elephant, giraffe, hippo, pig…

our nightime routine has changed a little.
it now goes:
elephant, monkey, duck, sheep, butterfly, giraffe, hippo, owl, pig…goodnight!

i love it when a diy project turns out just the way you want it to.
i think the animal plates are perfect and emory loves them too.

now if only we could figure out what noise a giraffe makes.
any suggestions?

string chandelier

a couple years ago we lived in cape cod for the summer.
ever since then i have been obsessed with nautical inspired interiors.
i adore this coastal-modern eat in kitchen.

the chandelier reminds me of a diy chandelier i saw earlier this year.
i think this project is amazing.

check out how to make your own string chandelier here.
this week i am focusing on finishing my projects for emory’s bedroom.
tomorrow i plan on getting my plates hung and lamp shades complete.
hopefully my 2 year old will corporate and let my projects go smoothly 🙂

rue love

i am sure most of you have heard about rue magazine.
it recently launched and i l-o-v-e it.
here are a few of my favorites:

can you tell we are gearing up for fall/winter?
monochromatic color schemes are all over.


i love this bedroom.
especially the vintage peacock mirror hanging above the bed.


luckily pier one has a affordable option, the honeycomb mirror.

this mirror has been on my wish list for a while now.
seeing it above that bed may have just sealed the deal, i think i need it!