Friday Five {Navy Blue Headboards!}

Last week I mentioned that I'm wanting to finish up our master bedroom with a headboard and matching bedside tables. I originally thought that I wanted a light tan headboard, but since seeing multiple photos of navy blue headboards, I think I've changed my mind.

It's hard not to be swayed after seeing these pictures... 

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And just for fun, let's just throw this chest from Joss & Main in the cart, too. 

Happy weekend!

It's Eclectic!

Last night, two of Charleston's favorite bloggers, Natalie and Caycee, co-hosted a blogger meet up at a home decor store in Mt. Pleasant called Eclectic. I'm always nervous when going to these types of things, because I never know what to expect. Luckily, there was wine there to calm my nerves. 

The best word to describe Electic, is just that - eclectic! I saw everything from nautical to luxurious to whimsical decor. Sidney, the owner, was a gracious host and very easy to talk to.

Here were some of my favorite items:

I borrowed this picture, taken by Olivia Rae James, because it's 100x better than what my Iphone would have taken. This fabric immediately caught my eye because it's the same fabric that my mom used for her window treatments in her dining room. 

Go Mom! So fashionable. 

Oh, and we let Ryan Gosling hang out even though he isn't a blogger. 

I can't wait to go back and look at each piece more in depth, and bring something home with me!

Next time you're in Mt. Pleasant, definitely pop into the store, you never know what you're going to find! Until then, check out their Facebook page!

 

Dreaming {Home}.

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Just Some Stuff.

-Tonight is the NFL draft! 

South Caroline's very own, Jadeveon Clowney, is predicted to be the #1 pick, which the Houston Texans have. The last time South Carolina had a #1 draft pick was in 1981 when South Carolina's only Heisman winner, George Rogers, was picked by the New Orleans Saints. There's your history lesson for the day. It's also very exciting that another football player from the state of South Carolina is predicted to be a top 5, maybe even top 3 pick. Sammy Watkins from Clemson! There will be two very happy fans in our house tonight, and lots of happy people in the state of South Carolina.  

Clowney was actually on Jimmy Fallon last night! I tried my best to stay up to watch it, but just couldn't hang. Watched the clip this morning, and I just think Clowney is the cutest thing! He seems so laid back and like he may be a jokester. 

-I've paid off two more credit cards!! 

That brings me down to only ONE left, which should be paid off by July! 

-I had the day off today and got SO much done. 

Gym, Harris Teeter, Costco, pulled weeds (in my bathing suit top. extra points for multi-tasking), laundry, and got a head start on cleaning the house for Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. 

-Back in November, I did a re-cap of where our living room started when we bought the house, and what all we've done to it in the 3 years that we've been here. I mentioned that I wanted a larger console table for the area under our map/guest book and scones, and a sweet reader, Emily, mentioned that I should just move the black table that was behind the couch, to the wall. Looks so much better and more balanced. 

Friday Five {Exciting News, Garden, Target Finds, New Front Porch Pretties, + Weekend Plans}

Happy Friday, everyone! 

Very glad this day is here and am hoping the work day flies by!

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Cameron got a new job!

After working 7 years at his previous job, the only one he's had since college, he made the decision to move on to the next step in his career. He started on Monday and seems to like it so far! Other than the fact that his drive to work went from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. Proud of him for taking a chance on this great opportunity!

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Garden is planted!

Last Thursday I finally got the rest of the soil spread in my raised garden bed, and all of the seeds planted. I planted just a few plants because I knew the seeds will take a while before any of the veggies will be big enough to eat. I've become crazy garden lady though - checking on it every single day, and even creating a spreadsheet of what we planted and when it sprouts...and a layout so that when things DO start to grow, I will be able to remember what was planted where!

 I planted these about 2 weeks before I planted anything in the raised bed. That's why they are so much further along. We've had the kale plant since the Fall.

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Wednesday after the gym I made a quick stop in Target. I actually made it out with only the items on my list! That rarely happens. I picked up a 1 1/2" curling iron that I've been meaning to purchase for a while now, Olay Fresh Effects face wipes that are perfect to stash in your car and use after a nice sweaty session at the gym (they smell so good!), and a Sonia Kashuk kabuki brush that I'm pretty obsessed with.

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Last week during a Costco haul, they had potted hydrangeas and beautiful hanging baskets by the front entrance that immediately caught my eye (like they are supposed to do). I held off on the hydrangeas, but thought that the hanging basket ($15.99) was way too pretty to pass up. I especially love it because it doesn't have the ugly plastic bottom.

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Unfortunately, it looks like it's going to rain cats and dogs tonight and tomorrow, so we don't have any concrete plans until Sunday. For Easter, we'll be going to church with Cameron's family, then heading to my grandma's house for an early dinner. After that, I'll hop in the car with Emily, David, and Baby Lane and head to Greenville for the annual BrightLife golf tournament fundraiser on Monday! SO excited, as this is my first year attending! If you've ever noticed the BrightLife picture on the right hand column of my blog, this is what it's all about! You can learn more about our good friend Tim (and his pretty awesome wife, Jenny) and BrightLife here.

Hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!

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Christmas at The Baker's.

Here's a sneak peek of what our house looks like this time of year...

The garland has some small LED lights from BB&B around them that are on timers to come on when it starts to get dark outside. 

Our tree is decorated in gold and white ornaments. 

Next year I want to get a smaller one for the dining room that we can put all of our "other" ornaments on.

A different angle of the tree.

Hmm the lights look a little top heavy, don't they?

Moving into the dining room..

The candle holders were a $5 Goodwill find! I LOVE them!

 

Nativity scene.

Simple. 

Just how I like it...but I do plan on taking advantage of the after Christmas sales to add more decorations to my collection! 

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Current Etsy Favorites by megan-l-smith featuring white throw pillows