Preview: Baby's Room

Due to consistent requests, I am showing a bit of

my baby's room.

THIS IS NOT FINISHED!

(obviously, although it should be finished. Good grief.)

I still have more pillows to sew and more pictures to hang.

Enjoy.

I won't be posting again until next week.

Don't miss me too much.

BEFORE Decals Existed

This picture is from my old house.

taken March 2007.

See, I wanted something cool and different on my dining room wall.

Looking through my favorite magazine -Domino-(sniff, sniff) I stumbled across something similar and thought

"Hey, I could do that".

About 2 days later and some lucky finds, VOILA`!

Hand Painted on the wall with Crystal Chandelier Strings hanging from it.

I was sad to have to leave it behind.

I wonder if the new owners kept it?

Probably not.

Decals (or giant stickers), eat your heart out.

P.s. I still love you Decals, you work wonders on my walls, don't be upset at me.

Offices Worth Working In

I've been looking for office inspiration.

Although none of these are really doable (except the one below, YES PLEASE!) they are definitely inspiring and most importantly, different!

Have fun.

I REALLy want one of these. I don't really have the yard for it, but maybe someday...

This office is partially underground, but light and fun and one with nature.

The Cartoon Network offices.

You could have a private business meeting and talk about all sorts of secret things and no one would see your face. Sneeky...

Funky. Luxe. Glamour. Love it.

Indoor, with an outdoor feeling. Individual little houses for cubicles, genius.

Speaking of indoor/outdoor, this is that to the MAX. So neat!

Not quite sure that I'm crazy about this one, but you have to give it originality points.

Do you have an office space you want to share?

I'd love to see it.

I really would.

mvsimp@gmail.com

Bold and Classy. I Heart This.

Last October, when I first picked up this issue of Domino Magazine I was

AMAZED.

The Paint.

The Furniture.

The Paint.

The Lighting.

The Paint.

The Artwork.

Did I mention the paint?

Wow.

Is it bad for me to want this paint in my room? Hello? Could that ceiling be more awesome? No.

Look for yourselves and maybe you'll love it as much as I do.

Or not. I won't hold it against you.

(P.s. I cannot tell you how sad I am the Domino Magazine is no longer. It's a crying shame, it is. Thank you Cookie Magazine for keeping the pics alive online)

Wallpaper Headboard

Fun idea for the budget impaired.

Table Toppers and Stuff that Just Makes Me Happy

I la, la, la, LOVE dishes.

I love anything that has to do with dishes. I would collect dishes if I could.

Anthropologie always has just what I need (more like what I want, although cannot afford).

Their kitchen stuff just puts a smile on my face.

Famous "Baby Cakes" cookbook. Healthy cupcakes? I'm all over it.

Spice jars. Although, I wouldn't remember what I put in them, I still love them.

Classic and ever so addictive, Latte Bowls.

These Carafes just might be making their way to my home as we speak.

Eggs are a breakfast favorite at our house. This would make them an aesthetic favorite too.

Perfect. Need I say more?

Blow Fish Bowl.

I promise I would drink more water, if I could drink it from these glasses. I swear.

My BFF gave me this mug for my Birthday this year. I use it almost everyday.

This color would send me off day dreaming, mid-meal.

Although I don't eat a lot of butter, I am the proud owner of this butter plate. It's just too cute not to own.

Happy little measuring spoons.

A table cloth that would make any meal taste better.

I'm in the market for cloth napkins. Since we've never used paper towels, we are making the switch to no paper napkins either. This napkin would look great wiping up pasta sauce from my chin.

Do you have a favorite kitchen item that you just can't live without?

"Under the Sea, Under the Sea..."

(THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS PREVIEW FOR YOU)

This is an over the top, kids play room. Still working in it, waiting for carpet and other things.

The client did all of it, I just helped her put it together.

Completely her Idea and Everything :/

(before)

(now)

The Clients husband is painting this. Wow? Ya.

To be continued....

(I am fully aware these pictures are crappy)

Oh, to Be a Kid.

I LOVE kids rooms.

You can do all kinds of crazy things in your child's room.

It's fun to live vicariously through them, but ONLY when it comes to design (Take note all you "Toddlers and Tiara's" Moms. Child abuse in disguise).

Anyway...

I love Cookie Magazine they are a "go to" for inspiration on so many levels.

As I paroozed through their site today, I just had to share a few of my favorite findings with you.

If I had a little more energy (and little extra cash), I would revamp a room or two.

Someday I will, and you know I will share.