Headboard Inspiration

I mentioned awhile ago that I'm hoping to upholster a headboard and change up our bedroom a bit.  Spotted these two headboards on Alice Lane and loved them.  I have been going back and forth between wanting a faux leather headboard or a velvety/soft material.  I think I'll have to head to Home Fabrics and see what jumps out at me.  Once we finish up the kitchen, I'm definitely moving on to the bedroom!

Here's a great tufted leather option.

And a great mohair fabric with nailhead trim.  I'm loving this coral color right now!

This house is really beautifully done.  To see more of the house, click here.

Giveaway Winner: New Year's Resolution Art Print

Congrats to Katie!  Contact me at: briannajmwebb@gmail.com so we can get started on your print!

Kitchen Stools

Well, the kitchen is in!  We're at about 85% finished.  All the major things are done (cabinets, sink faucet, appliances), but we still need to paint, pick out hardware, tile our backsplash and get stools.  I think a full reveal will be in order next week.

I've been looking at bar stools for our island.  We don't have a ton of space, so I'd like stools that are pretty slim so they can be tucked away.  Here are some options I found:

Simple Ikea chairs.  Great price and easily tucked into island area.

Love these knock-off Tolix chairs from Overstock, though reviews say it's painted metallic not the galvanized metal look it appears to have in the pictures.

These are knock off chairs too.  I happen to really like them, but the price is dissuading me.  I'd like to keep these budget friendly.

These last ones are from eBay.  Totally plays into the lucite trend, and because they are clear, will appear to not take up much space.  But the shipping is $20 more than the start price on these, and I just can't justify paying $100 in shipping!

And a quick look at part of the island!  I have drawers!!

Magic Milk Straws

I'm kind of in love with these milk straws and I have never even tried them.  As you sip through the magic straw, it turns your milk into one of 4 flavors: chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream or vanilla.  Adam and I happen to LOVE milk.  I'm thinking these might make a fun little gift for his upcoming birthday.  And I'm even thinking about using these for Rilo's first birthday party!

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Last night while putting Rilo to bed, I came with my final ideas for Rilo's first birthday party theme.  As the date gets closer, I'm sure I'll share more.  In addition to the milk straws, I was also thinking about getting some of these biodegradable straws.   I haven't quite figured out the color scheme just yet, but I think the red might be a good fit. 

Well, wish us luck this weekend.  By Monday I should have a whole new kitchen!!  We didn't have a chance to paint yet, but that will be a quick night project maybe for Monday or Tuesday.  Can't wait to share some progress pictures and hopefully a full reveal next week!

Pocket Calendar

Oh Blogger, I won't be sad to say goodbye to you in a few weeks, when my new blog launches.  Last night, Blogger was having some issue and would not even let me post, and I wasn't the only one!  Boo.

Anyway, I saw this adorable pocket calendar on Oh Hello Friend.  She is even offering to send you one, if you either send her a self-addressed stamped envelope or just pay $1.00 through PayPal.  I would love to have this to stick in my purse! 

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 I'm still on the hunt for a larger calendar for the new year, but I'm overwhelmed by all of the great options on Etsy.  There are so many beautiful ones to choose from. 

Doll House Suitcase

I posted a few weeks ago about my friends Stacy's cute felt animal headbands she made for her daughter.  Well I had to share this other project she made for her little girl.  A handmade doll, a suitcase home and some clothes and accessories.  I can't wait until Rilo is a bit older, so she can appreciate fun gifts like this!

That is one stylish little doll!  To see and read more about Stacy's doll and doll house, see here.

Giveaway: New Year's Resolution Print

 I don't know about you, but every year I start out with good intentions with New Year's resolutions.  It seems that by Jan. 31st, they are already gone and out of my mind.  So this year, I came up with an idea.  I decided to take my most important resolution, along with Adam's, and create art prints based on these resolutions.  That way we can frame them and have them displayed all year.  Plus, we can always use more prints for our living room wall.  I'll be sure to share them when I'm finished!  But I also thought, if you're like me, and maybe need a nice reminder all year long, you might want something like this too!

I'm planning on framing ours, but you could always put it on the fridge or on a bulletin board.  Or just tuck it into a notebook you look at frequently.  So, if you'd like a chance to win a custom print with your New Year's resolution/theme for the year/motto to live by, leave me a comment letting me know one of your resolutions.  I'll have it printed on high quality paper and shipped out to you, wherever you are!

To enter the giveaway:

• Leave a comment telling me one of your resolutions this year.  Include your email address if your comment doesn't link back to you.
• For one extra entry, blog/tweet/Facebook about the giveaway and let me know in a separate comment.
• Giveaway will be open until Sunday, January 8th at 11:59 PM MST.  Winner will be announced on Monday.
• Open to anyone, anywhere!

Kitchen Sink/Faucet

I just ordered our new kitchen sink and faucet because guess what?  We should have a new kitchen this weekend!  I am over the moon excited for it to happen!  The holidays really had me wishing for more counterspace and storage and now I will have it!

This is the faucet we chose.  Simple and modern, which we like.

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 I think we have also decided to paint the kitchen white, if we have some spare time this week.  While I like the yellow, I'm excited for white to really modernize the space and make it feel clean and new.  After looking through some of my saved inspiration photos, I noticed that almost all of them had white walls.  We'll just use other accessories for the pops of yellow and orange.

I should have my New Year's resolutions post and giveaway up later today so don't forget to stop back by!

2010: A Year in Review

I hope you all had a great Christmas!  We had a great Christmas together and I will get around to sharing what thoughtful and amazing presents I received from Adam. 

I've really enjoyed this little break but I'm glad to be back to the regular posting schedule!  I thought I would do a quick review of our year.

We finished the nursery...

finished up our bathroom...

created a free birthday calendar printable...

had Rilo Jane on Feb. 20th...

added a gutter bookshelf to the nursery...

gave a house tour...

created a t-shirt dress tutorial (hello post-baby body, so glad you're gone)...

moved to Chicago for the summer...

threw a graduation party for my sister...

threw a fabulous 50th birthday party...

switched to cloth diapers...

finished our $200 summer rental redesign project...

came back home and made plans for our kitchen renovation...

fell hard for photography...

finished some Christmas crafts...

and had the best Christmas yet!

What a year!  It has flown by, especially now that we have a cute little girl to occupy our time.  I can only imagine that time will seemingly pass by faster and faster each year.  With a kitchen remodel in a week, a few quick room revamps, a new blog/website and tons more, I am so looking forward to 2011!  I'll be smooching someone special at midnight tonight and hope that you will be too!  Here's to the new year!

See you Monday for a fun giveaway tied to helping you keep your New Year's resolutions!

Merry Christmas

Well, as you can tell from the lack of posts yesterday, I am happy to be enjoying time with my little family.  I have a few treats to make, a yummy dinner to prepare for and there is lots of snuggling to be had, so I'll be ditching the regular daily post until after New Year's.  I may hop in from time to time until then though!  I hope to have my new site up sometime in the beginning of January...I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product!  I hope you'll be willing to make the jump over to the new site with me!

I feel so grateful this year for all that we have.  So happy to be spending our first Christmas with Rilo Jane!  Thanks for spending time here on this blog.  I really love this space that I have to call my own.  Merry Christmas and see you next year!


Our Christmas card from this year (if you're on the East coast and still haven't received it, don't peek!):