House of Hydrangeas

When I think of people who work from home, I think of the beautiful office spaces they can create for themselves.  I often try to imagine what my dream office would entail, and the latest vision is of a crisp, clean space with lots of pretty things to inspire me...a nod to the classic with a twist on the coastal.  Yeah, I think I'd be pretty happy here. Sources: Kinik Rug Parsons Desk Brass Lamp Settee Office Chair Rattan Chair Curtains Coffee Table Chandelier Mirror

Jon and I are on our way to San Antonio to spend Thanksgiving with his parents. We have our fur babies in tow and are all jam packed in my tiny, two-door car. It should make for quite an interesting road trip :) While we're cruising along the interstate, I thought I'd share some of my recent finds at one of my favorite stores-TJ Maxx. TJ Maxx and HomeGoods are my happy place. I could easily spend hours of time and hundreds of dollars at them every time I go.  My favorite thing about them is that they sale designer style items but at budget-friendly prices.   And because they get new shipments in all of the time, you never know what goodies you'll come across!  Can you hear the excitement in my voice?  Seriously.  Kid in a candy shop=Mallory in TJ Maxx. We didn't have either of these stores close to us when we lived in Oklahoma, so I've been trying to not go too crazy with visits while I'm here in Alabama.  However, I have taken a few several ...

Artwork can make or break a room.  A little bit of wall art is necessary in almost any space.  I'm sure you think that means spending a lot of money.  But before you get overwhelmed, let me stop you from tallying up the cost of all this artwork and show you how you can create some yourself.  Some of the best artwork is simple and sculptural and can often be found and/or created in your own home. A grouping of this geometrical canvas design creates a bold statement.  Frame a scarf for to add color and interest to a space.  Use pieces of driftwood for a sculptural design. Take inspiration for James Mares and get out the paintbrush to create your own artwork.