Popular Pins

Happy Friday again!  This week sure flew by and, surprise!, we're already nearing the end of October.  I drove down one of our main streets at night recently, Westheimer Road, which passes by the Houston Galleria and through the popular Highland Village, and noticed that the palm trees that line both sides of the street were strung with white Christmas lights.  It got me a little excited for the holiday season, which will be here before we know it.  

I've got some popular pins to share with you today.  And I've been working on organizing my Pinterest boards better and have added some new boards Men (mostly men's fashion/style) and Wedding (just because the photos are so pretty and for those of you looking for wedding inspiration).  My food boards are getting out of control so I'm thinking of splitting them into a few categories.  Right now they are Food -Yummy and Food- Sweets. 

I'm also contributing to these Pinterest boards (Better Homes & Gardens Everything Fall, Blogger Home Decor, Home Organization, and Favorite DIY Bloggers).  You can follow all of my Pinterest boards HERE.



Now for these popular pins:

Meat & Cheese Tray via A Thoughtful Place (150+ repins)

My favorite recent pin comes from my friend Courtney and the cool thing is it's not just a photo, but a short video of how to assemble a chic meat and cheese tray.  The sprigs of rosemary are a beautiful touch.  All we need is a glass of wine and some company!

Snickers Fudge via Cook Your Food (99 repins)

I'm pretty much dying over that last photo.  This looks so easy to make - only 5 ingredients. 

Kitchen Reveal via Our House (100+ repins)

How gorgeous is this kitchen with its open natural wooden shelving contrasted against the bright white?! And this is just a peek.  You've gotta see the whole thing- the before and afters will blow you away.

Organized Office Closet via BH&G (95 repins)

When I look at this closet, I'm reminded that I really need to get my office closet in shape.  This is some good inspiration. 

How to Paint Doors the Professional Way 

via Pretty Handy Girl (114 repins)

I've been fortunate to meet Brittany in life and she's not only handy, but so friendly and down-to-earth. On her blog, she provides some of the best step-by-step tutorials I've seen with amazing results.  We're lucky she does what she does so she can be a resource for us.  For this door painting tutorial, she shows what areas to paint in the correct order and with proper technique for professional looking results.  

Free Party Fonts via Lisa Moorefield (139 repins)

Are you enamored with fonts too?  These are pretty cool and FREE!

Essie Demure Vixen (122 repins)

I need this color asap!

And finally, Oh yes I would!

Box + Crayons = Zen Activity for Two Year Old 

via Berry Sweet Baby (94 repins)

I love how the caption on the pin read, "Why have I not thought of this?" 

Have a great weekend!



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Our Sitting Room // New Wingchair

How good do you feel when you score a really great item at an affordable price?  And when that item is a piece of furniture purchased over the Internet, without the benefit of an in-person inspection, isn't it even better?  I feel that way about a wingback chair I found on Overstock a few months ago.  It works perfectly in our master sitting area and is actually pretty comfy. 

It's a pretty cream color with silver nailhead trim along the bottom and sides.  I think it goes great with the rug and coffee table I moved upstairs.  

I only ordered one initially, to make sure I liked it in person, but I'm thinking a pair would work well in this space.  This is where I go to watch "Mom TV" alone or sometimes chat on the phone from this spot.  I've had it styled different ways, with different side tables, sometimes a lamp.  

I love to have fresh flowers here and Whole Foods is such a great place for gorgeous flowers.  

*Update- Ah! Need to switch up the chair legs- so funny!

Source List

Paint // Sherwin Williams Anew Grey 

Chair

Rug (on sale) & Similar

Pillow (out of stock, similar)

Throw

Coffee Table  

Side Table (out of stock, similar)

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Thank you to my friend Andrea (Worley House) for having me at her blog.  We share a special connection because our kids are about the same age.  Her daughter, Ava, is the cutest thing ever!

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On Honey We're Healthy lately:  



Healthy Homemade Granola

Working Out and Breakout Solutions

My Favorite Workout/Running Shoe

Baked Fish in Parchment Paper

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Spin Class

Lulu & Georgia Gift Shop

Yes, Christmas is still months away (less than three now), but birthdays, anniversaries, showers, hostess/bridesmaid opportunities, and just becauses exist all year long. Lulu & Georgia just launched their gift shop and it is filled to the brim with awesome goodies! I'm especially loving their bright, poppy accessories and think they would instantly brighten anyone's day, not to mention home. What do you think?  

