Do you ever feel a little lost, frazzled, or overwhelmed on Monday mornings? Well then, this quote may be just what you need...
Created by Schule Lewis
Have a great week!
Showing posts with label quotables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quotables. Show all posts
Monday, October 10, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!
I love how all of these spaces have some patina and a lot of personality. These spaces confirm for me that I could never live in a cookie cutter space that looks just like the one next to it. If I had to live in a ho-hum space, I'd make sure the interior styling sang!
I love these vintage brass light fixtures in a kitchen by Tia Zoldan (design crush!) I also LOVE the black muntins and casings in the windows. So European and cool. I want these even if they are most likely insanely expensive..
Kitchen designed by Tia Zoldan, featured on Modern Palm Blog
This is the opposite of cookie cutter. I've enjoyed seeing more accessible bar spaces in interiors recently, no not for the booze factor, but for that old hospitality that was so common in the 50s and 60s (think Mad Men). Not to mention, the bottles add some sparkle and sculpture to a table top and do not take up precious cabinet space. Ha!
Bar set up from Rue via Erin Ever After
If you had asked me five minutes before I found this picture if I like exposed brick, I would have said, "No thanks." I should bite my tongue, because looky here.... I could move right into this space. The antique rug warms up the floor. That couch is perfection and with a fireplace and lots of cushions, you won't be left cold. Built ins and a library ladder? The icing on the cake. (And look, black muntins and casings in the windows again!)
Via pinterest, originally from Apartment Therapy
We've spoken about my love for reading nooks before.... And wallpapering a tiny space is genius. This convo reminds me of a great slideshow on Apartment Therapy on the topic. This trick is not prohibitively expensive and makes that small space special and distinct.
The Bone Collector via Pinterest
Well, here are some more antlers.... I can't help it. I love them, as seen in this post, and this pin... And I am not over reclaimed wood installed as a feature wall. When these trends are over, I need one of you to take my by the shoulders and give me a good shake because I won't want to let them go. Promise you'll do that for me.
And ya know, black and white stripes are just right up there with the most accessible and hard-to-get-wrong tricks. It goes with anything! And while we're talking about black and white stripes, I want to give b&w chevron and zebra print a shout out. Same idea. Neutrals, people! But they are exciting neutrals. Yes.
Two images just above from Katie Bower on Nate Berkus' "House Proud" segment
Happy Monday to you! I hope you have a great week! And since I like to start off the week with a great quote, I had one more thing to add before I take off....
When you're trying to decide between the chevron rug or the beige carpet, between the boring art that could work in a hotel room or quirky ceramic antlers, or between the solid color throw pillow or the b&w striped one, keep this in mind:
When you're trying to decide between the chevron rug or the beige carpet, between the boring art that could work in a hotel room or quirky ceramic antlers, or between the solid color throw pillow or the b&w striped one, keep this in mind:
Unknown creator on Tumblr. Found via Pinterest.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Go ahead, go out on that limb.
If you're anything like me, you love this quote. It is so applicable to so many aspects in life; love, career, friendship. This quote reminds me that going out on that limb is risky, but with big risk, can come big reward. And it also reminds me that there's no gain in being too proud. Here's to putting it all out there!
Happy Monday!
xo,
Elizabeth
Monday, August 29, 2011
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Bon Voyage!
This quote was found via adilene, then via another day closer then via lindsey-rae
then via brydie brown where I found it and relayed it to you here.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Hey there, stranger.
As will become obvious soon enough, I'm quite a fan of The List. I use lists because my memory is bad and because I think it is good to remember things. I also love the rush of endorphins that are released when you cross an item off your to-do-list and that feeling at the end of the day of having accomplished what you set out to do. (All the better when those things are little, because you can usually jam more of them into your day!)
In the spirit of this newborn blog, starting off with a list of 'things I am grateful for' just seems right.
1. Being able to laugh at myself despite burning my first ever homemade batch of granola. I mean BURNING it. Totally charred. Flinging open the windows and flapping a dish towel like a crazy must have been quite the sight.
