Friday Favorites

Love this kitchen....Neutral but not boing!  Click here to see more. 

Adore this super-cool backpack for your wise little back-to-schooler!

Ordering these for my son as a back to school treat.  Talk about up-cycling!

Love this Winter White look for Fall.  Love! Love! Love!

Wondering how high to hang your chandelier?  I love this guide!

My very favorite kitchen chair - durable, kid friendly and super stylish.

Monogram Monday: Hardware

So, if you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you know that I love to monogram anything and everything.  As a matter of fact, I am having a little battle with my husband over what we should name our baby because I would like for her to have the same initials that I have.  Is that vain or practical?  I'm not sure....

Anyway, when I recently had to pick out new hardware for our kitchen renovation, (photos coming soon!  We are soooo close to being finished!) I came across this monogrammed hardware collection by Nanz.  Isn't it incredible?  I had to hold back the urge to add personalized knobs to every cabinet in my kitchen but maybe you want to? I think they are amazing and apparently date back to the era of the French Kings.

What do you think?

Friday Favorites

Our mantle at the beach.  Can't wait to get back there!

How amazing is this wallpaper?  LOVE it! 

Pretty Post on summer entertaining.

Beautiful post filled with inspiration for summer. 

Inspiration for your beach house beyond blue and white.

Wish I had seen this before I renovated my kitchen.

How cute are these for a summer get together?  I need them!  So do you!

I can't get enough of VEEP.  Are you watching?  It's hilarious....you should.

Bar Stools

 You all were so helpful last week when I asked for some assistance with my decision on which hood to choose for my new kitchen (stay tuned for the final decision!).   

Now I'm in the process of trying to find some bar stools for the kitchen.  Being pregnant has completely gotten in the way of my decision making abilities!

 These are a few of my favorites. But I would love to know which one you would pick! 

House Beautiful

Jan Showers

Soane 

Kitchen Renovation Stress - Will you help me decide?

So, I'm trying really hard to be ahead of everyone working on my kitchen renovation so that when they ask me a design question, I already have the answer! Even though there was a major set-back today, I am trying to keep my kitchen drama in perspective here. I wanted to cry, BUT the truth is, I am very lucky to be getting a new kitchen! 

Will you help me get a head start on yet another one of the decisions I need to make? I need to pick a vent/hood for above my range. The range is brushed stainless and cabinets are probably going to be a warm white color. Check out my options below: 

Any feedback will be much appreciated :)

Inspiration Board :: Kitchen Remodel

We are in the midst of a kitchen remodel and I've got to say, this is no easy undertaking! There are lots of decisions to be made, and I'm determined to have it completed before the new baby arrives. Wish us luck! : )

Here's a look at a few kitchens that are keeping me inspired and excited for the remodel. I'd love to know what you think! 

thenowbook

pinkwallpaper

bjdhausdesign

classiccasualhome