Winner!

Congrats to Meghan for winning the Pretty Little Studio Giveaway. Thanks to everyone for entering!

Etsy Clutch Roundup

Colorful and classy, clutches are so fun!  And there are so many cute ones!

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 

New Kitchen Rug

We live in a townhouse with an eat-in kitchen.  We have been searching for months for the perfect kitchen rug to go under our table. When I recently won a giveaway to CSN I knew that is what we would be purchasing! I wanted an outdoor rug because I knew this rug would get crazy messy and dirty.  

I finally decided on this Safavieh Courtyard rug.  

It was a great size and I loved the geometric pattern. Jett seems to love it too. 

They have it in a brown color-way as well if you don't want something as bold. They seriously have the most amazing rug selection.  This rug is slip resistant and so durable.  I don't have to worry about food spilling which is my favorite part. 

CSN Stores was so amazing to work with.  The customer service was great, the delivery was fast and the shipping was free!  What more could I ask for?

Now if I could only get these pretty flowers to stay alive forever. 

Feature Friday: Jessica Kettle Photography

Jessica is not only a great photographer but she also has a great eye for design. I love her eclectic home and immediately thought all my readers would too! 

Her Family Room :

The Dining Nook and Kitchen

The Living Room:

Her Bedroom:

The Bathroom:

And now my favorite part, I just love this little room!

Don't you just adore the bedding!  Everything about her home is pretty and fun.  Check out her blog to see more of her great photography and her home. 

What I Love About... Caitlin from Style Files

The next participant in our "What I love about..." series is Caitlin Wilson from the fabulous blog, Style Files. 

What I love about Caitlin:

I have been such a fan of Caitlin's for a long time now.  I admire her strength to move across the world with her baby girl. I admire her drive to follow her passion for Interior Design and  I am in awe of her incredible talent as a designer.  She is really so good. 

Here are her answers to a few questions I asked her about things she loves.   

What I love most about where I live:

What I love about where I live... Dubai is a melting pot of people from all over the world so we get the best products from each place. We get Mediterranean food, European chocolate and clothing, middle eastern patterns and architecture, gorgeous rugs, Indian imports, global village finds from all over the world, ZARA home, and best of all... I get my clothes custom made for cheaper than you can buy in the stores!


What I love about Interior Design:


photos by nicole hill gerulat


What I love about interior design...for me, it is rejuvenating. Just when I've run out of energy, I finish a design, storyboard, or project that I love- and I feel enriched and invigorated. One of my greatest passions in life is trying to make everything I touch more beautiful.

What I love about blogs:

What I love about blogs...is that you can get all the current trends and design finds sitting right at home on your couch. It's amazing that I feel more current in the world of design now more than ever and I live all the way across the world from most everyone else. To be able to share ideas and inspirations with the click of a mouse is revolutionary in our field and helps us all to be better and more creative. Some of the blogs I love are Habitually Chic, little green notebook, and 6th street of course!


What I love most about my life:




What I love about my life...being busy and adventurous. My husband and I love being expats and having our little lady to join the fun. I am completely content for the first time in a long time. I don't have a yearning for a baby {because I have Olivia}, I don't feel behind in design {because I'm working and blogging again}, and I'm not constantly thinking about moving {because I have my own place to decorate and enjoy!


What I am loving right now:


3 things I love right now... Pink and orange together, any shade of lilac, and all things floral{wardrobe and decor}!{sources: shoes kate spade, fuchsia pillows plum cushion, red & pink pillows plum cushion, bed pillows caitlin wilson design, dotswald wallpaper anthropologie, bright lilac skirt j.crew, purse kate spade}

Thanks so much to Caitlin for sharing what she loves with us! 

Pretty Little Studio Giveaway

So remember this adorable bunting banner I hung at my shower last weekend?  Well, Melissa of the Pretty Little Studio Etsy Shop has offered  to give a $50 gift certificate to one of my lucky readers! You could get a sweet little bunting banner of your very own plus much more! 

She has so many pretty things in her shop. 

To enter this giveaway simply visit the shop and  leave a comment with what item(s) you would choose if you won. 

{For an extra entry}

Tweet or blog about this giveaway and come back for an extra entry. 

{For another extra entry}

Become a follower of her blog and come back for an extra entry. 

The giveaway ends Monday, May 31st. 

  And if don't want to wait to win this giveaway you can visit her website and order something right now! Melissa is offering a 10% off-code: 6thstreet10 through June 10. 

Bijou Market

If you happen to live anywhere in Utah you must put the Bijou Market on your calender. 

Local artisans will be pulling out all the stops to impress you with their incredible handmade products.

Some of the coolest vendors will be there...

1. Armelle Jewelry  

2. Motley Handmade 

3. Birds of Ashmae

4. For Your Little Darling

5. Isabells Umbrella

6. Freshly Picked

... just to name a few.

here's what to put on the calendar:
bijou market
saturday, june 5th
10 am - 6 pm
202 east 1800 south
orem, utah
hope to see you there!    

And don't forget to check out the Bijou blog.  They have lots of great giveaways going on! 

Superneutrals

It's no secret that I love color but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a beautiful neutral color palette. In the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living she proves that neutrals and color can combine to create superneutrals! 

These are subdued colors that create contrast and excitement while staying pretty and not too over-the-top. 

Check out more of the article here. 

Spring Pillows

Head on over to the lovely Alice Lane Home Collection blog for a chance to win one of these gorgeous pillows. Their giveaway goes until Sunday, May 30th.  

Thanks to all of you who entered the Modern June Giveaway. The winner is Helena! 

Etsy Floral Necklace Roundup

I love a dainty necklace with pretty beads and flowers.  There were so many to choose from but here are some I thought were beautiful. 

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