Can't wait to try this...


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Inspiration for our brewing area

I love the fact that I have a hubby who enjoys COFFEE as much (possibly more) then me. I mean his Starbucks stop might just be more frequent then mine! Thankfully he likes one of their cheaper drinks (iced venti americano) so i can make up for it by getting a more "frilly" drink choice depending on my mood. I could explain what moods equal what drinks for me and how the weather & time of day enters into my decision, but that's just sharing way too much about myself!

However, most of the time we both just enjoy a strong straight up black morning brew at home. This is where my husband's particularity becomes I will say comical, but usually early in the morning when we are trying to get out the door the word I would use is annoying. Him standing at our "brewing area" waiting for the espresso to be just the right temp to put just the right amount of ice cubes in...I mean it really is a process to watch! But like I said, I am just glad to have a hubby who enjoys his morning (afternoon or evening) brew as much as I do!

Someday maybe...

can't a girl dream?


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Trouble

Ahhh, so cute you might be thinking...not really! You see this 11 month old stinker knows this is big brother's pillow. Anyway to torture big brother! Wait, shouldn't it be the other way around?

Stamping

My soon to be sister-in-law gave me the cutest stamp. Such a fun way to perk up a card (yes, I still send hand written cards in the mail!)



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Look Alike Find

Remember my fall fashion tip about finding high end things you like the look of and then holding out for a more affordable look alike? Well it also works for decor too. Check out this $1145 peacock mirror at Restoration Hardware that my sister & I talked the sales lady to right under $70 for at Pier One instead! Just what the room needed to bring it all together.
Here is the one at Restoration Hardware...


Here is mine hung just right on my peacock colored wall...

Oh to be back!

Here are a couple more pics from our vacation. What a view from our balcony. Notice the lazy river below...oh to be back!

Fall Fashion

Cool Weather = Fabulous Fall Fashion

Fall Fashion Tip: Check out fashion edge sites (like Anthropologie where I found my below favorites) & then keep an eye out for look alikes at your more affordable department stores.

Another Tip & Lesson Learned: Spend more only on classic items that will be around for many seasons to come.

Cool Weather = Comfort Food

With the weather getting cooler I am starting to crave all the comfort foods of fall (which just so happens to be my favorite time of year!) Here's a new recipe I can't wait to try...maybe even this week! ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP from the Pioneer Woman...

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/