New Town at St. Charles

Has anyone heard of the New Urbanism concept???

As you all know my husband is in the construction business, we are always dreaming of new lofty goals to live out our American Dream.  I was researching this building concept and I have to admit, I have somewhat became a bit enamered. 
I came across a website for the New Town at St. Charles, Missouri.

How darn cute is this town, seriously??? 

I love the architectural details of the homes. 

I would love to visit to see it for myself.

Carrie

refresh

Well, it has certainly been a long time! 

While it's not as though I have thousands of readers wondering where I have been.

I feel that it is necessary for me to fill in any of you out there who may pop in from time to time.  First I would like to apologize that I have not stuck to my committment to blogging.  As many of you know blogging takes a true committment to be successful and can become a bit time consuming if you will.

I have mentioned before that I have had some health issues over the past few months.  It has been a long and challenging journey that I hope I am nearing the end of.  I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease back in December.  While I am only 33, all of the treatment options did not resolve my issue.  On May 15th I had a spinal fusion back surgery.  I had three of the discs in my back removed and restructerd and fused with titanium rods and screws.  Which we believe may have been the exact same surgery that my father had.  Lucky me, thanks for the good genes Dad.  I have been home recovering for about a month now.  I hope to be heading back to work and normal life soon!  Whatever that new normal is.......I am also on a journey to try to be healthier in order to ensure that I take the best possible care of myself going forward in order to stay healthy!

So it is time to refresh for spring!  I am back! 

And I have updated the look of my blog a little to reinspire myself!

I am recommitting to my blog and myself to do the things in life that make me happy and bring me joy!

Carrie

you want to do what....

So, I'm sure I have mentioned I truly have one of the most kind and generous husbands.

Yesterday, that husband of mine came home from work Saturday afternoon much like any other Saturdays.  Imagine my surprise when he told me that my father-in-law was getting rid of an old dirty bolt cabinet and he had brought it home. 

(Hmm starting to sound intersting.)

He explained to me how he thought I may like it. 

But on second thought, he thought it wouldn't be something I would not have any interest in.

Too dirty, too old, from the garage.....definitely not my style.

So, he thought he knew of a buddy who may want it.

Now, wait just a minute!

You want to do what???

 Doesn't he know there is no such thing as too old or too dirty?

 I definitely need to see this before we just give it away.

Uh, no way! 

We are definitely not going to give this little beauty away!
A good scrubbing, a little sanding and maybe a bit of paint that's all she needs!

stripes stripes stripes

I have noticed lately that I really have a thing for stripe patterns.

I have been planning in my mind how perfect our back porch will be once it's complete.

Then I realized.....I need a really great rug

to introduce another textural element to the room.

I've noticed all the rooms I love tend to send your senses on overdrive!

You know that feeling when you become overwhelmed for just

a moment because there is so much to take in.  That is what I'm looking for!

Here is what I found.

Versa Steel

and Blue Versa both from Madeline Weinrib

Well unfortunately these options are a little pricey.  Ahh, a girl can dream!

Here is the more affordable option I found.

Lakehouse Slate

Captain Navy

and Yact Stripe Sprout

All of these are from Dash and Albert

Carrie

just when i thought i had seen it all

Just when I thought I had seen all the bedroom inspiration I needed.

Love came along.......

You know what they say when it's true love, you just know.

I know all I need to know now.  I have been true love inspired!

I just want to thank Melanie from My Sweet Savannah for featuring

this DIY headboard this week. 

It was actually a DIY project that Dana from House Tweaking did.

I really truly LOVE this project.  I can't wait to finish our bedroom!

cozy

bedding perfection

I discovered Matteo linens

enough said........

Apparently I may be spending to much time lately resting

dreaming of the perfect bedding ensemble.

natural hints



Natual hints of spring come our way. 

I got the new PB catalog yesterday. 

I love the time of winter when you realize that spring will be here before we know it.

All of the stores begin to update to new spring merchandise, all of the catalogs and magazines begin to transition.  I think for me spring truly captures all of lifes natural elements perfectly. 

I really hope to incorporate all of these layers of texture, subtle floral, imperfect rustic finishes to create the cottagelike sophistication I have been going for, during the coming year in our home.

Carrie