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Owen’s Big Boy Room – The Plan

September 3, 2018

We didn’t do a nursery for Owen. I know this sounds so horrible but we didn’t do a nursery for 2 reasons. The first reason is we just never had any time. Life with 3 kids is so busy and we were so busy with other home projects that we just never got around to it. The second reason is that we have realized after 3 kids that we never really use a nursery. We co sleep with our babes and our crib gets zero use. So even though he’s only 10 months old, I’m basically jumping right into planning his big boy room! The plan has changed a little bit but I think we’ve finally settled on a final one!

The walls – I first wanted to add board and batten trim all around the room but now I am thinking we will just do one accent wall of this gorgeous Serena & Lily wallpaper behind his bed. The rest of the walls will be painted white.

The bed – I already have the bed – it’s the Pottery Barn Kids Elsie bed. We had a bit of drama with this bed as I actually first ordered it in the colour ‘cloud’. It looked white online and being called cloud I assumed it was white. Well… it arrived and was grey! I was so upset! I tried to see if I could make gray work but it just wasn’t what I planned. I even got quotes for having it painted! Luckily they released the bed in the colour ‘simply white’ and my store was kind enough to let me exchange it (the best service I tell you!). So now all is right!

The nightstand – I need to go to the store and look at the wood sample (so I don’t have another bed incident (decorating tip – look at samples first!), but I’m pretty sure this is the nightstand we’ll be going with. It’s also Pottery Barn Kids – the Emerson nightstand. I love a light wood finish and the simple lines don’t compete with the wallpaper or bed.

Lighting – I picked up a cute white basket style light at my local Homesense (you can see it on my Instagram here) and I’m adding that gorgeous wall sconce above his nightstand. I love that it’s actually a plug in sconce so no extra electrical is needed! (‘Id link it but its since been removed from the Pottery Barn Kids website :()

Decor – I’ll be adding the Ikea Jute rug for texture, some Ikea ribba book ledges to display all his books (I have 3 in each of my kids rooms), a juju hat above his bed and 2 gold frames on the wall with some beachy art prints (which I still have to source).

So that is the overall plan. It’ll have a very neutral, calm and beachy vibe. I’m hoping to have it all done before his first birthday in early October!

xo Rachel

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Five Favourites for your Friday

August 31, 2018

I love rounding up my favourite images of the week. I wondered when I started this feature if it would be hard to find five images every week but it’s actually hard to just find five! There are so many beautiful spaces out there and so many talented designers and decorators. Here are the five images that are inspiring me this week:

1. This living room vignette by Katherine Bramlett is so dreamy. I love the shiplap, that fun pom pom like lamp and the mixed patterns on the sofa and armchair in the prettiest blue fabrics.

2. For me, Studio Mcgee always puts together the most beautiful spaces. This living room is no exception. The exposed beams, the coffee table, the styling, I could just go on and on.

3. I love a stunning powder room especially when it involves wallpaper. This powder room is bold and beautiful. The two wall sconces, the shape of that mirror, the light you can just glimpse in the reflection of the mirror and that round window – let alone that sink and flooring!

4. This kitchen by The Fox Group is basically my dream kitchen. I’m loving the mix of cabinet finishes (grey and white) paired with the brass fixtures and that dreamy marble countertop. And that herringbone wood floor – swoon!

5.. This bathroom is from Coco & Jack. I’m loving the shape of these mirrors which I keep seeing lately, the vertical shiplap and the classic console. A simple and classic bathroom.

What’s inspiring you this week?

Lifestyle & Family

Ainsleys Pink Pink Unicorn 4th Birthday

August 30, 2018

I can not believe my baby girl is 4! We all say it, but time really does go by so fast!

Putting this party together was so much fun. All she really wanted was that it be pink, pink (emphasis on the pink!) and unicorn themed. I think we pulled it off! I found the sweetest plates and napkins at Homesense and they kind of set the tone for the rest of the party. We took the various shades of pink from the plates and tried to incorporate them throughout the rest of the party. I found these starburst shaped balloons at the balloon store and loved them for their uniqueness and also how they sort of mimicked unicorn horns as well. I ordered the cake from a local bakery in shades of what else – pink! Another local shop made the unicorn topper for us. For the favours, I ordered everyone their own unicorn wands from this shop. They were a big hit! I also used a few of her unicorn stuffies on the drink cart for a cute little touch.

