From Little House :: Merry Christmas to All!

May your Christmas be merry & bright! 

Mood Board :: Pantone's Bellflower

This might be my favorite of the 2012 Pantone colors. This soft purple hue adds an elegant & sweet element to the photos below. There is a night & day difference between it and 'solar power' (Wednesday's color) but with all the colors together they work harmoniously together to create the full Spring palette.

Happy Friday, Lovelies!

First Row :: {Door, Bathroom Walls, Dining Table}

Middle Row :: {Purple Chandy}

Bottom Row :: {Bellflowers, Ring, Horse of a different color, Gorg}

Old = New :: Crafting with Wine Corks

If you are a Pinterest addict like myself I'm sure you've seen some great uses for used wine corks floating about... there are a few perks to crafting with corks:

3. If adds a fun textural element to your decor & it's something different
2. You are recycling and that makes Mom Nature pretty happy
1. You get to drink a LOT of wine!!!!!!....

... really that's enough of a reason for me but just in case you needed more encouragement to get your cork crafting on, there are those other two up there.

Now, these diy items should be used SPARINGLY in your home. You should not go crazy with the corks around the house, just do a few projects that you love. Here are my faves & don't worry I included some ideas not for the home in case you really do want to go cork crazy. You're welcome.

{Cork Planters}

{Cork Stamps}

{Cork Herb Marker}

{Cork Place Card Holder}

{New meaning to 'cork board'}

Cheers! 

{Real} Little House :: Home Office Inspiration

Since announcing my occupational change {remember?} I've been pouring over home office photos to see what I would kind of environment I would want to work in day in & day out. This is the photo that just basically made me want to walk through my computer screen, sit down, and get right to work!

Now this particular photo is a little more modern than I usually go for so I will take a vintage spin on it (I have this fabulous antique table that will make a fabulous desk with a shape similar to the one pictured). But overall I love the fresh, clean feel of this photo. I've been dying to take my chances on a dark paint color so here's my opportunity!

Since a girl's gotta work this is project numero uno on the Little House agenda once we move in (the kitchen is a very close second). So stay tuned for pictures of the real thing!

What is or would be a must have for your home office?

Mood Board :: Pantone's Solar Power

Solar Power is a warm, bright yellow hue that instantly makes you happy. The brightest of the Spring 2012 Palette, Solar Power can be used in small doses or in full saturation. My favorite is the tile detail on that bathroom wall - so unique and gorgeous!

I hope this board brightens your day!

First Row :: {Doors, Centerpiece, Bathroom}

Second Row :: {Cake, Drawers, Dress, Adobe}

{Quickie} :: Hot Cocoa 'Flakes

Found these sweet treats from my hero Martha, via this blog.

Perfect for Christmas Eve cocoa, don't you think?

Trendy Tuesday :: Ombre

By definition ombre is a shaded or graduation of color. Lately, I've been seeing it everywhere from fashion, to interiors, to event decor. It's commonly seen in bright or pastel applications but I tried to include a few neutral ones but I'm more drawn to the bright colors :)

BTW - I totally plan on painting a dresser like the one below in the very near future!

{DIY Dresser, Nails, Placesetting}

{Cookies, Glasses, Bag}

{Cake, Placecards, Throw, Pendant}

{Fondant , Shower Curtain, Stairway, Florals}

{Ruffles, Invitation, Bedding}