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Showing posts with label decorating. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

All things YELLOW

This is going to be a random post, but I've decided I'm in love with YELLOW this Season! If I had the time and energy I'd totally revamp one of the rooms in my house to be blues, whites and yellows, yellow being the accent color for accessories and what not. I've seen so many fun yellow items and Laura from Life on Northwood recent find has made me jealous with envy on looking for stray "junk" found off the side of the road (all of which I'd love to paint YELLOW!). Unfortunately my hubby is not a fan of yellow, but I got him to paint my laundry room a pale yellow, which I yet been able to finish decorating.

First, I want a pair of YELLOW rain boots. I've been lusting and dying for a pair for a pair of these Celine's ($400+),

but would settle for the Hunters ($100+) ")

Or there's this pair for just $25 bucks! but I really want the other ones : P .


Second, I'd love a new yellow bag for the Summer... (I had one last year but its defintely worn out, I tend to wear my bags down to the ground when I get a new one)

This one seen at StyleBakery

I'd take this striped one on Vaca. next month! Its from BayAnHipp on Etsy.

Third, Things I'd totally rock! All from Etsy shops as well:
ORAWANP Can see this with my rainboots to go with!

This Mexicani Tunic from SPUNSHOP,
And this pleated skirt from PoorJean

Fourth, If I could switch my red savvy home to bright yellow for the Summer I would... HUGE fan of Yellow Accents, check out that distressed hutch with bright yellow dished, Im drooling!


Fifth, What I'd buy the fam for everyone gets something Yellow Day (which I may administer soon!)
The hubs , he loves fun tshirts! Its from DarkCyclesClothing Shop , it doesnt sound like the type of place he'd shop but I know he'd love the tshirt.

Cams, this fun tunic dress very classy I'd say - from Sweetie Pie Design

And Jacoby would get this super fun Digger Bed! He lovesssssss Diggers lately and all the dump truck galore. He may even sleep through the night if he had this to sleep in!

Lastly, items I would not buy in Yellow :o (Sorry but I just dont think I could, my appologies if you could!, but you may not want yellow rainboots either)


I know I have a previous post on all things yellow, Etsy finds - take a look...

Have a great day while I dream of Yellow In this great Chair and my Celine RainBoots! ( I hope I didnt stress yellow too much today)


XOXO
Krissy

Wednesday, March 10, 2010



Tomorrow is my "work from home" day and I am already getting anxious thinking of how Im going to get work done and not clean my house!


A few posts back I said I would add a blog entailing my clutterful home and insane obsession for baskets. These are literally only minor pictures as to the amount of baskets you can find throughout my home. For some reason, I have this notion that hmmmm if i can't find a place to put something it ends up in a random basket, then every few months I go on a rampage of emptying these baskets so they have more meaning as to what they should have in them.


Its funny because Zack will say "where are the plastic plug hider things" and then will ask "where are the take out menus" and Ill direct him to the same basket. I really need to go into basket rehab. It is not the answer to my clutter, its just the junk we collect on a daily basis is incredible and God forbid I toss one of Camryn's random pieces of art work. Usually those things Zack asks for can be found in one of these lovely baskets. One is usually for art supplies, mail supplies, diapers, birthday stuff, pictures. Within a months time these baskets are overflowingNow this one is fun! Our entry way from the garage.... If it was winter year round I think I'd have this area boarded up! Shoes, scarves, mittens, hats, toys, more diapers. This area astonishes me too of what gets collected. And if your wondering whats on the top top there, those are gift bags, easter baskets of all sorts. You need one for a special event, I've got one!
Ok so this one kills me too. I call this the "how does it grow" basket. I empty the toys from this one constantly and it always seems to be overflowing. And those other little ones are for DVDs and other TV whatnots.
Ughhh, the kitchen. Ok so my basket in the kitchen has no rhyme or reason. I bought a new storage case to throw mail in everyday and that just overflowed, so it just went everywhere else. Oh that is my morning best friend, the Keurig, if it wasn't for him, I'd be spending $1000 a year alone just on coffee.
2 baskets here: the dish rack basket, yes we have a dishwasher, but this seems to be full constantly too. and the other basket stores bottles, bibs, and a ton of odds and ends!



Do you have a basket crazy obsession, please share and make me feel better!!!!???
Remember this is only 3 rooms of my home, and every room has more than one basket in it even the kids rooms! And when I go to the store I always find myself impelled to buy another basket!

Monday, November 16, 2009

CandyLand Tree time coming~



I got my sons Christmas outfit together this weekend, so the pictures will be taken soon, I just need to make my daughter's dress to go with it. I also have her birthday party this upcoming weekend which I am setting up our house as a Barbie themed Tea party for her and all her little friends. They'll all be dressed up, decorating cookies, and sipping on lemonade with a great big Candy Land themed Christmas tree in front of them!

Hubby says its way too early to put up any christmas decor but I figured since I am not throwing any parties at my house after Camryn's birthday party I should put at least one of my trees up. (yes I'll be putting up two great big trees this year and I am so excited to decorate them and the rest of the house). I have a ton of candy land themed xmas decor i picked up up for it at the end of the season last year, Cam is very excited to get it up as well. Poor Jacoby will probably try to tear the thing down this year still! But he'll certainly love all the fun characters and bright ornaments that will decorate this tree.


I figure why not put up the fun themed tree, the other tree is our traditional tree which will probably go up thanksgiving weekend or my birthday weekend the usual. I will definitely be posting pictures my trees once they are up.

It probably would have been more ideal to put it up say if Camryn picked a Candy Land themed bday party or I picked a Barbie themed tree but Owell maybe we can coordinate that next year!


In the mean time I made a new holiday dress , this one is all red tulle with a silk white and green striped lining. I just love these pooffy things!

Oh and Camryn spotted her crush again this weekend at her soccer games, boy was she thrilled!