Fabulous Feature Friday: House Seven Blog

I haven't posted a Friday Feature in a while and I really want to bring this back! I love finding new to me blogs and sharing some amazing talent with all of you.
I recently came across House Seven Blog on Instagram. She posts the most amazing snippets of her home, so I decided to check out her blog. Well...it is just as lovely. Anissa shares projects around her home as well as everyday life. I am excited to share her beautiful home with you today. Enjoy!

I just adore her Industrial Cottage Chic place! It started out as just a builder grade home and Anissa has added so much character to each space she touches. I love how she has combined vintage pieces as well as more modern pieces in each room. Love her style don't you?

Hope you lovelies have a wonderful weekend. We are tackling a few items on the nesting list! Wish the Hubs good luck! xoxo

Fabulous Feature Friday {HGTV Dream Home 2015}

Every year about this time I get giddy to see what HGTV has accomplished with their new Dream Home. This year they did not disappoint. Their new home is settled in the quaint location of Martha's Vineyard. I have never been, but after seeing this home and the small town charm, I think it is safe to say that it will be on my travel list from now on.

A beautiful Cape Cod with lots of outdoor space! Is there anything more classic than a Cape Cod style home?

A wonderful little entry leading into the great room. Most Cape Cod layouts are separated into individual rooms. I love how they took the original design and made it into more of a modern feel with classic touches.

Light and airy with so many textures using wood, metal and different types of fabric.

Always a good idea to paint the back of shelves. It helps make your decor items pop and gives another element to the room design. 

Living, Dining Room & Kitchen all designed with an open concept in mind. Perfect for entertaining!

The trend of two different types of counter-tops still stands as a fabulous idea to not only add different textures to a space, but to cut down on ones budget as well! Classic subway tile and bead board nod to the original Cape Code style. I could cook in here....how about you?

One of the guest rooms with vibrant orange and blue accents. I have been loving this color combination for a while. This room also has access to the outdoors with its own separate patio and lounging area. Sign me up!

Oh the master bathroom...I don't think I would ever leave! Loving the arched ceiling with accent color and those drapes! Would have never thought of adding heavy drapes to a bathroom, but it works and adds much luxury.

Another fabulous Master bedroom which has been tied with the master bath using the same color palette....and look at those drapes! I love the soft wood tones and the idea of turning an oval mirror on it's side for something unexpected.

This outside space makes me wish it was spring! And do you see that wooden box like thing over on the side of the home?.....

Yes...it's an outdoor shower! What a great idea when living close to the water. Ahhh..dreaming.

If you haven't seen the full tour of the home you can click HERE or tune in for a complete guided tour at 1pm today on HGTV!

To win this gorgeous home as well as $250,000 CASH & a GMC Acadia Login Here and enter twice a day till 2/17/15! I think I'm going to win....I can feel it! hehe

Have a Fabulous Friday and a relaxing weekend!

Tuesday Treats #17 {Inspiration from around the web}

Hello Hello! Your comments were very thoughtful yesterday. Thank you all for letting me share a bit of everyday life on this blog as well as decorating and DIY inspiration. I mean...where would life be without our families and those special weekends away? Am I right?

Today I have another round up of fabulous ideas from around the web. I love sharing what I find and I hope you enjoy this series as much as I do.

#1: Frozen Watermelon Popsicles 
How great do these look? I can see these being a hit at a party or something easy for the kids to munch on in the hot summer weather. All you need is watermelon and Popsicle sticks! Recipe Here.

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#2: Summer Entertaining Inspiration (by Ikea)

We all love a good summer cookout with friends and family.. don't we? How about this fabulous outdoor party space with tons of great inspiration-- from Ikea, non the less!! Those umbrellas make me smile and want to sip some sweet tea. Most of the products can be found at Ikea. More pictures and sources Here.

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#3: Bed, Bath & Beyond Coupons

So my friend Dina from the blog Honey & Fitz just wrote about how you can use your 20% off coupons for some fabulous online products from Bed, Bath & Beyond. We all have a bunch hanging around our house, but never have the chance to use them on something great and grand. Well there are SO MANY great items online that they don't carry in the store. Check out Dina's whole post: 20 Things to use your 20% off coupons on! You will be shocked at what Bed Bath & Beyond actually carry online. Below are only a few amazing items!!

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#4: Why Lighting Matters

I recently came across this article written by Centsational Girl. It talks about why lighting is important in your homes. Whether you are ready to splurge on something grand or you find a fun chandelier at Goodwill, lighting can make or break the look of your room. 

Here is what Kate says about lighting: Great lighting is like the jewelry that makes a fabulous outfit. Your lamps, chandeliers, and sconces are an opportunity to set the style of a space, to add a layer of texture (think industrial or woven shades), or to play the role of the unexpected element. Think of crystal chandeliers in a contemporary space, a minimalist modern fixture in a more traditional room, or an industrial cage pendant in a cottage dining room.

Click HERE to read the full article as well as see some lighting sources.




#5: Gorgeous Traditional Living room with a Twist
And since I can't leave you all without some fabulous decor inspiration, I found this lovely living room designed by Shea McGee. It has many traditional elements infused with some industrial and modern touches. It is the perfect combination of classy and comfortable.

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So what about all of you...any great inspiration I should know about?

Have a fabulous Tuesday friends!

Life & New Sales at One Kings Lane

Well folks...it has been one of those weeks. I truly had a blog post planned for each day of the week, but life happened. The Hubs got sick and we took a few trips to the ER and Doctors offices, I was told that our kitty cat has a serious illness and that it doesn't look great and then today I woke up with the flu. Sorry to be on the downer side of life, but I know you have all been there! So, thanks for sticking with me my friends!

