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Is The Gallery Wall Trend Over?

Is The Gallery Wall Trend Over?

 potterybarnThere has been talk around the web about gallery walls, talk that they may have run their course, kinds like chevrons. But, there are some like myself who still loves a great gallery wall. Which group are you? Are you nay or yay? I think these are...

A Gardener’s Escape

A Gardener’s Escape

Hello, hello! I never planned to take a month off from the blog, but Summer got the better of me and I've been doing a lot of gardening which is one of the reasons I was so excited to see this dream of a gardener's escape/summerhouse! This is what the phrase 'next...

How I Care for My Fiddle Leaf Fig(Ficus Lyrata) and Hello!

How I Care for My Fiddle Leaf Fig(Ficus Lyrata) and Hello!

* This post was originally shared June 01, 2014 and has been updated Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since my last post, but, I am sure by now, you know that the hubby is home. In fact, he returned home the same day of my last post. With that said, though I haven’t...

A Country Home with a Well Appointed Modern Aesthetic

A Country Home with a Well Appointed Modern Aesthetic

The architectural details in this space has me drooling; so stunning! This home may be located in the country but it has all the modern bells and whistles. I love the juxtaposition of varying design styles throughout and the warmth this home exudes. xxPhototgraphy:...

These Boob Planters are Awesome

These Boob Planters are Awesome

How are you doing? We are officially on Summer break, and I have been busy with all things garden. I recently came across these boob planters and I love them! What a fun idea!  Sonia Rose of Rosegrown is the creative behind these "booblicious" pots. I...

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...