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This weekend we’ll be getting ready for our move. I was going to put move in quotes since it isn’t really a move when we’ll only be gone for a week and we’re basically staying up the street, but there’s something about seeing single words between quotes that makes me feel uneasy.

So yeah, we’re moving (air quotes) and although I’d rather go to the the dentist than pack bags, I’m looking forward to staying at our new location. A total staycation, without the cation because we’ll still be working and going about our normal lives. But still, a change of scenery. We’re saying in this really cute little cottage/bungalow with a patio big enough for our dogs. And it’s on a super charming street with coffee shops and restaurants. It’ll be nice taking our evening stroll with the dogs. And being able to walk to get some dinner.

Here’s an easy to pack outfit inspired by a cottage patio and our, uh, move.

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Cheers to Friday!

Hey, long time no post.

Things have been really busy, leaving me with close to no motivation to think of anything to blog about.

I mean, I get ideas, but I get even lazier to put them together into a post with pretty pictures, creative layout, cute font and few words. This stuff is time consuming.

 I am happy to announce, though, that we’re having our hardwood floors refinished at the end of this month. Hallefreakinglujah. Hasta never dinky carpet.

This is great news for me and we actually have to move out of our house for about a week in order to expedite the process. We’re just going to be renting a house in our area. I’m kind of looking forward to “moving”; I’ve always enjoyed being a house guest.

Now I just have to decide on a color. I thought I wanted something dark but have since changed my mind 23 times. I counted.

I think I now want something lighter.

Or dark.

24.

To the inspiration board.

Now this is dark. Black would be bold, but maybe not so practical in a house with two dogs. I’d be cleaning every hour.

Gray would be so sleek. I don’t think I can pull it off though. Not certain I have the right house for it.

White would be fresh. Just have to make sure it looks more contemporary and less shabby chic, or shabby shitty as one friend likes to call it.

I’m leaning towards lighter, but nothing too neutral or anything with any hint of red or orange.

Love this color. I see gray undertones, but it could be those chairs. And the herringbone pattern takes it up three notches.

I came across this image and thought it was the perfect blend. They’re custom aged french oak. Yeah, good luck with that.

I like the color but I also don’t want it looking too french country.

Better get to deciding. I have less than two weeks.

Happy Wednesday!

PS – new guest post on Spearmint Baby today. Check out what kind of clothes I’d gift your baby, if you had one.

I’m working on a kitchen remodel and was looking for some styling inspiration for when it’s ready to photograph.

I noticed food and cooking activity in a lot of these images. I mean, it totally makes sense for a kitchen. But no way do my visits to the refrigerator or pantry ever result in anything this neat. Stylists, I tell you.

I don’t even spot any crumbs on this board. My crumbs always end up on the floor.

Where did these homeowners go? They missed a good photo op.

Light breakfast. Even the chairs are casually pulled out so nicely. Nice chairs, ps.

A pan left unattended, hope whatever is in there doesn’t burn. I’m pretty certain nothing is in there though.

Maybe a cake is being baked; I spy eggs and a rolling pin.

One stool pulled out, indicating someone might’ve just got up. Maybe they needed a newspaper reading break?

I see another cutting board too.

I’m still learning to make my shots look more effortless and not so decorated.

I had some time over the weekend to snap a quick photo of the newly painted gray walls in our family room.

I’m liking this so much better. Feels a lot more calm. Click here to compare and contrast the before.

I even switched out the pillows for my Society Social ones.

You might have also noticed that orange season is coming to an end. The last time we bought orange juice was in November!

I also came to the realization that I won’t ever have nice drapes in this room. Bams thinks I don’t know it’s him who marks his territory. He’s lucky he’s cute.

I also tell Nora if she doesn’t behave she’s going to end up like that faux sheepskin throw. She thinks I’m kidding.

And for the rest of my weekend, I did a whole lot of not much.

Happy Monday!

On our trip to Costa Rica, I picked up a really pretty tapestry that I sometimes use as a tablecloth. I wish I could display it in more ways that one.

It wouldn’t work for my current bedroom situation, but I’m thinking it would look pretty cool hung like a headboard.

A little boho flair. Laid back and stylish.

I think this is an easy way to bring some bold pattern into your space. And if you get sick of it, simply take it down. Great way to add height to your space too. Bring some drama to your room.

And just in case you’re searching for crib sheets, today I’m sharing some adorable ones on my second guest post with Spearmint Baby.

Happy Wednesday!