Fabulous Friday...Etsy Finds

Hey everybody! So sorry I missed the fabulous Friday post last week, I was enjoying a state holiday and relaxing with my husband. Anyways, I'm back this week and I'm excited to share some fabulous treasures I found on etsy! My favorite season is coming up in just over a month so that was inspiration for this post. Autumn! I love the colors, and the smells, and everything that fall brings with it. So here are some etsy finds that are getting me even more excited for fall to be here. Enjoy!

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Fabulous Summer Beach House

Check out this way cute beach house that is featured on House Beautiful this month. I love how bold the colors are. It is just so much fun and reminds me of everything that I love about summer. One thing that I really love about this house is that they painted all of the walls white and then added really bold colors and prints. It makes everything looks so clean and crisp and reminds me of what a beach house is supposed to feel like.

Fabulous Organizing Friday!

This next week will find me deep cleaning and organizing my house and my shed in preparation for a yard sale I'm having on Saturday. In my personal opinion there is just something so rewarding about cleaning and organizing. Your house just feels so nice when you're done and I always feel so good about myself when I look at everything I've accomplished. So this week I decided to share some of the fun tips about organizing that I found ! Enjoy! Find a way that works best for you to organize your media area. The family room always seems to be the messiest in my house because so much goes on in there. Have labeled baskets for games, cords, gaming systems or toys. That way clean up is a breeze and everyone knows where to find exactly what they're looking for. Also if you have bookshelves, limit yourself to what will fit on the shelf. Your shelves start to look cluttered when you stack on top of books or movies and in front of them.Create an entryway, whether at your front or back door that is functional and decorative. If you can't find a bench like this one or don't have room, then try hanging decorative hooks and a shelf. That way they won't take up valuable floor space, but you'll still have somewhere to organize coats, hats and bags.
Label a stack-able bin for recyclable items. Not only does this keep everything organized, it takes up much less space in your garage or pantry then if you were to have individual bins.

I hope these few simple ideas will inspire you to get organized! The best thing to remember though is that it has to work for you in order for you to keep using it, so tweak these ideas to work best in your house or come up with your own. I'd love to hear what works best for you!

Fabulous Indepence Friday

Happy Independence day everyone! I just feel like red, white, and blue decorations lend themselves to this month and what better to celebrate than our independence. So in honor of this weekend, here are some fabulous finds I found that you can incorporate into your celebrations. Happy 4th of July!

To make this adorable and unique floral centerpiece just use a foam floral ball and poke carnations in to cover the entire surface except the bottom, then fill a dish with water and set your ball of flowers inside. They should last up to a week like this.What a cute idea for a summer picnic! To get this look you simply need paper flag fans and then place them on the top of the place settings. What an easy and inexpensive way to decorate. Plus, if you or your guests get to hot, you all have your own personal fan.If you don't have an actual striped tablecloth then you can always find some fun striped fabric and drape it over a white tablecloth. I also thought it was really fun the direction that they laid the fabric, just added something different from what you would normally see.

[photos courtesy of Country Living]

Fabulous Finds Friday...First Summer Post

This week is the first week of summer, and it actually finally feels like summer. So for this weeks fabulous post I decided to focus on outdoor living and decorating. I love being outside and there are so many fun things you can do when it comes to decorating your outdoor space. Whether you're having a fun party, or just want a nice place to relax, I hope these ideas will inspire you to get outside and enjoy everything there is out there. Think of your backyard or patio as an extension to your house.I love the idea of hanging bunting flags for your party. They're so festive but simple at the same time. I also love those cute sunflower cupcakes, and putting them on a tiered stand is a great way to display them.Remember that if you want to put a table and chairs outside there is absolutely nothing that says you need to get a matching set or if you do get a set make sure you make it your own. These tables have so much personality!

Fabulous Friday

So, this week has been pretty hectic. I just got back from a fabulous vacation and have been working hard on getting the house back in order. So for this week's fabulous friday post I decided to just go through my design file and share some of my favorite pictures I've collected over time. Sorry, I don't remember where all of these are from. Hope you enjoy! And have a Happy Father's Day!
Hmm, I must be in a kitchen mood today!

Fabulous Finds Friday

Well everyone the new issue of Lonny was released yesterday and there is some beautiful design that is featured in this issue. I've already spent hours looking through it an will be going through it again and again I'm sure. I just picked out some of my favorite fabulous images to share with you, but make sure you go look through it yourself.

I love the use of color in this living/dining room. It's so fun but it's calming at the same time.
What a fun beach theme! It doesn't scream beach, it's classy and relaxing.

