Design Dilemmas

Now that you have seen how we've gotten to our current living space, I need your help. I have no trouble designing spaces for other people but when it comes to my own place I am stuck. So please tell me what you think! I want to add a few more pops of color. When I look at the pictures of our living room, it seems very beige. My dilemmas today are pillow cover and rug selections! Hopefully we can find the solution together and make my space feel more like home :)

Dilemma #1 pillow covers
The new sofa came with those tan pillows with orange dots which don't match anything. I would love to get some covers for them that tie into the rest of the space. 

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recognize this one from my office mood board?

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Dilemma #2 rug

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Just for fun ;)

Some other Accessories I would love to add into the mix!

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Which ones/combinations do you like best??

If you find any other affordable pillow covers or rugs, please send them my way!

Can't wait to chat with two of my blog besties Veronica and Sara!
Happy Wednesday Readers!

p.s. Is is just me or are you ready for Spring?

Mood Board: Bedroom

I'm back for another Tuesday Mood Board Link-up! This week I decided to step outside of my teal comfort zone.

This is my global inspired bedroom. The rich textures and patterns give it a warmth that make for a very cozy resting place. I love using design-seeds as my starting place for inspiration. All of the main pieces are neutral so you could easily swap out the color scheme by replacing the accessories (art, pillows, pouf, blanket)

What do you think of this color palette? What are some essentials for your bedroom? If you missed  my previous mood boards, be sure to check those out! {here, here} Now that I am looking at this board, it makes me think of this blog! Don't you agree?

Resources:

Curtains: Target
Frames: Target
Heart Print: Field Trip Etsy Shop
Virginia Print: Yassi's Place Etsy Shop
Headboard: Target
Sconces: Shades of Light
End Tables: Shop Ten 25
Navy Pillows: Target
Pink Pillows: Shop Ten 25
Yellow Pillow: Target
Down Comforter: Target
Pink Throw Blanket: Crate and Barrel
Yellow Pouf: Shades of Light
Mirror: Target
Rug: Shades of Light

Hope you are having a great week! I would love your feedback on the mood boards! What spaces/color schemes do you want to see? Also I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your comments and I will get back to you as soon as I can! (which may be a few days but I promise I appreciate you!!)

Linking up with:

 

New Look..

Did you notice something different about visiting my blog this time?? I decided it was time for a unique, new look. My lovely friend Sara gave me some great suggestions on design/layout and so I built up the courage to just dive right into Photoshop and try it myself. 

I wanted a brighter, cleaner look. And I definitely think it is more "ME" I knew I had to incorporate teal, some sparkle, navy, chevron and the citron was the perfect balance. The new about me section is much easier to read and the text area is much wider allowing for bigger pictures!! I was joking with my friend Veronica about having my own blog design business, but who knows with some practice ;)

My new button I am going to add to my sponsor page soon!

What do you think? Did you notice the color scheme is from the Office Mood Board I posted last week? 

Hope all of you readers had a wonderful weekend...we visited our parents this weekend and it was very relaxing! Now I can't wait to watch the Walking Dead tonight! If you think I am crazy for this, I would highly recommend giving it a chance first! Haha and if you do watch the show, you should take this funny quiz! Any guesses on which character I was??

I also just finished reading Divergent by Veronica Roth. I am waiting to get the second book Insurgent from the Nook library. If you liked the Hunger Games, I would definitely recommend this book.

Get excited for what's coming to the "new" blog this week:

Bedroom Mood Board- linking up with Design Your Dwelling

Design Dilemmas- rug options and new accessories

and possibly another Wedding Wednesday or The Newlywed Game link-up!

Will you BEE mine??

Hope that you had a wonderful Valentines Day...however you celebrated or didn't! I had a wonderful day :)

I woke up to pink sticky notes around the apartment with sweet messages on them!

We went to a Honeybee Seminar for work yesterday morning. It was a lot of fun and very informative. I have been craving honey constantly now. They taught us about the bee keeping process, how to harvest the honey, the life cycle of the bees and which plants are best for them. Then we went to lunch at Azzurros, which was delicious! I got a turkey, ham and swiss panini!

After work, I rushed home to see what my surprise was (and of course I hit EVERY red light). Tim was waiting for me with my package! I opened the box to see this beauty! I was squealing :D I think he knows me better than that survey led on...

EEEKKK! Yellow COACH PURSE!!

 

  

This was my festive outfit for the day. I even attempted some Pinterest nails.

 

Vest: Old Navy/ Cardigan: Old Navy/ Dress: Kohls/ Tights: J.Crew/ Boots: J.C Penney/ Bracelet: Kay Jewelers/ Watch: Gift (Fossil)

  

 

YUM! We also had Cinnapie! I wanted to make dessert (never made it to the grocery store)...but I guess I can do that any day. Tim deserves those cookie dough cupcakes he's been asking for!

My card to Tim! 

We didn't even get a picture together...woops! :(

We watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and the Valentines Big Bang Theory which was hilarious ("Romance Ninja") I couldn't have asked for a better first married Valentines Day with my hubs! (yay for firsts, right Kalyn?)

Also, WELCOME new readers :) I am sooo happy that you are here! You all are so sweet and I am overjoyed at all the kind comments you have been leaving me :)

AND I have my new blog design almost ready...so that will be up really soon! Like my facebook page for a sneak peek!

Have a wonderful weekend! Don't forget to show your loved ones LOVE every day!

Happy Valentines Day!

stole this from Veronica hehe! I couldn't resist!

Happy Valentines Day! Boy do I have something fun for you today! Its kinda mushy but kinda funny...

This is our 8th Valentines Day together! Wow :) Can't wait for a fun, romantic day. My gift to Tim was tickets to the UVA v VT basketball game which was on Tuesday. But I have another little surprise for him in store. And he has apparently been plotting something with my friends. Guess I will have to wait and see! 

So without further adieu...How well does my hubby know me??

How long have you been married?
8 months on Feb 9th
8 months

Where was your first date?
Dinner and Over the Hedge at the movies.

Dinner and a movie...kids movie with animals in it.

Where was your first kiss?
Haha on a school bus

On a school bus

Who first said, "I love you"?
He did!

Don't remember. (well it was a longggg time ago, like 7 yrs ago)

What were your wedding colors?
Navy and Yellow
blue, yellow and white

What is her most commonly used phrase?
"That's ridiculous"

"I want cereal"

Who is her celebrity crush?
Channing Tatum
Channing Tatum

What is the best meal she has ever cooked you?

He LOVES my quesadillas.
I've had so many good meals.

What is the worst meal she has ever cooked you?
My cooking is great! Haha...um maybe when I attempted black bean cakes.

Sausage gravy and biscuits...You scorched the milk (by accident)

What is the most-played song on her iPod?
No one particular song but I love Lady Antebellum
Probably something by Lady Antebellum.

What would she say is your most annoying habit?
Popping his toes...Yuck!

Probably not putting the toilet seat down.

What is the last thing she does before she goes to bed?
Brush my teeth

Fix ice water.

What would you say is your favorite thing about her?
My smile??
Everything.

What's her go-to drink at Starbucks?
Caramel Apple Spice although I like a bunch

Caramel Apple Spice

What's her blog's name?! 
Designer in Teal
Designer in Teal

I would say he knows me pretty well....join in on this Link-up {here}

How are you celebrating this day of love??
Will be back tomorrow to share a recap!!