Affordable & Chic Wall Art

Source: flickr.com via Michelle on Pinterest

This is such an amazing idea (I cannot take credit for this or pretend to): Pick up scrapbook paper, and trace any shape you desire, neatly cut it out and nicely mount it on matte board, frame it, and presto you have an affordable and chic piece of art for your wall. This particular pic is for a kid's room, but it's for all ages! You could even do a series, pick up 3 papers that are similar and cut out 3 similar shapes, there are so many great options you can come up with.

Ribbon Garland (via whitneycarolinedesigns.blogspot.com)

Source: junkgardengirl.blogspot.com via Ayie on Pinterest

I found this on Pintrest and fell in love with this idea....I know I know...it's too soon for Christmas, but it's not too soon for Halloween....imagine orange and black with some cobwebs and spiders...cute....the actual blog this was pulled from is, whitneycarolinedesigns.blogspot.com and I want to give credit where credit is due. Such a simple way to doll up a string of lights.

Take a Seat

Vita via Thos. Moser

Risom Rocker via Design Within Reach

Paulistano Armchair via Design Within Reach

Pasadena Chair via Thos. Moser

Milady Chair via Henry Beguelin

Mantis Chair via Design Within Reach

Kinesis Chair via Thos. Moser

Kinesis Detail

Kinesis Detail

Jens Chair via Design Within Reach

Eastward Bench via Thos. Moser

Eastward Bench via Thos. Moser

Chieftains Chair via Design Within Reach

These are truly stunning pieces, so graceful and simple, if you would like to admire more of these beautiful well crafted chairs, please visit:

Design Within Reach

Thos. Moser

Henry Beguelin

Shop decor and home furnishings at Bellacor!

Go Ahead, Draw Yourself A Bath

An absolute must after a long day, have some quiet time, fill up your tub, and have a soak, be sure to add some bath salts to the tub. I personally love the smell of lavender it has such a calming element, and reminds me of a day spa.

These little bath salt packets are perfect, just open the packet and pour into the tub while it's filling with water. After your soak you'll feel renewed and relaxed, plus studies show that taking baths can increase your happiness! If you'd like to purchase these salts, check out CO Bigelow and until September 15th enter in the promotion "BIG5" to receive $5 off your purchase of $50 or more. 

Fall's Around the Corner

I can feel fall approaching, the sun is going down earlier and this means the temperature will be getting cooler and the leaves will start to turn those gorgeous shades of gold and orange.....such an amazing time of year, a time of transitions really. Here are some great accessories to get your house ready for fall, you can use them for Halloween and easily into Thanksgiving! xo

Personally I love Pottery Barn's seasonal inspiration and as I was walking by our local store today I got all giddy inside seeing what's new for fall, here are some of my favorites from the Fall Decorating and Entertaining Guide.

Images via Pottery Barn

There is lot's lot's more on their site