how'd they get so smart?

So I am OBSESSED (seriously) with searching for and reading blogs.  I truly cant help it-- its a addiction.  Luckily this is one of those addictions that isn't really frowned upon.

Anywho-- I was doing my normal nightly blog search and found the most clever idea... kitchen cabinet's fancied into a kitchen bench..who'd a thunk it?  Well, I'll tell you who... Aubrey and Lindsay did.  Check out there project...

Credit: Aubrey and Lindsay at Blogspot.  There project in the works. 



Credit: Aubrey and Lindsay at Blogspot.  Final Product.

You can check out all the details on their blog at http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com/2009/11/making-seating-bench-in-kitchen.html.  So  I have been walking around my house all night trying to figure out where I could put some make-shift-kitchen-cabinet-turned-benches.... there doesn't seem to be an obvious spot in my house... hmmm....

Carolyn

Fall is in the air

Since September is in FULL swing, it's about that time to pull out the fall decor!
These are some of my FAVORITE Fall things...
CANDLES! Autumn Wreath and Spiced Pumpkin by Yankee Candle. These are the most amazing, best smelling candles ever. They make your whole house smell like fall.   

PUMPKINS--of course! This year I am planning on re-creating one of the below ideas.

LOVE this idea from Good Housekeeping.  So stinkin' simple.

 Super cute pumpkins with house numbers from Sunset.

CANDY CORN!  This stuff makes me SO sick but it's SO addictive!

FALL FOODS!  Especially Cobblers, Pot Roast, and Cider!

   

MY ANNIVERSARY (year 3 is coming up in October!!) and CRISP AIR!  Really no picture of this... but I LOVE it! 

So.. random thought...I tried on and almost bought my first pair of "skinny" jeans today but I am not sure if I can do it or not.  No worries-- I have all week to make up my mind and go back for them.  I guess the BIG question is- is 30 too old for trends?  Is this really a trend or just good style? 

Carolyn

i want!

Im in love. with a rug.  maybe two of them.  They are kindof expensive so the likelyhood that they will be mine is really slim to none. Regardless, a girl can dream right?

Take a look at this bad boy... I LOVE it... kindof a mix between beachy and modern-ish.  But for $890.00 its a no-go.

I also love this room that was designed by the HGTV Next Design Star winner, Emily Henderson.  Do you see the fantastic black and white striped rug peeking out?  I'm in LOVE! This one could potentially happen if I bought these FLOR carpet tiles and finegled them in a different pattern.

I feel like my kitchen table is in need of a striped rug...or maybe my family room.  Is it weird to have a area rug over a carpet?  I'm kindof on the fense with that one.. what do you think?  Is it a big"no-no" like wearing white after labor day (which p.s. I do not think is a rule anymore.. I say wear whatever color you want whenever you want:)) OR completely appropriate since there are no rules when it comes to design anymore?

Decisions decisions.

Carolyn