Dreaming in Lace and Pearls

Friday, January 25, 2013

Things I'm Loving

Vintage Mismatched China
I think this is such a cute look! What love to start a collections of different types of china if I have more room!

Source: google.com via Something Borrowed on Pinterest

Source: thevintagekitchen.com.au via Sherry on Pinterest

This adorable nursery!
How cute is this nursery! I love the painted words on the dresser. Have to keep in mind for Baby Flynn #2 in the future!

Source: ontobaby.com via Katie on Pinterest

Valentine's Day Decorating
Since the stomach bug hit the house I have been a little late on the Valentine decorating but here are some of my favorite ideas and inspirations!

Source: simplycraftyblog.blogspot.com via Kimberly on Pinterest

Source: ellaclaireinspired.com via Adrienne on Pinterest

Source: myheartsdesireblog.com via Jen on Pinterest

Source: potterybarnkids.com via Janille on Pinterest

Source: teachingmyfriends.blogspot.com via Julie on Pinterest

I am loving this Alice in Wonderland print! thinking of framing for Easter decorating!

Source: zulily.com via Katie on Pinterest

Happy Friday!

xoxo Katie

Thursday, January 24, 2013

So this past week little man got it hit with the stomach bug...and he got hit hard. We woke up Tuesday night to him and his whole crib covered in vomit. And that has continued for NINE days! We are all exhausted and over being sick. After four days last week of vomiting we ended up in the ER to treat Patrick for dehydration. He was such a tough little guy, barely cried and flirted with every nurse, doctor and PA that came into our room. We were back in the doctors office today because although we are doing better, he is still vomiting. They are running some tests and hopefully we can figure out something to help him along.

Adventures of a Sick Little Man

what a baby looks like after a rough nights sleep

My first trip to the hospital, such a trooper!

Done!

Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, a smile, oh and our first two teeth!

xoxo Katie

Monday, January 14, 2013

Design Obsession!

So for a long time I had a problem defining my style. Preppy, yes! vintage, a bit...modern, um no! But I have never really identified with a lot of homes or designs I had seen on television or in magazines. That was until I stumbled up Sarah Richardson on HGTV.

Sarah's style is an exact match to my own. I love her custom upholstered furniture, classic color combinations, wall paper with a dash of youthfulness and fun. I swear if I ever won the lottery I would fly her down from Canada to design my own custom home. So until that happens I will simply swoon over her beautiful designs and watch DVRed marathons of Sarah's House. Sarah's house is a show where she designs a home from the bottom up. She has done her own vacation home, 60' ranch and cookie cutter model home. It is so fun to watch her go from one room to the next using different styles and colors. Each house has been so different and unique I just love it! It gives me inspiration to be a bit more fearless in the design of my home. Her are some of my favorite Sarah designs!

Happy Monday! xoxo Katie

Friday, January 4, 2013

New Years Resolutions

A lot of this in my life have changed in the past year. I left my job, had a baby and moved into our new home as always that makes me think during this time of year what can I do to make myself happier and healthier. So here is what I have come up with for 2013

1. To get back into the gym and try and work out five to six days a week. It has been incredibly hard since baby but I am resolved to get back in shape.

2. I am going to set up a cleaning schedule. Keeping the house tidy with little man has seemed impossible I hope this will help.

This is the schedule I am going to try and follow!

3.We are starting a family vacation fund. We are hoping to go to Disney next December!

A little DIY I'm doing but ours will be Disney World of course!

These are the images keeping us inspired!

4. To finish the DIY projects around the house

Organize all our wedding, baby/bridal shower, baptism and housewarming cards

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Finish our picture wall

Source: via Katie on Pinterest

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Decorate our entry way

Source: jennasuedesign.blogspot.com via Katie on Pinterest

Decorate the kids bathroom

Source: lovingyourspace.org via Heather on Pinterest

Source: garnethill.com via Yellow Leaf on Pinterest

So that's what I have in mind! Bring on 2013!

xoxo Katie

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Six month photo prep and more!

So after all the crazyness of the past few weeks we are starting to get back into a normal routine. I'm actually pretty excited that we do not have very much going on in the next few weeks. I'm ready for some quiet downtime for sure. But this Saturday we have Patrick's six month photos with our fabulous photography. I'm super excited and have been searching for inspiration. Heres the outfits I was thinking.