Inspirations of Late

Before I go all crazy Christmas lady on you, I wanted to share some images I've seen lately that I absolutely cannot get out of my head.  I picture these images whilst choreographing a dance routine to Kylie Minogue's Can't Get You Outta My Head.  For the record, my brain is in a constant state of choreography in addition to the images of Christmas, Edward's cute ham-hock legs, puppies and pretty decor rotating around up there.  So if anyone is ever wondering why I'm so spacey sometimes, that's why.  It's a lot. 

Good God that door is beautiful!  That's what the entrance to Heaven will look like for me.

via RDuJour

via Paul Raeside

via Habitually Chic

via Habitually Chic

via Eclechic

via The Foo Dog Ate My Homework (if someone has an original source, please let me know)

 

 

I love the opulence of all of these images.  Even the spare, white bathroom has a shot of rich, cobalt blue and gold.  The black and gold desk is going on my wishlist for things I would like to have in my lifetime.  I'd like a small one for my bedroom or a larger one for the future library we're going to put in our formal living room. 

Anyway, I just had to put those out there.  They are keeping me up at night.  How does one deal with so much prettiness in the world? (obviously if you're me, you start a blog about it and then write weird things in the white space)

I'm almost finished putting up Christmas decorations! Also, we are painting the basement and I took a peek and I'm so in love with it. I'm having them paint everything Benjamin Moore Sage Tint - trim, doors and walls.  I could eat the paint I love it so much. Kip wasn't too sure about it, but I said, "trust me, my love, it will look amazeballs." (just kidding, I don't talk like that, I'm in a weird mood)  I'll share some sneak peeks on Facebook this afternoon! Have a loverly day!

French Blue Friday

via PlumSiena

via Pinterest

Blue Moon Pumpkin

Happy Friday Y'all! How awesome is that pumpkin?  I love pumpkin everything and a french blue pumpkin is pretty much the greatest thing ever.  Apparently, it's orange on the inside.  I bet it's beautiful when it's cut open.  I'm still a little under the weather.  I spent my entire trip to Dallas indoors and on the sofa.  At least, I had people to play with Edward! It's nice to be home though.  Edward's all about business with his toys.  He's walking around with this serious expression like he's the boss of the place. Ok, he is.  Have a lovely weekend!

French Blue Friday: Meg Braff

How about that fab french blue ceiling?!

Meg Braff via Matters of Style 

French Blue Friday

A few things ...

First, how fun is this room from the April/June issue of High Gloss Magazine.  It's so girly and pretty!

I mentioned awhile ago that I was making favors for my best friend's lingerie shower in New Orleans.  I made little lingerie bags for everyone with a blue fleur de lis (for New Orleans) and charcoal gray grosgrain ribbon across the bottom (her colors are hydrangea blue and gray).  One of the other Maid of Honor's mother made the adorable cookies you see in the picture below.  Each dress was a different style!

Finally, I am loving my little french blue Baby Notes journal given to me by the same best friend whose bachelorette we were celebrating this weekend.  I actually have two because her mom gave me one as well, and I love love love them.  They're so pretty and simple and something that makes me happy when I see it laying around the house.  I use one to write down milestones and little impressions I have as I navigate this new journey through motherhood.  I'm now using the other one to record his sleep habits (or lack thereof) and eating habits so that we can get ourselves on a workable schedule that allows us both a little more sleep.

These notebooks are a great little gift for new moms.  My friend and her mother got them at Madison in Highland Park Village (in Dallas).  The owner loves blue and white as much as I do.  In fact, I did an early blog post about her gorgeous blue and white house, which was featured in the January issue of Veranda.  You can see it here.  I just had to end this blog post with the image that greets you when you visit the Madison website. It just makes me happy.  You should go check it out if you're on the hunt for something pretty :)

Have a lovely weekend y'all!

xo

French Blue Friday

La Cornue CornuFé Stove, Provence Blue with Chrome & Brass

Me: (Testing the waters) Is $8,000 a lot for a stove?

Mister: A STOVE?????

Me: Yes, a french blue stove.

Mister: (silence)

Me: I mean, I cook a lot.

Mister: (silence)

Me: It's just so beautiful.

Mister: (silence)

Well, I didn't hear  a "no" in there :)

J. Lo's Kitchen in Veranda

The Kitchn

The Art of a Kitchen

via Color Outside the Lines 

via DecorPad 

Have a lovely weekend y'all!

French Blue Friday: Sea Island Edition

I found this Sea Island cottage designed by Jim Howard on the House Beautiful website.  I've admired the gorgeous blue seating area in the top photo many times, but I never realized it was from a house in my favorite place in all the land.  I love the colors he used in the home, especially that beautiful bench at the end of the bed.  It adds just the right pop of color to keep the room interesting yet relaxing.  To see more of this beautiful home, go here. 

I'm so excited to be at the beach! I've been dreaming about it for months.  I hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!! 

French Blue Friday & Last Day to Enter My Giveaway

Charlotte Moss 

Happy Friday Y'all! I love everything about this picture, the greek key, the chicken wire, french blue velvet chairs, blue grass cloth wallpaper, gold frames, and blue and white ginger jars. It's just lovely!

I cannot wait for Charlotte Moss' new book Charlotte Moss Decorates: The Art of Creating Elegant and Inspired Rooms! It'll be out later this month.

Don't forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway! The winner will be announced Monday. 

Have a lovely weekend!

French Blue Friday

I love me some french blue.

via Oliveaux

Lots to love about this dining room! Happy Friday Y'all!