I've been drooling over the new Schoolhouse Electric catalog since it came in the mail a few weeks ago.

They've recently expanded their gorgeous collection of light fixtures to also include furnishings and home accessories. 

Love, love, love!

Check out the rest of the catalog here!

 I think I may have finally decided on a bedroom wall color. Maybe. 

After a few painting mishaps (as in I ended up hating the color once I got it on the walls) I've been hesitant to pick colors for several rooms in our house. 

1. Our Bedroom

2. Spare Bedroom

3. Studio/Office

4. Upstairs Bathroom (2nd color)

5. Upstairs Hallway

6. Mudroom

7. Downstairs Bathroom (2nd color) 

What a list! Did I also mention that I hate painting? 

The photos below show the shade of green I'm thinking. Then I just need more neutral bedding to match our curtains, a nightstand for Nicholas, rug, possibly some wall mounted lights for next to the bed, and a wall mounted bookshelf and the bedroom will be done! Wonder how long that will take? :)

The photo above is the perfect color! I think it would look wonderful with our bed and would make our curtains really pop!

Christmas is just around the corner! Here's a sneak peek of what is on my list this year...


BOOKS

1. Maps - Illustrated Cities by Lena Corwin

Lena Corwin is one totally awesome lady. Her wedding was gorgeous, her Brooklyn brownstone is a huge inspiration to me, she's a cool mom, and her blog is one of my absolute favorites. On top of that she is an incredible illustrator. This girl has got it going on! 

2. Three Potato Four - French Cahier Notebooks.

I'm a notebook junkie. 

3. Home Love: 100 Inspiring Ideas For Creating Beautiful Rooms

I've been trying to hunt this book down for a long time! Yay! 

ACCESSORIES

1. Minnetonka Suede Ankle Boot

If Madewell had had these in my size today I would have totally bought them on my break.  

Guess I'll have to leave it up to Santa!

2. Clare Vivier Hot Streak Clutch

I adore Clare Vivier bags.  

HOME

1. Mara Caffarone Print

I would eventually like to get more from this collection!

2, Subscription to Anthology Magazine

I try to pace myself and not furiously devour each issue of this magazine in one sitting. (Sometimes I do.) I like to enjoy it bit by bit, article by article, trying to stretch out how long I can enjoy the experience. 

I love getting lost in the beautiful homes and inspirational artists

featured on its pages. 

Now I'm sure not to miss an issue!

APPAREL

1. Madewell Striped Turtleneck Sweater

The perfect color yellow, turtlenecks, and stripes. These are a few of my favorite things.

What's on your Christmas list?

Moss is so beautiful!

Pretty things are the best medicine when you aren't feeling well...

Breathtaking vintage rings from Erie Basin.

Great colors and shapes in the newly expanded home accessories collection from DwellStudio. Their new furniture collection is to die for!

Cozy, knitted goodness from Emmadime: Knitted.

Rifle Paper Co's 2012 Garden Calendar Print

I'm feeling better already! 

Fall has officially arrived whether I like it or not. While I love the changing leaves, cider mills, and new fall clothes like all the rest, the upcoming cold weather is something I've already started to dread. I am not a cold weather girl!

Let's try to focus on the positives here:

Gorgeous leather boots from Cobra Society. 

The use of pinecones is now seasonally appropriate. (Although I think they are gorgeous all year round!)

New gorgeous frocks from Orla Kiely to pine over. 

The return of tights!! 

Pumpkins & Gourds!

What are you excited about this fall?

Yes, I know I've been absent. Life has been busy, exciting, disappointing, and did I mention busy? Looking forward to finding some calm time to get back to blogging about things and places I love! 

Speaking of which, I am in love with these handmade Granliden mittens from Bergslagsgatan. I stumbled across them while scrolling through Elisabeth Dunker's inspirational blog Fine Little Day.

Dunker's home is to die for! This stylist, designer and illustrator's pattern mixing skills are spot-on. I think I may have a new home crush!

Her perfect Swedish modern/70's bedroom. I'm smitten!

 Any clothing that buttons up the back is a favorite of mine. It's charming and appealing in an unexpected way. I'm currently wearing a simple striped tee from JCrew and the buttons up the back make the shirt!

Definitely on the look out for a great new blouse that buttons up the back for my fall update.
                                                                      Yea, fall!

A few months ago, Mr. Arden Park showed me a picture of a couch he had found at a thrift store for $50. It was navy, leather, and gorgeous. He wondered if I thought he should have bought it. Yes, I shrieked...It's a Chesterfield!!!

Sadly, when he returned to the thrift store the next day the couch was gone. 

Although this traditional style does stray from my mid-century heart, it is a classic that cannot be ignored! Tufted leather (or velvet, my latest obsession) is so beautiful, but not fussy, something you'd want to curl up on with a good book. 

Speaking of good books, I just finished "An Object of Beauty," and really enjoyed it. If you enjoy art history and sneaky heroines, check it out. 

Today's lesson: If you ever see a Chesterfield anywhere for $50...BUY IT! 

Last weekend I had the privilege of coordinating my first Belles Reveries wedding! While the official photographs won't be available for a few weeks, I wanted to share some of my inspiration with you and a sneak peek at part of the final project! 

Below are the images that influenced me the most while transforming the backyard. Check out the entire wedding inspiration gallery here! 

The bride is one creative lady herself, so it was great to work with someone who wanted her wedding to be beautiful, unique, and handmade! During one of our first meetings she mentioned she liked the look of coffee filter garland and the lovely string orbs below.

The ceremony took place in the backyard of the home where the bride grew up, and the vows were exchanged under a large wood swing set her father had built years before. As soon as I saw the swing set, I knew we had the perfect canvas to transform!

Here's a sneak peak at the swing set during the beautiful ceremony. I created all the flowers out of coffee filters, the hanging garland out of tea stained cupcake liners, and the bride and her bridesmaids made the string orbs. Everyone, including myself, was thrilled with the final transformation!

I had so much fun with this wedding and can't wait to share more pictures with you!