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Gray Built-In Bookshelves

Gray Built-In Bookshelves

Joni, of Cote de Texas, is famous for bring us gorgeous home tours and I came across this West University home she featured back in December 2009, as decorated by Sally Wheat.  Although the entire home is beautiful, what really caught my attention was the gray built-in bookcases in the family room.  Ms. Wheat is definitely ahead of the trends as gray is as relevant as ever, four years later. 

via Cote de Texas

via Cote de Texas

I scoured the entire post for the name of the paint color and found that Joni graciously shared it in the comments. 

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Impromptu Picnic

Impromptu Picnic

This weekend, in between thunderstorms, we had a pocketful of really nice weather.  The kind of mild weather that is perfect for an impromptu picnic, and just the excuse I needed to bust out my new picnic basket I found at HomeGoods.   They are designed by Cynthia Rowley and come is several different colors and patterns.

The padded handle is nice and inside, they are insulated.  I was able to fit a small cutting board, 4 tupperware containers, 2 boxes of crackers, a juice box, hand towel and ice bag. 

A small pocket on the outside is great for napkins and cutlery. 

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My Favorite All Natural Peanut Butter

My Favorite All Natural Peanut Butter

All my life I was a JIF peanut butter girl.  I bought the low-fat kind and ate it by the jarful.  I love peanut butter on almost everything- apples, celery, PB&J, chocolate, even on my pancakes.

A couple years ago, in an effort to eat less processed food, I switched to all natural peanut butter.  I’ve tried all kinds of brands and even almond butter and keep coming back to my all-time favorite, Laura Scudders, because it tastes so good.  You do have to stir it some, but oil separation is normal in all-natural peanut butter.  I’m currently loving the nutty one,

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Our Living Room Sectional (Pottery Barn Pearce) – A …

Our Living Room Sectional (Pottery Barn Pearce) – A Review

Our sectional is from, the Pearce Chaise Sectional to be precise and I wanted to let you know the pros and cons in case you are considering this sofa for your home.  Overall, I would buy this couch again, but I wish the back cushions held their shape better.

This sectional comes in four pieces and can be configured so that the chaise is on the left or right. You have to be careful when placing your order so you get the correct piece.  

The couch is big!  It’s long enough seat several people and also to take an afternoon nap.

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Spinach & Fruit Smoothie

Spinach & Fruit Smoothie

I thought for sure making a sweet fruit smoothie with some spinach thrown in would be a certain way to get my 3 year-old to eat some veggies.  No way.  One taste and he spit it right out all over my cowhide rug.  Thankfully, it wiped off just fine.

I used a big handful of spinach and about a cup of frozen fruit with 1/2 cup of water.  It tasted fine at that point, but a little bland.  Because it was intended for James, I sweetened it with one of his toddler yogurts and a tablespoon of honey.

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Baked Kale Chips

Baked Kale Chips

I jumped on the kale bandwagon and made kale chips as one of the sides to our dinner on Saturday night.  Somewhat to my surprise, I REALLY liked them- and so did everyone at my table.  I’ll definitely be making them again because they are so quick and simple and full of vitamins K, A, and C as well as magnesium and fiber.

I bought one bunch of kale ($1.39 at my store) which made about 2 servings.  

I rinsed and dried the kale, then cut the stems off and tore the leafy part into 2-3 inch pieces.

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Wisteria

Wisteria

I got the new Wisteria catalog the other day and pretty much flagged every page for items I liked.  I have never ordered from Wisteria, have you?  I’m surprised I haven’t at least gotten this x-base stool.  I’ve admired it for years.  I could be sitting on it instead of the floor when I bathe my son.

I’m crazy over this Reclaimed Pine Bookcase.  I envision it in a dining room – it would be great storage for linens/serve ware with all those different sized drawers.

And this French Directoire Dresser is definitely on my list.

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HomeGoods Blogger Party

HomeGoods Blogger Party

We had a great time at the HomeGoods Blogger Access Party on Saturday morning.  The store associates were so friendly and put out a wonderful spread of breakfast pastries, fruit, and drinks for us to enjoy before we shopped.  The store generously gave away five $50 gift certificates and also $10 gift certificates to everyone who came.  THANK YOU HomeGoods and to all the beautiful ladies who attended!

Here are a couple items that came home with me on Saturday:  This global/geometric dark gray and white flat weave rug.  It was a steal at $49.99 for a 5×7.

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The Yummy Mummy Kitchen – Cookbook

The Yummy Mummy Kitchen – Cookbook

A HUGE congratulations goes out to my beautiful and talented friend Marina Delio, of the blog Yummy Mummy Kitchen on her published cookbook The Yummy Mummy Kitchen.  She was kind enough to send me a copy of the glorious, kid-friendly cookbook filled with tons of her beautiful food photography.  Her philosophy is all about eating well with all-natural, non-processed ingredients and doing it with style.

