OUTDOOR LIVING

Okay, okay, I know I do not live at the beach anymore and these outdoor curtains look pretty beachy. Right? But, still I WANT them! We just painted some adirondack chairs {photos to come later} for our patio and striped drapes would look fan-tas-tic with them! AND they used umbrella fabric that was only $1.00 per yard! 

photo via Coastal Living Magazine

AMAZING...LOVELY...CAKES

Can you believe how gorgeous cakes are today? The bar has definitely been raised since I got married 11 years ago! Wow! I still lean towards elegant, classic and simple though. All of these cakes would be lovely at any special event...I will have to celebrate something! Maybe my 40th birthday (double ugh) next year!

images via rebilliams, the knot, My Wedding Concierge, unknown, Sweet & Saucy Shop, See Kate Sew

OFFICE INSPIRATION

What a fantastic idea this is! Love the idea of cutting up a large map (or any image for that matter) and framing it as separate pieces.

image source unknown

WANT ONE, NEED ONE

Vintage travel trailers are everywhere I look these days. And refurbishing them is all the rage! So of course, now I want one too! I love camping, but I'm not much of a tent girl. One of these little gems would be great for an outing with the family and I am fairly confident you can get one pretty inexpensively. Happy camping!

photos via Paula's Place of Altered Art, Style Me Pretty, albnt on Flickr, The Queen of Re

BEAUTY ALL AROUND US

Starfish Sunset, Cannon Beach, Oregon

photo via sunsurfer

LOVE BED...AWWWW!

I am such a fan of reclaimed anything and it was always at the root of my inspiration when buying for my store. This headboard is so simple, yet so rustic & elegant...a hard combination to pull off! I just wish I had another bedroom so I could make one!?!?

photo via House Tweaking

SWEATER PILLOWS!

Oh, you creative people!!!! Why can't I come up with these clever ideas? Talented textile designer, Angella Eisman, makes these lovely little pillows out of recycled sweaters. Her scarves are beautiful as well. Check out her shop--The Funky Boutique--for all her amazing products!

photo via Angella Eisman Designs