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Sunday, February 6, 2011

I sure hope you snow bunnies aren't turning into little snow monsters...! And for all of you outside of this snow blur, I'm sure you're enjoying your beautiful life as usual.... Well, at least I hope so!

We went out today to buy MORE boots for my hubby. He's a researcher type of buyer. No, he doesn't buy on a whim or anything...Everything is methodically done {boring}.  This style of shopping definitely goes against my style of shopping!!  Opposites attract, right!?

And finally, errrr, I mean, for the first time, our 3 years old wondered off at Bass Pro and got LOST.  I was sitting on the shoe bench waiting for her and my hubby to return when all of a sudden, I see Daniel... With no Hudson...Ahhhgggk, where did she go!?

We went on a wild goose chase, running around the entire second floor of Bass Pro. If you've been there, you know its ginormous! Finally, I heard a child scream. 

Low and behold, there was my child with a face full of tears, screaming "mommy.."
It made my heart sink:(

Moral of the story: This is why mommies tell their children to stay close! Duhhhh!

On with the day..

So, it's Superbowl Sunday!! Woo-hoooo!

This is what I'm doing instead! Reading fun blogs and writing a post:)

Our Valentine's Day post was featured on this BEAUTIFUL blog! Take a look!
It's so pretty!

The Posh Event
We were featured on Everyday Posh


Our Valentine's Day Blog Post featuring Etsy Sellers

Here's a pretty treasury we were included in by SameSameMaryJane


The Orange Sherbet Squirrel




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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Winner of the Cosmetic Bag Giveaway!

Our winner of the Cosmetic Bag Giveaway is Melanie Beau and Bella! 
Please email your contact information to poshhouseoriginals@yahoo.com! We will get your sweet little cosmetic bag in the mail as soon as this winter weather takes a break!! 
Hope you continue to follow our little blog.

Melanie Beau and Bella just won the small birdcage cosmetic bag from this set!!
By Posh House Originals

Congrats,
Katie

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Me + 2011 Spring Color Palette = Heaven

I've played monsters, I've played babies, I've played art,  I've watched Wow, Wow, Wubsy and now I'm watching Dr. Seuss....woo-wee!! Really, that's just naming a few of the many {adventures} we've had today. I know you all are drooling with envy...

Only kidding, that recap of my day could have really detoured you from this post.
{pouty face}

Snow Day!
On to the better half.....

I really started searching for some "adult" content to add to my day.  I've been having to suppress the urge to SHOP for new decor! Like that's different from any other time. 

But those darn February storefronts, you always make me feel this way. I go to Target, bathing suites out. I go to Hobby Lobby, Easter Extravaganza Blowout, and Etsy..It's all your fault:) 
I WANT SPRING!


I'm in LuV with the 2011 Spring Color Palette from Pantone. This is what it boils down to in my mind.


Orange Pillow, Grey Elephant Ipad Case, Lavender Stripe Toy Bins, Green Twine,
Floral Blue Clutch, Honeysuckle Couch, Pearl Necklace, Button Necklace
 
If you were here, you would see me sitting in my favorite Natuzzi aqua leather chair {scored my all time favorite chair at an amazing SALE at Macy's} starring into outer space.. Dreaming of all the things I want... 
 Ok, now I'm starting to sound like a kid again. {sigh}

Here are some more 2011 Must-Have Colors and Little 'Specialties' I thought you'd enjoy like myself...

This takes the cake on PERFECTION! The photo features every last detail of Spring 2011

Featuring Dream Spun Kids
{Pettiskirt Purple Bubble Romper}
Dream Spun Kids
"She's all about pretty ruffles and sweet lace in our tiered ruffle romper."

2011 Spring Fashion Finds


Simple and colorful! Just my style.. I will take the grey dress and shoes, pleeease! Thank you.

The Dylan Collection

Looking at Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware 
{oh why, oh why do I do this to myself}
These are two of my most dreamiest decor stores.  They are carrying over the natural, textured, and weathered pieces from Fall.. Burlap pillows and soft whites! Mmmm, I luv! Remember from or 2011 Decor Trends post, a mix of modern and vintage with lots of woods and metals is in style as well!

Sounds like a good mix to me..That means you can keep the old with the new and bring in anything your little heart desires:)
Honeysuckle, Rosett, Coral Rose, Regatta, Pea Pod, Blue Curacao,
 Beeswax, Lavender, Silver Peony,  Silver Cloud
See you on the other side of the snow,
Katie xoxo




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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Gathering the Essentials

So...I sit here waiting...waiting for the 9"-13" of ice and snow they say is headed our way today. I think there is something about telling people who are not used to extreme winter weather that 9"-13" of snow is headed their way that makes them freak out a little bit.

I went to the store on Sunday and it was busier than I have ever seen it.  Apparently, my husband and I were the only ones there who don't watch the news on the weekends and didn't know what Mother Nature was about to throw our way because we only found out about the impending forecast after talking to one of the clerks to ask why they didn't have any ground turkey left. Ooops! Glad I do my grocery shopping on Sundays.

Anyway, while the rest of the city was out stocking up on milk, eggs, bread and generators yesterday... I spent my lunch hour running around town picking up some of the real essentials...interfacing, fabric and zippers! Yeah, that's right. I might get snowed in, but at least I'll have plenty of sewing projects to keep me busy. Who needs food anyway...I've got interfacing!

While not battling the crowds at the grocery store, I spent a little bit of my weekend turning a pile of this...


into a few new lovelies for the shop...

