Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Happy proposal day...

Today marks the three-year anniversary of the day Mr. W proposed to me. The proposal was perfect - he put so much thought and love into every single detail. But most importantly, the most perfect man I could ever imagine was asking me to marry him. I felt like the luckiest lady in the world that day [and every day since] and love hearing proposal stories from others that make them feel that too.

To celebrate our proposal day, I had to share this sweet video from Hellcats. I have been saving it on our DVR for weeks [and may have made our families watch it at Thanksgiving...] because it is just too adorable to delete. Now it can live here forever. :)

Monday, December 6, 2010

200 posts and 200 dollars...

After a bit of a blogging hiatus, I'm back to celebrate my 200th post. :) And to stick with my tradition of celebrating blog milestones with pretend money, we're going to play the game...


I've changed up the rules just a bit this time around:
1) Pick a store.
2) Pick a room in your house.
3) Pick at least ten items (they can be multiples of the same item) to redecorate the room.
4) Be in awe of how cool your room could be with $200. :)

I picked Pier 1 to makeover our guest bedroom and here is what I came up with using my pretend money...


The new "purchases" for the room are:
The current bedding in the room is navy with light blue sheets and a sage green throw, so the pillows would fit in well and help brighten it up. The modular storage baskets would be stacked and used as side tables on each side of the bed. I would say adios to the old black nightstand and paint the current headboard and bookcase white.

The vase and scroll wall decor would help fancy the room up a little. I don't know about you, but our guest bedroom tends to get the hand-me-downs from other rooms, so it would be fun to have some pretty new things that are just for it. :)

So, is anyone confused about the placemats yet? ;) I wanted matching art for above both nightstands and had to get a little creative. I have six small canvases at home just waiting for the perfect project. I could cover them with these pretty blue placemats and do some freezer paper painting on them. Maybe a simple paisley or scroll design to match the other new pieces?

I would also hang a pair of white curtains we have on hand to finish out the wall the bed is against. [It is in front of the window.] And my remaining pretend money would be spent on candles.

Yep, I am in awe of the difference $200 could make in the room...now if only I had $200 real dollars. :)

Monday, October 18, 2010

Think pink | printables...

The TomKat Studio created these pink party circles for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her post truly shows the spirit of why I have been posting so much pink this month. Check it out for the free printable and to read a heart-touching essay from a girl whose mother battled breast cancer.


[October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Think Pink!]

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Think pink | library themed wedding...

It would be pretty much impossible for me to love this library themed wedding [seen at Style Me Pretty] anymore than I already do. Creative save the dates, beautiful flowers, amazing dessert bar, personalized details, incredible stationary...this wedding has it all.



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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Think pink | and sage green...

Pink and green is one of my favorite color combinations and this might be one of the most beautiful ways I have seen the colors used. The rosy pink and sage green are gorgeous together and the details in this dessert bar are amazing. [Found via Pepper Design Blog]


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Friday, October 15, 2010

Think pink | princess party...

This princess party from Glorious Treats is too sweet. It makes me want to call my cousins and play Pretty, Pretty Princess. :) Check out this post for more photos.


These cookies would be perfect for Valentine's Day or a bridal shower...

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Think pink | furniture accent...

I love the pink added to this dresser - so fun!


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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Think pink | and gray...

I love the pink and gray combination - it works perfectly in this living room.


Life and Style has six more great pink and gray decor combos [including one from my posting pink last year]. She also has a really cute pink and gray outfit idea. :)

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Think pink | beach cottage...

This beach cottage is just too cute. Check out more pictures at casapinka.


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Monday, October 11, 2010

Think pink | fire trucks...

This weekend the Pink Heals Tour came through our town. It was great to see how many people came out for the festivities.


Photos from here

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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Think pink | 10 past posts...

Since today is 10.10.10, it seemed fitting to do something pink with the number ten. So, here are ten of my past posts with pink in them. :)


  1. Pink pretzels - After this post, these became one of my must-haves for every party / get-together.
  2. Wedding memories - Our wedding was full of pink...flowers, candy, decor, dresses, etc. My favorite pink memory was when my grandma mailed me the picture of the pink dress she wanted to buy for the wedding. Pink was her favorite color and she was so excited to have a reason to buy a new pink dress.
  3. Colorful peg board
  4. Preteen bedroom mood board
  5. Pink taking over our guest bedroom
  6. Paper chain backdrop
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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Think pink | idea cards...

I love paint chips and looking at the paint combinations on the chips. So, it only makes sense that I think the idea cards on the True Value website are really cool.


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