a-door-able

Another part of our new house that will need some updating is the front door. The shutters are black, which I love on the brick, but the door is a fabulous, nineteen-eighties burgandy.

I am itching for a little subtle-brightness and I think a sweet, rich teal is just the answer...

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I've tried to talk Matt into a buttery-yellow door with no such luck. He's just recently warmed up to pretty teals in home decor. Let's not push it... too much, too fast!

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The very first one is my very favorite. Our front door will be flanked in brick as well, so that photo helps me visualize it better. I think this will be one of my very first updates... such a rewarding little project!

Lauren



ch-ch-ch-changes

Some exciting news around these parts... Matt and I are in the process of buying a new house! We adore our little townhome and it holds extra-special memories for us, but we are really excited to make this new place our home. While I have no idea what I'll do with all this new space, I can't wait to start the process of making it ours. We are MOST excited about the gorgeous back yard... we've had a little 12x12 outdoor patio to call our own for the past 3+ years so this is a major upgrade!

There is lots of updating to do throughout this 25-year old house, so I've, of course, turned to Pinterest for every last bit of inspiration so far.

I'm thinking dark gray, putty-colored cabinets and we will be covering the current tile backsplash with a beadboard one...

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Like I mentioned before, there is lots of updating to be done - like eighties-style brass fireplace fronts and shiny, brass door hardware. There are lots of awesome tutorials out there, though, from great bloggers like Young House Love and Centsational Girl. Don't let the brass frighten you!

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I'll even have a space to turn into the mudroom I've always wanted!

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All in all, I'm super excited. Even with all the work to be done, the house is completely turn-key, so we're able to do all of these updates at our leisure. We feel so blessed and can't wait to show you all the changes!

Lauren

I do! I do!

Ever wonder how different your wedding may have been if pinterest had existed at the time?

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I can never decide if it would have made me more organized and put together...

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...or a total flustered mess with way too many ideas running through my head!

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My husband's videography business is now on pinterest, featuring all.things.wedding.

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It's been fun for this old-married-woman to daydream about nuptials all over again!

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You can follow all of our wedding boards here.

Happy daydreaming!

Lauren

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Stylistically speaking

I don't know about you, but this cool, crisp breeze outside is a sure-fire way to end up with fashion on the brain.

Despite so many lovely accessories and the freedom to layer (and layer and layer), I find it a lot harder to dress well in the fall and winter... this due solely to the fact that I get chilled to the bone in weather below 60 degrees (true story). In order to feel a bit inspired though, I've been busy coveting admiring the lovely fall trends floating around pinterest.

A few things I'm loving:


Boots, gold, and belted sweaters...

 Bold lips. Matte red. Coral.

Cozy striped cardigans. Gray polish. And gray cords... they've been on my must-have list since last winter.

Animal print, stripes, and oversized watches. (layers and cardigans galore!)

Check out my fashion board here.


What has fall got you pinning?


-Lauren
 

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A Pinterest Challenge

I {heart} pinterest.

I have pinned, pinned, pinned to my heart's content, but have majorly slacked on bringing any of these lovely ideas to life. I've made a goal to finish a few projects from my pinboards, and here they are.

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This one is already in the works. I just need a miter saw to cut a cedar plank that will act as the frame. I used a quote that was special to us and was used in our wedding. It will go above our master bed.  I can't wait for it to be finished!

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The curtains in my kitchen have been hounding me for some big, fat stripes.  (Check out that colorful chandelier!)

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Is that not the cutest thing you've ever seen? No, really! It is, right??! I know!! I am dying for this to go in my half bath where everybody will see it. But first I've got to convince my husband that it fits with his "Georgia Bulldog" theme. Hmmm...



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I would love for this to be a success... we have these all over our house! I'm hoping they last a while and save us lots of moolah! 

I'll be sure to update when I get my behind in gear and actually finish one of these projects! 

Lauren

How Pinteresting...

Inspired by the dreamy images in yesterday's post? They're from Pinterest, and in case you have been living under a rock don't know, it's a virtual inspiration pinboard!

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Be warned, though.

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It's addicting....

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Wanna join in on the madness fun? I have six instant invites to giveaway! Just leave a comment with your email address and I'll send your personal invitation. It's sure to be pinteresting...

Lauren

Dream a Big Dream

Welcome to my dream home... Come on in!

Let me show you where you'll be staying so you can put your things down. Just make yourself at home...

And here's your bathroom. You should have everything you need.  

Now follow me into the kitchen; let's fix you a drink...

Take a seat there, it'll just be a minute.



Would you like to sit out on the back porch?



Or out front on the swings?

Oh! Have you seen my new craft room? No? Well come on inside for a tour...

Isn't it lovely? And Matt's office is just down the hall...

Our master is on this side of the house....

And I never have to do the "seasonal switch" ever again!

There are a few more bedrooms down the hall...

Well there's the tour! Just have a seat in the den while I bring dinner out...

We're ready! Everything is waiting in the butler's pantry ready to be served...

Shall we take a seat?

This day has been too lovely to end so soon! Let's head out back for dessert and drinks...

I'm so glad you were able to make it. Let's do this again soon!

xoxo,
Lauren

*All images found on Pinterest!