sarah's house part 1

This newly minted cable queen was getting caught up on "Sarah's House" yesterday afternoon. The two episodes I saw were from the farmhouse and I was in total awe of that mud room and powder room. These shots are from a different residence and appeal to my more modern side that shines through from time to time. Tomorrow I'll show shots of the cottage Sarah did. Happy Tuesday everyone! All images via Sarah Richardson Designs.

dining room- I'm loving the banquette seating on the one side. Also the play between the wallpaper and chandelier is so serene.

hallway

hallway- I've noticed she loves to use those black iron hinges on her doors- you like?

laundry/ mud room

sitting room

master- I'd kill for that headboard!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!!!!!

Watching Somethings Gotta Give on SoapNet. Nancy Meyers is such a genius!

fall mantel

It's Friday already? Works for me. After Labor Day I feel that it's officially OK to begin breaking out the fall decor. Being in a new house it always takes one full year before I'm use to decorating for the seasons so I'm sure the mantle will evolve a bit more but here's what I have so far. 

I whipped up some festive burlap bunting with some hot glue and jute. The plan is to add "Fall" to it when I get a chance this weekend. 

The jute strikes again wrapped around a pair of glass candlesticks. 

On a side note we picked up this little piece of art on our recent trip to South Haven. I thought it was perfect for out family room!

Good morning!!!!!!!!!! Whew, what a great long weekend. I love Labor Day weekend, it creeps in just in time to relieve us of the waning summer and it's stifling air or at least it serves as a landmark that fall is soon to commence. I love to break out all my fall decor and start dreaming about football season (Go Colts & IU!) and all the yummy things I can cook up in the crock pot. Fall has always been my absolute favorite time of year hands down. Our weekend was filled baby tea parties, 90210 re-runs on Soap Net, yummy food, family, yard work, visits to the park, McDonald's ice cream cones and a fresh coat of paint for the living room and dining room. It felt great to get so much done but still have time to relax. 

Time to share a pot of tea...

Last second lunch

pita shells

drizzled olive oil

sliced roma tomatos

sprinkled goat cheese

dash of mixed italian spices and garlic

oven at 375 for about 15 minutes

voila!

I just used whatever we had in the fridge and it turned out so delish paired with a side of fresh grapes and root beer!

I spent Monday morning making a huge mess lopping branches and brush all over the yard then my lovely husband and his brothers were kind enough to clean it up and haul it off, thanks guys! Those sugar cookies are coming =)

Lets play the "if I had endless amounts of moolah" game. "If i had endless amounts of moolah I would for sure splurge on these beautiful linens at Restoration Hardware."