2. Getting out there in my sneaks and sports bra to sweat a little bit this evening. I exercise sporadically and need to make it part of my everyday lifestyle. I'm hoping putting it here in black and white will hold me more accountable...
3. Having two big presentations this week for work. I'm trying to keep a handle on the stress by keeping everything in perspective. I'm trying to remember: I am fortunate to have this opportunity!
4. Seeing my sweetie in 6 more wake-ups! Not only will I see him, I get to be with him for 13 days! This is huuuge since we are doing distance right now. Also, yay for my first 'real' vacation of my career! Seattle and Lake Chelan, here I come!
5. Tomato and mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil, balsamic and s&p! It's the little things...
6. My family. They are hysterical and loving and being away from them is hard. My nieces and nephew (and two more babies on the way) are growing up and I'm missing it!! I am grateful for their health and happiness and that I can fly to see them as often as I do.
7. Finding great deals! Okay, it's lame but I love a bargain. Well, I don't care about cheapo things. I hate free stuff that fills junk drawers and can crowd out a person. When I say bargain, I mean I love finding exactly what I wanted at a price they could have doubled and I still would've paid. THAT, my friends, is amazing.
8. Being in love. Crazy, head over heels, love. Ya know that feeling when you talk to him and it feels like your insides are smiling? *happy sigh*
This evening I'm pampering myself in preparation for this week, with lavender scented body scrub and lavender linen spray for my bed and pillows. The glass of wine and good book sure won't hurt either. Mission: Relaxation. Let's see how far into that book I get after all of that aromatherapy... I'm so very affected by smells. (Fun fact #1, I hate the smell of vanilla except on food. In that case, yum.)
Here are a couple of my favorites pearls of wisdom, from Regina Brett, sent on from my mom.
Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
Happy Saturday!
In the spirit of this newborn blog, starting off with a list of 'things I am grateful for' just seems right.
1. Being able to laugh at myself despite burning my first ever homemade batch of granola. I mean BURNING it. Totally charred. Flinging open the windows and flapping a dish towel like a crazy must have been quite the sight.
2. Getting out there in my sneaks and sports bra to sweat a little bit this evening. I exercise sporadically and need to make it part of my everyday lifestyle. I'm hoping putting it here in black and white will hold me more accountable...
3. Having two big presentations this week for work. I'm trying to keep a handle on the stress by keeping everything in perspective. I'm trying to remember: I am fortunate to have this opportunity!
4. Seeing my sweetie in 6 more wake-ups! Not only will I see him, I get to be with him for 13 days! This is huuuge since we are doing distance right now. Also, yay for my first 'real' vacation of my career! Seattle and Lake Chelan, here I come!
5. Tomato and mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil, balsamic and s&p! It's the little things...
6. My family. They are hysterical and loving and being away from them is hard. My nieces and nephew (and two more babies on the way) are growing up and I'm missing it!! I am grateful for their health and happiness and that I can fly to see them as often as I do.
7. Finding great deals! Okay, it's lame but I love a bargain. Well, I don't care about cheapo things. I hate free stuff that fills junk drawers and can crowd out a person. When I say bargain, I mean I love finding exactly what I wanted at a price they could have doubled and I still would've paid. THAT, my friends, is amazing.
8. Being in love. Crazy, head over heels, love. Ya know that feeling when you talk to him and it feels like your insides are smiling? *happy sigh*
This evening I'm pampering myself in preparation for this week, with lavender scented body scrub and lavender linen spray for my bed and pillows. The glass of wine and good book sure won't hurt either. Mission: Relaxation. Let's see how far into that book I get after all of that aromatherapy... I'm so very affected by smells. (Fun fact #1, I hate the smell of vanilla except on food. In that case, yum.)
Here are a couple of my favorites pearls of wisdom, from Regina Brett, sent on from my mom.
Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
Happy Saturday!
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