Grayson's Nursery

We are finally tackling Grayson's room this weekend! I'm so excited to get his room ready for his arrival. We decided, well more like I decided for a safari theme ; ) The idea sprung from the sheets we got him at pottery barn and the rest is history. I can't wait to show you how this inspiration board becomes his room! 

Top 5 tips on buying a house

I can't believe we bought a house! I've been waiting for this moment for what seems like forever. It couldn't have worked out better since the baby will be here by the end of June. Which gives us plenty of time to set up his new home. It really is the cutest and I cannot wait to share updated projects.

As exciting as buying a house is, the overall home buying process is anything but easy. I knew going in it wasn't going to be, but I'm sharing a few things I wish I knew prior to jumping in.

1. Know what you want from a house: Make your list of needs and things that you can't live without.

2. You need great credit: You need close to no credit card debt. That means your debt to income ratio needs to be low: meaning how much you owe vs how much you make is very little. Credit determines your interest rate and budget, so credit is everything!

3. Interview Realtors: A big thing I wish I did was interview realtors. We chose a family friend and felt that they would have our best interest, but it wasn't the case. Interview realtors knowledgeable about the location you're interested in and then make a list of things you don't want to compromise. Make sure they are comfortable making offers to your liking even if they're the "expert". And lastly, make sure they have patience for you to find your dream home.

4. Don't be closed minded on appearance: You need to look out for the important things of a home. The foundation, sprinklers, storage, working appliances- things that would generally cost you a lot $$$$ if you have to replace.

5. Take your time! As simple as that statement is, just take your time. It's really easy to fall for a house based on looks, but don't be fooled. 

Bar Cart Essentials

When I think of decorating for the holidays or for my apartment in general, my go to places are Target, West Elm, Etsy and Hobby Lobby. Each of these places has affordable and just what you're looking for pieces. For the holiday's I focus on buying anything that sparkles, has cute sayings or is GOLD! Gold is a color that can transition into many Holiday seasons seamlessly or in my case it's a color I leave up all year. Just like the color gold, a bar cart is a piece of furniture that is timeless and something you need all year. This one from target is the most affordable I have seen and is the classic style that works with a lot of designs. In keeping with the theme of gold these are my bar cart essentials.

1. Bar Cart from Target 
2. Cheers Banner from Etsy 
3. Cute Saying Dessert Plates from Nordstrom  (I just bought these & can't wait to use them)
4. Drinking inspired Print from Etsy
5. Drink Stirrers from Etsy
6. Gold Sea Urchins from Target (Put on the car and add the rest to a gallery wall like here)
7. Gold Rimmed Glassware from West Elm 
8. Gold Printed Glassware from West Elm 

Clean Design

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 I think it's normal for all girls who go on Pinterest, to have an urge to redecorate. Once you're immersed with amazing inspiration it's hard not to. I wish Alex and I had a home already, but since we plan to move to New York, I must settle on apartment living. Moving into another apartment is an option, but the hassle of moving is just not worth it. Plus, the fact that once you paint a wall a color, you need to change it back once the lease is over. We already painted one wall and, quite honestly, it was a rushed color choice. BECAUSE....on our first week of moving, red wine splattered and stained the wall. Don't ask, I just have that luck. I guess dreaming and pinning on Pinterest will have to do until we get a house of our own.