Last night I was up off and on with a sick little one, so I'm predicting this weekend will be one of catching up on needed rest, with maybe a cozy fire or two.  The rainy forecast begs for it.   I love weekends full of adventures and accomplished projects, but the quiet ones at home are good too.  Cheers!

This Living area

This garden (and house)

This home is a breath of fresh air.  The natural light, wood tones, white floors, and simple design…..I'm in heaven.  I saw it over on Simply Grove the other day and decided I had to share it with you.  Enjoy.    

Maybe I'm not the only one……I see tons of incredible tablescapes online and come away overflowing with inspiration.  Not too much later, I usually realize the money behind these beautiful dinners is just much more than I want to spend and my excitement dwindles.  Do you ever feel this disconnect?  The choice between expensive and beautiful or cheap and uninspiring?  I firmly believe that it doesn't have to be one or the other.  Here are some simple touches that are more creative than costly, making your guests feel extra special this Thanksgiving.  

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This transformation of an old library in Sydney via Rue

The styling of this pretty space

This space from Rachel Bilson's home on Lonny

I know, I know.  It's mid-November and I'm a little late on doing a thankful tree for Thanksgiving.  But instead of saying it's too late, I'm going to encourage anyone else (who November snuck up on) to make their own.  My cousin has done a thankful tree for the past couple years, and I love the idea.  This was honestly even more meaningful to me than I anticipated it to be.  There is something about writing down on paper the things you are grateful for (in my case 50) and really giving them a lot of thought.  This would be a good everyday practice, not one just reserved for Thanksgiving.  From big things (my faith) to small (family dance sessions in the kitchen), it was fun coming up with my list.  What are you grateful for? 

    

Have you noticed that plywood is everywhere these days?  What do you think of the trend?  In (smaller) doses, I really like it.  If going this route, it definitely helps to pull it off if the bones/structure of the home has character.  Thoughts?

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It's Friday everyone!  Red has been out of town this week, and we are looking forward to the weekend with no major plans other than being together.  See you next week, and here are some of my recent favorites:

This pastel kitchen

This bedroom

This Nursery

And these links:

I have another house tour for you that is a little too good not to share.  I first saw it last week on The Style Files, and I keep coming back to the living room.  I love simple design like this that mixes old and new.  Beautiful.

I've been a little under the weather this week, but I couldn't let the week end without sharing our Halloween with you.  Normally you don't see much of my little girl on here, but Halloween is an exception to the rule for me.  If you've been following the blog for a year, you will remember the Princess Leia costume I made for her last year:  

    

This year, (while I still have a say), we decided to go with Frida Kahlo.  Meet my little unkempt Frida.

She didn't start out so happy about it though….