Beautiful Rooms

Hello! Sorry for the late post today, my computer is finally up and running again after I had to reformat it! I thought I would show you these beautiful rooms by Phoebe Howard:

I'm Loving...

Selina Lake

Selina Lake

Pineblossoms

Prairieblossoms

Boojiboo

What are you loving today?

Etsy Edition #5

This weeks Etsy shop I'd like to feature is Elly Nelly, a mother daughter team that creates really neat wall decals.

Taken from their profile:

We, 'elly nelly', are a mother & daughter team, Elaine
& Nell Oliver. Both experienced textile designers with an intense
interest in pattern. With our own unique creative approach to design we were inspired to set up our own studio. Our aim is to produce a creative range of designs using different mediums. Wall decals are the first of many products we hope to develop. A fusion of hand illustration & stylized modern graphics bring the 'elly nelly' series alive. From simple organic & nature inspired designs to delicate prints & pattern of all kinds, elly nelly hope you enjoy our designs as much as we love creating them!

Here are some of their designs which are each available in 17 different colours:

**Go here to enter for a chance to win one of my handmade purses!**

Winter Calm

I'm not sure about you, but as soon as the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, I can't wait to put all the decorations away. Create a clean slate. No clutter, just space. I do keep a few accessories around but they're mostly candles or white/cream objects. Cozy throws are still a must because after all, it is still winter!

For me I find the inspiration in the snow covered views. Everything blanketed in white. The following photos are the definition of the winter calm, in my eyes.

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(Delightful Home)

(Design Inc)

(clockwise from top: restoration hardware, Martha Stewart, Inside Avenue, Restoration Hardware, Restoration Hardware)

How do you like to decorate in the winter after the holidays are over?

Hooked on Faucets

I thought I would join in on Julia's Hooked on Friday post. The idea of the party is to post about something that we're hooked on. Sounds fun!

For me, I'm totally hooked on kitchen faucets. My husband and I are going to be doing a few minor upgrades in our kitchen in the near future. Top priority is to replace our rotting orange counter top. And yes, it's just as lovely as it sounds, (sense the sarcasm!) Second priority is the leaky, wobbly faucet. I've got everything decided, except the faucet. My problem is, the fact that I'm "thrifty". Decent faucets are not cheap. I went the cheap route last time and now it's leaky and wobbly. One other factor is, we own a town home, not a forever home.

Enough chit chat. Lets get on to delightful pictures of my obsession!

This one's pretty! Pretty hefty price tag too!

This one is neat too, but a bit too modern for my taste.
I quite like this but I'm not a fan of two levers


I absolutely love this restaurant style! Too pricey though.

So far, I think I'm leaning towards something like this. Single lever, plain, pull out sprayer and chrome. Boring, but will appeal to more buyers when it comes time to sell our condo.

So tell me, what do you think?