I have an organized closet to share with you next week and some exciting partnerships for new products and giveaways. I also have a reader's redesign plan and some decorating dilemmas to help you with your own spaces. So I hope you come back and join in on the excitement!

A few weeks ago I talked about some of my favorite accent chairs from One Kings Lane. Have you signed up to receive their daily sales? I'd like to invite you to join One Kings Lane, my favorite destination for top-brand & designer furniture, decor, art, gifts & vintage items up to 70% off. And there's a $15 credit waiting for you! It is free, no obligation! Just wanted to share the Love. You can sign up HERE. And...if you get your friends to sign up, you get $15 dollars each time they make a purchase. Pretty awesome right?

Below are a few of the sales that are going on NOW. So many unique, one of a kind pieces for your home.

The Bridges of Madison County Sale at One Kings Lane
First a novel, then a film, now a stirring Broadway musical— The Bridges of Madison County remains an unforgettable love story. One Kings Lane was delighted to provide props and to have prop supervisor Kathy Fabian walk us through the production. Now you can have the actual items used on set!

A Serene Scene Sale at One Kings Lane
Design the perfect space to rest, relax, and recharge. These comfortable beds, plush rugs, art, and more come in soft, subtle tones that will make any bedroom inviting, elegant, and instantly calming.(I could definitely take a nap in that bed!)

A Place of Your Own Sale at One Kings Lane
Sometimes a quiet moment to recharge is just what you need. From pretty prints to cozy club chairs, this selection has everything to create a relaxing space that’s just for you. (Having a reading chair like the one below is such a wonderful place to curl up after a long day...take a look at One Kings Lane today, you will be hooked!)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Anything exciting happening that I can vicariously live through while recovering from my crazy week!?? Do share!

**The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link.

Nursery Update {Lighting for Less}

If you all have been following Eat.Sleep.Decorate. for a while, you know we are starting to work on a sweet nursery for baby to be. (You can read more about our adoption story Here.) We were officially approved and accepted on December 11th. So at this time we are considered a "waiting family" and are patiently awaiting a new bundle of joy in 2014.

Since we are not sure when a baby will be arriving, we are taking our sweet time with the nursery.  I of course am enjoying every second of it. However, it is quite difficult picking items out without knowing the sex of the baby.  A couple of months ago some of my fabulous friends designed some mood boards to help jump start my nursery plans. I loved each one of them and have pulled some ideas that I will definitely be using in the baby's room. (You can see the nursery plans Here, Here, Here and Here)

One item that I had been keeping my eye on was this drum shade from Shades of Lights. I thought it to be playful, yet a classy touch to the nursery. It comes with the choice of antique brass or satin nickel hardware.

I had my heart set on this until I realized is was $259! I know that isn't that much money for lighting and I have splurged on some great lighting options for my home in the past, but I knew I wanted to use my money wisely in this space. I want to be smart and splurge on other items like the glider-rocker and bedding. So when I came across this pendant from Land of Nod, I knew I had made the right decision to wait on the previous choice!

Even though it is a pendant and not a semi-flush mount, I had my dad shorten the wiring and it hung perfectly! It really is a show stopper when you see it in the room.

(You can see a little peek of the roman shade I have been working on!)

The Light is even 10 times more amazing when it is turned on...

I think the little one will love laying underneath looking up...quite a sight!

So even though I had my heart set on the more expensive light, I am glad I saved a few bucks and decided to go with the Land of Nod pendant. (By the way..it is on sale right now!) I am in love!

What do you all think? Would you have splurged on lighting for the nursery or spent your money elsewhere? 

Have a wonderful start to the week!

Fabulous Feature Friday {Life In Grace}

I hope you all had a happy and safe Halloween! We enjoyed passing out candy to trick or treaters....9 bag fulls to be exact! Not sure where all these kids came from this year. We also got to see our sweet neice and nephew dressed up at our door. Doesn't get better than that!

Are you all glad it is Friday!? I have an absolutely fabulous home for you all today. If you are not following Edie, you must! She is one of the most creative and talented ladies out there! A couple of years ago she had a house fire, which you can read about HERE. They have totally rebuilt and redesigned their home a little at a time. They have come out of a place of hurt to a place of Grace. Edie's home is just gorgeous! You might have even seen bits of it in Better Homes & Gardens Magazine a while back. Enjoy!

Ummm....yeah. Her kitchen is pretty amazing! I am in love with the brass lighting against the gray and black cabinetry. And her baking area is perfection! See more of her kitchen Here.

She calls her office/laundry room the "Work Room". I think it is a fitting name since that is probably where she spends most of her time. How gorgeous are the colors in her office. I am loving the bright colors that pop against the dark backing of the bookshelves. See more pics of this workroom Here. 

Alright! Have you picked your jaw off the floor yet? Who remembers the above pictures in Better Homes & Gardens? This is one of my all time favorite bedrooms. It has character, class and I love the moodiness of the walls against the light bedding. To.Die.For.!! More pics Here. 

The girl's room and bathroom are quite adorable. You must check out their complete space Here.

Last but not least...Edie has a full floor for guests! Yes, she is a southern gal and has mucho hospitality! There are two bedrooms, a bath, eating and living quarters. My oh my! My guests would never leave!

More pics of the Guest Floor Here. 

This might be my absolute favorite feature on this blog yet! I so appreciate all the details that Edie puts into each space of her home. It is classy, yet comfortable. She doesn't know it yet, but I am going to be her guest someday! 

Thanks Edie for sharing your fabulous home! 

Happy Friday my sweets! See you around here Monday....be here or be square.