I have found that investing in cute party decor staples really helps me a ton with party planning. I found the milk bottles at Michaels and they’re glass so I can reuse them for many more parties. The drink stand and cake stand I also reuse for a ton of parties. The drink cart makes for the perfect little drink and snack stand too – again that I can reuse and restyle again and again.

I know she had such a fun day and an actual unicorn may have even showed up at the end for some magical rides :).

Thanks to all our friends and family who made it out to celebrate with us, you made her day so special!

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Home Decor

Currently Coveting – My Home Decor Wishlist

August 28, 2018

I like to keep a little list on my phone. It’s filled with all the items I’m currently wishing for and their price tags. It usually only includes the more higher end or larger pieces I’m coveting and I find that keeping this list helps me focus on my bigger home decor goals. By having a list I can continuously see and focus on, I am able to better save up for them by minimizing my spending on smaller, impulse items I may be tempted to buy. I thought it would be fun to share what’s currently on that little list on my phone right now so here it is:

This gorgeous wreath is from The Cross Design. It has been on my wish list for over a year but its a pricey piece at almost $300 so I am eagerly awaiting their annual sale at the end of the year. My friend has it in her home (she splurged last year!) and I just go all heart eyes every time I see it – that’s when you know its true love ha
I know this isn’t the most exciting thing on my list but we could really use some new towels. I love the feel of fresh, fluffy towels and ours are well.. well loved to say the least.
We’ve upgraded almost all the light fixtures in our home but a few of the builder grade lights remain in our home – one being in our living room. So I’ve been on the hunt for a new fixture for there for awhile. I’m loving the shape of this one, a simple drum shade but with a scallop edge to add a nice detail – this one is super pricey so I’m hoping to find a similar one for a better price 😉
We have lived in our current house (we bought new build) for 3.5 years now and we are just getting a fence installed in the next few weeks. It has been a long, long, long wait and I am so excited to finally be able to use our yard properly. I think this garden sign will add just the cutest touch to our new backyard gate door.
Gold cutlery – I don’t own any! I have had my eye on the Ikea set for awhile but it is never instock at my current store. Im hoping to find some before Thanksgiving though (we’re hosting!)
Another item that is always out of stock (for good reason – just look at this beauty!) is this olive branch from Mcgee & Co. I literally got an email last week that it restocked and by the time I went to buy – it was gone again! I need to have faster fingers next time!
I never really did a nursery for Owen (3rd kid problems?!) so we’re jumping right into designing his big boy room (I already have his full size bed haha). This is the nightstand I’m currently coveting for his room. Loving the natural wood tone of it – of course!
I may have a slight addiction to home decor coffee table books. I’ve had my eye on this one lately as I’m really feeling the coastal vibe in home decor lately.
Lastly, another coffee table book I’m coveting is this one. If the house on the cover is any indication – I’m going to love this book!

Do you keep a wishlist? If so, what’s on yours?

Home Decor

Five Favourites for your Friday

August 24, 2018

Another week, another round up of beautiful inspiring home decor photos! Here are the five images that are inspiring me this week:

1. This kitchen by Coco and Jack is so gorgeous. I’m particularly loving that hood range. It’s so modern and clean and of course light wood – my favourite!

2. I follow Annaka on instragram and I’m loving what she’s doing with her home decor. She recently installed this pineapple wallpaper (love it!) and she hand drew that art print!

3. This master bedroom sneak peek by Cottonwood and Co is so dreamy. That blue headboard is just stunning! I’m loving touches of blue in homes lately.

4. This kitchen by Mollie at Design Loves Detail is basically perfection. A two tone kitchen with that built in cabinet in light wood is jaw dropping. She’s also included my new favourite Serena and Lily pendants and those sleek black stools. Swoon!

5. Last but not least is this dining area again by Coco and Jack. I’m seeing these chairs being used a lot and I’m loving them. The light fixture, the artwork, the trim work and the greenery… perfection!

What’s inspiring you this week?

Home Decor

12 Soft & Feminine Wallpapers for a Little Lady’s Room

August 22, 2018

I previously posted a list of some of my favourite wallpapers to use in boys bedrooms (you can read the post here) so I wanted to compile a list of my favourites for girls rooms too. There are so many beautiful wallpapers out there for girls and it was not an easy task narrowing it down to just 12! My general home decor style tends to be pretty neutral and feminine overall so my list for girls wallpapers obviously includes a lot of pinks, golds and florals but I have also included a few black and white prints, some grays and a few with whimsical birds, deer and bunnies. All of these wallpapers would look so good in a little girls room.

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