Painting

I'm really wanting to live in a space with painted walls. Unfortunately, I just don't think being in apartment for a year is long enough. I don't know if it's worth it to prime it back in 10 months. However, Design*Sponge's list of painting resources is making me second guess my thoughts. Maybe I could just do one wall?

To Have, To Hold

Happy Monday! Hope your weekend was as lovely as mine. 

Something so pretty for your Monday morning. Wouldn't this be a great bag for a bride-to-be? 

(Bag by melangerienyc on etsy. Buy her bag here)

Snail mail

Andrew Bush photographed a beautiful collection of vintage and new envelopes. Wouldn't you just love to open your mailbox and be in awe of the packaging before you even get to the inside?

(Via Another Something)

Hair Flowers

When it comes to being a girly girl and thinking about my future wedding, I can't decide if I would want to wear a veil or not.

The whimsical organza flower from Style by Soca is a fantastic alternative.

(Via Soca. Buy the beautiful Claire flower here.)

Freelancing

Isn't it everyone's dream to be able to be their own boss? I can't decide if I would enjoy it or despise it, but then I think about how I wouldn't have to be chained to a desk all day, how I could paint in the middle of the afternoon or maybe even do some yoga. Then that gets me thinking, why the heck would I not want to freelance and paint for the rest of my life? I think I found just the ticket...

Joy Cho (who we all know and love) with the help of her friend Meg, has written a book. Creative, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business.

I think this is going on my want list.

Letter Light

By now we can tell I'm a big fan of DIY projects. Check this out. A LETTER LIGHT. Who'd a thunk it? Design*Sponge. They're the best.

While reading about this fabulous DIY project, I found out about a DIY community. Holy moly! My dream come true.

View the complete tutorial here.

Homemade Cakes

Once Wed is currently doing a brilliant series of homemade wedding cakes. So far, they've only shown two and I already have a favorite.

(via Once Wed. Cake topper made my Ashley Meaders. The first homemade cake. Love the XO)

Tomato and Bacon Sandwiches with Bacon Basil Mayo

I'm not a tomato fan at all, but how amazing does this sandwich look?

(via Framed. Recipe here)

Happy Colors

(via Design*Sponge)

Happy Colors for your Tuesday morning!

Happy Times

This past weekend's adventures were some to remember...

The roommate and I trekked it over to the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park on Saturday afternoon. Sweet little puppies, crafty booths and overpriced food were great sights to see.

This was my favorite booth of all. They had the cutest stuff! I'm determined to buy "This is the life" & "I love you to the moon and back".

This is me and my favorite little man, Colt. He's such a doll.

Before the braves game we went to get some food at Chili's. I was bummed that I forgot my glove (we had great seats in the outfield). Katy said this is how she would catch the homers.

The girls. (:

Our fabulous view at the game. They lost though. ):

Best part of our night. This guy in front of us (who looked like he was the captain of a shrimp boat) fell into a strawberry-filled funnel cake. We couldn't stop laughing at him.

Hope your weekend was as enjoyable as ours. (:

Not Your Grandma's Wallpaper

Wallpaper is really making a big comeback! I'm so excited about the great wallpaper out there recently. It's not all old grandma florals and circa 1960's. Design*Sponge has come up with 50 great resources to find fantastic wallpaper.

(One of my favorites is Joy Cho's wallpaper for Hygge&West)

Also, Barb wrote about how to decorate furniture with wallpaper. What a great idea!

Just for Giggles

I took a painting class last night at Just for Giggles with Megg and Katy. We had such a blast! The other 3 women in the class were hilarious and made the class so much fun! Two of them were sisters; you can only image the witty remarks they had for each other! We might try and make this a monthly girls outing. (: