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another peek....

2010-07-28T15:59:00.004-06:00

at the pictures I'm using for inspiration in my home..

san francisco architect Feldman Architecture, Inc.

by etsy.com

by other metros interior designer Tracery Interiors

by new york interior designer Olga Adler

by tel aviv interior designer NURIT GEFFEN-BATIM STUDIO

by new york showroom donna thomas

(via houzz.com)

Inspiration Board

2010-06-08T09:18:00.004-06:00

I'm always saving pictures to for my "inspiration board" where I've got a bunch of pictures gathered to help me with my home decorating. With a new home in our future, I'm really excited to get my hands on things and start putting it all together. Thought I would post some of the inspiration pics here.

(These are all random pictures I've saved over the years, from House Beautiful Magazines and mainstream decor blogs to google search images. I'm sorry I haven't linked all the pictures to their homes, but I didn't save that information in the first place. These were just pictures I saved in order to get my creative juices flowing. Sorry for not having links!)

Crib --> Bench

2010-06-08T09:15:00.001-06:00

Learn how to make an old crib into a cute bench..

Go HERE

Thing to do #432,089

2010-06-08T09:06:00.004-06:00

I have always thought about doing THIS..
and now that someone has actually taken the plunge
and done it themselves,
I'm going to do it.

First things first:

Help me find me a cheap piano!

Felt Playhouse

2010-03-31T10:18:00.002-06:00

I can't even wrap my head around this.
What a huge project to take on!

It would be so worth it, though.
Wouldn't your kids just eat this up??
I know mine would.

Go see the details HERE.
Jill's amazing!

Moses Basket

2010-03-31T10:12:00.003-06:00

I'm determined to make one of these...
I am so in love with Moses Baskets.

But equally determined that it would end up ugly.
I'm all sorts of nervous about it.
But I'm going to try it anyway...

Now just to find the perfect basket!

90 minute shirt

2010-03-31T09:56:00.004-06:00

I can't get over how much I love this.
I found this over at MADE.
The only thing I find a bit deceiving is the name.
I'm SURE it'd take me (a couple days) longer than 90 minutes!

I am so excited to do this project...
I love that I'll be making a shirt for my boy from one of his daddy's shirts.
Heck I could even use one of my massive tee's from my preggo days.

Go see how it's done HERE.

Dreamy Workspace

2010-01-16T15:12:00.002-07:00

I wouldn't mind hanging out in these rooms all day. Definitely keeping these as inspiration for my future crafting room.

Consider this your Christmas gift...

2009-12-26T21:27:00.004-07:00

Best Peanut Butter Cookies Alive (or soon to be alive.)

1 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Combine ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Lightly smash with fork. Let cool. Recipe doesn't make very many, so you could double recipe as you desire. Or, if you're as obsessed with these as I am... quadruple the recipe. You wouldn't be sorry that you did.

Tracy Porter

2009-12-23T12:30:00.004-07:00

(Above pictures via Pioneer Woman)

Aren't those patterns SO adorable?

And look at these perfect little S&P shakers:

Wouldn't they be a fun little gift?

Gosh I love Tracy Porter.

Next Year...

2009-12-23T12:07:00.002-07:00

I'm going to do this.

Make these:

Out of this:

Such a cute way to recycle your old sweaters.

Pictures via dana-made-it.

Snow and Graham Calendars

2009-12-22T16:49:00.001-07:00

I have the 2009 Snow & Graham Calendar currently (thanks to Andrea),
and I LOVE it.
Sad to see it go..

I loved the anticipation of seeing what the next month's look was.
(I like not looking beforehand so that it can be a fun surprise on the 1st...
am I a dork or what?)
Anyway, look at the one taking it's place:

So simple and cheery.
Gosh I love them.
Visit Snow and Graham HERE to see more.

Creative Art

2009-12-22T13:53:00.000-07:00

Love this quote.

Go HERE to see how this poster was made.

Hot cocoa and...

2009-12-18T15:47:00.000-07:00

I am SOOOO starting this tradition!
See how to make these adorable mini gingerbread houses here.

Let's Etsy

2009-12-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

I seem to find myself browsing Etsy on days like today when it's cold outside and all I want to do is crawl in bed. There's so much awesome stuff on there- and I appreciate it all the more because it's handmade... Anyway, here are some of my favorites.

Frilly wristlets:
(I'm nutty over these!)

(Via Murwati)
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Whimsical girls dress:

(Via Mainstreet Bowtique)
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Incredible jackets:

I'm obsessed with these.
I can't imagine trying to make one, though-
I'd rip my hair out.
But aren't they amazing?

(Via Littlehouses)
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Cute lil booties:

(via handmadebabylove)
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Warm cowl:

(Via Karmacrochet)

What are your favorite etsy finds??

Dreamy Bedrooms

2009-12-11T01:17:00.000-07:00

Look at the sitting area windows and the built in cabinets. IN LOVE!

There are a couple of things I'd change in each,
but overall, I'd love to wake up in any of these bedrooms!

Images via HouseBeautiful

2009-12-11T00:30:00.000-07:00

Do you subscribe to House Beautiful like I do?

I love it. I could skim those pages for hours. (And I do.)

I have always loved spaces with tons of natural light...
Especially in the kitchen. My dream kitchen involves a U-shaped design where you are surrounded by big bay windows. Someday that kitchen will be built.
Until then, I'll look at pictures.

There are bits and pieces of these that I like:

LOVE the lighting in this. Those ceilings and skylights are fab.
Would love to be in this kitchen during a storm..
Just wish all of the higher wall space was used for windows.
(Hey I'm not the one cleaning them!)

Love the architecture in this.
Those arches?! The windows!? Awesome.
And I just love a kitchen that is open to the dining room.
Again, the less walls- the bigger the space feels- the further light can travel- the cleaner the air will feel.
Crisp and gorgeous.

Now this one I love because of the quaintness.
So romantic. So cheery.
Love the island.
Love the collections on the shelves.
Love all the life in this picture.

Cirrus Bedding

2009-12-09T16:43:00.000-07:00

I don't even know what to say...

...other than I'm starting to save for this RIGHT NOW.

DIY project

2009-12-09T16:10:00.000-07:00

This DIY (Do it yourself) "Tessa Dress" looks like a fun little project.
Aren't they so cute??
I DIYing over them!

Gosh I'm funny.

The Holiday Dress

2009-12-09T15:17:00.000-07:00

I was searching online for an occasion dress the other day. I hardly ever buy online. Something always goes wrong- I order the wrong size, or they send the wrong size. Then you have to deal with sending it back, paying postage, waiting, yada yada yada. So I usually browse online for what the store holds, then when I find something I'll go to the store, try it on, and buy it there.
Saves a lot of hassle, I think.

Thought I'd share some favorites
I found during The Great Dress Hunt of 2009..

The Eliza J Ruffle Wrap Dress
(Though it costs a mint.)

BCBGMAXAZRIA Ruffled Neck Jersey Dress
(I like ruffles, so sue me.)

Studio M Dress, Cap Sleeve Silk Charmeuse
(Just say "No" to those shoes!)

INC International Concepts Dress
(Someone get this girl a sandwich! Poor thing.)

Though for me I'd have to wear some kind of top along with most of these, I think they are all fabulous. I love a fancy neckline.

So happy that "feminine" is back.
We need to make up for the 90's.

Trellis Design Wallpaper

2009-12-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

Looking to revamp your place?
Where better to start than with the walls..

This trellis wallpaper is simple and classy.
I absolutely love it.

image via Ballard Designs

Find this amazing wallpaper here.

(I'm in love with the Pearl.)

Welcome, self!

2009-12-09T14:43:00.000-07:00

Hi friends!!

GILI (pronounced "Gee-Lee") was created to share and keep track of my favorite finds.

Design
Fashion
&
Creativity

...

GOSH I LOVE IT!

(Hope you do, too!)

*GILI*