My Paris Abella.

Just posting a little inspiration for my daughters room redo. I am half way there and will try to post a "sneak peek" this evening.

Paris is a sweet, quiet and tender hearted little girl. She loves to play with horses and her babies. I wanted her room to reflect her personality and so far I think it is doing just that.


She has a wooden play kitchen from Pottery Barn Kids in her room. That has been my biggest challenge.. it's a small room already and with a refrigerator, stove and cupboard, it hasn't been easy to create a special space for everything she has.


I have a few ideas in mind though, so we'll see..
xx
Jolena

I Adore.

I literally gasped when I cam across these {John Merrell} chairs via Daisy Pink Cupcake blog today...

The white dainty curves are so feminine and appear delicate... then you have that sophisticated and bold black and white fabric on the back which creates the perfect combination.. they seem to say "Yes, I am delicate, but don't mistake that for a weakness". Which is a philosophy I like to live by.. is it strange that chairs can speak to me that way?

Whether it is or not, I care not.. because it is how I feel about things like the home, the interior, old furniture, etc.. and I honestly believe many of you out there feel the same...

Is there a picture of a room, or a piece of furniture that seems to describe you?

Decisions.

I am in the middle of redoing my youngest daughters{Paris Abella} bedroom. Her walls are a mint green and I have added a few touches of pastel pink. Her drapes are the long dupioni silk Shabby Chic drapes. I love her room so far, however, the bed is in serious need of some color. I would like to add some throw pillows. I know that I want a few in pastel pink, but to match the Eifell towers in her room, I thought a few home made throw pillows would be nice. I looked for fabric with the keywork "Paris". This is what I found. I love both but cannot decide between the two. I know that the Vintage ladies would match the feel of her room, but I am loving the bright colors and fun feel of the other fabric. Any suggestions?



Oh yes, this is her bedding.. Her walls however, are a mint green and I am accessorizing with pastel pink.

Nate Berkus. Give Away. The City Sage.

Go have a look.

I have entered and OH how I would love to win one of these gorgeous pieces!

Today.

My work is on one of my very favorite blogs, Dwellings and Decor. I was so thrilled when Rachel asked if she could post images of my before/after pieces I posted last week. I love her blog and have seen so much inspiration on there! Make sure to have a look!



And because a post just isn't a post without a little eye candy, here is a little something I found via casasugar. These pieces look so easy to make and I like the contrast of the black and white. To me these are like a modern twist on the traditional plate hanging in the dining room. I love decorative plates. But for those that like something a bit more unique, these are perfect!
xx
Jolena

My Roses.

I am helplessly inlove with the roses in my garden this year.



I look forward to early Saturday mornings when I can go outside and look for new growth in my garden while I slowly sip my first cup of morning coffee.

I have so many other plants and will take and post pictures of them soon.

Until then.. truly.. don't forget to stop and smell the roses...

xx
Jolena

Before. After.

This was an easy one.

And I love the results.

Before.


After.



I am waiting on the coordinating fabric for the chair so here is a sneak peek.