running.

last week i decided that i was going to dust off my tennis shoes and start running again. it's been over a yr and a lot has happened in that yr including bed rest and baby #2. i'm not going to lie and say it was a piece of cake. i was actually kind of scared. but i did it w/ baby #2 in tow (i think i prefer running w/ a stroller). and now i am on day 7 of running and i love it. okay, some days i would like to just stay in bed and drink my coffee...and maybe eat a donut w/ chocolate frosting (or two)...but i've got jeans i am trying to fit back into!

*images courtesy of brown button, coco + kelly, stephanie rausser

that dog....

i feel like i can relate to the look on that dog's face.....like when i go to my closet to put on my running shoes or when i open my bread box to make a sandwich and only have hot dog buns.....

how genius is that powder room??!! love how they incorporated the window and put the mirror on the side wall.

*images courtesy of pretty world, house and life, things that inspire, moodboard

monday, monday

here is your set of monday pretties.....i definitely will add this kitchen to my 'list' as well...the star wallpaper i love, and those barn lanterns- yes, please!

*images courtesy of things that inspire, lauren stern design, rikshaw design, a life more fabulous, erin martin

yippee...

it's the weekend and i couldn't be happier.....date night tonight, the library's annual book sale (children's books galore) and a great community yard sale tomorrow! that's my idea of a perfect weekend :)

*several people asked about the warehouse sale i went to in charleston....it's the lux sale and if you are in the market for deals on furniture/ lighting/rugs, you should check it out!

*images courtesy of the neotraditonalist, stepmodo

Chinoiserie....

my heart tends to flutter when i look at pictures of amazing chinoiserie wallpaper....it's so classic and timeless. i think one of my favorite pics is the one of the nursery- how brilliant is that and so unexpected (i'm sure she won't be a diva). i think that is why my heart skipped a beat when i found this....and if there is any left, i'm totally using her ;)

*images courtesy of gracie, mary mcdonald, de gournay, tory burch/vogue, domino

yes please.

seriously, i love these images. that kitchen is super high up on my "one day" list. i am loving everything about it...the cabinet color, the marble up the wall....and that wallpapered closet- HELLO beautiful!!

*images courtesy of ruthie sommers, apartment #34, from the desk of annie, mod girl

Have the courage to act on your dreams - leave behind you the internal forces that hold you back.