Poolside Posh

Even though we don't have a house yet, it hasn't stopped me from virtually decorating it. Now my focus is on the backyard. I'm sure our new back yard will have a park like setting and lend itself to possibly expanding the house to have an outdoor room and hopefully an in ground pool.


forgot where I got this image..sorry

Lofty aspirations right? I like to dream big!

So for lounging around this fabulous pool, we need some fabulous seating..



Oh, how I LOVE this round, two person lounger. It's so much more chic and MTV Cribs, than the typical plastic lounger. It's perfect seating for me and my honey.

I adore the neutral color and can be adorned with color coordinating pillows to match the rest of the outdoor room decor. The best part though, is that you can adjust either end.

I figure maybe having 2 or 3 of these would be good, especially when hosting my sisters or my girlfriends.. which are really one in the same.

Margaritas anyone?

And can you believe this bit of fabulous is from Walmart? For only $198.00?!?! In my preliminary research for garden furniture, this is a STEAL!

Since I'm the consummate planner, I even already have my first pool side soiree outfit planned.



Super cute tunic cover-up, right? I like to be an appropriately attired hostess. teeheee

Our Newest Family Member

Yesterday was my husband's birthday and I truly surprised him with a fur baby.



He is a Yorkie and full of spunk! Of course, my Treasure had the liberty of naming the puppy.. guess what it was? Optimus Prime! After we shared a tearful laugh over that... we felt that Chompers better suit him.

Gotta go, the new lil master of the house beckons.

Smizing

Can you smize? That is, smile with your eyes?



I think Alfie has it down pat!

Love Her!

Seriously, I love her. She is beautiful...


photo courtesy of US Magazine

She is an absolute STUNNER! I've posted this photo on my bathroom mirror, to provide physical inspiration *where's that gym membership card??* and haircut.

When I shed these heavy clothes and coats at Springtime, I want to reveal a heavenly body and haute haircut.

Closet Freak

This closet has left me in an absolute AWE. I could live in this closet. I MUST have this closet. OMG, the fireplace in the dressing room... HOT!! Pun intended.


photos courtesy of Life + Style

This shoe salon and dressing room was lovingly and fashionably designed by Eddie Ammonds of Jackson Charles Design Studio. The concept was modeled after Neiman Marcus. Love and Love!

*note to self - new house MUST have at least 4 bedrooms - one designated for my very own Neiman-esque closet*

Lush Living

While at the newsstand yesterday, I did a quick scan of the home decor section of magazines and quickly zeroed in on what has now become my living room inspiration.


photo courtesy of Good Bones, Great Pieces
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I swoon!

The gray color scheme is so chic, just the right touch of sparkle, the soothing pale yellow curtains, upholstered walls, modern fireplace.. fab settees, oooh the perfection. This residential work of art was created by Kara Mann of Kara Mann Designs. I love how she seamlessly mixes traditional and modern.

I think it's kismet as I bought 2 matching settees, with very similar lines, a month ago for reupholstering.



Now only if I can find a tutorial on refinishing the wood in that "antique-y" look..

From Blah to Brilliant

The Husband and I are looking to buy a home. Yeaaaaa! It's so exciting to me, our first home together. The place where many more memories will take place and fabulous home decor to ensue. Of course, I've taken to blogland to defer to some of the more talented individuals in that area for ideas.. for the home we don't have... yet.

For the most part, during my preliminary online searches I've seen alot of outdated looking homes. Hello?? Does any of these homeowners watch HGTV?? I guess not, because I've seen some hideous kitchens and bathrooms. However, I'm in the least bit discouraged as I know I can turn trash into a treasure, with the help of the trusty 'Net and Home Goods, I mean, Home Depot... well BOTH!

In my perusal for anything home decor fabulous.. I found this inspiring foyer Before and After:





The foyer is the first impression one gets of your home and it should be gorgeous. I just squealed with delight gazing at this fabulous bit of DIY by the crafty Kate of Centsational Girl.

See, most of the foyers of homes I've seen thus far looks EXACTLY like the before picture... nondescript,run of the mill, bland and meh! So, happening upon this post has me excited, should I have to tackle a less than fab foyer.