I’ve been savoring this cookbook and really enjoying all of the stories and insights from Marina about how to live and eat well with family and friends.  This is more than a cookbook,

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Kitchen & Breakfast Room LOVE

Kitchen & Breakfast Room LOVE

Happy Friday y’all!  I’m looking forward to the HomeGoods event in Saturday morning- I’ll be there bright and shiny at 8:00 a.m.!  If you’re in Houston, I can’t wait to see you there!

What I have to show you today is nothing short of breathtaking.  It is a kitchen/breakfast room remodel by the incredibly talented Emily Hewitt of A Well Dressed Home.  She is an interior designer in Dallas and she recently worked this magic.  Take a peek.

I love it all and would happily move in in an instant.

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Tuna, White Bean, and Avocado Salad

Tuna, White Bean, and Avocado Salad

Hi there, everyone!  It’s Jennifer from The Chronicles of Home and I have the easiest, tastiest, quick lunch idea for you today.  It’s made almost entirely with pantry staples I always have on hand and goes together in no time.  My daughters love it as much as I do and I think it’s the perfect healthy, stay-with-you lunch to give you a punch of energy for the rest of the afternoon.

You could make a double or triple recipe and keep it in the fridge for even faster lunches all week.  The only thing I would recommend if you do this is to add the avocado right before you’re going to eat. 

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Chocolate Protein Brownies

Chocolate Protein Brownies

I posted this protein brownie recipe on Honey We’re Healthy awhile ago and it’s been such a hit, that I wanted to share it here too.  I make these all the time and eat them as snacks and my son loves them too.  The consistency is actually more like a cake, but you don’t have to feel guilty about eating this cake.  The recipe comes from Jamie Eason and I put in italics how I tweaked it.  

Ingredients

1 cup Oat Flour (I ground oats finely in a food processor)
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder 

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Office Accessories & New Chrome Lamp

Office Accessories & New Chrome Lamp

Still playing in my home office and the latest addition is a sleek and shiny desk lamp from Z Gallerie, the Charleston.

I liked how the chrome in the lamp echoes the chrome in the West Elm curtain rod.  

And I can’t seem to live without a desk calendar- I found this one at Paper Source.  

Each month is a different color and the pages are heavyweight card stock.  Since it’s April, the calendar is on sale for $4.99 and it comes with the acrylic stand.

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HomeGoods Blogger Access Party

HomeGoods Blogger Access Party

Don’t we all love HomeGoods?!  I’m sure most of my home accessories were purchased there and I’m known to pop into my local HomeGoods store just to “see what’s new” about every week! Their selection and prices are amazing- not to mention their friendly and helpful team.  If you’re in the Houston area, I’m thrilled to invite you to a HomeGoods Blogger Access Party this Saturday, April 20 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.  We’ll have exclusive access to shop the store before it officially opens and I’m so excited to see their freshly stocked shelves full of new decor  pieces!

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Custom Upholstered Children’s Chair

Custom Upholstered Children’s Chair

I saw this adorable upholstered chair recently on Jennifer’s blog (The Chronicles of Home) and instantly fell in love.  The fabric is so cool and the nailhead trim puts it over the top. But when I realized it’s a children’s chair, I thought how genius!  What a perfect, special addition to any room and that it’s handmade by a mother is even better.  It’s a piece I’m sure that will be cherished for many years.

Now Jennifer is making these chairs available for sale in a variety of different fabrics or you can choose your own fabric.

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A Favorite (Smaller) Living Room

A Favorite (Smaller) Living Room

I can’t get this living room out of my mind.  It’s a beautiful mix of masculine and feminine, a neutral color palette with great texture and personality.  The gallery wall is interesting and, if you can pull off a white sofa, go for it!  I’ve got a little toddler eating and getting grubby on the couch so it’s probably not happening here- although I have a friend who loves her white slipcovered sofas even with her own two little kids.  

I’m also crazy over the black-rimmed windows devoid of drapes- such great light.  And that convex mirror!

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Weekend Fun

Weekend Fun

Hi all!  I swear the weekends go by way too fast!  I didn’t get too much done at home since we spent half the weekend celebrating my niece’s 4th birthday.  It’s so fun to get the kids together and watch them make memories.  I took a bunch of pics and got some good ones of James. 

He sure had fun on the bouncy slide!

I can’t get enough of this little guy.  People are finally starting to say he resembles me.  I think so, in the eyes especially.  But really, it’s his delightful spirit that I recognize.

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