Baby, it's cold

I should be used to this cold weather by now living in Minnesota but, nope. You can find me fireside with Boyd and a good book all winter long.

Office Chic with Cameo PR

I was taking a gander over at The Glitter Gide when I was reading this article about the amazing office of Malorie Kaye of Cameo PR. Its so glamorous and I love her use of color. My favorite would be the way that she used accessories as decor and art throughout the room. 

“Since childhood, I’ve justified investing in accessories by explaining that fashion is art. Nothing proves this more true than these hot pink, petal-adorned Louboutin heels and a hand-painted, one-of-a-kind clutch from LaLucca! They’re just as fabulous as décor as they are completing my outfits.”

via The Glitter Guide interview

For The Home: Spring Accessories

It's been pretty apparent I've been anxiously waiting for springs arrival. Yeah, it may be March but the ground is still covered with sloshy, messy snow. (The worst kind...) So in my eyes, it's still winter. I've had spring fever for a while when it comes to my closet, but I can't forget to give the house some attention! If I didn't live in my parent's cold basement, I would definitely purchase some of the above items to liven-up any room in the house. 

one these  Sissinghust Castle plates are almost too pretty to eat off of. Only $14-24.00 at Anthropologie
two take advice from some motivational wall art, $45
three this Carnaby Talitha vace is fun, whether empty of full of droopy tulips, $68
four I'm obsessed with these antique tins, $35
five this rug would be the perfect center piece of any room, $165.00
six Trade out your pillows for these fun rose pillows, $32.95

Organize Your Jewelry

Naturally, I was excited to see this post, Creative Ways to Display Your Jewelry over at All Women Stalk. I've always been into jewelry displays. When I was younger it was one of those plastic holders from Claire's , probably in the shape of a butterfly and full of glitter (that, of course, would shed(?) all over my room). As I aged, I started to get a little more creative: doorknobs, cork boards, etc. My latest favorite: using my grandma's hand painted porcelain plates and my favorite bowls from Anthropologie. 

How do you guys organize your jewelry?

Chalkboard Paint

all photos found on pinterest

I've been obsessed with chalkboard paint. There are so many creative and fun ways that you can use it. In the kitchen, while organizing supplies/materials, as a headboard, etc. One of my favorite ways that I've seen it used is in an empty frame on the wall. This way you can continuously change the quote/saying as often as you want! For me, this is a plus because I'm constantly looking for ways to change things. I get bored very, very easily. Here is an article about some of the best uses for this paint. How would you use it?

Another favorite is this serving tray:

source: pinterest

Art Studio Dreaming

I go through phases when it comes to painting. I might paint every day for two weeks straight and then I might not pick up a paint brush for an entire month. It's a trait of mine that I blame on my zodiac sign. I can never finish what I start! But, another contributing factor is that I don't have a great spot to create a mess. In college, I had to rely on my kitchen table. At home, I resort to my garage. Neither are all the exciting or inspiring. I feel like if I had a fabulous place to do my art that I would make something every day. If I had the opportunity to use any of the spaces above, I would never leave.

One day.... *sigh*

Smitten Kitchen

You'll soon realize the kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in the house. I LOVE to cook for my guy and my friends. I'll post many, many recipes. Don't you worry :) In the meantime, swoon over these kitchens like I did.  All photos: imgfave

THAT PANTRY DOOR. Enough said.

Love the rustic feel the wood gives.

Natural light makes this room.