Adding the finishing touches to our newly renovated space

FREE IMAGES Our house is almost done. so close.... and baby is due in 3 weeks.  Hubby has been working tirelessly for four months now to make our house our home.  I don't even begin to know how to thank him!  And now the fun part begins - decorating! While we do have many pieces we are going to keep, there are some things we need.  I've been scouring flash sale sites to try and get good stuff at a good price, but you have to check often and move fast - which can be tough if you're undecided.  Here's what I've found today that would look gorgeous in our space:

Now that we have a breakfast bar - we need stools.  These would be a great contrast to our white upholstered dining chairs.

We just bought a gorgeous silvery taupe sectional, and this color would be so great with it!

Two large baskets are needed by both doors for shoes.  We don't have room for any entry way furniture like a shoe cabinet, and I will never train hubby to put his shoes in the closet.

3 items above were all found at Joss & Main

 A lush, textured carpet for our master bedroom.

Throw pillow with a little punch for our new sofa.

These 3 items found on Gilt.

My wish list and inspiration for my new home

FREE IMAGES Now that we've been living in our home for a couple of month, I've been having more and more ideas for what I'd like to do with it.  Unfortunately, my wish list and ideas rarely align with our budget.... sigh... a girl can dream though...

Here's what I've had on my inspiration board:

 I've been loving iron and wood...

We plan on knocking out one wall in our kitchen and putting in a breakfast bar.  These pendants would look great above it.

 A glam tufted ottoman would have so many uses!

I desperately want a wing back upholstered bed, not just a headboard.  I am so tired of ironing and readjusting bedskirts...

 I've always loved chunky throws...

This rug is like a toned down cozy sweater...

All of these items from Joss & Main...

Have a great weekend!

My new house - living room inspiration!

FREE IMAGES We've been in our home for over a month now and things are still looking sparse and unfinished. Part of the reason is that I have just been so busy with my freelance web design business, and also because I want to take my time and really get it right. Since we probably spend the most time in the living room, that's the room I've really been thinking about. Here are a few items I have on my wish list.

Cleaner, sleeker lighting.  The lighting in the home is good quality, but it's too Italian country for my tastes.  I've had my eye out for cleaner, more modern options, like this resin and nickel pendant light.

available at  One Kings Lane

We actually never had a coffee table in our apartment, but we have the space and need for one now.  I think wood and iron is a nice combination, though ideally something even simpler than this is what I'd like.

Okay, maybe accessories are at the bottom of my priority list, but these leaf trays are so beautiful. available at Joss & Main

I'm trying to decide if I want a sectional, or a gorgeous leather armchair and ottoman.  This chair looks heavenly!

All items above available at Joss & Main

None of these rooms exactly embody the look I'm going for, but they are close:

via BHG

via House Beautiful

via Pinterest via Crush Cul de sac

via TradHome

uh...hello chicness!

FREE IMAGES Okay I don't randomly post random products...but have you ever seen a chicer hanging bowl...it would look fab in my navy blue kitchen!

$35.95 at Joss & Main