White Garden Stool

I got my One Kings Lane e-mail this morning on their current sales and saw this darling little white garden stool which normally retails for $250 on sale for $129...

I then realized it looks nearly identical to the White Lili Punched Drum Stool from World Market which retails for only $59.99...

I've got to say that I would definitely go for the World Market version - and to boot, I actually like it a little more than the one from One Kings Lane!  Plus the price isn't too bad either ;)

Which one would you choose?

Pretty in Pink

The thought of having pink in the home used to instantly remind me of that awful baby pink in little girls' rooms or the rose pink that was trending during the mid-1990s.  Well, not anymore people.  We're now seeing these beautiful tones of pink in homes in a way that doesn't make our husbands grumble (as loudly).

I absolutely love the look of the punch of pink in these chairs' upholstery and the book on the vignette in the first photo!  They are both matched with these lovely "manlier" tones that seem to balance out the girlish pink.

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I've also seen quite a bit of pink sofas lately - a look which I am loving.  As much as I would love one in our home, I don't think I could convince the husband.  But I'll keep it on the back burner for a rainy day...

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If you don't want to take the plunge and do a piece of furniture, you can always incorporate pink into pillows or small pieces of furniture.  It's a wonderful way to add color in small doses!

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Since we've started moving in to our new rental house (have I mentioned that?) I have decorating on the brain.  Adding pink elements into our home is definitely happening - sorry honey :)

Would y'all add pink into your home?  Do you already have it?  I'd love to see how you guys have decorated with pink!

Flower Power

Adding flowers or greenery around the house seems to cozy up any space and make it seem more alive.  I love the look of flowers on a vignette or coffee table, but even adding them to a mantle or in a corner of the home is absolutely stunning.

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Since most of us don't have the funds to buy fresh flowers every week to put throughout our homes, its nice to know there are some great faux flower and plant options out there - whether its preserved boxwood, silk hydrangeas or large faux dogwood branches.

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I especially love the look of fresh flowers or greenery on the kitchen table.  It makes any space automatically feel inviting and friendly.  It seems to lighten the tone of the room.  A new trend I've seen: using succulents around the house - and for this lady with a black thumb I am all for that trend!

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What do you think about flowers and greenery in the home?  Have you found any good faux arrangements out there?

Side thought:  Is anyone else a zombie this week due to the time change?  I need someone to hook me up to an IV bag full of espresso please.

Teriyaki Meatballs and Rice

Last night I posted this picture on Instagram:

And a few of y'all asked for the recipe so of course I will oblige.  I got the recipe from the blog Budget Bytes and followed it exactly (except I used brown rice in lieu of jasmine).  It was super easy and tastes amazing!  I think next time I'm going to use ground turkey to make it a bit healthier.  I've actually used a few of the recipes from Budget Bytes and they have all been wonderful!

I served it with some sugar snap peas on the side, which was the perfect compliment to the dish.  You could also do some roasted green beans, which would be uh-mazing.  Have y'all tried any good recipes lately?  What is your go-to quick weeknight meal?

Fond of Furbish

A few months ago I discovered the store Furbish and can't believe I had never come across this gem of a shop before.  They carry a little bit of everything: home decor items, furniture, jewelry, kitchen items, etc.  I have quite a few items on my radar.  Shocking, right?  A girl who has more than a handful of things she wants.  Well, since I can't resist - Here are some of the items that caught my eye...

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Happy Monday, y'all!

Decorating with Blue

Guys, I have a problem.  I cannot decorate a room without incorporating the color blue in it.  It just seems to come naturally and I can't get enough of the color.

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Whether its a splash of the color or a strong statement, I just love the color blue in my home.  Any shade will do for me.

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I love punches of teal, dashes of navy, anything blue really.  Also, I stinkin' love the look of these wingback chairs + the pillow below...

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Do you guys have a certain color your drawn to?  Have you noticed a predominant color in your home?  Mine is red.  Just kidding.  

DIY Gold Elephant

Happy Monday!  These metallic toy animals have been making their way around the blogosphere and I couldn't pass up making one for our bookcase when I saw this gray toy elephant (Roll Tide!) in the checkout aisle at Joann's...

It seemed like an easy project (and it is!), so I scooped up my supplies and went to town!

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 plastic toy animal
• white primer spray paint
• metallic gold spray paint
• clear acrylic sealer

Instructions:

Begin by priming the toy on all sides.  I found it best to put the toy on its back and spray with primer.  Then once that has dried, turn the toy on one side, then the other and finally place it in the standing position making sure that it is dry in between movements.  Once you have done one coat of primer, repeat the previous steps with a second coat of primer.

Repeat the application process with the gold spray paint, doing two coats.

Repeat the application process with the clear acrylic sealer, doing just one coat.  Let it dry completely and you're done!

I'm sure this sweet little elephant will enjoy moving around the house every month when I compulsively redecorate.  He looks like the type that likes to travel.

Here's to hoping this week isn't as hectic as last week!