Focal Walls

i am all about focal walls these days. they add just the right amount of drama for a really low price. they also transform a space to make it something really unique. i have been eyeing focal walls on pinterest for quite awhile - here are some of my favorites.

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i have a focal wall in my kitchen/dining area (that i have not shared yet) AND i just finished one this weekend in our library! i could not be more thrilled with how it turned out!!

this space is really coming together. once the fireplace and mantle are painted it will make a huge difference. (the stripes are still wet here)

here is an update on the space.

before:

 now:

post 25 of 30: surprise!

i just did these adorable surprise party invitations and i could not be more delighted with how they turned out!

they remind of a client sun room i did......

happy hump day!

post 23 of 30: 25th wedding anniversary

it is always wonderful news when a couple stays married, especially 25 years!  it is crazy to think that my husband and i will celebrate 25 years in 2034, that seems NUTS.  anyway, i was lucky enough to do invitations for this couples upcoming surprise party:)

you can purchase this invitation at my etsy store, here.

Headboards.

The bedroom is so many things to so many people.  To me a bedroom is a place to relax, observe, and prepare. 

-Relax and unwind from the day in a peaceful atmosphere and cozy bed while lying in my husbands arms, or sometimes cuddled to little Wren. 

-Observe the tasks at hand for the day ahead and the things completed that day.  I also love to observe the space and think of all the things I love about it and all of the things I can change about it. 

-Prepare for the day ahead of me by getting ready physically and mentally. 

My husband and I agree on one thing for sure......when it comes to a bedroom, it is not a place for television!  One thing however, we can not agree on is a headboard.  In brainstorming about headboards on Pinterest, I found oodles of ideas and inspiration.  It is CRAZY how many things make a BAD$&* headboard (Excuse my french).  But seriously.......

Happy Heart Day

1 box of chocolates for my hubby?

NOPE!  Think again:)

 Red Velvet Cake Balls on top of a red velvet cake!  Yes....this is ALL CAKE.

 It was super cute and tasted SUPER DELICIOUS:)

Of course.....I tell my husband to stay out of the fridge because his Valentine's present is in there and when I get home last night and get ready to put the fondant on the cake and add in the cake balls, there were 5 cake balls missing.  "OOPSY" he said, "I thought those were leftover from your baby shower."  I guess the little heart on one of the cake balls was not a dead giveaway.  "They were delicious," he said.  I guess I have to forgive him after my wonderful Valentine's Day massage.  Visit bakerella to see where I got the idea for this red velvet cake masterpeice!

Kelli's Cirque du Bebe

Baby Bump......

Well for those of you who do not already know, my husband and I are expecting our first baby in just 9 weeks!!!  AHHHH the excitement is really setting in and we can hardly wait.  My mind has been wandering all over the place about plans for the nursery, so I thought it was time to get the ideas out there.  We opted out of finding out the sex of the baby so there are 2 different plans! 

-White Walls

-City Scape Mural

-Yellow and White Striped Wall/Ceiling

-Colorful Collage Art Wall

-Artsy Lighting

-Red and White Area Rug

-White Armoire with Black Interior

-Black Jenny Lind Crib

-Cow Hide Footstool

-White Eames Rocker

-Colors:  Red, Yellow, Black&White

-Pink Rug with White Fur Rug

-Colorful Art Collage Wall

-Artsy Chandelier

-Assorted cluster of poms above crib

-white crib skirt

-Floral Giraffe Mural

-White Armoire with Aqua Interior

-Black Jenny Lind Crib

-Cow Hide Footstool

-White Eames Rocker

-Colors:  Pink, Yellow, Aqua, Black&White

m. elle design

The newest Elle Decor brings us to Ketchum, Idaho, into the home of Mary Lynn Turner of m. elle design.  The home designed by Mary Lynn and her two daughters has a unique approach to a mountain mansion or cabin, taking three homes and making them one.  Their take on a transitional interior inside this truly remarkable mountain home is unique yet inviting with the use of a neutral color palette and natural materials, such as linens and wools.

Pictured here is 1 of the 3 dwellings.