Parties!

We have been enjoying this week of parties!

My hubs turned 30 and one of my best friends is having a baby!

We'll start with the baby shower pics:

My cute hubby! I sure love him!

Decor

I'm on a wood kick.

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 shanty chic

kelly moore

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cherished bliss

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I'm in love.
-Steph

Latest Loves

Okay, so we are alive.
Promise.

There isn't enough time most days to blog.
But TODAY I found the time.

My latest loves:

 Stay tuned for my version of this.
I have a few ideas...

What have you been pinning?

-Steph

Sofa Makeover

Here is the official reveal!

Before and After:

Details to come, but I figured the pictures would suffice for now.

Peace

New Question for our 2012 Challenge:  

From Lindsay- I want to have a general "spa-like" inspired tone to my house. Any suggestions on colors, accents, design, decor, textiles, etc to get this overall desired feel?

Generally, "spa-like" brings to mind rocks, water, bamboo, and a monochromatic color scheme.

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You can add elements of this style to any part of your home.  Colors typically include green and blue, but purple and grey are also great additions.  Patterned textiles fit in perfectly... fabrics with flowers, leaves, etc.  And don't forget plants!  Raw wood is gorgeous for this style... look at this simple headboard:

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Simplicity is the key.  I love this wall... even though there are an abundance of frames, the wood and plants create a slice of zen:

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And I love these little wood crates to create the more rustic side of this style:

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And Happy 4th of July!  What a wonderful day it is!

-Steph

Loving

Trying to focus for a minute on design...

and I'm loving these:

Shelter

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Finally painted one of the sofas... will be posting progress pictures soon.

-Steph

... I was born to fly.

This is going to be one of those "on a personal note" posts...

so if you came for design advice, I would be happy to share another day.

I have been consumed for two weeks in thoughts of the afterlife.

On May 26th, my lovely cousin, Tanner, returned to our Heavenly Father.

Tanner's wonderful personality and contagious humor cannot be fully described in a few words.  If you were fortunate enough to know him, you know what I mean.  Anything I say about his fabulous qualities seems to be an understatement.  He was just amazing.  I loved laughing with Tanner because he knew how to keep the laughter rolling...  He could quote any movie on the spot...  He had no fear... He didn't experience one dull moment in life, that I know of...  He knew how to express his love for others...  He never judged...  He was a leader, always setting his own trends...  He gave...  He experienced joy...  He was a Christlike example for us all...

I had a dream last week about the plane crash.  I watched the plane take off and a hand come down from the sky...  The hand picked Tanner up with his three friends, and the plane fell to the ground.  I find peace in that image because I know where Tanner is, and I know that the hand was the Savior's.

While we are suffering here on Earth because we will have to wait to hug Tan again, I know he is experiencing peace.  

Tan, I love you.  You were born to fly.  Until we meet again, Hurrah for Israel.

-Steph

"In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally."

-The Family: A Proclamation to the World