I’m lusting over this Ralph Lauren chesterfield sofa. How beautiful is that yellow? And the leather would be so kid friendly.

Just because I work in the software/technology industry, doesn’t mean my accessories should look cold and robotic.

We returned home to Utah to find a mean present from the local kids in our neighborhood. They left a Christmas tree on our front porch! Who does that? And the saddest part is that we don’t even celebrate Christmas, so we had no idea how to get rid of the darn thing! These kids aren’t getting any s’mores from us next year. Humph.

For the past 3 years, we’ve been in Savannah for Christmas. We would get back to our house to find the front porch covered in holiday treats from the neighbors. Utah really is full of the sweetest people, and this year I made sure we were able to leave something in return. S’mores!

We’re working on our upstairs area. I’ve painted the back wall in chalkboard paint, and the hubby assembled the daybed. It’s looking very cozy, but obviously needs some accessories and pillows. What do you think of these options? Do you prefer the orange dwell pattern or the blue? I’d like an option of a stool with a yellow ikat, but couldn’t find a good example out there. Decisions, decisions.

I have these rustic sliding barn doors on the brain. If we could DIY a barn door (maybe one with a funky color?) this could be a great option for our library. House Beautiful Greene Partners Feldman Architecture 2009 Texas Idea House

Our home office is kind of a formal area, so I feel bad about using an inspiration board in that space. I don’t know if guests entering our home will want to see magazine clippings, fabric swatches, and whatever else is inspiring that week. It’s a shame because they always seem to stop people in their tracks. Do you keep inspiration boards at home? If so, where?

It’s silly that I went to art school, but still have a hard time filling my home with art pieces. Sadly there’s just not enough time in the day to paint. Luckily etsy has so much to offer. I found these beautiful prints by Sarah Ogren, a mixed media artist. They’re going to work perfectly in the study. :)

Have you guys played around with Pinterest? I got an invite from Kathryn, and now I’m obsessed. It’s become a great place to find quick inspiration. Check out these images from my Pinterest boards: (you’ll need a tumblr account to see the source here:)

Today Angela alerted me to Bakerella’s giveaway for Sweet and Saucy Supply, and I just about fell in love with every image on their site. The stands and goodies are beautiful, and everything has been styled perfectly. Yes please: These bowls filled with different pastel goodies would be so cute for a little girl party (or any party, let’s be real): This liner is so delicate, I just want to fill it with some kind of lemon cupcake: Feeling inspired to bake? :)