House Tour: Mill Valley

I came across this home because of an image on Pinterest--the bathroom with the stunning tile.  I found the great blog houseofearnest.com and it seems Erin also fell in love with the same bathroom and did a post on this house by hsh-interiors.com.  This "house" is a converted 1930's church...how cool is that!  Every room flows and the style is perfection.  I love this house.  Take a little tour and see if you don't.

I could just move right in!  I think my favorite parts are the living room ceiling and the butlers pantry.  What do you like best?

Friday is here and I'm so excited for the 4 day weekend ahead!  Tomorrow my family is taking photos for Christmas cards.  I hope they turn out as great as I imagine.

Happy Friday,

Favorite Thing: White Pumpkins

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One thing about being a mom is that kids have definite ideas about how to decorate for it.  They like slightly scary things like spiders and fake blood.  I, on the other hand, prefer elegant or warm fall decorating.  Just an abundance of light colored pumpkins and beautiful greenery- thank you very much.  Luckily, I only have to do the cheesy Halloween thing for a few weeks to make the little ones happy and then it's all mine, baby!

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So pretty, right!

I am thrilled today because my husband and I are playing hooky and leaving town to go shopping and visit the Getty museum.  I have needed a day like this for a long time!

Office Space Inspiration Board

Now that our garage is organized I figured it was time to sweetly ask my dear husband if he would make a frame for my cork board in my part of the office.  I wanted a stained wood frame and this is something you don't often see in a store so I knew it would have to be custom.  I love a revolving inspiration board in a work space!

I'm going back to school to get my secondary teaching credential starting at the end of this month.  I will be spending a lot of time in this space so it's a good thing I love it so much.

Have a fantastic weekend and for those of you in Canada, Happy Thanksgiving!

Simple Fall Decor

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What is it about fall and Halloween that bring out the overly creative side of many.  I think when we have children that kitchy and whimsical Halloween decor is appropriate.  I do it myself for my children and parties I give for them and their friends.  When I do fall for myself, it is all about simple, tasteful and elegant.  A few pumpkins and some pretty flora are all I really want but there is an art to the simple.

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I'm really loving white and green striped pumpkins lately.  I don't deny that traditional orange pumpkins are charming as well.  What do you think?

DIY Acorn Vase

I'm thinking that I need a fun little DIY project to do over the weekend and this acorn vase fits the bill.  It looks simple enough and I like the natural, woodsy feel that will complement fall floral arrangements or bundles of branches.  This lovely project is by eclectically vintage.  

If you like this little DIY then I suggest you go check them out and see all the other ideas.  There are many.

Closet of My Dreams

This morning I skipped on over to Vintage and Chic blog, a lovely French site so use your translate mode, in order to gaze at more images of this perfect and gorgeous closet/dressing room.  I don't want to gush but, come on, this space is the reality of all my closet dreams.  The clean bright palette and girly details make me swoon.  See if you don't agree.

Can you even believe that such a space is possible using mostly Ikea elements?  It's the truth.

Anyway, I am off to have a TB test (every 4 years) and then I plan to treat myself to a coffee.  I hope your Tuesday is off to a great start.

Gorgeous Grey

Like the rest of the world, I've been in love with deep charcoal grey tones.  For that matter I love any shade of grey.  I am all about contrast, though.  I think it takes an unimportant space and makes it look far more special and dramatic.  

I could move right into any of these rooms or outdoor spaces!  I love how intensely modern and cozy they all feel. 

The wedding I was preparing for has come and gone and it was a success!  Like all events there were things that didn't get accomplished and things that didn't happen just like I might have hoped, but...it turned out gorgeous and when the bride cried when she saw her bouquet I was making her, well, let's just say that's all the reward I needed.