Lovely and Inspiring ~ Danish Home

Really like how this Danish family combined old with new... the overall white - open airy feeling + all of the natural elements are lovely

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Lovely and Inspiring ~ Andrea Brugi...

Discovered Andrea Brugi today, and am head over heels. His pieces are created from such natural "raw" elements, and the results are beautiful...

Collection of vintage tools

My Photography ~

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~William Shakespeare~

XVII.
Who will believe my verse in time to come,
If it were fill'd with your most high deserts?
Though yet, heaven knows, it is but as a tomb
Which hides your life and shows not half your
parts.
If I could write the beauty of your eyes
And in fresh numbers number all your graces,
The age to come would say `This poet lies;
Such heavenly touches ne'er touch'd earthly
faces.'
So should my papers yellow'd with their age
Be scorn'd like old men of less truth than
tongue,
And your true rights be term'd a poet's rage
And stretched metre of an antique song:
But were some child of yours alive that
time,
You shold live twice; in it and in my
rhyme.

Lovely and Inspiring ~ A Chalkboard Wall.

I love this idea... a chalkboard wall. Everytime I see one I just think "how cool does that look?" So I found the wall I would like to do it on... and I'm thinking about giving this a shot. I just think it looks absolutely fun, and at the same time really great. If anyone knows that this is not an easy "undo", please let me know... I always have to keep that in mind whenever we make any changes. It would be much appreciated.

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Home Life ~ The Poky Little Puppy

Loves to read...

Lovely and Inspiring ~ Low Shelving + Seating

Here was an image I came across where I really appreciated the way they used their low shelf for books + the storage they are utilizing underneath... possibly for more books? (Can you tell what I would be using it for/What I need?) Also like the style of it all.

This image was found here

And you... are simply lovely my dear.

I had a little fun with my camera yesterday, and fell in love with these.

So today I look at how long it had been since I posted last... two months!? I was thinking, "gosh Arica, so lame." Well, I did have a few pretty good excuses. We moved, Taylor needed to finish her school... and in between all of it, I discovered that the Hotchkiss' family is expecting another addition. Pure joy... the last one of course, moving was exhausting. So what I am trying to say apparently is that I am sorry for the lack of posts BUT there has been a lot going on (I also can't try to act like this may not be expected of me though... this is done for me, no commitments here. This is not work, just a journal of our life together and the things I enjoy).

We are completely excited about our little bundle in my belly. Today, I am fifteen weeks and one day (at least that is what I am told) and I have to thank the good Lord, because so far my body has handled this pregnancy very well. I feel great. Irritability hits me hard at times, which can affect those around me... the ones that I love so much... BUT I am trying very hard not to let it get the best of me.

Two very good reasons we are so looking forward to meeting this new addition to our family.

Image taken by me.

One of the things that made me smile today...

Sasha.

Images in this post were taken by me.

May 11, 2010 and an Ode to White Floor Boards

Today is my birthday.

"Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to Arica, Happy Birthday to me!"

I woke up feeling just like it was any other day though. Breakfast for the kids, chores, school lessons and then violin class for Tay... BUT I feel like I have the right to really linger, to take my time, because I am told... "today is my day".

So in my "lingering", I found myself "lingering" on the Internet, and eventually came across these...

I call these pictures "Ode... to white floor boards"

I LOVE wooden floors painted white. I LOVE homes with simple, clean (I guess it's really not so clean, but i find it gives off that feel) white decor. If we own a home someday (God willing), yes, I will definitely be so daring. I will paint the floor boards white (if my hubby lets me).

I think this is something you find often in Europe, which gives me another reason why I think we should move there - hee hee.

This image found here

Last five images found here

Little Italy in San Francisco

In March we were fortunate enough to stay in San Francisco for a few days (A city we really love visiting).

We drove around and ended up on Columbus Street where we discovered Little Italy. An Italian bakery we walked by had so many delicious pastries in it's window... yum.

And this was fun... I was taking pictures in front of this man's restaraunt and the next thing I knew he was posing for me.

And yes, here is our little Sasha. Just look at how sad she is. Momma and daddy thought she needed to walk, and she felt otherwise. It's hard not to cave in to a face like that, but Justin and I were strong. She of course cheered up soon enough. I had to post these pictures, because even in this sad moment momma thought she looked adorable.

All images in this post were taken by me.

Sushi Lovers

We went on a trip to Oregon last month. One of the cities we visited was Portland. The girls and I fell in love with Sushi Land in downtown. Sushi was good, but our favorite thing aside from it's atmosphere and the food was the conveyor belt with the rotating plates (lol)... what a concept (not knew of course). We ate to our little hearts content very inexpensively, I might add. I also think this is where my little Taylor officially became an expert with her chop sticks, made momma proud!

Sasha gave the chopsticks quite a few tries, and then finally gave up.

We had fun, and hope to visit again someday.


*All images in this post were taken by me.

April 20th 2010

I really hope to have a home library some day. A room especially dedicated to books... just the thought of it makes me get butterflies.

These in particular I really like. Very different in style though, but if you know me, I just love white home decor, so I would have to pick the first one as my favorite; but that's just me.

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Official 1st Posting

Well this is officially my very first post! As you will eventually see, this blog will be a variety of all things that I find lovely and inspiring (and hopefully a great way of keeping track of these things, as well as sharing). One thing you will also see a lot of is my personal photography (being one of those things I do love). Occasionally I may speak my mind, but as a fair warning I am not a writer, so I apologize in advance for any rambling. Thanks for stopping by!



These are some images that especially caught my attention. I love the aged-worn feel in all of the furniture. This home seems so warm, and has so much charm.

Check out that ceiling. This kitchen looks so good, I think anything coming out of it couldn't help but to be yummy!

I LOVE this pink refrigerator, but I don't think the hubby would ever let that one happen.

Oh, and look at this lovely picnic table, dining would definitley never be the same...

All images from Country Living found here