Key Print Pillow Cover


Yellow and White Pillow Cover


Chocolate Brown and Cream Pillow Cover


Grey and White Pillow Cover


Black and Cream Houndstooth Pillow Cover


Teal and White Pillow Cover


Black and White Pillow Cover


Tropical Cosmetic Bag


Yellow and Grey Cosmetic Bag



Until Next Time,
~Melissa
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Monday, January 31, 2011

The day ran away from me... Inspiration came late at night


Inspiration came late in the day... I was sitting down to write a great, well thought out post this evening and off went my mind into la-la land. Yes, this happens way to often. However, tonight was like a beautiful dreamy land that I didn't want to leave.. 

I logged into our Shop and found that we were picked for {I don't even know if words can explain it} a BEAUTIFUL, dreamy treasury! I'm lost for words.. The colors are soooo soothing and sweet...So perfect for this cold dreary day. 

Ok, so enough adjectives and lame descriptions.. I will just show you what inspired me at the very end, keep scrolling our you might miss the dreaminess:) It was a beautiful combination and then I heard a song.. It just all melted together and the rest was history. 

The song was by The Band Perry, "If I die young.." It's such a beautiful song and her voice is soooo soft like the items in this treasury.  I then looked up the lyrics and, well, they aren't exactly what you want to daydream about.. But for now I am pretending and living in the moment. Anyhow, the song has a dreamy sound which made me feel so simply pure. My senses took over with music to my ears and beauty to my eyes.

To re-enact my by BLISSFUL moment...Turn on ITunes, download "If I Die Young" then dream away at the treasury below...

{I'm envisioning these beautiful glass jars on my mantle....}
If only I could convince my hubby to have a white mantle.. Then I'd have him go buy me roses:)
Photo by The Sweetest Occasion ~ This is an AmAziNg blog..

 

{Dreaming of this on my coffee table...}
I want that couch!


{The Band Perry...I was imagining them strumming away in my living room}

I hope this warmed your little fuzzies up like it did mine, as I have this song on repeat right now.

Don't forget about our Cosmetic Bag Giveaway! Details for entering are in our "Home Decor Trends of 2011" Post

Won't you please follow us on Twitter @PoshHouseBlog and "Like" us on Facebook so you can get all the latest on our Shop and Giveaways!

Much love and sweet daydreams,
Katie xoxo

P.S. Melissa has an AmAzinG post for you guys tomorrow, stay checked in with us by "SUBSCRIBING" to our blog....

Take a look at this simply elegant treasury......

"So Soft and Feminine" by Clicking Sticks

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Valentines Day....It's a {Lovely} kind of day

So how has your Sunday been going?? Everyone's Sundays tend to go a little different.  Sometimes we are running around visiting everyone we can possibly see like it's the crazy, neverending, Christmas kind of day.  Other times I'm day dreaming about cleaning the house and hoping to maintain the cleanliness for longer than an hour.....Last resort, turn on HGTV and dose off and on while I hop online to look for inspiration or a good ol' blog post to warm my little heart!  Don't kid yourself, it's not as relaxing as I just made it sound but it's fun to pretend life is that simple....


So as I day dreamed and had this afternoon ALL to myself, I kept seeing pretty pink and red items dancing in my head... I'm not one to get overly into the lovie dovie day... In fact, it passes by like most friend's birthdays, never realizing I even missed a thing! But NOT this year, I'm prepared! I've been thinking about it allllllll day!


I thought I'd share some really beautiful red and pink items that might just make your heart melt.....


{Featured Shops I HEART on Etsy}
XOXO Board Game Pieces from Artful Vintage
Owl Love You Forever from Red Tile Studio
Kitchen Utensils Set of 7 Eco Felt Utensils from Royal Rugrats
Tres Chic Red Wicker Chalkboard by Shabby McFabby
Posh Dots Printable DIY Gable Boxes from The Posh Event
Red Love Paperie Garland of Hand Cut Hearts from Paper Polaroid
Fabric Rosette Statement Necklace with Brass Leaf from Studio Elenus

XOXO,
Katie
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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Doors Wide Open.....Come in + Cosmetic Bag Giveaway

Running on little sleep is becoming the norm around my house. Some days I like to think that I am wonder woman but then I quickly get reminded that I am powerless and succumb to the fact that there are only 24 hours in every day and that's not going to change anytime soon.... 

For this moment, I'm going to enjoy this beautiful view for one more day..70 degrees today and snow in the forecast next week...Yes, I said 70 with a chance of snow next week! What a fickle state we live in...


{this week}
THE VIEW!

So here's one of my fave finds of the week..I couldn't wait to get my hands on this little guy.

Bills & Mail

Found this wooden bill, mail and key organizer. It has been primed, repainted and sanded for a shabby chic finish! I'm in love with this find! I can't decide if I want to keep it or sell it?? Hmmmm.....? 

Welcome to my home! Here's what you'll see if you stop by.


MY FRONT DOOR

If only I had a "Before and After" pic of my front door...It was a weathered, dirty, maroon, pitiful mess of a door. 



               
EUCALYPTUS, PEACOCK & PHEASANT FEATHERS

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE eucalyptus..It adds that "restoration hardware" feel to anything! And the smell is pretty glorious as well! I have it all over my house.

Originally this letter was BRIGHT gold....

Repainted, rubbed on dark brown paint and sealed the letter with a satin varnish. 

Burlap Wreath

Thought these were fun and easy projects for a nice day like today! Now I'm going to enjoy a little family time with my hubby and daughter...Not sure what we will do today but hopefully it involves getting out of this house and doing something productive!

Happy Saturday,
Katie

Herb Boxes


Don't forget about our COSMETIC BAG Giveaway! Ends February 3rd! Get your comments in and start following us on Facebook or Twitter!

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