1 // Happy Holidays Boxed Cards, Raspberry $18

2 //  Avant Guard Candle $24.50

3 // Incitatus Bookends, Turquoise $60

4 // Reversible Wrapping Paper, Cheerful Red $8

5 // Wonka Stripe Candle, $20

6 // Woodlands Creature Cake Stand, Owl $74.50

7 // Henry Tin Candle, Owl $7

8 // Retro Stripe Pencil Cup $10

9 // Bridled Elephant Statue, Nectarine $80

10 // Three Wise Owls, Apple Green (Set of 3) $50

When do you start buying Christmas gifts?  I try to make notes throughout the year of things I think would be perfect for certain people and usually start buying in early November so I'm not stressing in December and can relax more.  Pinterest is a great way to catalog gift ideas throughout the year too.  I'll also look into my friends boards to get ideas of things they like.  Sneaky, huh?! :)

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Popular Pins

Happy Friday! If you're looking for some weekend reading, you can check out these super popular pins I've pinned on my Pinterest boards lately.  And for you bloggers, I also wrote a post about growing your blog with Pinterest that you can read HERE.  

Mini Tortilla Crust Pizzas via Fabulous Food Blog- 115 repins

How good and easy do these look!  I think this is something even my picky 3-year old would like.  

Tex Mex to Go via Honey We're Healthy- 493 repins

This is one thing I make all the time and don't really get tired of.  Portion out your servings for a quick, healthy meal to eat at home or take to work. 

Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies via The Skinny Fork - 177 repins

I'm anxious to try these because they look delicious and have no oil, flour, eggs or added sugar. 

Calming Entryway via Amanda Carol Interiors - 139 repins

I'm fortunate to call Amanda a personal friend and I'm so excited to see her interior design business taking off.  Isn't this entryway pretty?  Sometimes it's just a few simple things pulled together that makes a dramatic impact. 

Organized Recipes via Simply Organized as featured on It's Overflowing - 111 repins 

This looks like a perfect (pretty!) solution for how to organize all those recipes I've pulled from magazine pages or printed from the Internet. 

Long, Layered Haircut via Hairstyles & Beauty- 96 repins

Such a classic, sexy cut.  The long layers provide a lot of volume and fullness.

Vintage Fall Dining Room via Liz Marie Blog- 71 repins

Isn't this gorgeous?! The throw blanket sure cozies things up and I'm a huge fan of typography art. I also like how she mixed in the metal chairs to keep it interesting. 

How to Arrange Bed Pillows via Roost- 99 repins

Ah, Marissa- love this graphic you created, such a good visual!

Top 10 Neutral Rugs that Aren't Sisal or Jute via Kelly Market- 122 repins

I love that Kelly listed all the sites for these gorgeous rugs. 

I saved the most pinned item for last- these cute tulle/ribbon wrapped pumpkins.  5,854 repins! 

Unfortunately, when I click on the pinned picture it doesn't go anywhere!  Does anyone know the original source? *Update: I hear they are from Grandin Road (part of a kit), but I couldn't find the direct link.

Have a great weekend!  We'll be attending our son's first soccer game on Saturday- or as I've now heard it referred to: magnet ball! Should be pretty cute watching a bunch of 3-year olds huddle around that ball. :)  

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On Honey We're Healthy today:  Fish baked in parchment paper (Fish en Papillote).

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Fall Decor // Console Styling

Year after year, as we decorate our homes for the changing seasons, we learn more about our style and perhaps ourselves.  What do we want our homes to say, what feeling do we want to convey?  If you're a funky and colorful type of person, I bet your home reflects that.  Are you more modern or traditional?  I'm sure those elements creep into your home design too.  I keep coming back to inviting and simple decor.  I lean toward uncomplicated spaces with a coziness to them.  I tried to accomplish that with the addition of some Fall decor in our dining room- not that we're seeing anything near Fall temperatures here in Houston.  I started my Fall decorating with the console table that I recently got from World Market.

I knew I wanted natural elements in the decor, so I bought some leafy branches from the grocery store.   Unfortunately, clippings from our yard aren't that pretty.  The faux feathers in a candle holder round out the trio of vases in Fall-like colors.  I like all the different heights and shapes.  I'm always fond of creamy or white pumpkins, and this ceramic one works perfectly with the cream colored lamps. 

On the bottom shelf, I used the same basket that was there before, just switching out the pillows and adding a green ombre throw blanket.  

I like the calming color scheme here and had to remind myself I don't have to do Fall with the typical orangey-reds, although I do like that combo.

A wooden bowl full of corks from wine enjoyed over the years is a personal touch I like.  

Are you pulling out the Fall decor in your house? 

Here is the SOURCE LIST:

CONSOLE TABLE // World Market 

GOLD VASE, GREEN VASE, WOVEN BASKET // HomeGoods

LAMPS, WHITE PUMPKINS // Hobby Lobby

GOLD PILLOW, GOLD VOTIVE HOLDER // Target

GREEN THROW // West Elm

RUG // Pottery Barn (similar)

CHAIRS // Restoration Hardware

GEOMETRIC PILLOWS IN CHAIR // Etsy Festive Home Decor

GEOMETRIC FABRIC FOR PILLOW IN BASKET // High Fashion Home, Dwell Studio Fabric 

WOODEN BOWL // HomeGoods???

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*Linking this post to Centsational Girl and Whipperberry.

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