Kitchen Details

I am LOVING this Dark Walnut almost Black Trim detail, against those Modern White Cabinets. Plus all the Chunky Crown Moldings... It's soooo Pretty!! Don't you agree?

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Don't forget to ENTER my Giveaway!  Wink, Wink.... You can Pin this Picture for an extra entry :)

Rustico Leather | Giveaway

Happy Monday Everyone!

I am giving away 2 Gift Cards to Rustico Leather. By Randomly Choosing 2! Yes 2!

1st Winner will receive a $50 Gift Card.
2nd Winner will receive a $25 Gift Card.

To Enter:

1. You have to become a Follower of my Blog! (if you are not already) :)
2. Leave a comment telling me: "Leather Me Happy..." and what you will buy from rusticoleather.com
(Don't forget your email- so I can contact you if you win)

AND

3. For an EXTRA Entry. 1.You can blog about this giveaway. 2. Pin this Giveaway on Pinterest. 3. Tweet this Giveaway. 4. Facebook this giveaway.
(Just send me links. So I can look it up)

**Giveaway ENDS Friday, Jan. 25th at Noon.**

 Here are some of my Faves!

 The XPad I Case. I have one and it is SWEET. You just pull the tab and your IPad comes out. Pretty Brilliant!

The Parley Blue Felt Journal

 

You can't have enough bracelets.

My Husband has this money clip and Loves it! It can hold up to 12 cards. The Beauty of Leather is it gets better with age! (Would make a great VDay gift!)

Hand Sewn Journals. In 5 different colors!

 I also have this Check Book Holder. ;)

 I-phone Skins

 and Last but not least... The Messenger bag! I just got the felt one for Christmas! and LOVE IT!!

Client Bookshelf Styling

My Client just bought a beautiful new home. In her main living room there are these gorgeous built-ins by the fireplace. Using things she had. I styled her Bookshelves. (one of my favorite things to do is using only what you have) I love making what they have work. Not always can I do it. But sometimes I can and I love when it happens.

Here is the BEFORE

AFTER

If you want your bookshelves styled or just need Designs HELP. Email me!! ;)

New Winter Accessories | Around the House

The hubby gave me a West Elm Gift Card for Christmas. One of the many presents. He spoiled me. ;)

I have always loved this guy but never really thought to buy him. Well with gift card in hand I purchased him. Even after bringing him home. I debated where to put him. After much consideration. I found the perfect spot. Over the Fireplace! Can you think of a better place? It just seemed so perfect. Now that he's up. I can't stop staring! I Love my Paper Mache Deer Head.

These cute little trees I picked up at Target. After Christmas Cleareance for $2. I was so stoked when I got them. Knowing they would be so perfect for my kitchen window. Again, I still stop and stare. Steal of a Deal!
 

New Gourds I got from West Elm (in-store) on Clearance for $6. It ties in the Orange suitcase well.  I put them on top of the bookshelf to display.

 Jim's family had there Family History made into a Book for Christmas. Yes I said it. A Book. It is so awesome and so interesting I had to put it out.

And Lastly, My cinnamon pine cones My hubby picked up at Christmas, were reused as a centerpiece for my table. Plus they still smell good.

Have you purchased any new accessories for Winter?

What to do with waste of space | Alcoves & Built-ins

Such a perfect example of a good Waste of Space! Seriously. What do you do with big whole's in the wall?

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AFTER

You knock out some of that wall and make BUILT INS!

This Arch/ Ledge kills me! Kills Me!!

BEFORE

AFTER

Brilliant. Knock out more waste of space in the wall and create Cabinetry underneath.

All Images from The Cottage Mix! Three Cheers to Lauren making use of some serious Waste of Space!

P.S. A New Header for a New Year 2013. Do you like my new Blog Header? Thanks to my hubby for helping long into the night or should I say morning. ;)

Don't forget to check out my New HOME TOUR Link on the Side Bar!

Lovely Gold Accents

I have really been drawn to GOLD lately! But after viewing these images, can you blame me?? 

Are you a fan of Gold like me?  Do you design your rooms with Gold Accents? 

Or do you think it is just a trend that will fade?

Kitchen Image

 Flatware from West Elm

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Frames Image

 Image of Lamp

Image of Kids Room

 Image Of Sconce

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Image from West Elm

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Christmas Dinner at the Daly's

I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas with their loved ones close by. We had my parents, and my sister's family over for Christmas day. We ATE and ATE a lot of good food and laughed a lot! 

Here are some pics of my table decorations. It's not Lonny material, ;) but I thought it turned out nice with the things I had on hand. 

Can't finish the night without my Mom on her Accordion while the kids dance to Christmas Carols! 

(I used to do this when I was a kid. I love traditions!)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
xoxo
Megs