Bringing Life to the Indoors

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This week I am rearranging my indoor plants and picking out which new ones I want to bring in! I'll be taking a trip to our local nursery and finding some new beauties for our home.

Here's some inspiration I am using:

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What indoor plants are your favorite?

Bungalow: An emag I'm loving full of fresh decorating inspiration

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Finding a new mag or website for house tours and design ideas is always exciting.  Bungalow is a great emag I found with a lot of house tours. 

I  LOVE the two large prints over the sofa.

This nursery is cute and sophisticated.

See issues of Bungalow here.

Balancing a simplistic but eclectic style

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If you have a tendency to collect beautiful things and want to show them off, that doesn't mean your home can't be simplistic as well. Here's some great inspiration on pairing the two styles together:

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A big personal announcement: We are expecting a baby boy!

FREE IMAGES Chris and I are expecting our first child, a baby boy in early June.  Once our renovations are complete, we won't have much time to get the nursery ready, so I have to know exactly what I want.  We planned on putting him in our master suite with us in the beginning. We only have one extra bedroom and would like to leave it available for guests until he needs his own space.  Here are some nurseries I love:

I'm not crazy about decals, but the wood floors here match what we are installing, and the crib on the top of my list so far looks similar.

I think we will be painting our bedroom a similar color.
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Super cute woodland nursery.

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love this...
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and this...
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I have my eye on this West Elm glider too...

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Friday Favorites

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A sneak peak at Sarah Jessica Parker's NY Apartment that she just listed for sale!

Clutter free living, because honestly it really makes a home so beautiful!

The cold weather is coming! Time to get prepped!

Because who doesn't love to look at adorable nurseries!?

Wall Art and Wall Decals

FREE IMAGES My first response to a wall decal is that they are perfect for kids rooms and nurseries! Since kids are constantly changing what they love it's a great way to decorate a room that's not permanent but also doesn't require you to repaint and accessories their rooms multiple times!



But I will say I am pretty impressed with some of the options I've found that aren't necessarily just meant for children! Wall Decals are a great option for those who are renting and can't paint their walls as well as for people who just aren't interested in painting!



Quotes are a common when it comes to wall decals but sometimes you can find that perfect one that fits your style and gives your wall a touch of personality.



My favorite wall decals are ones that look like artwork and not even like decal at all! This is a great option instead of spending a pricey amount on a piece of wall art. You can find these great decals at Cozy Wall Art.

I love that this one makes a statement piece for a headboard. It looks as though it could be one major art piece as a headboard instead of just a wall decal!

Photographer portfolio Bethany Lynn Nauert - Gorgeous, livable spaces

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The wedding was wonderful and we are back from our honeymoon!  It was all wonderful.  Before I start sharing the details with you we have a lot of loose ends to tie up and thank you notes to write.  In the meantime, enjoy the stunning rooms below...

Love the gray velvet...

Can't wait to get hardwood throughout my whole house!

See more gorgeous photos at Bethany Lynn Nauert.  All photos property of Bethany Lynn Nauert.

Show Your Decor: Lisa D'Amato's Modern Nursery

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Lisa just had her baby Daxel, and about 3 months ago Vanessa De Varges was hired to decorate her baby's nursery. Her and her husband live in a castle located in the Hollywood Hills - doesn't sound to shabby...

For the room Vanessa chose four basic colors red, gray, black and white - perfect for a little boys room! She wanted the room to have a modern feeling to it with out all the cutie baby stuff. This way the room can be used for years to come with out having to move things out or replace the look. She chose art that was more modern and vintage circus prints that they blew up and framed for the room. 

The walls are all black (its got a slight purple tone to it so its not too harsh on the eyes) and the ceiling and upper walls are painted bright white. Because she chose so many bright colors in the room and accents in white, including the rug, the room doesn't appear to look small, if anything her decorating tricks make the room feel bigger and more spacious. 

All the furniture, bedding and storage came from Land of Nod, the paint from Valspar and the flooring from Lumber Liquidators. The window treatments came from The ReRack Gals and the lighting came from Ikea (they did not donate), fabric from Premier Prints and most of the artwork came from different designers on Etsy were all sponsored for the Lisa's baby's room. 

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