I am thrilled to say I am 13 weeks. Not so sure why that is monumental for me, but it just feels so good.

My belly is definitely starting to expand, seems a little large for 13 weeks (agree?), but no complaints here.

My pants are feeling a little snug and my shirts are just not fitting right, it is time for me to go shopping.

Actually, what I really need is Syndey from The Daybook to come and dress me.

I plan on copying her maternity style, it rocked.

I wish I could say my exhaustion is coming to an end, but I can’t seem to survive the day without one (and sometimes two) naps.

Thank goodness Emory will lay beside me with the iPad and let me get some much needed rest. There are definite benefits to having an almost 5 year gap between children.

Also…call me crazy, but I think I can feel the baby move.

Is that possible? Or should I be chalking it up to gas bubbles? Seems a little early but I feel a little flutter every day.

Lastly, I have loved reading every email/comment about pregnancy and the challenges that come with it. It really is amazing how many woman struggle with this very issue. Keep them coming, I would love to hear all of your stories 🙂

Furnishing a entire room can be really expensive.

When designing a space, I like to mix high quality pieces with less-expenive ones and mix in a few thrifted items.

This gives the room a “gathered” look, making it much more interesting.

I always have my eye on my local classifieds. 

Browsing online is so much easier than visiting every second-hand store in my area, and  I usually find something I love.

For example, I found these beauties yesterday, they are screaming for a new upholstery job, but the price and lines are great!

Someone snag these up!

They are having a big sale right now, making their already inexpensive furniture very affordable.

Here are a few things I am loving…

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My rule of thumb, splurge on the most used items.

I probably wouldn’t buy an inexpensive sectional for your main family room, but side tables and lamps are great places to save money.

Do you mix high and low end items? 

Do you ever watch House & Home’s Online TV?

They have the best mini segments, about 5-6 minutes long, packed full of great design tips, DIY projects, and teach basic decorating rules.

Last week I watched this one featuring Margot Austin’s 520 sq.ft home.

Besides the fact that it is jaw dropping, she also gives lots of helpful decorating hints.

I mean, how gorgeous is that living room?

And have you been loving the neon trend in fashion lately?

Here is a great segment discussing decorating with neon.

If you have a few minutes, I highly recommend you check out a few of their segments.

Your bound to learn a thing or two, I know I did!

First, thanks so much for all of your sweet comments!

I was so touched.

You guys are the best!

Yesterday I was on the phone with a friend from college discussing her design plans for her new deck.

She is currently on the hunt for outdoor furniture, particularly a dining set.

Lately I have been loving red dining chairs, especially in an outdoor setting.

Even though I couldn’t convince my friend into such a color scheme, I am still obsessing over it.

One day when I have an outdoor space, I will have red chairs!

Here are a few of my favorite red beauties:

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Would you go for red chairs?