AH-MAZING!

Chanel Chic

I will admit that I'm definitely not even close to a style icon. But there is just something so glam about Chanel. Love.

“Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.” ~ Coco Chanel

Images via Everything Fabulous and Living Etc.)

Tied with a Bouw...

I have become a huge fan of the blog, Tied with a Bouw! The inspiration of this blog comes from Sonja Bouw who lives in Malaysia with her husband and new baby girl, Allegra, whom she just had last week! So precious!

Sonja has done an absolutely amazing job creating a crisp, bright, modern space for her and her new family to live! She is currently featured in the most current issue Adore Magazine, where she shares some more pics of her home and her new nursery. Check it out here!

Here is some eye candy of her space!

(Images via Tied with a Bouw)

Tasteful Space

To DIE for features in this room...

1. Ceiling

2. Archways

3. Staircase

4. Chandelier

5. Windows

(images via Everything Fabulous)

A couple things to be thankful for...

1. My Wonderful Husband... *More than I could ever ask for*

2. My Family...

*I'm blessed to know my family also as my best friends*

3. My Friends...

*My mama...miss her everyday* *So many more friends I'm thankful for but realize I'm HORRIBLE at taking pictures...I feel a possible new years resolution coming along*

4. My Dog, Walter...

5. My Church...

*More so the people in the Church...we are the Church :) *

6. My Health...

* My sis and I after our half marathon in San Fran*

7. My Home...

*Ok, this isn't my home but it is in my favorite neighborhood in KC! Brookside! (and I am very thankful for my current home)*

8. Interior Design...

*Kelly Wearstler Design pictured...she knows how to work it*

9. Coffee...

10. My Blogs & Magazines...

Thanksgiving Tablescapes

Tomorrow I will be thinking about the friends and family back home and how I'll be missing them like crazy! Growing up, my family traveled to Arkansas for the family gathering (50+ immediate family...I did say Arkansas). Early mass in the morning and then back to Grandmas to begin the preparation for the feast. I have the best memories. To many of us to fit in the house, so some eat inside and the rest eat on fold out tables in the garage and the spread is served on the deep freeze. Cherish those times.

I am excited for the invitation to eat Thanksgiving dinner here with some new friends we have made. And at night, let the games begin as we get to experience for the first time, the Burton Bake-off, which is known to be very competitive.

On another note, a big family meal allows the excuse to create an amazing tablescape for your guests. It's time to break out the good china, light some candles and set the mood!

Cheers! Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

(images via House of Turquoise, Eddie Ross and The Decorista)

Rue Mag Issue 2!

I absolutely adore Rue Magazine! The girls that have the vision for this online magazine are taking design to a whole new level. The only complaint that I have is that it only is every other month! I look forward to their third issue in January as I'm sure it will blow away anyone with any interest in design.

The magazine is filled with so much inspiration but the feature that took my breath away was on the amazing, Seattle-based event planner, Kelley Moore. They featured several pics of her office space and it is absolutely unreal what she did with a repurposed factory. I would never want to leave work if I had an office like this.

Here are some pics! Check out the new issue of RueMag! And check out more of the wonderful things Kelley Moore is doing!

(Images from The Decorista and Elements of Style)

New Space = New Decor

Although most of my posts are just dreams of visions I have or some inspirations I've found there are some things I'm slowly going to be purchasing (unless my style changes) for the new place we just moved to last week. Last week was a crazy week. After spending five days in Kansas City, Jonathan and I got back into town on Sunday night and had 48 hours to pack our 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment and move to a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment in another part of the city. Somehow we managed to do it...not necessarily the most organized move, but with the help of several friends we are now in our new home that I hope is our home for the next 18 months (we are sick and tired of moving). My eye has been wandering towards organic/modern/earthy

Or I would definitely take this one from Zgallerie :) P.S. Go to ZGallerie.com! Now through November 15th there is 10% off furniture and 20% off all accessories! Amazing! Can't wait to get the Deer head!

Start of my Christmas List...

With working at Nordstrom, the holiday/Christmas talk has been going on since September. I have tried to put of my list but I can't wait any longer. The first item I am asking for is this amazing faux fur throw from West Elm in Lt. Gray.

I Die For...

This amazing velour, tufted bed from High Fashion Home. I actually love too much of there stuff right now. They have a little bit of every kind of style out there. But if I had to pick one piece then this would definitely be it...Fo Sho!

Thanksgiving...

This Thanksgiving is going to be a little different. Jonathan and I don't get to come home for Thanksgiving. I'm guessing it will be very quiet and although my cooking skills have improved A LOT since first getting married, I doubt a turkey will be on our menu. I just know that I would destroy it. Thank goodness there will be some football on to take our mind away from missing our family like crazy! If I were in a home I would definitely be investing in this amazing dining table. I am OBSESSED with it! I love the idea of a large dining room table where family can come together. I could definitely do a wonderful fall tablescape for Thanksgiving! But for now it will go on my wish list for the furniture to buy when we have a home of our own :)

"I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." ~ Henry David Thoreau

Stunning

Office list...

I'm wanting to make our "office" a little more put together. Who knows when this will get finished but I can start my list of what I want now...

Fabulous

I need the chairs, mirror, dining table, everything. love.

I'm loving...

a little faux fur here and there... I have definitely gone through a style change. I like and appreciate the Victorian/eclectic feel of interior design but my taste has changed towards more of a modern elegance feel. I can't get enough of it!