going banana's over balloons!!

In honor of my little monkey's 1st birthday party being featured on Amy Atlas' blog and Kara's Party Ideas. I wanted to post about where the balloon wreath idea came from: how does she? Wonderful step-by-step instructions on how EASY it is to put together. (pretty certain i ended up using more than 144 of those little guys tho and had a sore thumb to show for it) You can always change the colors you choose to coordinate with your party's theme. enjoy!!

Mr. Goodwill Hunting...

if you don't know him then you need to take a second. he is a genius when it comes to shopping on a budget. he sees potential in the some of the most unfortunate pieces. here a few pics from the nate burkus show that you night enjoy!!

and his blog is not to be missed...I need to make more trips to goodwill!

this is the typical eye popping transformation that he is known for! all the best painting tips from the master him self are found on his blog....so inspiring!

whether to expedit or lack?

ikea storage is most genius when it comes to style for not a lot of cash. had this piece in our home for a long time until we needed a play space for our little man! this is called expedit

the scoop blog has featured the LACK bookcase from ikea . Michelle Adams is shown styled above that was featured in Australian shelter mag Real Living.

LACK bookcase used as nursery storage for one of the scoop's authers laura. isn't this sweet!!(kelli...note that this is the same crib that you purchased for baby tyler! shout out!!)

this photo shows how laura from the scoop has transformed this piece into extra storage in their family room...well done!!

practically perfected: palmer weiss

via San Fransisco Designer Showcase

via decorati

decorati has composed a feature on this oh so talented young designer and the peak of chic has also added her own commentary. this designer has root in south carolina so that wonderful southern charm is definitely carried out in her style. it is a fun article to read from both groups...enjoy!!

luxurious bathrooms and blog

The talented Karen Olivia has inspired so many with her great posts on her blog alkemie and below are just a few of the amazing images she has collected...along with a few books that come with her recommendation. hope you enjoy and can get some great ideas!! 

JS Eckert Photography

Mary McDonald

Eva Lindh

Elle Decor

Stone: Designing Kitchens, Baths 
and Interiors with Natural Stone

The Luxury Bathroom:
Extraordinary Spaces from the
Simple to the Extravagant


Grand Master Baths
by Creative

fabric and blog obession

anna spiro is a very talented interior designer located in brisbane australia. not only is she the creator of a divine blog called absolutely beautiful things. she also creates wonderful spaces for clients and owns a lovely shop called black & spiro. 

she posts beautiful painted portraits when she adds them to her collection, floral arrangements to make anyone smile and has a fantastic knack for selecting fresh fabric shown below from her blog. i have been an faithful follower of her blog for over a year and have enjoyed every minute...stop by her page sometime and check out her talents!

park place

via absolutely beautiful things

via megan park

this lovely pillows from megan park are something special. the closest shop that cares some of her pieces (she also has women/girl clothing) is by george in austin, texas. 

delight is right

happened upon another note worthy blog today!

delight by design

had to share this happy spring brunch themed post from

Blair Friedman in jackson hole, wyoming

you will find so many other fantastic and exciting

posts from her creative mind...enjoy!

my design diary

via david jimenez 

alisha gwen, fellow blogger of my design diary, seems to have lots of the same loves that inspire me so check out her blog for lots of quotes, shopping trips to tjmaxx, love of color, her recent work and much more...enjoy!!

furniture facelift

what a great "green" project to give this piece a new life in your home. this inspiration is via eddie ross' blog. he is an innovative designer who's talents were shown on Top Design. check out his blog for step by step instructions on how best to tackle this project with success. i have seen many secretaries like this in antique malls that are just crying out for a little makeover. what a great looking mail center and perfect for staying organized!