Whimsical Wednesday - "Fall door Decor"

Hello Dolls!  I think everyone is absolutely done with this heat.  I love the carefree days of summer, but I'm ready for fall.  I want to ride bikes with my kids, play ball at the park, and enjoy soups and stews and pumpkin bread.  In observance of the upcoming season, and the new month I came up with these beautiful fall doors.  I love decorating for the fall and adding a bit of comfort and warmth to my front door.  Enjoy these photos, and I hope they inspire you to add some fall love to your entryway.
 XOXO!  Make it a great one! - B

All images Via Here and Here

Whimsical Wednesday - "Baking Beauties"

I adore cute little kitchen accessories.  There is something about using a beautiful pink spatula, or cute measuring cups that make baking and cooking all the more fun and enjoyable.  I am swooning over these amazingly adorable measuring spoons.  I must purchase the anthropology set ASAP!  I don't know about you, but these would make a great stocking stuffer.  I would also love to give these as a gift tied with twine or pretty ribbon to a stack of handwritten favorite recipes on cards to a new bride, or for a friends birthday.  Enjoy your Wednesday ladies!  Oh and PS, I made the smores bars for the boys for after school today and they are YUMMY!!!!  Let's just say my lunch was chocolate, marshmallow cream, and graham crackers. 
XOXO - Happy Wednesday Dolls!

West Elm

Anthro

Mod Cloth

Anthro (on my list of NEEDS)

VIA (farmstand)

Whimsical Wednesday - "DIY CakeStand"

Happy Wednesday darlings!  I have a confession.  I am IN LOVE with something else besides my hubby.  It is cake stands.  Oh how I love a stunning pedestal cake stand.  I am always thinking of creative ways to use these lovely culinary display pieces in other ways besides to perch cake upon.  I really am enamored with them.  The other day I came across this idea from the Rachel ray show featuring budget friendly party planning.  Get ready ladies it's brilliant... a DIY cake stand made from a plate and candlestick!  Yes, really, it's that simple and it looks amazing. 

I love the white clean plate with the pop of color on the stand.

This is so vintage looking yet elegant.  LOVE

Pie plates are brilliant for this idea

You will need:

• Gorilla glue or other strong glue
• plate
• candlestick or Goblet
• Spray Paint

Now simply Paint the parts of your cake stand you want to paint.  Let dry completely. Now apply a large amount of gorilla glue to the top of the candlestick and place in the middle of a turned over plate.  Place a heavy book on top to help the pieces adhere and let dry 24 hrs. Voila!  An inexpensive, one of a kind, vintage looking cake stand. You could even go all out and get pretty with Ribbon, a Monogram letter, or even make it tiered.  The possibilities are endless.  I plan on making a three tiered beauty for my kitchen island.  Just make sure you always hand wash your cake stands.
 Enjoy Pretty ladies, and have a perfect day!
XOXO - B

The goblet adds a unique weighted base.  Perfect!

Whimsical Wednesday - Toy room storage

Hello Darlings.  Toy storage has been on my mind as of recent due to the kiddos being home all summer, and the addition of a few new Lego sets.  By the way does any other mama out there have a kiddo who LOVES Lego Hero Factory Bionicles?  The new 3.0 series just came out, so we made a trip yesterday to the Lego store with my sister over at Swirls of Happy, and all four of our boys.  My oh my were those boys overly ecstatic.  Anyway, we personally do not have a toy room, because our extra room is currently vacant waiting for a little angel that will hopefully join out family in the next year or so (no, not preggo yet)!  Due to this we have the Ikea expedit storage cabinet that is PERFECT for toy storage.  We have the largest size and it truly is a godsend for an organized freak like me.  I have been working on cute little labels for all the bins and I will post photos as soon as I am done with this DIY project.  In the meantime though enjoy these toy storage solutions that are simple divine!  XOXO loves!  Make today a Happy Day!

The casters on these rustic wooden boxes are brilliant! 

Free printable labels from sissyprints.  I Love the industrial yet playful look of these!  Find them HERE

The numbered baskets are genius, and easy for kids to memorize

Chalkboard labels are always a DO and easy to make.

Whimsical Wednesday - Yellow Kitchens.



