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How often do you have the itch to redecorate?

And how do you scratch it when the budget is low? Do you try to make a few small changes, maybe rearrange some furniture? Do you buy new pillows, paint a wall, or browse the local yard sales?

Mark and I have lived in our house for close to three years now, and over that time we’ve barely made a change. So lately we’ve been dying for a little bit of an update.

Right now we’re working on all of the above… and actually those yard sales have yielded some pretty exciting projects that I can’t wait to share. But the process is slow, and we have to be happy with just a little bit of a change here and there, knowing that one of these days we’ll be able to chip away at our wish list and make things look the way we want.

What creative things do you do when you start to have the itch? Any ideas we should try?

Images via.

8 Comments | Posted on: May 1, 2013 | Category: Decor

Spring Recipe /Pin/spiration

This spring, my pinterest boards are overflowing with at least an extra 10 pounds of delicious, totally worth the splurge drinks, desserts, and so much more… I mean, salt & vinegar chips on chocolate cake? Genius.

If that thought has your mouth watering just as much as mine, then you might want to continue this little adventure and take a look at the rest. But for now, here’s a start on a few of the tasty treats I’m dying to make this season…

6 Comments | Posted on: April 30, 2013 | Category: Recipes

Spring Wedding /Pin/spiration

If it’s as gloomy in your neck of the woods as it is around here (rain for two days straight now…) you’re probably on the lookout for a little bit of spring. I know I am! So I thought I’d share some of my favorite spring (pin)spiration to brighten up the day.

First up, spring weddings! The best thing about a spring wedding is the flowers. I was so jealous of all of you spring brides when I planned my November nuptials… you never realize just how many flowers are not available in the fall! But everything is around in the spring… peonies, poppies, anemones, you name it! It’s all there. So any good spring inspiration, in my opinion, is full of flowers and lets them shine… that’s why I love all of the neutral colors in the recent inspiration I’ve seen — what better way to let those gorgeous flowers shine than to choose a light, ethereal palette with your bouquet as the star.

(I won’t lie, a neutral palette is usually my favorite no matter what the season… but doesn’t it look especially beautiful in the spring?)

Be sure to head over to the links — the pictures on the page are only the beginning of the beautiful inspiration you’ll find. And stay tuned, because a little later in the day I have a recipe roundup you won’t want to miss!

1 Comment | Posted on: April 30, 2013 | Category: Gatherings, Inspiration Boards

Movie Night

Due to my love of drive-in movies and… well, food — on Friday night, I hurried home to make it to a screening of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs outside one of our favorite restaurants, Family Meal. The event was put on to benefit Frederick Reads — a cool partnership between Frederick County Public Libraries and dozens of local organizations to encourage kids to read.

9 Comments | Posted on: April 29, 2013 | Category: Adventures, Life

A Little Distraction

Happy Sunday! I hope you’re having a wonderful day — but if, by any chance, you’re already beginning to dread the start of the week (like me…) maybe I can provide a little distraction…

Eye Carey Mulligan in Vogue.

Buy this pretty feather print.

… also these shoes (I need these shoes).

Make your own sunglasses sleeve.

Bake some warm homemade pita bread.

Twinkies are coming back!

An interview with Monique Lhuillier.

… and while we’re talking about wedding dresses.

I feel this way a lot — also donuts.

Carrie Brownstein’s favorite punk albums of all time.

“The winner of a second raffle gets to play Battleship against retired Admiral Mike Mullen.” What?

The first clip from the new season of Arrested Development.

1 Comment | Posted on: April 28, 2013 | Category: Life, Link Love

Ham & Cheese Biscuits

I have an obsession with ham. Well, okay maybe it’s all pork products, but especially ham. I suppose you can blame it on the fact that I’ve been a terrible vegetarian for about five years. I say terrible because while I’m a “vegetarian,” I have one or two (or five) exceptions to the rule.

12 Comments | Posted on: April 25, 2013 | Category: Recipes

Love // Spring Engagement Shoot Inspiration

I’m so happy that spring is finally here, with its longer days and warmer weather, that just looking at these shots makes me giddy…

Elise and Edwin’s engagements on Granville Island were taken by the water, in the city, and under big blooming trees, and the sunny shots just reek of everything spring. They’re the perfect bit of pretty for this bright, beautiful Wednesday — especially since I’ll be stuck inside, dreaming of a good book and a picnic under one of those trees…

2 Comments | Posted on: April 24, 2013 | Category: Engagement Shots, Gatherings

Live // In a Barn

When I was eight, my sister (who is sixteen years older) bought me a pony. And there began a long journey that I’m sure my parents cursed my sister for more than once… but that also defined my childhood.

Ponies led to horses and horses led to lessons, trail rides, and rodeos — not to mention summers that were booked before they even began. My parents were troopers, carting me from competition to competition all over the west coast and eventually building a big red barn that, although the horses are gone (neither of my parents ride) still stands today.

When I was little I wanted to live in the loft… build a little apartment. Now, if I could, I’d convert the whole thing. There’s just nothing better than a barn conversion. But until now I hadn’t thought to do things the other way around. This house in Marin County was remodeled with some of the most gorgeous barn details I’ve ever seen, the perfect mix of rustic and modern. Not to mention brilliant architectural details like those built-in heating vents, inspired by the holes in an owl box.

7 Comments | Posted on: April 23, 2013 | Category: Decor

Sun is Shining

We decided to spend our Saturday wandering through the shops in Lucketts, VA — drooling over everything we’d love to take home. At this point, Austin was still feeling pretty good about the whole thing… particularly because he’s a shameless ham.

Then he realized that this wasn’t the only shop.

4 Comments | Posted on: April 22, 2013 | Category: Adventures, Life

A Tough Week

It seems odd, with my eyes still glued to the latest news in Boston, to step away and talk about the beautiful weekend ahead… to count so many blessings while so much of the country still grieves. To be so lucky.

But after this week, that’s all I can think… I’m lucky. I’ll hug the ones I love a little tighter this weekend, and enjoy the sun a little more, knowing that life is precious and fleeting. And I’ll try to share some cheery links, because if you feel like me I’m sure you’re looking for a little bit of an escape!

Here are a few of my favorites… I hope you, and the ones you love, are safe. My heart goes out to those who continue to suffer.

Eye this retro bohemian home in Morocco.

Buy a spotted spring dress.

Make these cute clip-on picnic utensils.

Bake this drop-dead gorgeous coconut tres leches cake.

Also, this cake makes my mouth water… as in I can barely look at it because I’m drooling.

Have you noticed that leading men age, but their love interests, well… don’t?

Amen.

Wait, what? Is this a thing?

What makes us feel good about the work that we do?

2 Comments | Posted on: April 19, 2013 | Category: Life, Link Love

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