Gallery Wall Ingredients

ya'll know I love a good bandwagon. My newly painted wall behind my couch is aching for some art work. Gallery wall to the rescue! I know it is a bit overdone in the decorating world, but it really is so effective. Here are the prints I'm planning to buy. Although I come from two people who only buy originals, prints are such a great deal. I just really don't want to commit to $200-$500 on original pieces.     Insert my dad's judgement. Literally, I asked my dad what he thought about a print that I was debating buying, he replied: "I only buy originals...signed originals, so I really don't have an opinion." This coming from the man in $9 target polos and most likely sporting his house slippers around town. Moving on. 

via Ashley Brooke Designs 

via Rifle Paper Co. *

via Rifle Paper Co.*

via Elizabeth Mayville on Etsy {found through Mackenzie at Design Darling}

via Minted.com 

via Note to Self Print Shop. {Sarah's blog is incredible. She is a true inspiration. Google Note to Self blog!}

via Inslee Design 

I don't really know where I can find ones, but I want one or two plates like this. I think it will help add some depth?

I listed the sites under the pictures. My apologies, for some reason, my laptop won't let me add links without just copying & pasting the entire thing. Not happening.

*ps. These are cards, that I just plan on framing in matted, 4x6 frames. $4.50 for the card + $5.00-$10.00 for the frame. Practically free!

ok, back to Homeland episodes. {priorities, people}

Be Productive

ok, so I committed to take on more home projects. Well, it is as if the universe smiled down and agreed. I am on vacation for SIX whole days starting this Sunday at 5pm.

Here is my list of projects I plan to accomplish:

one | Paint: The wall that runs between my dining room and living room is to be painted white and gold stripes. I first saw it again, on the Everygirl, (seriously, no wonder that website is ranked on forbes list!) and I have not been able to take my mind off of it! I plan to layout the stripes and get everything off of the wall Sunday evening (+ a glass of wine or two). 

two | Organize: All closets will be in my warpath. The following need to be handled:

-downstairs linen closet

-upstairs linen closet

-under the kitchen sink

-under the master bathroom sink 

three | Drapes: this is more of an item for my mom. Get on it, lady! Time's a wastin'. I already have the fabric, a pink silk I bought on sale for ... wait for it... $2.50/yard.  That with a white, grosgrain ribbon to complete the greek key pattern. This is the look that we are replicating:

If you are not following Jill Sorensen's work..what are you waiting for? She is a genius. Her use of color is amazeballs.You can find her work on her blog, http://blog.livelikeyou.com 

four | Make my headboard: This one is reaching alittle far, but I at least want to make some progress. Jennifer, over at I heart organizing, wrote, what seems to be, an easy tutorial. Although, she makes everything look easy! {link to tutorial: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2012/06/boys-bedroom-upholstered-headboards.html}

Here are some pictures, from her blog, of the finished product:

Here is the fabric. I have three shower curtains, and pieces of an old bedspread that I have been saving for a special project. What better than an upholstered headboard?!

so wish me luck! I'll be back with pictures of the projects as they come together. {god willing!}

Happy Weekend, Ya'll! 

Target Addiction

Ya'll....I have a confession. I am addicted to many, many things. Target takes the cake though. Their recent home brand, Threshold is amazing. Their spring line is no different. I need it all! {There I go with  the word need again!}

I mean, seriously, look at these things:

The only problem is that the size of Target end tables seem so short to me! Has anyone else noticed this? I really want these to go on either side of my bed, but they seem like they're going to make the room like off. I can't forget the best part: $69.99/each! {and 15% off with purchases over $125 + 5% back for Target debit card + another 2% for ebates! For Realz!}

The parrot? Totally necessary!

*All the other images are not online yet, so I will definitely be doing a Target Addiction Part 2! 

OK, confession: I have already bought the Orange pillows. 

Another brand I love at Target is Gilligan & O'Malley. Their pajamas, robes, and undies are so comfortable {and most importantly, cute!} 

This plus a white, blocked monogram? Heck Yea! 

Ok kids, Happy Sunday-- Let the mimosas & trash TV marathons flow!