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Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!

Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!

Summer is upon folks and I couldn't be happier! Enjoy your long weekend(if you get one) and a big thank you to the men and women of the Armed Services who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We salute you. xx image via pinterest

I Made A Simple Floral Arrangement With Greenery From Our Yard

I Made A Simple Floral Arrangement With Greenery From Our Yard

It's that time of year when the Jasmine trees in our back yard are covered in white blooms and their sweet scent permeate the air. I love the scent so much that I wanted to bring a bit inside, so I grabbed my garden shears and cut a couple branches from one of the...

Happy 6 Months Baby Cheyenne!

Happy 6 Months Baby Cheyenne!

It's hard to believe that Cheyenne is already 6 months old! She has been such a blessing to our family and I am so grateful for her. We love you to the moon and back baby girl. images: Lea Hartman

A Delightful Historic Apartment In Stockholm

A Delightful Historic Apartment In Stockholm

 This historic apartment in Stockholm recently caught my eye. It was for sale but has since recently sold and  whomever the new homeowners are got a real gem. Take a look... Such a darling apartment, isn't it?  xx Photography: Spinnell...

Maurices’ Service With Style Campaign

Maurices’ Service With Style Campaign

A shero simply put is a female hero; a female who is courageous, exemplifies immense strength under stressful circumstances, and also manage s to give back to her community and family. Though I’ve never really referred to myself as a shero, I’ve been referred to as...

Weekend Mood

Weekend Mood

Seriously, I want to be like this darling cat all weekend. Do you think the kids will let me? xx P.S. I was recently given the title of shero. I am so honored!. You can read more about that HERE. image

A Light and Bright Scandinavian Apartment

A Light and Bright Scandinavian Apartment

Looking at this bright and airy Scandinavian apartment, I am inspired to follow through with my Spring cleaning.  I love the simplistic approach to the decor, yet it's all so inviting. It finally feels like Spring around here and I couldn't be happier!...

Read a Book

Read a Book

Yesterday was World Book Day. At my home, it's world book day everyday because I have this thing with books, real books, not the digital versions.    homedesignideas tumblr instagram  anthropologie tumblr sfgirlbybay xx 1st image...

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

After the harsh Winter we've had I can't wait to enjoy the great outdoors this Spring. I know some of you are still getting snow... Hopefully, these outdoor spaces will still make you as excited as I am for Spring.  anthropologie...

This Colorful Apartment in Milan Will Make You Happy

This Colorful Apartment in Milan Will Make You Happy

This fresh and colorful apartment in Milan oozes cheery and totally makes me happy. I love the different textures, the mix of vintage and modern furniture pieces, the color play, the strategic use of wallpaper,  and the overall happy vibe of the design aesthetic....

Black and White Goes Glam in Copenhagen

Black and White Goes Glam in Copenhagen

I love how the homeowners went glam with the black and white decor. Also all the greenery sprinkled throughout is refreshing! I love the painted ceiling!  Photography: P. Wessel for Bolig Magasinet

Potting Bench Gets a MakeovQer In Time For Spring

Potting Bench Gets a MakeovQer In Time For Spring

     I know many of us are buried in snow and cannot wait for Spring to show up. In anticipation of Spring and to give my potting bench a new lease on life, I gave it a bit of tlc. The outdoor elements had taken a toll on it over the years.  This...

Have a Sunny Weekend!

Have a Sunny Weekend!

The sunlight has blessed us with its presence the past two days and I couldn't be happier- we also get to a high of 70 degrees today! Yippee! Glory the fiddle leaf fig is also thrilled and happy to be soaking up the sun.  In other news, this weekend(on...