american dream builders

happy monday to all! glad you all can stop by today! 

i have recently tuned in to nbc's american dream builders show hosted by nate berkus.  are you just as hooked as i am? last night's episode's task for the designers were to decorate and furnish identical trailer homes. with a small space to work with, the designers were up for the challenge. here are my favorite spaces : 

erinn and lukas team (my favorite duo). 

their designed house featured a daybed area but unfortunately it didn't make the photo gallery in the nbc site. you can slightly see it on this first photo directly behind the breakfast table. my other favorite? the open shelvings in the kitchen. it made the space more open and bright. 

from jay and nina

from darren and elaine

from darren and vanessa 

their designed home was my least favorite but i do love this study area. 

the winning team's home will be featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. i won't share who won or who got kicked off the show in case you missed it. the show airs every sunday on nbc. 

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weekend links

i hope you're all excited for the weekend!

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down below are some of my favorite links for this week. i have not done this for quite sometime so i've got really good ones to share! enjoy!

• the most amazing string/piano quartet. 

• i just recently chopped off my hair to a new shoulder-length and i am trying to master the art of fabulous bed head hair.

• i am stalking this DIY party blog. i'm hooked!

• latest style icon obsession? this strong intelligent woman.

• pillows with tassels? pompoms? ikats? florals? bright colors? name it - they have it! 

• aston  and i are currently plotting his upcoming 7th birthday party. there are a bunch of fun creative boy parties out there lately such as this. so cool! 

• on my shopping radar? this chinoiserie pot to add to my blue and white collection, this pink tassel necklace, this tunic in the prettiest of colors and this perfect summer blouse!

• DON'T MISS ongoing sales : calypso st. barth's friends and family sale (code : SPRINGFF14), gap has 25% off regular-priced items (code : STYLESAVE), jonathan adler has 20% off (code : FABFINISH)

easter basket gift ideas

hey it's friday again! i am so looking forward for the weekend!

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we will be celebrating easter next week and if you're still gathering treats for the kid's easter baskets, here are a few fun ideas the little ones will enjoy!