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{christmas} A Win/Win! Buy Handmade and Support an Adoption!

Did you know that November is National Adoption Month?  Here are a couple of great etsy shops I came across recently that also support funding adoptions!  Have a delightful weekend, friends!
   a piece of cake
Find her etsy shop here.  Facebook page here.
the adopt shoppe
Find her shop here.  Facebook page here.

{mamma craft} The Pinterest Challenge: Additions to our Gallery Wall

On my to-do list for my master bedroom is to create a gallery wall.  I have been in love with John and Sherry’s hallway gallery for awhile and I wanted to create a smaller sized version for our room.  So when I saw Young House Love and Bower Power‘s invitation for the Fall Pinterest Challenge, I knew I had to quit talking about it and get started.  

As far as placement, this was my inspiration photo from Pinterest:

First step was to create a mock-up plan that worked for our space.  See my horribly-not-to-scale drawing below:

I may need to add a few more frames once I actually try this out on the wall, but we’ll see.  But now for the fun part: what to put inside?? 

I’m collecting a few art prints on etsy, but I also wanted to include things that were sentimental to the Mr. and me.  Here are two that I’ve come up with so far:

This one was super easy.  I just found a heart template online, printed and cut out of cardstock.  Then I ripped out a page from an old atlas (but I’m sure you could just print off of Mapquest too).      

We’ve played Scrabble since our dating days, so I thought it would be fun to add that little memory to our wall.  These are pieces from an old game just hot glued to the glass.  I’m still deciding on the picture for the back.

So that’s the beginning.  With three boys underfoot, it’s slow going, but I’ve been trying to steal a few minutes everyday to brainstorm ideas.  And you have to see the artwork I picked!  Check back soon, I’ve got lots more to come!  Also, be sure to look at all of the awesome entries for the Pinterest Challenge here.

P.S. My summer Pinterest challenge can be found here.  What is it with me and maps?!

{home} Master Bedroom Inspiration Board

One of my goals for my 27th year was to focus on our master bedroom and create a peaceful “oasis”.  And while I don’t really buy into the idea that our room will magically become a getaway from the kids (um, I have three boys!), my hope is that I can transform it from a room I tolerate to a room I adore.  Does that make any sense?

I’ve been going back and forth in which direction I want to go.  I blame Pinterest and too many amazing ideas!  However, I did give myself a few parameters:

1. Big pieces must stay.  As much as I would love a king-sized upholstered headboard, it’s just not in the budget right now.  It’s also a good lesson on working with what you’ve got and being content with what you have.  
2. Spend the least amount of money as possible.  This has much to do with my personality: it’s all in the hunt!  I want to work my creative muscles and search for just the right items that match the picture in my head.  It may take time, but like I said, I love the hunt!
3. Add items that have meaning and value.  Favorite quotes and pieces of the life we’ve made together.  I’d really love to add some of that to our room. 

Here are some of my pictures I’m using as inspiration for our master bedroom:

 This is the paint color I’m leaning towards: Gull Wing Gray.  Blue/Gray.  Moody, but not to dark.

Left, Right

 I have dark bedroom furniture, so this was one of the only pictures I could find that matched my room.  I like the contrast between the dark wood, blue walls, and white bedding.

Left, Right

 Still undecided about lamps.  I like the looks of both the white ceramic base and the antiqued mercury glass.  We’ll see what Homegoods has…I’m sure that will help me in the decision making!


Left, Right

I love the gallery wall on the right and we have the perfect space for one in our room.  Stay tuned tomorrow…I’m going to share a couple of ideas I’ve been creating!  Inexpensive and sentimental – love it!

What do you think?  Do you have any more ideas for me?  Is there a paint color that would look better with dark furniture?  

{learning} Autumn Leaves and Pumpkins

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  Can you believe October is almost over already? 
I sure love the Fall. 
I love the chilly evenings, the new sweaters and jeans, and warm beverages. 
I love the gorgeous trees, all decked out in red, orange and yellow. 
I love how on a windy day, it seems as if it is raining leaves all around our home.   
I love apple picking and going to the pumpkin patch. 

So it probably comes as no surprise that my boys love this season too.  I wanted to record a few pictures of our Fall Unit activities before it turns to winter!  (This weekend, we had our first taste of frigid temperatures!  Brrr!)

These are the books we read:

I look forward to adding to our collection throughout the years.  Do you have any favorites?   

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