Cake Stands I Can’t Withstand

Please, oh pretty please.  One of these amazing little beauties, would you please somehow arrive into my hands through the computer screen. 

 No? Well, I’ll just admire you from afar.

Via Twig & Thistle

109 Degrees?

Is it really 109 degrees here in So Cal?!  Well, if I can’t have scarves and pea-coats can I at least have this?

via Home Sweet Home

Yes, please.

Thank You!

Hello my Happy Readers!

I just wants to stop by today and say a quick and heartfelt thank you to all of you who left me comments on my Home Sweet Home post yesterday. Alex and I are are so excited to get this process started.  We were at our mortgage broker’s office until about 7:20 last night starting the escrow papers.  Boy, its a lot of stuff to sign; but we couldn’t be more excited to do so!

Since we’ve found out about getting the house, our minds have been swirling with ideas for renovations and decor.  We’ve started makings lists and gathering tons of inspiration.  I think the task we are most excited about is the kitchen. 

We can’t wait to rearrange it all and make it completely amazing.  We’d really like to add some modern elements to it, while keeping the older charm. 

One main inspiration blog we’ve found that accomplishes this task VERY well is Young House Love.   Sherry and John bought there first house and fell in love; and while ours doesn’t need as much renovating as theirs did, the hard work they put into it is truly inspired.  Here are a few of the renovations they did that truly inspire me:

Here is there kitchen (before).  Ours is by no means this bad, but look at what they were able to do with it…

Before.

After.  You’re kidding right? This cannot be the same kitchen?! But it is.  Bravo.

Here are a few more of my favorites.

Before.

After.  Have a mentioned how much I LOVE vertical stripes (oops – horizontal… I do like both, actually)?  Well, I do.

Before.

After. No words.

Before.

After.  Is this… even… uhh… I’m speechless.

Before.

After. So, when can we move in again?!

Can you believe the transformation?! I’m completely speechless.  And would it make you just die to find out that these two have NO TRAINING or EXPERTISE what-so-ever?!  They are just two truly inspired people loving their first house. 

If you want to see the rest of their HOUSE TOUR, check it out here and  be sure to check out their FAQs section for more information.

Get inspired!

Weekend Recap

This weekend was full of adventures!  Saturday we woke up early and went to the Getty, one of Alex’s and my favorite places to visit. 

We only stayed for a few hours, but it was a beautiful 70 degrees and there were some really awesome photo exhibits. 

Afterwards we went to Diddy Riese in Westwood, LA.  If you haven’t been there, you must!  It’s a fabulous ice cream cookie shop, where you can pick any cookie you want (two different ones, even) and any ice cream you want to sandwich in the middle… double yum. Then we went back to Creswell’s for a night of Loren, firepits, smores, and more fun.

Sunday brought on many new insights as we traveled to the Museum of Tolerance, but that deserves it’s own posts.  Then we hit up Diddy Reise again.

Monday was great for me becuase I was able to stay at home and get some things done before we left to LA, again!  We picked up Justine and Jonna and headed back to LA for the taping of the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. 

It wasn’t too fun sitting outside for three hours, waiting to get in, but it was totally worth it once we did.  The set is amazing and everyone is so precise and on it.  We had such a blast!

Now, it’s back to work on Tuesday and while its not exactly a glamorous life, it’s a blessed one, that’s for sure.

New Arrivals from Ruche

I am loving these new arrivals from Ruche.  Have you checked Ruche out yet?  Well, you should.   See my friend Jonna’s favorites over at AnthroLove.

New Arrivals from Ruche by nataleelpz on Polyvore.com

Moroccan Dinner Party

Thank you, thank you, thank you Sunday Suppers for posting this beautiful party.  I’m floored, really… I’m on the floor in utter awe of your magnificence.

moroccan dinner party by nataleelpz on Polyvore.com

Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer

Dear All,

Sorry for the lack of posting yesterday and today.  I’m doing a wedding this weekend and have been devoting all my free time to the bride and groom and I can’t wait to share with you all that takes place this weekend.  I love Megan and Phil so much and their wedding is going to be fabulous.  Remember my inspiration board for them?

Yeah, that’s the one! Well it’s taken more a rustic turn and I can’t wait to show you all of the DIY stuff Megan was inspired by.

Well, here are few things to look forward to next week since I’ll be checking out for the weekend:

Oreo Truffle Recipe

Spice Cake Cookie Recipe

Renegage Handmade Recap

DIY: Mexican Wedding Flag

Can’t wait to share it all with you guys.  Have a great weekend and try to stay  cool!

Ander’s Manly Bash

I finally have pictures (thanks to Bree) of the Manly Bash I threw Alex for his birthday this year, and I can’t wait to share all my ideas with you. First off, I know that mustaches are the total trendy thing right now, but the inspiration for this party came come a 1930’s candy shoppee and we ran with it.

 We held the little gathering at TGIFriday’s and utilized the atmosphere as inspiration for the color palate.  Complete with candy bags and 30’s style mustaches (and a few others), we had a 1930’s Manly Bash.

My anthrolove friend Dre (pictured below) made oreo truffles pictured above (recipe soon to come) and spice cake cookies also pictured above (recipe soon to come).

I’d say everyone had a good time, wouldn’t you?

Get Inspired!

Amy Butler Bedding

Thank to Decor 8 for the tip that Amy Butler bedding is now available at Bed Bath & Beyond.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Photobooth Love

I have to say, this is absolutely genius.  I wish I could get married again so we could do this, then again… Why not do it for a vow renewal or family reunion?

Isn’t it just amazing?!  Created by Sahsa Souza for Kristen’s wedding, I found it over at Kiss the Groom. 

Sasha covered a piece of plywood with wall paper, cut out the holes and used decorative frames to cover them.  Don’t forget the backdrop for the full effect!

Adorn it with family photos or picture of you guys as a couple depending on the occassion.

Fabulous!