Hanging Around

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I know I'm not the first person to discover hanging plates but I love the concept of putting a collection of plates that maybe have been passed down from Grandma's attic in a cozy nook in the house or tying ribbons on your prized set of milk glass plates for all to see.

Plates instantly brighten up that drab corner, add a focal point to a room or just give that extra punch where needed.

Some looks featured on Tillyscottage.com in their feature on "dishy rooms" that I am absolutely crushing on:

plates as headboards, how fun!

I am always blown away with how creative people are out there. I can't wait until the hubby and I have our first home to really go crazy with fun decor and make a place really our own. I've already created my 'future home lust' clippings folder to keep inspiration on hand for the future. 

Here are some more lovely ideas featured on creamylife.com 

Also check out Charm Home for some more lust worthy plate displays or artwork here or at 5Minutesforme blog. Or at the Decorologist who also has some smashing features.

An ongoing love affair w/ details and weddings!

Brad and I have been married for over a year but that doesn't mean that my obsession with weddings and all of the pretty little details in them have disappeared. In fact I love flipping through wedding magazines, sites, and browsing dresses and the details that go into making your wedding something incredible. Also, I still can't get over how many ideas are out there-it is endless and very overwhelming too.

Through twitter I have found a blogger named Rhiannon who is originally from Canada and now resides in Michigan as an event planner. She seems very organized, classy, sweet, and had such a beautiful wedding back in Ontario. I love her theme of black lace, creams, skin color and how she put all of the details together herself. The details are so delicate and thoughtful. I love how each couple's wedding speaks to who they are and plays out a story. Did I mention her use of lace, the huge balloons in her photo opts, her sash etc etc etc :) Check out Rhi on heygorg.com

Happy Tuesday and happy inspiration!!!

See Rhi and Andrew's wedding here and here...ahhh!

Sickly Thursday

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Last night was kind of a rough night. My hubby was on the couch when I came home from visiting his grandparents with our pup! He was all bundled up in our blankets, my fuzzy socks and looked like a little kid. Sigh, I think my hubby is sick a total of 3 times a year, if that, so when he is sick it is pretty rare.

He is pretty cute when he is sick, "can you get me another pillow?"..."can i have some more water, please?" etc etc..Okay the cuteness wears off after not too long but I let him milk his sickness because it hardly happens. And to be perfectly honest I secretly like when he stays home sick because that leaves more time for us to hang out, even if it is just to watch the funniest pranks of 2011 on tv in pjs with the pup sitting on our laps...I always love to be with my best friend in the whole world.

I needed an extra large iced latte this morning after my sleep was interrupted several times last night to play nurse to my number 1 guy! But a few days ago a fun late Christmas gift arrived from my mother, I love it and was very touched by her gift:

on our doorstep, I heart getting things in the mail, whether snail mail or what have you :)

Piperlime has the best packaging, even the return details came in a cute little pouch

here it is on piperlime

I love the black too...lace is just so wonderful!! love it, love it, loveee it!

Thanks to this pretty top and my iced latte, I'm going to power through the day, clean our apartment, take care of the hubs and have a great Thursday! Wishing all of you out there, a wonderful day too xo

A Belated Christmas Recap!

I couldn't get enough of our tree-I felt so proud that this was our first tree together-we picked it out together, put it up together and decorated together. When we took it down this past weekend I felt crushed-but it is amazing how open the room feels again now that it is gone.

Decorating ideas for next year...I love so many things I see...

esp these monogrammed pears. anything monogrammed is fine by me!

the ribbon thief, caught!

sleeping beauty~

not so sure about Mr and Mrs. C

becoming more comfortable. Mr. Claus-you might want to keep an eye on your woman:)

my grandparents-in-law's tree, isn't it beautiful?

I love angels-they make me think of my aunt Sas who has passed...she loved them too xoxo

He settled down on the grass right after his pee break-I think he wanted to savor the sunshine and cool ground

enjoying some champagne and St. Germain-reminscient of my wedding cocktail, "the kate"

with Garcy

he loves grandma and grandpa's house...so cozy

my sweet B

I want an orange tree in my yard someday too :-) My gf, Lauren, has grapefruit in hers-I think it is oh so cool

the makings of a wonderful dinner...

my husband is so talented in the kitchen, I am constantly amazed every day. This is his fruit mold he made with fresh fruit, juice and other tasty ingredients

Louie gets a bone

showing off!

we ate like this every day-some of the tastiest meals ever

w/ Garcy-ilu

watching Elf, of course

if you think this cauliflower looks good, it is INCREDIBLE and here is the wonderful recipe. Enjoy!

I've always loved how wonderful of a wrapper my mom is-her cards, paper, and tissue paper etc are all well chosen and very admired!

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I got everything I wanted on my Christmas list and more. I felt very lucky this year...thank you to my family and friends for the goodies

Aren't these New England recipe cards and the recipe box great? in love

A customized recyclable grocery back from Hugh-these photos make me smile whenever I gaze at the bag

THIS IS THE GREATEST NECKLACE EVER! I love it so much-and it bares my new initials :):)

My homemade Christmas card banner that doesn't look as good in the photos as in person. I loved it but it filled up so fast with all of our cards.