Wallpaper

So... Wallpaper, people. 

Its been one of those topics for me. One where I've gone back and forth trying to determine if I liked the idea of it or not. 

I mean, at first the word "wallpaper" reminded me of something probably slightly outdated that would take a LOT of work to remove. 

Then, as I "grew up" (I guess you could say,) I started to research design more. I've spent more then the last ten years of my life pouring through magazines, blogs, Tv shows, books and store websites learning as much as I can about decor. What goes together and why? Why wouldn't something else work? Why do I like or dislike a certain set up. Its been a pastime that has proved to provide a lot of sanity in the midst of raising my little munsters. 

While holding babies, or cleaning kitchens, I'll turn on HGTV for background noise/viewing. One thing I started to notice? In the most gorgeous of rooms, they tend to use Wallpaper SOMEWHERE. As an accent, or maybe all over... but it has definitely made its comeback. A big one. 

When we found out we were expecting another little girl, I thought maybe I'd give it a go. I'd had my eye on a wallpaper from Anthropologie for a while, and I was in loooove with it. Once I got the blessing from my Man, I ordered it and enlisted the help of my fabulous Mom to hang it up. I'm only going to give you a little peek... since the whole nursery reveal will be happening sometime in the next months.

It. Is. Gorgeous. It makes the room feel rich and cheerful. I'm so happy we took the plunge. And now that I know how to hang it PRETTY successfully, I'm itching to put some more up somewhere else...

Like this pretty little number via. Anthro. It would be stunning in our Master bath, with a gorgeous gold mirror. 

Or this, also Anthro. If someone wants to hire me to design a nursery or childs room around this FABULOUS wallpaper, I'll give you an amazing deal and a gorgeous design. Promise! I'm so in love with it. Perfect in oh so many ways.

Well... there is my little number for the day. I've obviously been on Anthropologie a bit much, but a little window shopping on there with a glass of herbal tea is my ticket to a calm morning right now! The little princess is getting bigger, and I'm doing my best to stay productive for the next two and a half months despite aching hips and overwhelming exhaustion lol. Wish me luck ;) And happy Wednesday! 

Clever Ideas

I've been a little M.I.A growing a B.A.B.Y.... it seems making limbs and lungs is all consuming when it comes to energy lol. Not that I haven't done this all before... multiple times!

Anyways, I thought today it'd be fun to get on here and share two fun ideas I've run across this last summer. First was a wreath I found on pinterest. The fabulous Mom Advice blog had this tutorial, inspired by a rather spendy Anthropologie wreath. I couldn't WAIT to get my hands on the yarn and make one for myself! I'm so thrilled with the outcome, it may never come down lol! Not to mention it was much more affordable than its trendy original at Anthro. 

So fluffy... it makes me want to sip hot cocoa, turn on the fireplace, and watch a movie snuggled up on the couch.

My second little snippet of fun for today, is from my 10 year anniversary vacay this past summer. My adorable honey and I decided to take a few days and vacation in Carmel California, at this adorably quaint bed and breakfast. Our whole room was cozy and trendy, but I fell in love with the little details... such as this bathroom.

I mean, book pages on a bathroom wall... its just genius! You'll never run out of reading material, and it looks fabulous! 

SO a toilet room and a wreath. A little fun for the day ;) I'm currently working on baby girl's nursery, and can hardly wait to share the outcome with you when it's finished! 

Hoping you all have a fabulous Sunday!