Baby Boy's Nursery Inspiration Board

1. Jenny Lind Crib  2. Custom Crib Bedding  3. Anthropologie Picture Frame 

4. Three-Tier Bin 5. Let Them Be Little Print via Pinterest 6. Desert Animal Prints 

7. Wild & Free Hoop 8. Ikea Expedit Shelf  9. Ikea Ektorp Chair 10. Ikea Faux Sheep Skin Rug 11. She's Crafty DIY Wall 12. Aden & Anais Blankets  13. Ottoman Pouf Pillow 14. Teepee

15. Boy's Print 16. UO Chevron Rug

Here's a little sneak peak at some of the things we're considering for Baby Boy's nursery!

We'll be going a little bit tribal while still trying to include some of those classic little boy touches :)

There are so many other details & fun items that I would have loved to include . . . I don't know how I'll ever choose (or find the bucks to actually make this come to fruition).

We'll be using a lot of things that we already have and trying to DIY as much as possible, but I'm determined to have this little guy's nursery done while he's still an infant at the very least.

Notice I don't say by the time he is born, because let's be real, that probably won't be happening.

What are your favorite places to shop for nursery décor?

- e



Throwback Thursday : Making Room for Baby

Seriously terrible iPhone photos - but the only ones I have!

Came across these photos from a ways back & thought I would use them as a little throwback post. Annie was such a little thing & just starting to get into trouble :)

We recently started making a few changes around the house so that we can start getting baby boy's room ready. Annie has been sleeping in a big bed (a queen thank you very much - spoiled little lady) for most of the year, so it was definitely time to move her crib out of her room and rearrange a few things.

This was such a bitter-sweet feeling.

The realization that she is getting older.

She is truly no longer a baby.

Soon, the time that was "just the three of us" will be no longer.

But with this comes another sweet spirit to love.

Another hand to hold.

An eternal bond with another little soul for Annie & for us.

I never really finished Annie's room - something I've felt so guilty about - & have never really been fully happy with it. I went in a completely different direction than I ever planned & then it was just too late to turn back.

I know people - first world problems.

So, while we're getting ready for our little man we're also going to slowly make some changes to Annie's room as well. I guess I've just decided that this in this phase of life, while we're still this young & our tastes are still changing, our house will be constantly shifting.

Honestly, this could be an every phase of life thing for me, but who knows.

Trying to be grateful & focus on what I do have & all that we've been able to accomplish with our home.

Looking forward to changes ahead.

- e



Entry Gallery Wall

Here are some epically horrible photos of the gallery wall we recently finished in our entry hall.

There's nothing like an event where people will be coming into your home to light a fire under your butt & get you to finish a project you've been putting off for months!

We wanted to spend very little, if any money, on this wall & tried to make use of frames that we already had. We also found a few frames for just a couple of dollars at a second hand store & painted them, helping to cut down on the cost as well. Throw in a frame or two from Ikea & Hobby Lobby, plus a few coupons & you have a pretty economical little project.

Now if I could just figure out how to take decent pictures of my house & we can all be happy campers!

- e 

A New Love and A Fabulous Find

If you who grew up in the Dallas area or who have lived here for a long period of time , then you're probably already aware of a not so little something known as

First Monday Trade Days in Canton , Tx .

For those of you who aren't familiar , First Monday is a gigantic flea market of sorts , where vendors come from all over to sell everything from antiques to refurbished items to handcrafted pieces of art. They also have food and fun for families if you want to bring the little ones .

 These trade days are held on the Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of everything month . . . got it ?

This was my first time going ( I know , as a native Texan I am embarrassed to admit that ) and I was in no way prepared for the awesomeness that was waiting for me. I spent about 4 hours there and made it half way down one side of one pavillion .

I could easily decorate my entire home in one weekend there .

I held back from buying too much - you really need to take a full day just to see what all there is and then head back to make purchases - but I did snag a few pieces that I can't wait to get back home to Utah .

If you live in or near Dallas and haven't been to Canton First Monday yet , get yourself there .

And even if you live far away , make a weekend out of it ! 

It will be completely worth the trip .

You just might need to rent a Uhaul .

Hope y'all are having a great start to your week !

- e

West Elm in Salt Lake City!

via West Elm Salt Lake's Facebook Page

Hey hey hey !

I'm back !

Where have I been , you ask ?

Well , more on that to come :)

A promise / new goal : I will post on this

blog at least 5 days a week until the end of the year .

But first , let me say Hallelujah !

For West Elm has come to Salt Lake City .





While I wasn't cool enough to be invited to the grand opening party ( I know , they don't know what they're missing ) , West Elm has been one of my long time loves , and I can promise you I will be a regular sight in their store from now on .

Sorry BW , consider yourself warned. I will now begin slowly saving for many needed items to complete my kitchen , living room , and master bedroom areas !

Now all we need is a Zara and I might actually consider making Utah my permanent home .

Maybe . . .

- e