Monday Inspiration: Cozy Kitchen

I love the element of the large table and comfortable chairs in this kitchen--too often we separate the cooking and eating areas, and require a separate dining space--but this kitchen's cozy feel emanates from the feeling that you can sit a spell, and have anything from a cup of coffee to a full meal.

Friday Finds: Time for Love!

Valentines, Loveheart Ninja from Lilley

It's time for some love!

From top to bottom:

Tiny Wee Hoot Owl - Redwood Lovers from buttercupbloom

Vintage Science Anatomy Heart Print from Unique Art Pendants

Removable Wall Stickers - Branches and Doves from ContemporaryDreams

Bunny with a Heart from wry & ginger

Kiss Me Valentine Card from corella illustration

Just for Fun: Pets on Furniture

Sometimes, all you need is a picture of a pet to make you smile. With that in mind, Modernica presents Pets on Furniture. A variety of pics of our furry friends lounging about the house is all it takes for the day to be a little brighter.

DI-Wednesday: Rewiring a Lamp

I'm all about giving things new life, and I have a certain weakness for lamps (lovely, lovely lamps...) so knowing how to rewire that garage sale or thrift store find is a must, so you no longer have to live in fear of having to toss that lovely new find! Here's a great tutorial from the DIY Network. A few simple tools and supplies and you're on your way.

Tasty Tuesday: Cubano Sandwich

I have always loved the glorious blend of ham, pulled pork and cheese in the Cubano sandwich--though it seems simple, it's one of those taste delights that balances and blends flavors to perfection. Excellent and fresh as we enter February!

Monday Inspiration: Turquoise!

Turquoise has always been one of my favorite colors, especially the way it's being used to tie together the modern and classical lines of this room (oh, and love the chandelier--if only my ceilings could be a few feet higher...). The rounded couch is right at home with the styled chairs and modern glass table.

Friday Finds: Wall Collections

I love the use of vintage here to create a large and inexpensive wall design--these vintage flash cards are fun, and you can play with position and pattern.

Here are a few other ideas for flexible and inexpensive wall coverings from Etsy:

From top to bottom:

Vintage Dennison SPECIAL SALE Hand Tags from Sushipot (Parts)

34 Vintage Assorted Accounting Ledger Book Pages from sweet twee lab

My Childhood Friends from Sweet Memories For You!

From A to Z MINI Vintage Alphabet Cards from 30 one

Vintage Bingo Cards from Jambo Chameleon