what's in store

While visiting my local Target the other day, I found some fun decor for any home on a budget.

First up, the Keep Calm and Carry On slogan.

 I think this vase is perfect for my family room.

End tables with a pop of color

I adore this pouf. It reminds me of the ones from Serena & Lily but way less in $$.

Any great buys you've found lately?  

making a decision

Last week I had posted here about my dining room.  On Friday, we had a designer come out and discuss our window.  I enjoyed the meeting but still feel uncertain about what to do.

Here is a sample of what we pulled together.  Chocolate Velvet Curtains with a Greek Key Border/Trim.  I am leaning towards the Brown and Ivory Greek Keys border although I like the green/ivory as well as the blue/ivory border too.
{Sorry for the fuzzy pics but they were taken with my phone} 

What do you think?  Like or not so much?

My inspiration for my dining room comes from these rooms. I adore this couch with the Greek Keys fabric.  It is amazing as are the colors, they flow together effortlessly.

Another couch I lust after.  The green velvet with the detailed trim draws me in.  The couch is the reason why I think I should have a border on my curtains, I love how it looks.

{Fabrics & trim images by me, other images courtesy of Palmer Weiss}

good start

Close to my house is this adorable and delicious Strawberry Stand.  

In addition to strawberries they sell, red onions, garlic, snap peas and this week, cherries.  

Since I've decided to make some strawberry jam today, I loaded up on them yesterday.

On a side note, a big thank you to my friend Kim, for bringing over the yummiest dinner last night.  It was a Tropical Island Pork Salad and I couldn't stop eating it, seriously.  I'll have to get the recipe and post it, if it's ok with her.  Having dinner brought to us, made our night easier and we are moved by everyone's kindness and generosity. Thank you all so much!

a busy day

We started the morning off early, too early for my liking on Saturday, but worth it so we could participate in the Susan B Komen, Race for the Cure.  The event was moving, with over 25,000 people showing their support for this important cause, cancer.
Following the race, we headed over to the Sacramento Zoo.  The boys and their friends {the girlie's in the pink tutu's} had so much fun.  They rode the train, watched a animal show, feed the giraffe and couldn't get enough of the lizards {my least favorite part}.  In all a great day was had and the boys were pooped by the end.  Ryan was asleep in the stroller before we reached the car and Jake within minutes of getting in the car and heading home.  Which equalled some quite time for mom, heaven!

Happy Mother's Day!