{Simply White} Color of the Year

White? Really? It's the color of the year? My thoughts exactly until I saw some of the images below. You either absolutely adore this color and how it creates such contrast against everything in the space, or you despise it.

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I am actually a huge fan of white! I know I have young kids and they will probably draw all over the walls and create some pretty sticky hand prints, but I don't care. We painted the nursery, master bathroom and dining room Shoji White and I haven't regretted that decision one bit.

What do you all think? Are you a fan of white or do you try and stay away from it? What is your "go-to" color?

Tuesday Treats #19 {Fourth of July Entertaining}

You all are seriously the best! Thank you so much for all of your kind words on yesterday's post. I love being able to share new artists with you, but also feel comfortable sharing bits of my home as well.

Those of you who live in the U.S....are you all ready for a long weekend? I am excited to spend some serious time with friends and family over our long weekend. We have wonderful friends coming in from out of town as well as a whole Saturday planned with family. I love entertaining, but to be honest I am glad I am the guest this year. So even though I am not entertaining, I have found some fabulous ideas for all of you that are!


#1: Napkin Banner
I really love this quick and easy banner made by my friend Courtney. Grab some red, white & blue napkins and give it a go! It would make any party festive.

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#2: Fruit Ice Cubes

I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to making flavored water during the summer months. Many of you probably saw my strawberry and basil water on Instagram yesterday. That is just the start people! How cute would these ice cubes look at your 4th of July party? You could use these in Water, Sangria, Lemonade or punch. Someone please use this idea so I can live vicariously through you! 

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#3: Pledge Allegiance Free Printable

This subway art is just adorable and a perfect printable for your home. You literally just download and print! It would add a little color to your bar cart, kitchen or outdoor space. Too cute. Download HERE.

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#4: Red, White & Blueberries Platter

So fun and easy to recreate. I have also seen this platter with cheese cubes instead of yogurt covered pretzels. Both sound fabulous to me!

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#5: Flag Mason Jar Centerpiece

These would make an adorable centerpiece with flowers or a place to put utensils. I am sure most of us have some kind of jars or vases lying around the house.

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So that's my quick round up of patriotic entertaining ideas! Are you entertaining this weekend? What's on the menu?...I might just pop on over! :)

Fabulous Feature Friday {Honey We're Home}

Happy Happy Friday! I have another great feature for you all today! My friend Megan from Honey We're Home just built her house a couple of years ago. She has really made her house a home by adding her own touches and DIYing many items throughout each space. Megan is also a very fit and healthy lady who writes Honey We're Healthy. Make sure you stop by and say hello!

Take a look at her beautiful home:

Loving the painted cabinets that make her white dishes pop! Megan and I both have an obsession for Urban Bronze by Sherwin William!

She is a styling queen! Take a look at those amazing built ins also painted Urban Bronze!

This is one amazing mudroom. I would love to have an entryway with so much storage!

Megan recently painted her doors dark gray. Head on over to see the transformation! 

She sure has inspired me. 

Okay....I saved the best for last. Her "Mom Cave" AKA her walk in closet!! Ah-mazing!

What a beautiful place! Thanks Megan for sharing your home with all of us today! Lots of great eye candy!

Have a fabulous weekend my loves!

{DIY} Dipped Baskets

I few weeks ago I saw these Ombre dipped vases at HomeGoods. I thought they were interesting but decided against buying them. Of course I now regret that because they would look so amazing on my mantel this summer! Oh well...that might have to be a future DIY project.

Anyhoo...that got me thinking about my boring brown baskets under the TV console. I have been staring at this area for a while now trying to figure out what needs to change.

It felt like the TV area was one big brown blob! Then I remembered those white dipped vases and that's when the light bulb went on! What if I dipped the baskets just a bit to create a little depth to this space!? Aren't I just genius? HA!

So on I went using what I had around the house....

I painted using a harder bristle brush so the paint would really get into the cracks of the basket.

No painters tape needed! I just used my eye and the different weaves to help me stay pretty straight. I painted about four inches up from the bottom. (This is a fairly large sized basket from World Market!)

Then it was time to test my theory...was the big brown blob gone?

Yep! It sure was! I am loving the extra little pop under the TV. You actually notice these amazing baskets now where as before they just blended in.

This project cost me $0 because I had everything on hand in my garage! Think of the possibilities of this DIY...you could use fun bright colors in a kids room, dip dye some storage containers for the flour and sugar on your counter or even dip your garden pots for the summer!

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What do you think? What could you see dip dyed in your own home?

Linked up at: LizMarieBlog, 504 Main, Serenity Now, Thrifty Decor Chick, Suburbs Mama

For the Love of.....{All White Rooms}

I am not sure if it is getting older or the time of year, but I have been obsessing about simplicity and a place to feel calm and relaxed.

Did you know that there is a little psychology behind Color? Well there is. A specific color can make you feel energetic, angry, strong, gentle, sexy, compassionate, etc.

Here is a little color theory on the color White:  pure, clean, pristine, spotless, innocent, silent, lightweight, airy, bright, clarity, simplicity, artic.


You tell me how these spaces below make you feel:

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What do you think? Do these white rooms make you feel relaxed or do you need a little color in your life?

Red, White & Blue Inspiration

I have always enjoyed Memorial Day weekend. It is a great few days to spend time with family, friends and to reflect on our amazing country. This weekend brings so many wonderful families memories back to mind. We use to spend time at our family lake house growing up with all of our cousins. We would fish, swim, boat, water ski, have campfires and more! Do you ever wish you could turn back time...just for a moment!?

As we head into this holiday weekend, here is a little Red, White & Blue inspiration:

House Beautiful

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Coastal Living

Coastal Living

BHG

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Who else is ready to decorate in Red, White & Blue!?

Hope you all have something wonderful planned this weekend!