How CUTE is This?!

As mentioned before, I LOVE Sarah Richardson from HGTV Design Inc, Sarah's House, and Sarah's Cottage. Well, a few years ago she decorated a nursery for triplets and it was so freakin adorable! My favorite thing in the room was a DIY mini wall mural. She ordered the alphabet in vinyl wall stickers (custom orders available through etsy.com) and used them to make a tree. She then bought sample pots of paint - which by the way is a GREAT idea if you're planning on doing some decorative painting - and painted cute leaves. My description isn't very good - just check out the picture! I seriously love it!If I have another baby, I'm going to make something like this for the nursery. I love how she coordinated it with the other colors in the room. I think I might have a girl crush on Sarah haa haa.

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

If THIS Doesn't Inspire You, Nothing Will!

I can't believe I haven't mentioned this before today. Like this has been an obsession of mine for the last 4 years at least. There's a designer out there that I absolutely LOVE and would hire in an instant if I could afford her. I just spent the last two days watching her online videos on HGTV.ca and I am totally, TOTALLY inspired. I have to say that lately I've been loving her work even more because her last two projects were an AMAZING cottage, and a BEAUTIFUL farm house. I seriously love antiques and country looking designs, so her newest projects make me want to run out to an antique market and buy cute, unique, and rustic pieces for my entire house. She also uses color, patterns, and fabrics in the smartest ways possible. I mean, really, everything she does makes me say "wow!" Alright, so I could go on and on (really, just ask my husband) but instead, I'll just give you the link to her videos. Although her budget for decorating rooms is WAY higher than I could ever afford, there is always something that can be learned from all her projects. So, set aside some quiet time and prepare yourself for the ultimate in home decorating!

Meet Sarah Richardson! www.HGTV.ca/video/ and click on Sarah Richardson!

Let me know what you think!

- Elisabeth