Thanks

I realized that I have not given "thanks" recently and know that I have ALOT in my life to be thankful for.

Leftovers from a friend's winetasting (he is a wine rep).  Loved this Cab we had a FULL BOTTLE of on Monday:

 

• Pictures like this saying "stretch the kitty" that make me laugh out loud:

 

• Only 10 more days until VACAY & 58 more days until CHRISTMAS (how early is TOO early to start listening to Christmas music?)

• Mr. R actually considered going to get me PUBLIX CHOCOLATE MOOSE TRACKS ICE CREAM last night at 9pm (next step...actually going!)

• Great surprise that we are getting visit Monday night from our sister in law AGR!

• October weather

• The CONSTANT love and support from my family and friends and that I got to see my SEEESSSTTTER this past weekend (ps thanks for watching the animals KDE).

• POTTERY BARN's Christmas Catalouge that came in the mail at work today AND they are offering FREE MONGRAMMING through November 2nd on Holiday Goodies!

• College Football: We have a house divided this weekend, I'm pulling for the Wolfpack and Mr. R is pulling for the 'Noles...should be interesting!

• PINTEREST

• Phillippa Gregory's (author of The Other Boleyn Girl) new book The Lady of the Rivers

• the Halloween episode of MODERN FAMILY--if you have not seen it, you are missing out. period.

I'm Dreaming of a White Kitchen...

Imagine that title sung to the tune of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas."  Just sayin...
Check out these beauts for my future home:).

via Apartment Therapy

via Pinterest

via CoCo Cozy

via Apartment Therapy

via Studio Stratton

via Houzz

Monogrammed Mondays: Appliques

Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend.  I sure did, even got to spend a DAY with Mr. R (a first since before Memorial Day). 

I want to send a special Back to School shout out to our niece Miss K, who starts FIRST GRADE today and my bro-in-law RAR who is officially a TEACHER today!  We are also staying up to the minute with updates on the impending arrival of niece #4.  Could be any day/minute!  More on that and a Columbia baby shower later.

On to the wonderful world of appliques.  I view these as one of the most elegant versions of a monogram.  They are also the most customized and usually expensive.  They make fabulous wedding, baby or graduation gifts or create a blissful bedroom.  They have become quite popular with designers and mainstream companies like Pottery Barn are now getting in on the action.

Drumroll please...here we go!

BEDDING:

Don't you want to just dive in?
from Bella Lino

Bright & Fun
from Bella Lino

Complimentary with one of my all time favorite fabrics
from Schumacher

OVER THE TOP...
even too much for me.
via Pink Wallpaper

A modern take.  Wouldn't this look great in a
child's room?
via Leontine Linens

 HOME ACCENTS:


Gorgeous Hand Towels via Leontine Linens

More Hand Towels via A Slice of Life

Adorable Tissue Cover via The Pink Monogram

GIFTS & BABY:

Ipad/eReader Case via Boatman Geller

GORGEOUS night gown (hospital jammies?)
via Leontine Linens

Jewelry Rounds: I was actually given one of these
when I was in high school and it is still
one of my all-time favorite gifts, AND I still
use it!  via The Pink Monogram

Baby Burpers...however I think they are too
delicate to actually USE!
via Leontine Linens

A $60 Shower Cap...maybe for
Grandma's Permanent?
via The Pink Monogram

Lingerie Bags-Perfect for the Bride!
via The Pink Monogram

OPTIONS:
One last look at different options for the appliques.  Swooning...ooohhhs and ahhs!  Have a wonderful week!


via Lauren Corbyn Interiors