Where I Go

Every day I have to have a moment where I can be alone and just think, pray or be creative.

Are you like that?

I am a mom of 3 awesome kids but how many of you know that even though you love them to pieces you have to sometimes just close the door and go to that place where you can be filled up again.

I come here.

It's my quiet place.  I come and read novels.. design magazines.. get my ideas for my clients (with a good cup of coffee in hand.  I love coffee! )

The best thing about this spot... is the view!

  Creating your own oasis isn't hard..just surround yourself with things you love!  If you love books then create your own library with some shelves!  If you love plants..hang them or place them on tables in a grouping or solitary.  If you like to be cozy put a basket near a chair with throw blankets in them and perhaps a cute pillow.  Create an environment that gives you peace and can foster creativity.

Where do you go?

Dress Up Your Patio / Garden

Hello!

A real late blog post today but it has been crazy busy here.  I was running around trying to finalize flooring for the Byron Forest Preserve and we are now looking at remodeling the bathrooms as well.  So excited.  I am going to be coming up with another design plan.  

In the midst of it all summer is here and I was out and about the other day and saw some really cool items that would help to spruce up your deck or garden.

 This took my breath away..

 I love the cascading candle holders.  Couldn't you just see it all lit up at night on top of that rustic table?

 Here's a closer look..

 I love these wooden side tables..

 Fun pillows with a pop of blue..

 Putting out vases outside instead of pots..

Now this is seating that speaks..

In the loops I could place some airplants in there

 I walked away with this..

 I know it doesn't look like much but wait til you see what I make that into..  : )

 Hope you have a wonderful weekend : )

Living Room Coming Together

Good Afternoon!  

I am really excited to show you more on the living room and the pieces that are making it all come together.

Not long ago we had our birch tree in our backyard come down in a windstorm

and I had an idea : )

The wall in my living space was totally empty..

I decided to make them into sculptural light pieces that would also expand the height of the ceiling.

We cut the birch to 9ft and placed them in wood containers that I got at Pier1 for $15, placed marble chips from Home Depot for $3.99 and placed Grundtal lights in the center from Ikea.

I had been wanting these curtains from Ikea for 3yrs after I had seen them on an episode of Sarah's House on Hgtv.

I bought this lamp from Pier1 as well from their clearance section for $25..now the other lamp I was borrowing from my family room could be returned..lol.

Here is my son asleep and after I looked at this picture the chair was calling out for a pillow..and so was my sofa.

The pillows we bought from good ol' Ikea.

My eye caught this piece at a consignment store..

hmmm...

Have a great weekend everyone : )