I think owls are such an interesting and smart bird. I think I would put one in a library or on one of my bookshelves if I could find one this cute.

I absolutely love that they hung a quilt on that wall. It's such a personal touch and can easily be changed out for something seasonal if you wanted to.

I hope you enjoyed these few favorites. Make sure you go read the magazine and pick your own favorites!

Fabulous Finds Friday- Pillow Edition

Per request I have decided to dedicate this post to pillows. In my own personal opinion pillows are one of the most versatile, inexpensive ways to change your decor. Not only can pillows add class and color, but they can also make a room feel more cozy. Here are some of the fabulous ideas I have thought of on how to use pillows.

1. Pillows are a great way to add a splash of color to your decor. Add a bright colored pillow or pick one with a funky print. Pair these with some calmer solids and it will brighten up any room.

2. For a more traditional look use even numbers like 2 or 4 pillows that are placed symmetrically on the couch or bed. Also I would suggest trying to stick to larger square pillows to achieve this look. For a more eclectic look use odd numbers like 3 or 5. Also try to mix up the shapes, an oblong or round pillow thrown in with square pillows will create an eye-catching display.

3. Try making your own pillows. Or if you don't want to make a new pillow but have an old pillow that you're tired of then make a cute sham to go over it. That way you're saving money, reusing what you have and getting a cute new pillow. I also found this way cute idea on Country Living for pillow covers made from old button up shirts. You can find the directions here.


All in all pillows are an awesome way to add some creativity to any room. If you have anything you want me to post about feel free to leave me a comment and I'll be sure to post about it. Happy decorating!

[photos from House Beautiful and Country Living]

Fabulous Finds Friday

I found this article on House Beautiful this week about 12 easy decorating ideas you can do in a day. It was so fun and they got me thinking how easy little changes are but how fresh they make your home feel. Now that the weather is getting warmer it's the perfect time to start those projects you have been putting off all winter. Refreshing your house can even be as simple as moving something from one room to a different room. Change is always a good thing! Here are some of my favorites from the article, you can find it in it's entirety here.Organize with trays- I love trays on coffee tables, I especially love them when they're on an ottoman that's being used as a coffee table. Think of how easy it is to keep your remotes, your favorite magazine or book and some fun flowers in a tray. Then if you need to use your table or ottoman, you just move the tray and it's instantly clear for you to use.Refresh your bathroom- This can be as easy as changing out your shower curtain and getting matching towels. It's amazing the difference a new shower curtain can make in a bathroom. You could also try adding some new fun artwork. Often times bathroom walls get left out, but I think they're one of the best places to try out funky colors or patterns.

Refresh with new sheets- I love the feeling of climbing into bed right after I've changed my sheets. They're so crisp and clean. I love it even more when it's a pair of brand new sheets that I'm using for the first time. Bedding is a very easy way to change up your bedroom. Try a new color or go with all white.

Hope these ideas will spark your creativity!

Fabulous Finds Friday

Hello everyone, it's that time of week again. That's right it's time for another fabulous finds friday! This week I'm really excited because I'm getting a new piece of furniture. :) I'm helping my parents refresh their family room and they're getting rid of a really cute side table. I think it will look absolutely wonderful with a fresh coat of paint sitting next to my couch. So I've been looking around for cute ideas of how I could refinish this table. I haven't decided if I want to do a solid color, or if I should do a neutral or paint it some really fun bright color. I hope you enjoy!

Fabulous Find Friday...Party Edition

Well everybody, today is my birthday! So for this weeks edition of Fabulous Finds I decided to focus on a piece of decorating that sometimes doesn't get thought of. Party decorations! We all know that the right decorations can make or break a party, so I found some way fun stuff that would look good at any party! My tips for birthday party decorations are to:
1. Make it fun
2. Don't go overboard. A lot of times the simpler something is the better because then you won't be so worried about everything
3.Listen to what the birthday person wants. Even if you don't think it matches if it's what they want they will absolutely love it.
Don't forget to make your party exactly how you want it, that way you'll be sure to enjoy it! 1.2.3.

Fabulous Finds Friday

So I've decided to begin my first themed post on my blog. Every Friday I will do a "Fabulous Finds Friday" post. In this post I will tell you all about something fabulous that I found that week. Whether it's a new blog, a piece of furniture, a great sale, or an awesome new idea. In honor of the very first fabulous finds Friday I thought I would dedicate it to Mother's Day. I thought the most appropriate gifts would be something family oriented. So here are some of the fabulous finds from Etsy that would be perfect for Mother's Day. I hope you enjoyed! Check out the links at the bottom to see where you can buy these and lots of other cute things!

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