My First or Second Addiction

I can't say for sure if my sweet tooth beats out my design obsession for my number one addiction, but if you'd ask my husband he'd probably say it does. I'm only getting this second post in because he's late getting home from work. They poor boy gets so jealous of my computer and all the time it sucks away from me. But if you look at these photos you'll see why:

How could you not love this sofa from Elle Decor. (I have a thing for blue if you haven't noticed.)

And what about this mirror which I'm in love with. And those letters too! (Southern Living)

I wish I had the guts to paint my chairs like this! (Martha Stewart)

More Etsy Love

While reading some of my favorite blogs I was reminded of some of the amazing clothing you can find on Etsy.  And this girl in particular has had me wishing I was getting married all over again so I could pick bridesmaid dresses. Or at least that I were a bridesmaid in a wedding where I could pick my own. I just need an excuse to spend a little bit on a dress.

Amanda Archer

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Lets be honest I could really use an excuse for two or three dresses because there is more than just one shop that I am in love with. Check out these beauties:

English Lace Mini-Dress from Claire La Faye

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Apparently I'm into ruffles these days.

It's people like these...

Who are the reason I cannot finish a room in my house. Every time I get a design in my head or a room started I see one of their amazing rooms and completely want to change my direction. The latest stunner is Suzie's master bedroom. If you haven't seen it check it out on Decorpad. Here's a peak at a few of my favorites:

Suzie's Master

Joi's Master

Freckles Chic's Master

Aren't they all amazing?! It's incredible they aren't all professional designers.

Weekend Finds

Had a pretty good weekend shopping. Found both of the shirts below for a combined total of $18, and the white shoes were $4 after a gift certificate. I've been trying to come up with a few outfit ideas, this is all I have so far...

Fun with TTV

I've always loved all the photographs I see on etsy.com that look like they were taken with an old camera. And being the nerdy engineer I am I knew there must be a way to fake it with photoshop.  My first attempt is still a little sharp and clean for an "old" photograph but I'm loving the black around the edges.

This one's from an old trip to California. I'm looking forward to going back, maybe I can come up with some more interesting subjects. In the meantime the hubs takes much better photos than I do. Here's one of his that I played around with...

Etsy Obsession

My latest Etsy obsession is Jacqleen Bleu's photography. I love how dreamy all her photos feel.

Title: Upon Entering Wonderland

If only I could convince my husband that pink wasn't just a girly color.

Tuesday Inspiration

Some of my favorite inspiration photos for our house. Love the colors in all of these rooms. Hopefully I can pull off something half as polished as this:

Love all the blue in this room from House Beautiful

This combination of green and blue is my favorite.  Makes me wish I had a white kitchen. From Simply Seleta

A serene bedroom from Martha Stewart.

Another great blue bedroom from HGTV's Green Home.

Here Goes Nothing!

Ever since we started building our house I’ve wanted to start a blog to document our progress. We’ve now been living here for about 7 months and I’m just now getting around to it. I must say it probably would never have happened had my husband not pushed me to do it.

I can’t blame him, there’s only so much decorating talk one man can take.  So this is my attempt at an outlet. Since the construction is all over I guess we’ll get things started with a mini house tour. Let’s call this the “before”.

Our House

The Backyard

The Foyer

The Hallway

The Family Room

Family Room / Kitchen

The Kitchen

The Kitchen