Fabulous Find - Cocktail Time

If you remember when we first moved into our place, I was in search of a bar cart.  I was pretty close to pulling the trigger on a Society Social cart when I stumbled upon this Cynthia Rowley beauty at Home Goods!  I still ADORE the Society Social carts, but when I saw this piece and at a steal of a price, I couldn't pass it up.  I found it along with these fabulous Cynthia Rowley black and white chevron print with yellow wood chairs (that I didn't purchase and still have a pit in my stomach about).  I saved a bunch of money and I'm pretty happy with my decision.  

What do you guys think? 

Monday Mess - La La Lovely

Even though we have been moved in our new place for three months, there are still so many things to be done.  Boxes are still waiting in some rooms to be unpacked and little piles are starting to form where we haven't figured out how we are going to organize it yet. So, when Trina from La La Lovely asked me to guest post on her series, Monday Mess, I had to figure out WHICH of the MANY messes to share! 

I first met Trina back at ALT when we shared a car to the hotel.  I was shocked to find out that she had four kids (finally someone that had more kids than me).  Trina definitely make raising four kids look effortless and does it all while looking fabulous at the same time.  Jump on over to her blog today to find out about all of my messes and where I get a little inspiration and then have a lovely time perusing Trina's blog, it is truly lovely!

Thank you for having me Trina!

Lemony Deliciousness

You all know my obsession with yellow lately - it's a little bit out of control.  Especially with having a new house to decorate and lots of new rooms to fill with fun colors.  Our guest bath (picture up above - has white and blue tiles) is right off of the kids playroom.  I bought these gorgeous lemon colored Kate Spade towels for the bathroom and this fun blue rug from Rugsusa.com for the playroom.  I think I might need to order these yellow graphic print pillow covers from Gracie's Pillows for the couch in the playroom to help pull it all together! What do you think?

Currently Craving: Yellow

Z Gallerie Ottavio Vase

Z Gallerie Geo Bedding

J.Crew Quorra Ballet Flats 

Kate Spade Treasure Chest Statement Necklace

My recent yellow purchases from West Elm & Target.

Is it possible to want to change your color scheme in your kitchen because you fell in love with one striped bowl?  I saw these bowls at West Elm (they are currently ON SALE) and ever since I've been having a slight love affair with yellow.  I have always loved yellow accessories for that fun pop of color to an outfit.  Now I want to take that pop of color and insert it into my new home.  I want to buy pops of yellow for the kitchen, living room and possibly that gray and yellow combo up above from Z Gallerie for my bedroom.  Yellow is such a happy and cheerful color and just what you need to start your day off with a little bit of sunshine to get you going!  

What color does that for you? 

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! My brother is getting married tomorrow and I am excited to play with my borrowed Nikon 85mm 1.4G lens from Borrowlenses.com.  Anxious to see if it is worth the hefty price tag that comes along with it.  Then we will be packing for the rest of the weekend and hopefully getting the keys to the new place on Sunday!!!

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My Blank Canvas

Dining Room

Living Room

Dining Room

Diving into these for inspiration!

I'm excited to be starting with a blank canvas in a bunch of rooms in our new house.  I think I am most excited for the living room.  For the past four years, our living room aka "the preschool" has not looked like a living room.  It has been taken over by cars, trucks, dolls, musical instruments, art supplies, art tables, doll houses, baby swings, etc (you get the idea).  In our new house we have a living room and a family room, so I am going to turn the living room into a playroom where are all of those items listed above can reside and live!  I am not naive to think that the toys won't creep out into the living room, but no where near the level that is currently going on.

Our current couch (which the bambinos have not been so kind to) will go into the playroom and so I am in search of a new couch.  The reality is that we need to have a darker colored couch because a creme or light tan colored couch would never survive in a house with three kids!  I have grabbed a couple of my favorite couches from Z Gallerie and West Elm that are in contention and put them on a Polyvore page.  Did you know that Polyvore is doing home goods now in addition to fashion?  Very fun!  What do you think? Any favorites of the ones up above?

Sofas by savvyinsanfrancisco on polyvore.com

Chester Tufted Upholstered Sofa | west elm, $1,699
Sofas & Sectionals | Harrison Sofa For Friends & Family at Z Gallerie, $1,000
Z Gallerie - Pauline Sofa - Pearl, $1,000
Benny Sofa - Browse This Chic Sofa & More Affordable Home Furnishings..., $999
One Kings Lane - Globally Inspired Rugs - Meridian Rug, Black/White