Be Inspired: Rustic Elegant Living

Good Morning and Happy Thursday!  I've been feeling a little under the weather for the last few days so I apologize for my lack of posts this week.  I thought I'd share a beautiful picture with you to start your day!  Enjoy!

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I'm in serious lust for that coffee table on casters.  And I've never wanted to curl up on a leather couch as much as I do right now.  The addition of cozy throws and pillows transforms something that can often lean towards cold or masculine to very cozy and warm.  The small chandelier paired with pretty pink florals gives the space a feminine touch and softens the look.  Beautiful right?!

I also wanted to let y'all know NEW pillows hit The Shoppe this week!  So feel free to check them out!


Only 10 shopping days left!  I still have to wrap everything but I finished up stocking-stuffers this week.  How is everyone else?  Did you finish early so you could sit back and enjoy the rest of the Holiday Season?

Be Inspired: Rustic Modern Kitchen

Here's a great example of mixing rustic elements with a modern elegant twist.
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I'm already obsessed with those chairs, but add in the sawhorse table, amazing globe pendant lights, open shelving, and a beautiful chandelier to top it off--bliss.

Happy Monday!!

Inspiring Spaces

Good morning and Happy Tuesday!  I've been So. Busy. (in a GOOD way!) sewing and packaging and shipping off orders.  I managed to squeeze in an ounce of Holiday decorating and shopping and that's about it.  My office is a wreck, my house is dirty, and I have about 300 photos on my computer that need to be edited and blogged about.  Whew. 

For now, I'll share a beautiful image of what I hope my office will look like again someday.

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I'd love to grab a book (or maybe my laptop and Emily Henderson's Holiday Gift Guide!) and curl up in here for the afternoon.

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Maybe whip up a quick snack in this lovely kitchen.

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And at the end of the day, retreat to my golden oasis.

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Now back to my crazy, hectic and very blessed life!




Psst...new pillow covers at the shoppe on Thursday!  Pop on over and see if anything tickles your fancy!

I'm Dreaming of a Rustic Christmas

Last night, we had the fireplace going, homemade chicken and dumplings for dinner, wassail (our version of cider), Christmas music, and put up our tree.  I've put a halt on the remainder of my decor as I gather inspiration.  My goal:  to stay within my $20 budget and work with what I've got.  Here's what I've been dreaming of...

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What do you think?  What direction are you going with your decor this year?  Any unique color combos out there?

Have a great weekend!

Let the Tablescape Planning Begin!

Happy Monday!  If you "like" me on Facebook, you got a little peek of my new office edition.  I'll be posting non-iPhone pics soon, as well as sharing my best buys from my weekend in Little Rock!  For now, my mind is all Thanksgiving, all the time.  We are hosting this year and I've been brainstorming decorating ideas for the last few weeks.  I thought I'd share my process with you as I go in an effort to countdown to my favorite feasting holiday!

Step 1:  Pick a color.  Aaaany color!

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There are no rules.  Thanksgiving doesn't limit you to orange, red, and brown.  I prefer to start with a textile and go from there.  In an effort to use what I've got, I found a great light blue and white chevron fabric in my closet just dying to be put to good use.  Pair that with a punch of orange and we've got a winner!  Then, I spent some time on pinterest checking out all that is blue and orange.  Here's what I found: 

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Love!

So, where are you getting your Thanksgiving tablescape inspiration?  A piece of fabric?  Your favorite side dish?  Or a current color-combo crush?  Have a great day y'all!




All images can be found here.

My DIY Inspiration Board

A while back I pinned this lovely pinboard by Pottery Barn:

I've been wanting to DIY and just didn't find the time.  But Katie and Sherry kicked my bootie into high gear with:

...I finally got on the ball and completed a few DIY projects in the office--and just in time for me to decide to take on a little business venture.  More about that in the next couple of weeks, but for now...let's bask in the bliss of my newly completed linen pinboard with brass nailhead trim.  Total cost was approximately $50.  Still a bit pricey, but a much cheaper alternative to the $149 Pottery Barn price tag.  Yes, I'll take the DIY version for 1/3 the price please! 

I got my supplies from JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby (that way I could purchase everything with a coupon...sneaky, I know.).  You'll need:

1. cork (duh)-I used a 2x3 roll AND 1 pack of 12 in x 12 in tiles (this made my board 4x3)

2. foam core (already 4x3 when it opens so I didn't have to alter it at all)

3. spray adhesive-I like the light because it's movable.  I tend to freak out when things aren't perfect and this lets me slide things around a bit until they get how I want them

3. staple gun

4. fabric of your choice- I used linen because it was cheap-o when I went (4.99/yd)

5. nailhead trim-I picked up a roll of trim at JoAnn's because it should work great for this project and be super easy! 

Unroll the cork and let it flatten for a bit.  Then adhere the cork to your foam core using the spray adhesive.  The edges on my roll weren't sticking very well so I went ahead and stapled them down along with a few additional "safety" staples in random areas to make sure the cork wasn't going anywhere!  Then, just like a present, pull your material tightly and staple once in the center of each side (if your fabric has a pattern on it, don't forget to check and make sure it's centered and straight during that step).  Continue pulling tightly and stapling every inch or two to finish it up.  Take a trip around your edge with the nailhead trim and there you have it!

I heart it.  I can't wait to start pinning all the great inspiration I find in my magazines!  I got those amazing resin antlers for $12 at Hobby Lobby, the glass milk vase at Dillards for $2, and the pillow cover is my latest DIY using an Anthropologie napkin with a black and white herringbone pattern on the back!  I. Love. It.

So, what do ya think?  Ready to whip up a pinboard and napkin pillow cover yourself?! 

Wishing you a Pinspired Wednesday!

P.S. The pillow cover is a huge hint on what I've got in the works.  I'm off to cut more fabric :)

I'll be linking to these lovely ladies:

At the Picket Fence

The DIY Showoff

Serenity Now

The Shabby Nest

Shabby Creek Cottage

Just a Girl

Home Stories A to Z

Tatertots and Jello

Thrifty Decor Chick

The Lettered Cottage
Bower Power and YHL

A DIY for the Weekend

I'll be DIYing a little bit of this this weekend--

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Any big projects in the works for you?  Happy Friday!!

Antler Love

Bow hunting season has started and the only reason I'm in the know is because my hubby is very active in the sport.  You can only imagine the look on my face when I realized that a deer mount was going to have to be part of our home decor.  But with a little help from West Elm, Z Gallerie, and Pinterest, I'm not thinking this is a handicap...I'm thinking it's rustic goodness.  Here are some lust-worthy rooms featuring beloved antlers:


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All of these photos can be found here.  Have a great weekend!