MOODBOARD | may

may is for making....

make your life stylish..... make your days memorable

make something for yourself and for those you love

grow flowers, dress up, go glam and go country ....enjoy those warmer days

i love making things.... my goal for may is to sew more

sew clothes, quilts, totes, an apron for the garden.... something useful and beautiful

my great 'granny' used to make lots of crocheted things from old clothes so when

i saw this Daniela Gregis tote (above) i thought of her resourcefulness.

so i've started keeping old tshirts and instead of tossing them i cut them into strips about
(i really mean about because i do this very hap hazzardly) 1 to 2 inches wide and wind them
 into a ball ....then i can crochet them into just about anything ....
do bigger strips for larger projects like rugs

Happy May Making!

                           xoxo, ande

HOME OFFICE | Rachel Roy

i love the fresh, bright, natural light illuminating Rachel Roy's beautiful
home office. check out her site and read her story....very inspiring.
 i found these gorgeous pics on Erika Brechtel's blog {another gorgeous entrepreneuress}
  leading women everywhere to find their passion for success.
these walls remind me of some of my mother's artwork and murals

MOODBOARD | april

my april moodboard is all about focus

its springtime....renewal is deeply ingrained into our dna

so i want to focus on what do i need to do to be living the life i want daily

start with creating a beautiful personal space

check out my Haute Coco Home + my shabby cottage 

 i'm pulling from springtime colors for inspiration ......

nature's palette is amazing after all

pale shades of blue and green mixed with grey white and black

i'm adoring this little kitty incense burner from Astier de Villatte....and discovered that 

their website is pretty cool...check it out here

LOVE this makeup look from artist Theresa Francine.

°♡ pop on over to my moodboard for more...its always changing ♡°

                                                          xoxo, ande

KITCHEN DESIGN CRUSH | melinda grubbs interior design

I'm crushing on white kitchens right now...specifically this is a gorgeous one

by Melinda Grubb Interior Design 

what I love about this kitchen is the {of course} white cabinets with

tiny bronze pulls + stained glass window + gas cook top + bronze sink and faucet 

DC on the Bay - Melinda Grubbs Interior Design

notice the counter top ...thankfully gone are those elaborate edges
opt for a thick clean line instead + the most moderate striation of cream and grey
 throughout gives it depth and richness without infusing too much color
just a few glass cupboard doors {lit from within}
This kitchen has the feel of modern tradition because of all these thoughtful elements.

just have to add, this outdoor space {also by Melinda Grubb} is amazing

I want to live here now!

happy wednesday musings!

                                   xoxo, ande

A BEAUTIFUL BED | bella notte linens

I love this bedding!

You can purchase it through Cottage Haven Interiors