(Christmas) Wish List

This year I decided to treat myself to new magazine subscriptions and HGTV Magazine was a natural choice for me since I am trying to become more crafty and DIY capable. I must say that in two magazines, I have learned a lot about my style and what I want to do with my new living space. Here are a few items on my Christmas list this year, however if I don't get around to them until March, May or later in the next year, that will be okay too!

For my love of all things orange:

My stove has been missing a little daily punch of orange and this kettle is just the thing to bring my kitchen a little happiness! Although more than I would ever ordinarily justify as an expense for a tea kettle, I simply must have her.

Le Creuset Whistling Tea Kettle

For years now, I have loved Rachael Ray, and I have wanted this dutch oven for longer than I can remember, sadly I am unable to find it for purchase brand new, I will be checking out sites and lurking around in hopes that I may find this lovely piece.

Rachael Ray 7 quart dutch oven 

Over the years, and most recently since my children have become older, I realize I have not yet come to the stage where expensive dishes are appreciated. This doesn't mean that I have to have the most boring dishes on the planet, I decided on white, and Walmart has a set that makes me happy, if a dish winds up chipped, I won't go off the deep end.

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10 Strawberry Street Nova Square Banquet 45 pc. Set

In addition to new white dishes, I need to add serving and bake ware to the cabinets, I have needed a white pie plate and porcelain bundt pan for the longest time, I think now that I am making lists, I will add these items back to it!

Smarta Pie Plate, White

I saw a bundt very similar to this at a local thrift store, I should have picked it up and ran away with it. I am sure it's gone now.

Ceramic bundt pan

This Serving bowl will make a nice statement on the dining room table.

Smarta Serving Bowl, White

Storage containers that are transparent will make not only preparing meals and desserts easier, but shopping more accurate, as I will be able to see what's needed much more easily. Ikea has such affordable pricing and the sizes are perfect! I Think I will need 4 of each container.

Ikea Burken Jar with lid

I think I will have to treat myself to a few of the lesser priced items before the holiday season is over, then work my way up to the larger items.I can picture my kitchen coming together in my mind, I will also be on the hunt for more neutral almond and beige colors to compliment the orange.

My Sanctuary - Dreaming Big

I love the tufted bed in my master bedroom right now. It's a very easy piece of furniture to decorate around. I love the simplicity of the bed.

(all images found on o.co)

I will be using my settee in my bedroom, it is currently in the formal living room. I am very attached to this piece for some reason. I am so glad I purchased it.

These chairs are a must in my bedroom. I am rethinking what needs to be purchased first in my home...Love these chairs!

I love the classic simplicity of this duvet cover set. I love the colors and finding other complimenting colors to put in the bedroom will be lots of fun. This bedding feels very mature and feminine.

My secretary will again be in the master bedroom, I am looking forward to finding a great chair similar to this, I hope to cover it in a fabric that will compliment the patterns and colors I am going to use.

A Love of My Own

For YEARS now, I have been stalking decor magazines searching for the perfect "dream kitchen" that I was determined to one day have in my home... My search was all but all consuming, even if I had no finances to put a kitchen in place. I have found some kitchens that can be done (or at least I hope so) in a smaller kitchen that make me smile.

I love this kitchen, it has all the elements I want in my own space, the only thing missing would be subway tile... I simply must have a tile backs plash in my kitchen.

I found all the elements I wanted in this kitchen, its bright, has black countertops and subway tile. I kept searching and found the kitchen I knew would work for me.

And here it is! Somehow, I will make this kitchen a reality for my home.   

I love every single aspect of this kitchen, I am sure I will have to find a way to incorporate a small peninsula into the kitchen, as I am looking for a townhome, but I simply must have appliances, cabinets, faucets, tile and flooring that come really close to this design. I now must begin my pricing mission for similar items in this kitchen.

Visions of Lovely ~ Part Three

The most prized areas in my homes are areas where I can entertain and serve dishes to loved ones, that being said, I hope to have the perfect (well at least for me) formal dining room to entertain in my new home.

Thanks to a little browsing on HGTV's website, I found my inspiration for my formal dining room.

I could hardly contain my excitement! Since I have decided to do french blues, golds, creams, Ivory and dark finishes for tables and buffet's with white chairs, I stopped over at o.co to get an idea of what could be done in my price range. I was so excited

I think I will add a settee to the formal dining room and I love this chandelier




I hope I get close to this, I think it's possible