Muted Seafoam and Salmon

1. Lamp: 2modern  

2. Pillow:  HELP! I can't find this link. 

3. Lamp: Lamps Plus 

4. Throw: COCOCOZY 

5. Sofa: Sofas & Stuff

I'm Engaged!

All the things we've grown accustomed to seem more whimsical and romantic. Holding hands. Cooking dinner for each other.  Long convo's over Skype while I'm gone on vacation. Sweating our guts out doing P90X in my living room. Well, scratch that. Not so romantic, no matter what the season.

I wish you could see my coffee table...

We've got Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Pacific Weddings (the only bridal magazine in Jamaica), Real Simple Weddings, and The Knot. 

My Pinterest is blowing up with color palettes, bridesmaid dresses, and decor inspiration. 

I apologize that it took me three weeks to announce this.

All I can say is that I am READY to feel no shame in posting wedding related things. 

The abbreviated story:

One of our friends, a photographer, needed some couple shots to "build his portfolio," and "asked us to do a photoshoot" in YBor City. What I didn't know was Chris had set this all up beforehand. At one point we were standing in the median under the bridge that says Centro YBor and Chris tells me his shirt pocket won't button. So, I start messing with the snap button and look down to see a ring pass from one hand to another. I thought he had taken my promise ring off, but then it hit me. I started saying, "Are you serious? No way! You are joking!" The best part is that I start playfully (or maybe slightly violently) pushing him and muttering all these things in disbelief. It was surreal. He got down on one knee. Will you marry me?

"Of COURSE!"

What a fantastic season of life we are in. I love him so much. 

Thank you God for my best friend.

Donut Craze

I have a prediction: In this era of frozen yogurt and cupcakes, a new fad is peeking over the horizon. Donuts. Not just any donuts, couture donuts...sprinkles, glaze, pearls...the works. Some may call it "Designer Donuts," like in this article. One thing is for sure, these are not your average policeman's donut.

1//Martha Stewart Weddings 2//Simple Song 3//All the Beautiful Things 4//Whisk Kid 5//Country Living 6//We Heart It 7//Pretty in Pink 

Teal Time

I'm decided to give room decor another shot and designed this boho quirky bedroom style board. Hope you likey!

1. Chair: Crate & Barrel 2. Lantern: You Had Me at Bonjour 3. Pillows: Joss & Main 4. I Love Cake Pilllow: Raine Style Home 5. Rug: Urban Outfitters 6. Poster: EeeBee 7. Chandelier: Clayton Gray Home

Pottery Barn DIY

When I was preparing to go to college, I spent my days flipping through Pottery Barn and Target magazines. I was infatuated with damask (that swirly chandelier pattern) and anything hot pink. I'll never forget the first Facebook conversation I had with my new roommate. She told me, "I don't care how we decorate, as long as everything isn't hot pink." By then I had already purchased my pink and black polka dotted quilt, pink throw, and pink microplush body pillow. There was no turning back.

While looking through a Pottery Barn magazine, I stumbled across an adorable cork board with customizable fabric squares. The price was something outrageous--I think like $300. My dad, Mr. Handyman, told me that we could design and build it together. So we did. My dad attached white crown molding to a square piece of plywood while I picked out quilting swatches at JoAnne Fabrics, which I stapled over square cork pieces. I loved that thing. It traveled with me from dorm room to dorm room.

Since my move, it has remained leaning against my window for a few weeks now. I've come to realize I've graduated from hot pink, polka dots, and flourishes to turquoise, coral, shabby chic, and lace. Boyfriend and I are in the process of peeling off the old cork board so I can attach new fabrics that match my room.

Here's the projected new patterns. I'll try to uncover an old picture of the original board. 

Oh, and the most creative element is the pegs that fit in the holes in the white plywood--I use them as necklace holders!

I'll keep ya updated on the progress. 

Here are the fabrics I used:

 JoAnne Fabrics, Amy Butler, Knit Emporium, Amy Butler

Etsy Finds for Cinco De Mayo

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I have highlighted one of my favorite fruits (and yes it is a fruit)...the avocado. I'm a huge sucker for fresh guac (said like "Aflac" with lots of emphasis on the "awk"). :)

My trademark recipe: (and perhaps yours as well...it's not super original, but tasty nonetheless)

Avocado, garlic, onions, lemon and lime juice, cilantro, and diced tomatoes. Yum. Celebrate.

Just some lovely and unique Etsy finds to get you in the guac spirit.

1. LuLu Bug Jewelry 2. Fruit Fly Pie 3. Orange Mandalade 4. Sleeping Dog Store 5. Uncommon 6. BelleTerre

I Love Turquoise

I'm no psychic, but I see turquoise becoming really popular. 

I think I might have an unhealthy obsession with it. 

Shoes: BHLDN

For more fantastic turquoise/teal/aqua things: House of Turquoise & Everything Turquoise