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Bryan discovers the joys of high chairing. Read more

This weeks Friday Fancies has me dreaming of the sun and surf. [1] Banana Republic Murphy Aviators[2] Flamestitch Tunic from Furbish Studio[3] J Crew String Bikini[4] Kate Spade Seaport Twisted Bangle [5] Lands End Canvas Tote[6] Old Navy Gold T Strap SandalsBackground Photo by RosalineStock Read more

I always find those little articles in magazines interesting. You know, the ones in Elle Decor or Vogue where they interview some tastemaker and get them to divulge the ten items they simply can't live without. A lot of times the list includes Louis Vuitton luggage or Nars Lip stain or some such frivolous item. But there is something to be said about distilling your own personal brand and image... Read more

Sue from over at The Zhush put together this fun outfit for our Blogger's Style Challenge. As she puts it:  a great "off duty" look for Moms (or anyone, really). This is ideal for the soon to be transitional time between winter and spring. Neutrals paired with some color, perfect for weekends or running around during the week, with a million errands, like me.  Thanks Sue![1] J Crew cashmere... Read more

A lot is changing around here. Our bathroom reno is under way and The Eagle's Nest has gotten a face lift thanks to Carolyn over at Life In Graz.  If you don't recall, this is what we looked like before.  How do you like the makeover? Read more

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So, the last round of major renovations that we went through was over the spring when we added the downstairs wall to create our separate guestroom and family room and then Scott and I built the family room shelves.  That allowed us to move the guestroom downstairs and get to work on decorating Bryan's Room. Well, now we are on to the upstairs bath. Today is demo. I can't wait to see what it looks... Read more

This week's Friday Fancies takes inspiration from Tangerine Tango, the new Pantone color of the year.[01] Metropolitan Museum Indian Golden Berry Earrings[02] Holst and Lee Nefertiti Necklace [03] Modcloth Chapter & Versatile Top[04] Forever 21 Embellished Tribal Clutch [05] Asos Wicker Thread Aztec Bangles [06] J Crew Stretch Twill Mini Pant[05] Asos Fearne Leather Flats Read more

I was thinking the other day about people whose careers and lives I admire. There are bloggers who I follow avidly and designers whose TV shows I wouldn't miss an episode of.....people who are true to themselves and their style but that really understand how to serve their clients while creating a consistent brand. I thought it would be interesting to share a few of them with you. It was hard to... Read more

Thanks to Irene from DesignstILes for creating this fun hip mom outfit: Although I'm not a new mom, or mom for that matter, I do know once my time comes, I'll want to continue to try and dress stylishly.Time is limited once you've got a baby on board, so it's important to rely on a few key pieces you can easily jump into when it's time to dash out the door.1. Hopefully the baby weight comes off... Read more

We were cruising around this weekend running errands and getting supplies for our impending bathroom renovation when I happened on several fun inexpensive finds for the home.  Enjoy!Clockwise from top left:  All of these pendants from Home Depot were under $100. Great for a kitchen or powder room. I love the ones with the exposed edison bulbs and vintage feel. The rest of the items were from... Read more

Hi Friends - I know it's unusual to have such a flurry of posts within a 24 hour period, but I just had to share.  I was just nominated for the Apartment Therapy Homies which award blogs each year as the best blog in a certain category.  I've been nominated in the Best Family Blog and Best Home Design BlogAs I'm sure most of you know, Apartment Therapy has a huge online presence, and any... Read more