campaign=Sponsored_Click

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/nadias-our-house-is-a-very-very-nice-house-tour-177361#_

http://dustjacket-attic.com/2015/01/interiors-cobble-hill-park.html/

http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/idaho-house-tour

http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/utah-house-tour

http://www.designsponge.com/2015/05/the-home-where-snow-white-grew-up.html?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Homepage_feed&utm_campaign=Sponsored_Click

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/maryam-and-maxs-modern-beachwo-151744#_

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/rachel-pally-kevins-los-feliz-love-shackhouse-tour-164850#_

http://www.lonny.com/Home+Tour/articles/sqs_3G1fuUk/Symphony+in+Neutrals

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/shannons-soothing-mix-of-styles-house-tour-166457#gallery/36013/50

http://www.jhinteriordesign.com/selected-projects/

http://www.lonny.com/Home+Tour/articles/4dfujTc55lM/Understated+Portland+Home+Jessica+Helgerson

http://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/our-home

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sam-annes-cozy-modern-blend-house-tour-184207#gallery/42086/41

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sam-annes-cozy-modern-blend-house-tour-184207#_

Personal/Funny:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewgauthier/things-minnesotans-are-too-nice-to-brag-about?sub=2046208_1047768

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/11713269/Were-all-going-on-a-family-gap-year.html

http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/abs-olutely-amazing-core-exercises-flat-stomach/bodyweight-single-leg-stretch

Life on the road, school bus transition

The Vault Files Cute Outfits

http://www.un-fancy.com/outfits/spring-outfits/6-12/

Planned Meal Nights

My mother-in-law quilts, and I am dying for her to go this route

IDK:

Blissful Blog

http://www.the-brick-house.com/2012/02/morrison-hair/

http://www.studiomatsalla.com/eclecticglam

http://www.newblooming.com/

http://www.hitherandthither.net/category/home

http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/idha-lindhag-for-svenskt-tenn.html

http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2015/04/20/the-bay-areas-geremia-designs/

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-great-vessel-and-plant-pairings-216633

http://www.mayamueble.com/

http://www.kennedynolan.com.au/private/

http://communedesign.com/portfolio/carnation-street

Continued 4.2016:
Designers http://cortneybishop.com/ , http://elizabethroberts.com/

Marti and Jarrod's Apartment

2015-07-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

White walls, graphic rugs, and greenery make this place. I would love to model ours after this.

Apartment Therapy

Maryam Montague

2015-01-26T11:32:00.000-08:00

Maryam Montague must have done something right in a previous life. This is her home in Morroco, fully equipped in the native textiles and style while remaining clean and welcoming.

I want it.

Lonny

Photographer Teaches Puppies to Swim

2014-09-18T08:09:00.000-07:00

Huffington Post

Lauren's Bold Chicago Apartment

2014-09-15T14:58:00.001-07:00

A perfect mix of modern and vintage, white and color, all personal. High five, Lauren, high five!

Apartment Therapy

I Need a Retreat

2014-09-11T11:30:00.000-07:00

The New Victorian Ruralist

Maternity Style : Celebrity Edition

2014-09-10T07:12:00.000-07:00

Undeclared Panache must read my style brain - we have the exact same taste, especially in celebrity styles... maternity wear is no different. Check out this awesome compilation she through together.

Undeclared Panache

The Contents of This Hippie's Closet

2014-09-05T14:37:00.003-07:00

Not so much this closet, as what is in this closet, but yeah, I'd take the closet too...

Can you imagine dressing in long, colorful kimonos and giant leather clogs or boots every day? Accessorizing with an equally beautiful leather bag? I. Cannot. Imagine.

Check out Gregory and Jenny's full pad on Apartment Therapy. It's an oldie, but goodie!

Mandy Pellegrin Home

2014-08-31T14:08:00.000-07:00

A Beautiful Mess

I GOT MAR'D - B+W

2014-08-27T14:58:00.001-07:00

This is the fourth edition of I GOT MAR'D. This time we have all of our pictures back. Brianna Rannells is the most amazing photographer. I am blown away by the magic she was able to work... truly, surreal. Because I could not pic favorites, I had to go with a theme, that being B+W this time around. Who knows what the next will be.

B & A Kitchen :: annabode + a beautiful mess

2014-08-24T13:57:00.000-07:00

I post this before and after not because it is perfection, but because it is doable! These are our exact same oak cabinets, layout, the works. I hope when E sees this, he welcomes the challenge (under $1,000).

aaaand AFTER:

annabode

And then I found this amazing do over - a little more extensive, but how amazing that they lifted their cabinets, added shelves, painted everything AND went with butcher block countertops. The kitchen looks amazing and dreamy and I will have to live with that, my dreams...

A Beautiful Mess

Bohemian Ranch Wedding

2014-08-20T06:52:00.000-07:00

Green Wedding Shoes

Jessie Webster's Home

2014-07-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

So much character in this Jessica Webster's old home, still clean and modern - my dream (if you haven't noticed, I have A LOT of dreams)!

Design Sponge

I GOT MAR'D PART III

2014-07-18T07:40:00.002-07:00

Another image from the wedding!

We call it "one ring to rule them all".

House Tweaking Remodel

2014-07-11T08:03:00.000-07:00

This is my favorite home of the moment... as if I don't have a new one of these every single week. They did an amazing DIY remodel, using amazing black and white everything, rich fabrics and wood - my favorite!

To see the entire before and after project, check out their website, House Tweaking.

House Tweaking

Madewell Fall 2014

2014-07-09T10:15:00.000-07:00

Honestly WTF

2014-07-07T10:16:00.000-07:00

Art by Cassandra Warner and Jeremy Floto.

honestlyWTF

I GOT MAR'D II

2014-07-03T06:59:00.000-07:00

I'll keep these coming as Brianna gives them to me...

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Bethany Nauert Photographer

2014-07-01T12:10:00.000-07:00

I don't know how shes does it (I mean, I do)... Bethany Nauert gets the privilege of photographing all of these BRILLIANT designs. Enjoy the eye-candy she has captured, or check out her work on her site - there's waaay more where this came from.

FYI She takes photos of much more than interiors, the places she shoots just rocked my world.

Bethany Nauert // Photographer

Twigs

2014-06-27T14:35:00.000-07:00

You know my love for twigs - I look forward to doing ALL of these things and renaming our home, Twig Home. Don't hate!

BRIT+CO.