Celebrating 4 Wonderful Years!!

It was on this day, back in 2006 that I married my wonderful husband Dave. It's been a great 4 years that's for sure. We had 2 beautiful children, bought 2 cars, bought a house, Dave graduated, we moved to a new city, went to Hawaii, started 2 businesses and more and more. I'm so grateful to be married to the greatest person I know. I love you Dave!! xoxox

Cool Kids Bedrooms

Looking for a stylish way to decorate your child's bedroom that isn't too kiddish? Let's face it, trains and princesses might look cute when they're 3 years old, but kids grow up. When you're a kid having a "cool" room is a MUST! Think about all the play dates and sleepovers they'll be having. Kids love having a room they can be proud of, and a room that they won't grow out of in a couple years. Plus, I love kids rooms that are fun, yet don't scream juvenile. Imagine if your mother-in-law was staying for a week and the only room she could stay in was your child's. You would want it to feel relaxed and sophisticated. Or what if you decide to sell you home. Would you want buyers to walk into the room and automatically think "this house is too kiddish for us".

Bouclair must have been reading my mind! In October they are launching a new line of children's products that meet my requirements for a great kids room! Some of the accessories are so fabulous, you might want them for yourself. For a sneak peak, check out http://www.bouclair.ca/kids/

Let me know what you love!

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

Where's Mine?

On Monday Ikea announced on their website that the 2011 catalog is now available. Wow! How exciting! Not everything Ikea is my taste, but it's still an obsession of mine to read, and re-read every single page of the Ikea catalog. So my problem is... I don't have a copy yet! Is my paper boy on vacation? Do I need to pick one up at my nearest Ikea? Luckily, while I patiently await my copy in the mail, I can browse the catalog online. Thank you internet! Here's what I love...
IKEA Catalogue 2011
Page 8-9 What a beautiful airy kitchen!
Page 12-13 How cozy is this?!
Page 26-27 I love that rattan chair and the low huge coffee table
Page 36-37 This looks romantic
Page 87 I love how the chairs at the head of the table are different
Page 88-89 That blackboard paint is on my to do list
Page 91 Again, I love the rattan chairs
Page 127 I'll take any of these please
Page 133 Don't you just want to jump into this bed?
Page 139 Underbed storage is a MUST
Page 144-145 Pretty nice for under $650
Page 172-173 I wish my closet looked like this
Page 185 I love the double sink and bench
Page 244-245 I want this as my hallway so bad! That shoe storage is awesome.
Page 281 I love those blue bowls
Page 308-309 You'll never find curtains at such a great price anywhere else
Page 332-333 How cool is that huge white light?

Check your mail box now! Maybe you'll be lucky enough to get your today!