while talking about fabric...

Have you seen the new fall advertisement for Thibaut's "Avalon" collection? It is delightful! All the fun colors. Oh, I cannot wait till we get this new line in.

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Modern Nature

Schumacher just came out with their wonderful "Modern Nature" wallpaper collection. It is truly beautiful! I am sucker for anything nature-ish (I am from the Pacific Northwest...) and anything Schumacher. Here is a little preview of some of their sensational wallpapers from their new collection. Make sure to check them all out here.

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Did you look at all the patterns and colorways? Have a favorite one?!

Where is the bow?

I am super excited for many things in my life. At this very moment, I am thrilled the weather is going to be sunny for my good friend's wedding this weekend! Yes, for not sitting in the rain. I am also really excited about the wedding gift I just wrapped. I bought the adorable floral kraft paper at the dollar store (yes, you read that right). I then decided to not use a traditional bow and dug through my craft bin to find some wonderful twine, many feathers, and a little bead. Perfect for my fall loving friend's wedding. I hope they appreciate the wrap job.

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Last day of September

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Elephantine

I love simple jewelry and all of these piece from Elephantine are just the perfect example of what I love. They are reasonably price too...another thing to love! So do you have a favorite piece from the shop?

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high and low

Here a few items that I would love to bid on from ebay. Yep, they would all be just lovely in my studio slash future (larger) home. Which is your favorite item below?

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all in one

I just love the cute yet sophisticated Birds & Butterfly wallpaper from Schumacher. I decided to pull some fun and youthful fabrics that work nicely with this lovely wallpaper. I choose geometric fabrics with rich color and strong textures. I wanted the wallpaper to be a simple background to the strong yet noncompeting fabrics.

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(this fabric would look lovely on a headboard. Or even an upholstered chair or bench)

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(great for a duvet or big, overstuffed throw pillows)

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(airy and interesting fabric that would love awesome as drapery)

The room will need some cool colored accessories (blues & greens) and strong, simple lined furniture. Yep, that's the quick, little mini plan for this imaginary room. Enjoy.

sweet dreams

One of my dearest friends just gave birth to the sweetest little girl last Friday. And baby Lena Mae has already had her first photoshoot. Isn't she so precious? And so adorable with all her fat rolls. (yes, she is only a week old). too cute.

It is finally Friday!

I am so excited the weekend is just hours away! Oh, I cannot wait till I get off work today. I will be doing a little happy weekend dance.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

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testosterone

At my next home (yes, I did just move into my current one. forward thinking) I want to make it more masculine and not all girly. It will still be very glamourous and stylish but with a dose of stronger lines, deeper tones, richer textures, and less pink.

I love this room. See that romantic mirror, beautiful orange bedding and oh so much fun fur pillows.

clean and simple. Lovely headboard. Maybe a little too simple for my tastes though.

Love the wallpaper and gallery wall above the bed.

Exposed brick walls, wonderful ethnic rug, and wood.

So many fun colors! This might be border line girly but so much fun.

Again fur throw and deep walls and textured pillows. I also have a very similar lamp.

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How do you bring more masculine elements to your bedroom/home?

I need FLOR

Why did I ever buy a rug for my apartment? I should have purchased these awesome FLOR carpet tiles! Look at this stylish patterns. I am currently loving the Sophistikat tiles (such a clever name too). Have you ever purchased FLOR tiles? ....thoughts.

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9 to 5 Chic

I want this outfit. I adore the slouchy sweater and to die for scarf and unexpected necklace. Bravo.

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(You should check out her blog, 9 to 5 Chic. It rocks)

Collide

I am totally loving the idea of a cape jacket this fall. A perfect addition to my wardrobe that will keep my warm and stylish this season. How can you not love the cape jacket? Look at them.... they are wonderful!

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Are you planning on rocking a cape jacket this season?!

Redhead

This is going to be my glamorous makeup inspiration. I love the red lips and green earrings on Emma Stone. Perfect for a redhead.

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Me Gusta

so simple and adorable.

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GO BEAVS

I spent this morning moving my baby sister into her college dorm. (How is she old enough for college? ahh). I was lucky enough to attend the OSU football game yesterday too! Although it rained. (I guess it is OR). Thank goodness of those sexy plastic ponchos.

I hope all you lovelies had a fabulous weekend!

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Yes, please

Please take note. I want shoe storage like this....

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hammer and nail

Some new additions to my wall!

(Yeah, I should really use my camera instead of my phone...oh, well)

Box office

I really enjoy making list. I also really enjoy movies (and movie trailers). I made this handy list to get myself, hopefully you, pumped for 2010 movies. Go relax a little and watch some fantastic trailers! I cannot decide which movie I am looking forward to the most...so many decisions. So what movie(s) are you anxiously waiting to see?!

The Town - September 17

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps - September 24

127 Hours - November 5

Fair Game - November 5

Morning Glory - November 12

Unstoppable - November 12

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - November 19

Love and Other Drugs - November 24

Black Swan - December 1

The Tourist - December 10

Tron: Legacy - December 17

How Do You Know - December 17

Blue Valentine - December 31

City of Roses

When you come to Portland (and you all should come visit PDX sometime) you need to visit the Rose Garden. Everyone needs to relax and smell the pretty roses at some point. We took a tourist stroll through the gardens last weekend.

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(I take pictures when people aren't expecting it)

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