[Day 6] A Cozy Holiday Home

Caitlin Flemming of Sacramento Street is just fabulous... Living in San Francisco, Caitlin is an interior designer who showcases the most lovely fashion, travel, interiors and pretty things on her blog. She is a constant source of inspiration for me and I can't wait to meet her in January at Alt Summit [she will be speaking]! Thanks so much for joining us, Caitlin!

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When it comes to the holidays my favorite part is being at home - twinkly lights, my favorite chestnut candle, snow and being surrounded by family and friends all bring joy into my life. It's a magical time of year and there is no better way to celebrate than to embrace what you are grateful for. A roof over my head that I call my own - I'm so lucky to live in a gorgeous city that surprises me each and every day with its beauty.

But this time of year is also about decorating your home and making it your own. It's so fun going to holiday soirees and seeing all of the different ways friends decorate their homes. From wreaths on front doors, to a Christmas Eve tabletop, to the ornaments you hang on your tree - they all represent the home they are in. These are a few items that you would find in my house throughout the holiday season. If you want your home to smell amazing you better run to your nearest Williams Sonoma because they only carry this candle until New Years - I stock up every season.

1. Ornaments from Jayson Home & Garden
2. Wreath from Jayson Home & Garden
3. Socks from TOAST
4. Candle from Williams Sonoma
5. Blanket from TOAST

*Photos from This is Glamorous, martha stewart and we are infinate

[Anthropologie Home]

I'm pretty sure Anthropologie just keeps getting better and better. I'm always in heaven browsing their website and recently, while devouring their home section, came across these adorable illustrations.

And while I'm at it... I'd really love to order some pretty new stuff for around the house ::

Collected Memories Mirror | Zag-Shag Rug | Good Evening Dinner Plate | Menlo Lamp

Swedish Getaway

I always look forward to seeing some amazing homes on Design*Sponge's Sneak Peek feature. Yesterday's home in Sweden took my breath away. It is so cozy, effortless and inviting... I'm ready to pack my bags for a weekend getaway! Who wants to join me?

See the rest of the sneak peek here.

An Organized Mess

One of my new favorite blogs is that of Katie Kukulka. She is stunningly beautiful and has an equally beautiful blog to go along with it {not to mention she makes the most adorable moccasins and bow belts - period!}. Please go check out her blog... you can thank me later!

Katie's recent post on an organized mess got my creative wheels spinning. I love this look and have created bits and pieces of it in my house, but it hasn't turned out entirely how I've hoped. It's definitely not as easy to achieve as it looks... it takes some serious skill to make it just right! I've recently acquired a few more vintage pieces that I think will help me complete this look in my living room {I will share pictures soon!}. For now, I'm looking to these pretties for inspiration ::

[click on photos for source]

Flowers Flowers Everywhere

There's something about flowers lately... I just can't get enough. Maybe it's bringing some of the outside in [since the humidity outdoors makes it almost unbearable], maybe it's their cheery colors, maybe it's their delicate fragrance. I've saved some of my recent flowery favorites and wanted to share them with you.








Hope they brighten your day a little bit - like they did mine!

[image 1 via black*eiffel, 2-3 + 5-6 via we heart it, 4 via oh joy!]

Help Wanted :: Kitchen Art

I'm on the hunt for a fabulous piece of artwork for our little dining nook. Our kitchen walls are white and we've incorporated some red, green and blue into the space. Here are some ideas I've had...

I'd love any and all suggestions you may have or cute pieces you've seen lately! It doesn't have to necessarily be kitchen-themed. Thanks for your help!

{click on photos for source}

White Rooms

I never thought I'd love white rooms as much as I do... I cannot get enough lately! I already have plans for making our master bedroom a beautiful, white retreat. I want to combine different shades of white and off-white, bring in a canopy bed and some luxurious fabrics and incorporate pops of color in accessories and details. I'm looking to these pretty places for inspiration ::

Such an airy, romantic feel to white... don't you think?

[photo 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6, 7, 8]

Sweet Sweet Home

Today I came home from work to see this little sign in my front yard. It is so surreal to be putting our house on the market, but we are excited! This house has been a wonderful first home for us and I know it will be for someone else, too. Here's to new adventures!

[this is an older picture - our front porch now has adorable rocking chairs on it!]

Craving Color

Is it a coincidence that my favorite color is green? I've been dreaming of having a colorful, romantic outdoor space and vegetable garden for quite some time now. The hubs and I are in the midst of getting our home on the market and looking for more space and possibly a fixer-upper {weeee!!}. I can't wait to spend hours outdoors pouring my heart {and sweat} into the perfect garden. :) Maybe I can bring the outdoors in for a while, until we find that perfect place to settle?

{photo 1, 2 & 5: we heart it - photo 3: poppytalk - photo 4 & 6: ill seen, ill said}

Daydreaming :: Fixer-Upper

I have been on a new house kick. Don't get me wrong, I looove my home but have always dreamed of buying a fixer-upper and starting from scratch. I would love it! Today I find myself day-dreaming over these lovely images...

All images found on Apartment #34.

[Etcetera]

I received the loveliest gift the other day from a sweet, sweet gal. I've been eyeing this gorgeous book and couldn't have been more giddy when this surprise came in the mail. Sibella Court gives us a dreamily-photographed book packed with interior styling tips and filled to the brim with "thrift and imagination." Get inspiration for mixing flea market finds with vintage and contemporary elements. Allow me to give you a peak into the beauty that is Etcetera ::

Photos by Pennyweight.