Hello Lady friends!  Happy Wednesday.  I majorly dropped the ball yesterday on my Tuesday post.  For some reason blogger was having issues and my computer was not happy.  Any who, it's working today and the world is peaceful again :)  Today I am inspired by Yellow.  It's one of my fav colors, and I have accents of this sunny color all over my home.  It's cheerful, bright, happy, and reminds me of carefree summer days with my loves. Naturally, I adore this color pallate in the kitchen since this is where we spend most of our time, and this is where we are our happiest. So, lets get down to some inspiration shall we??  Enjoy these photos and I hope your inspired to add some yellow to your home design.  XOXO

VIA



VIA



VIA



VIA

VIA



VIA



Whimsical Wednesday - Ice Cream Party!

I love thinking of fun ideas that get friends and families together. I also LOVE Ice Cream.  It's Creamy, and Cold and comes in so many delish flavors.  Gelato is even better. I will never forget the day I had blood orange Gelato in Newport.  That day changed my life, yes gelato is too blame.  Anyway,  how about an Ice Cream Sundae Bar for a Party?!  Any takers?!    This idea is perfect for summer.  It's casual, simple, and inexpensive!  It's an Ice Cream Party for cryin' out loud, who wouldn't love it.   This idea could easily be tailored for adults or children or both! 
I love the idea of using paper rosettes with some bunting to decorate above the Ice Cream Bar.  Find the Tutorial on making Paper Rosettes HERE by the fabulous Amanda Parker for Shindig Parties to go. I think these would make adorable Garland.

Get creative and make a color coordinated sign that says "sundae Bar" so guests know they can help themselves.  I think putting toppings in Mason Jars would be adorable.  I would add dimension with different heights.  Adorn cake stands with the mason jars, use teird stands to hold ice cream cones, and label liquid toppings such and Fudge sauce and Caramel drizzle.  Be sure to use all types of toppings.   Some of my favorites are  Crunchy such as Walnuts and Pecans, Granola, and Chocolate Chips.  Sweet such as Fresh Berries, Sliced Bananas, and Pineapple, and lets not forget the Sprinkles(especially for kids, because to kids life is complete with sprinkles)! Using chopped Brownies and diced Chocolate chip cookies is divine also!  On the note of Ice Cream has any one tried the new summer flavor from Blue Bell, Coconut Fudge??? Oh my let me tell you it is simply irresistible.  The first time I bought it I ate half of the tub by myself.  Please do yourself a favor and go to the store ASAP and treat yourself to this delish Ice cream, Okay I digress... Enjoy some inspiration Below and have a Sensational Wednesday Lovely Ladies.  XOXO

Whimsical Wednesday - Side Tables

I love side tables.  They are always there to great you, hold favorite photos and always leave a place for you to put your phone or other belongings.  They are such an easy way to anchor a room or add flair to a corner or entry space, plus they are functional.  Enjoy these favorite side tables and get some inspiration for your living space. XOXO

PS..I had to post the photo of the candles to put on top of a side table.  Aren't they adorable!

ShabbyHome

Anthropology

UrbanOutfitters

BrocadeHome

BrocadeHome

UrbanOutfitters

Whimsical Wednesday - Fourth of July bunting and a Farewell

Before I head out tomorrow for our much needed family vacation to Newport Beach and Disneyland I thought I would bid you adieu with some Bunting eye candy for my Whimsical Wednesday post. I love bunting.  I adore bunting.  I love bunting for party decor, for a babies nursery, even for a mud room to add a bit of happiness and a touch of whimsy.  With the fourth of July only days away I wanted to post a few inspirational photos of some fourth of July bunting ideas. 

Here is one made from fabric found at the Bella Dia website HERE It comes complete with a free downloadable pattern.



This lovely Pinwheel take on bunting is found over HERE at Simplified Bee.

This one can be found on Etsy from SpringChick.  Love it!

Even though this is not fourth of July in design, how adorable is this?!  I couldn't not post it!  I want this on my patio NOW!



You are now inspired so get get decorating and Bunting!  I will be taking a short impromptu break while away at the beach with my loved ones, but check back on Tuesday July 5th, for a Tasteful Tuesday Post from yours Truly!  Enjoy your week Babes!