Dream Kitch

January 17, 2012

I’ve found some common themes in the kitchen inspiration photos I’ve been saving: lots of light, a cool pendant or two, and lots of open shelving. I love Ikea’s super affordable floating shelves {don’t they look fab in Erin’s kitchen}? And these lucite shelves would be a good option to get the look of the last photo.

images via Pinterest

Antique Finds

January 17, 2012

Along with my chalkboard frame, here are a few things I found while antiquing with my mom and sisters.

01. A milk glass assortment.

02. Brass desk lamp {love the green shade}.

03 + 04. A full set of hand-painted gold china. I want to pair them up with this West Elm dinnerware to make it a mix of modern and classic. This set was $10! Such a steal.

05. Copper tea kettle. I want to eventually have a collection of all copper pots and pans. This is a start!

06. A bar cart! Finally! Spotted this in the corner of a teensy antique store and I’m obsessed.

Have you found anything good while out thrifting/antiquing lately? Do tell!

Uniform

January 12, 2012

blazer | tee | jeans | necklace | loafers

My uniform lately — a boyfriend blazer, simple v-neck tee, dark skinny jeans, and my bubble necklace {obsessed} and leopard loafers to add interest. What’s your go-to outfit?

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Chalkboard DIY

January 11, 2012

I found this frame while antiquing with my mom and sisters. A couple coats of spray paint totally transformed it! A DIY chalkboard was on my list of things to accomplish in 2012, and I’m glad to have something small knocked off my list. I’ll be hanging this in our kitchen to keep track of grocery lists and menus for the week.

P.S. More of my antique/thrift store finds coming later!

Monday Loves

January 9, 2012

A few cheery Monday things.

brass tiered pendant shade | The Perfectly Imperfect Home | scalloped stationery | bust planter pair | tulip table | fuchsia highball glasses {also love them in lime} | chevron tray | plaited shopper | polka dot tumblers

via my Pinterest board