Elle Interior Sweden

I don't understand a single word in any of the articles, but man oh man, does the website for the Swedish version of Elle Interior magazine have the sweetest photographs. If you want to be inspired, you must visit THIS website. Maybe my friend Malin will help translate for you. :)




(Images via Elle Interior Sweden)

Ta-da!

I Got 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone CH24 Chairs! (Okay, so they are knock-offs, but I don't care. I love them.) They are a design classic and I am so excited to have them. It's a tight squeeze in our small dining area, but I'm thinking long term. Big farm table and lots of friends for dinner. If you want to know more, please read all about designer Hans Wegner HERE. Pretty cool.


(Image via hivemodern.com)

So excited...

because I got myself a (very) early birthday present, courtesy of my dear friend Craig(slist). I'll post actual photos later. Until then, here are some hints...


(Imaga via LivingEtc.)




(Image via LivingEtc.)


(Image via Ochre.com)




(Image via DesiretoInspire)

So, can you guess what I got?

Gallery Style is My Stilo

The big blank wall above the sofa in the Man Room needs some art. JJ and I have a lot of stuff we could hang up there. Maybe we could do something funky and gallery style, like the photos below? Or would that just be way too many holes in the wall? I think it might be. But, dang it would look cool. Am I right, or am I right? Check it out:








(All Images via Desire to Inspire.)

The Full Monty.

All the photos of our apartment - to date. Some changes have been made, but this is pretty much it.

House Photos - The Remix

It's that time again...

Yes!

This house is perfect.

From the black door to the black floors, this house is perfection. (Okay, so I'd add some color and lots of books. But, other than that, I love it.





Such a cool kitchen.

(Images from Tine K.)

Check out the full slideshow at TineK Home.

Let's Elope. Seriously? Seriously.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the whole wedding planning process. (Oh, yeah, in case you're a new reader, we're making it legal. Otherwise..."Hi Mom!") Hopefully when all is said and done it will be a pretty awesome party.

To Do, before "I Do" (the short list):

Venue
Caterer
Lodging
Dress
Final Guest List/Addresses
Photographer
Band/DJ
Invitations
Flowers
Suit
Officiant
Website
Booze
Decorations
Transportation
Rehearsal Stuff
Registry

The horror!

I was reading THIS great blog post by Michelle Mitchell of Scribbit this morning. She writes about the importance of getting your children to read books/improving their literacy at a young age, as well as some tips on how to do it. I thought, "Oh God, what if my (as yet unborn) children don't enjoy reading?" (I will admit, horrible as it is, that one of my biggest fears is having a kid that is an illiterate, obese couch potato. And a mouth-breather.) So, while I'm not going to force Chaucer, ballet or T-ball on my kids, I am going to encourage reading and physical activity.

And, on a related note, some of my favorite books from childhood (in no particular order):

Critter books by Mercer Mayer (Awesome illustrations - one of the first "series" that I read straight through. Math class, 2nd grade, below the desk.)


The Fudge Books by Judy Blume (I laughed so loud in class in 4th grade that I got sent to the hall. Stupid Mrs. Harvey...)


Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene (I STILL love these books and can name every single major character.)


The Ramona Series by Beverly Cleary (A doll named Chevrolet? Classic. Also loved the tv shows with Sarah Polley.)

I dunno, you tell me...

is this study super awesome or super cluttered? I keep changing my mind. Either way, I want that desk/table.