Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

it's the little things

saturday i spent some time (way too much time) at homegoods shopping for a few decor updates for the house. sometimes i feel like the smallest changes go a long way in making a house look fresher, especially during the transition from winter into spring.

our house was feeling a little heavy with a few winter items still laying around so i made a few updates that made everything feel lighter and brighter! it was also a fairly cheap makeover...the glories of homegoods, yall.

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i finally got a picture of my bouquet framed! i've been wanting to do this
for awhile and it matches our yellow guest bedroom perfectly!
frame: already had; poster print: $5.99 [walgreens]

replaced a few dark tea light holders with this bright turqouise patterned one. this is the accent color in our bedroom so i was really excited to find it!
candle holder: $2.99 [homegoods]

we've had the candleholder on the right for awhile in our other guest bedroom but i found the glass on the left to go with it. i love mixing blues!
glass: $3.99 [homegoods]

the silver frame is new and holds one of my recent favorite pictures of michael, loki and me at Christmas (thanks mama!). we've had the vase and flowers, but the arrangement used to be really busy with several types of flowers in it. i pared it down to only one kind and i'm liking how it looks a little more modern in the traditional hobnail milk glass vase. 
frame: $4.99 [homegoods]

sadly, until saturday, i still had a dark red and brown flower arrangement in our kitchen. so much better now!
leaves/branches: $8.99 [homegoods]

before & after...the power of a picture frame change in the bathroom
frame: $6.99 [homegoods]

i love this cute little pot! it's sitting in the corner of our downstairs half bath. loki still can't figure it out and wants to fight it
pot: $4.99, faux grass sphere: $10.99 [homegoods]

this yellow beauty is still on the shelf at home goods but as soon as i find a place for it, i will be back! they also have an orange one...be still my heart.

priceless. [but really, $25.99 at homegoods]

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

spring fever

this past sunday was the most beautiful day i've seen in my part of the world in quite awhile! the sun was shining and it was in the high 60s...perfect weather for making me crave spring. the ground was wet, but my sweet husband waterproofed an area of the yard for me and put a blanket down so i could soak up some sun. it was wonderful!

late february is the time of year when i reallllllly get tired of cold weather. i'm really thankful for the love i have for boots, because i'm pretty sure footwear is all that gets me through winter. but inevitably, by this time of the year, i'm even getting tired of wearing boots, so my spring fever is in full force.

in honor of the soon-to-be-warmer weather, this is my spring wishlist:

shorts, in all colors and patterns

j. crew makes the best shorts. this pattern is precious!


lighter wash denim
i usually stick to dark wash denim since it's more flattering and tends to look a little dressier than lighter colors, but i feel the need to lighten up for spring so i may be picking up a pair similar to these!

old navy rockstar super skinny jeans


floral sunglasses
i bought my favorite pair of sunglasses when michael and i were in hawaii on our honeymoon. they were floral and so cute and comfortable. they broke about 2 weeks ago, so i've been hoping to find a good replacement! 

aldo grazina sunglasses


outdoor accessories
this weekend we're going to pick up a picnic table that my grandpa built for us and i am so excited to find a home for it in our yard! now that we'll have a nice place to eat outside when it's warmer, i'll need to stock up on outdoor entertaining supplies. here are some things i have my eye on:

pier 1 flatware caddy

pottery barn mason jar mugs

williams-sonoma margarita glasses
bed bath & beyond food cover...how smart!


coral nail polish

essie's peach daiquiri


neutral sandals
as much as i love my jack rogers navajo sandals, i wear them out in the summer and need another option that will go with anything. something tan and gold is calling my name...
aldo okelly sandals