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Saturday, March 15, 2014

St. Patty's Day

Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. St Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. 

Saint Patrick’s Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick’s Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide. www.stpatricksday.com

I'm a German-Irish girl. I have Irish in my blood,.....(as if you couldn't tell with my light hair and skin) and I happen to LOVE the color green, which inspired this mood board.


On St. Patrick's Day, let's remember our missionary friends serving around the world. 

Let's also give thanks for our true friends....because a good friend is hard to find.



much love-

jenn

Sunday, March 2, 2014

WORDS

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will make me go in a corner and cry by myself for hours" - Eric Idle



Words, no matter how you write them or say them, have power. They can build a woman up but they can also tear a woman down.

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue" - Proverbs 18:21
"Pleasant words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul, health to the bones" - Proverbs 16:24
"Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing" - Proverbs 12:18

"The words of kindness are more healing to a drooping heart than balm or honey" - Sarah Fielding

"Kindness in words creates confidence" - Lao Txu

"Words have a longer life than deeds" - Pindar

"One kind word can change someone's entire day"

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are endless" - Mother Theresa

"Words are the keys to the heart" - Chinese

"Never underestimate the power of words, words hurt even more than actions" - unknown

                      the power of words

the power of words

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

I heart Jonathan Adler

Jonathan Adler first started out as a potter. Now, he designs furniture, lighting, bedding, bath, candles, rugs, and even handbags. He is known for his hip, retro, and colorful designs.
He approaches design with modernist forms & bold 
graphic patterns.

Here is a mood board I created inspired by Jonathan Adler with products that he has designed. 

He has stores in 26 locations including NY, Boston, Dallas, 
and Atlanta.

You can refresh your home with some of his glam details and 
chic accessories. I have spotted some of his designs in Marshall's so 
stay on the look out!!

Photo from Jonathan Adler catalog

Kravet Collections Jonathan Adler
Photo from Kravet
Photo from University Village

Kravet Collections Jonathan Adler
Photo from Kravet


I hope some of these images inspired some creative juices to flow.
Don't be afraid to add some color and graphic patterns to your space.

Much Love
-jenn

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Currently Craving

BLACK, WHITE, GOLD, AND HEARTS. That is what I am craving this week.......along with Red Velvet M & M's.


1. Valentine's Day Decorating With Shutterfly. Check out www.thetomkatstudio for these great prints - Love Canvas Graphic and the Heart Pillow Graphic.

2. Gold Glitter phone case from Etsy.

3. Cedar Scented Drawer Sheets from www.onekingslane.com for $28

4. Kate Spade New York Escape the Ordinary Soft Willow Scented Candle from www.1bloomingdales.com for $40

5. And you can do this yourself. The DIY Glitter Heart Tote Bag. www.theglitterguide.com

But, I do not recommend you try these:
                             
If you do, be prepared to eat the whole bag!!

  Much Love-
-Jenn

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Snow Days

I'm a girl from the coast. I love the beach but I also love cold weather and snow. This week has been the BEST. We got snow!!

Everything in our small town shut down so we loaded up the family and off to the hills we went for some sledding. Poppy Joe found the perfect spot.

 My talented friend Abbie Franklin from CARTERelite Photography captured some images of our fun. 
   

   
  

I have been so thankful for this week. Fun times with great friends are priceless and we have truly made some great memories.

            Jake and his buddy Aiden                                                             Phil and Jake
            

                             Abbie and Allie wiped out, therefore adding some warpaint to the face.


          Phil and Jake getting a push from Al                                                   Allie and Ava
                   

         Alaina and I.......we are now butt buddies because we bruised our tailbones while sledding! OUCH.


                                                       
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          My husband, the barista prima.                                Our gear in front of the heater drying for round 2.

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It was a wonderful sight this morning when I looked out of my bedroom window and saw this impression of a snow angel. It was created by my little angel.


The song is ringing through my head "I am blessed. I am blessed. Everyday that I live I am blessed. When I wake up in the morning 'til I lay my head to rest, I am blessed. I am blessed.

Friday, January 24, 2014

TRENDING

I love to decorate with trendy items. You can take a traditional room and freshen it up with some trendy items like pillows, a new rug, or some accessories and it can give it a brand new look.

Some of the trends from 2013 were chevron pattern, gold, Greek key pattern, animal heads, and bamboo. Will these items stick around for 2014?




I think some certainly will. Some items that will be hot for 2014 are dhurries (which are flat, woven floor coverings), brass curtain rods, and sheep skin (rugs, pillows, and even furniture).

Some other items are:


-A touch of yellow in your space.

-The color Radiant Orchid, like on the pillow. It's Pantone's color of the year. Try incorporating in your space with a throw, a pillow, and a piece of art work.

-Hides, hides, hides, of every kind. Rugs, pillows, and furniture. I love it, love it, love it!!!!!!

-Anything knit, like the basket pictured above or with pillows and throws.

-Faceted lamps. They are geometric in shape and look great in bright colors.

-Nailhead trim furniture. To me, this is timeless.

-Round mirrors.

-Ikat pattern, like on the Radiant Orchid pillow. The pattern is not new, but it is great enough to stick around.

-Feathers, like pictured on the pillow above. You can also use them in art work.

-Global items, like the Kantha throw pictured above.

-Brass is the new gold. Brass is being paired with wood in coffee and side tables. Loving this look too.

Ultimately, it's about what you love, not what is trending. Surround yourself with the things you love and most of all, with the people you love. That will make a beautiful, happy home that will never go out of style.

Thank you bhg.com, elledecor.com, houzz.com for the inspiration.


-Jenn



Friday, December 6, 2013

Don't Be Afraid to Sparkle a Little Brighter

This holiday season, let your sparkle shine. You can get a little help in doing so from my Fabulous Friday Favorites.



Glitter Monogram Pouch - www.baublebar.com $24
Gold Sparkle Pillow - www.zarahome.com
Blush Bling Dress - Swoon Boutique www.heartswoon.com - $99
Gold Glitter Watch - Kate Spade www.nordstrom.com - $225

Get your shine on, you and me be rocking all night long........love some Florida Georgia Line.