Happiness: Christmas Cake

from i am baker.

Design*Sponge at Home

Grace Bonney from Design*Sponge has a wonderful book that features hundreds of design ideas. A perfect gift idea for someone who loves design or needs a little inspiration. I know it's on my wish list!! Here's a little preview. Happy gift hunting! -Callie

Happiness: Twinkling Lights

via Pinterest. 

Holiday Wrapping Ideas

Love the gift wrapping ideas from Sweet Paul. Such a fun way to get creative with your presents for friends and family. -Callie 

I'm In Love: Succulent Ornaments

I'm in love with these ornaments made from succulents. These little beauties are mounted on an ornamental hook to hang around the home. The best part is that they often sprout little roots so you can add them to an indoor or outdoor garden. It doesn't get any better than this. From Flora Grubb Gardens.

Bathroom Monogrammables

from West Elm. I love the tassels and the single letter monogram is like a piece of art hanging in the bathroom. -Callie 

Happiness: Champagne & Happy Weekend!

via Pinterest. Happy weekend my lovely readers! -Callie 

Let's Get Crafty: DIY Wreath

When I stumbled upon the DIY medallion wreath on goodbye, house, Hello, Home!, I had to share. The feathers tucked over the gold medallion and tied with a piece of burlap is just lovely. You could easily switch out/add to the feathers for a festive design. Perhaps ornaments or sprigs of greenery from the garden or a colorful piece of ribbon. -Callie 

Christmas Baubles

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, I have Christmas on the brain! Nothing is more fun then hanging little baubles around the house. I just LOVE the bottle brush animal ornaments from West Elm. The little fox is my favorite and did I mention they are currently on sale for $4. Can't beat that! Stay tuned for more Christmas ornament picks throughout December.
-Callie

Freshen Up With: Chevron Throws

As winter approaches, it's time to cozy up with the chevron throw from Nube Green.  Made from repurposed fibers, it comes in four great colors that add a pop of pattern to the end of your bed or tucked over the sofa.   -Callie 

Happiness: A Girl and Her Balloons

via Pinterest. 

Tartan Holiday

Sweet Paul's Holiday issue is my absolute favorite. This year he featured Tartan and I couldn't be more excited. It's the ultimate holiday pattern that is cozy, colorful and perfect in every nook and corner of the home. Click HERE for the issue. -Callie 

Freshen Up With: Pom Poms!

What's not to love about pom pom's? When I saw this lovely creation on Blue Eyed Yonder, I had to share. A cluster of pom pom's over the book-filled fireplace, well it's perfect. -Callie

Happiness: Fall

via Flickr's pixelmama. 

Freshen Up With: Japanese Towels

Yoshi Japanese bath & face towels from Fivestripes. The stripes are the perfect little dash of subtle color in the bathroom. -Callie

For the Kiddos: A Peek at the Nursery

Right now I am in the process of updating our nursery for our busy little 10 month old girl. I have found some great products that I am incorporating in her room for a timeless design that I think will last through her toddler years. I've also added a few pops of bright color here and there. Here's my design and a few other accessories that I just love. -Callie 

(Replica Eames Rocker by Matt Blatt, Lovely Leaves wallpaper at Hygge & West, Knitted Gray Pouf at CB2, Pull Along T Rex at Bebe, Auggie Printed Quilts, Lovable Anke Bow Shoes, Branch Table Lamp from West Elm, Little Lamb Garland at Down To The Woods, Expedit shevling from Ikea,  Hedgehog Clock on Etsy, Round Crunch Can at The Container Store)

Happiness: Little Lavender

Via Style Me Pretty. Little lavender sprigs pinned onto a suspender strap---so simple and lovely. 

Happiness: Drifting Stars

Via Pinterest. Image by Federica Simoni. 

FALL

 via Better Homes & Gardens.

Apple Cake Recipe

Via sixoneseven. This looks delicious and is the perfect way to use up any old apples laying around. I love the photographs, too. So inspiring. My mouth is watering now. -Callie 

Fall Printable

Creature Comforts, one of my favorite blogs, has a really cute fall inspired printable that can be used on gifts, napkin bands or anything that needs a little something special. I think making garlands out of the circle would be really cute! Click HERE for the printable. -Callie 

Let's Get Crafty: Halloween DIY

via Sweet Paul, the embroidered words against an all black canvas is awesome. I would put these up year-round. -Callie 

A Drawn Breakfast

First of all, I love avocados so naturally I have to share this image via BREAKFAST via tumblr. These colors speak to my heart, and translated onto a pillow or wall, would be lovely. -Callie 

Happiness: Vintage Baby Shoes

via rubyellen on Flickr. 

Freshen Up With: The George Sofa

The new George sofa from DwellStudio has got to be one of my favorite patterns. Paired with the classic silhouette, it is the perfect pop of color when you're looking for something fresh! I just love it. -Callie 

For the Kiddos: Printables

I seriously cannot resist these printable animals from Mibostudio. I saw these first in one of my favorite online mags, Sweet Paul, and needed to spread the word! My favorite are the yellow folk...so cute! Did I mention that they are less than $10 and take only a few minutes to assemble?! -Callie 

Happiness: Glittery Sunlight

via Cristina Re. 

Blog Bling

If you're looking to jazz up your blog, the Blog Bling Kit from Pugly Pixel is just the thing! It includes photo templates, ribbons & bows and labels & tables. I LOVE the ric rac and sequin clusters! The price includes lots of great stuff and is affordable at $28.00. Happy Blogging! -Callie

Let's Get Crafty: Painted Pumpkins

Alisa Burke has a beautiful tutorial for painting your own pumpkins. I love the color combinations - a nice alternative to orange and black. These would look beautiful beyond halloween as a decoration around the home! Here is the tutorial and more amazing photographs. -Callie 

Happiness: A Little Inspiration

My weekly Happiness post is thanks to Dana Radu via Pinterest. I just love the colors in the picture and the simple statement that rings so true! -Callie 

The Four Seasons

I squealed when I found these photographs in the preview Rue's Anniversary Issue. They are the work of Andrea Bricco who captures the four seasons using food. Here is WINTER and SPRING (my favorite!). -Callie 

Freshen Up With: Lenneke Wispelwey Vases

The textured ceramic vases from Lenneke Wispelwey are so visually appealing that I would use them beyond a holder for flowers. Here are some more items from Lenneke Wispelwey, including dishes and buttons. I'm really digging the yellow cakestand Here. -Callie

Happiness: Fall Colors

Via Space For Inspiration. 

Colorful Paper Crafts

While I was wondering around on Flickr, I stumbled upon some amazing crafts by Haru's Paper Celebration. These colorful wreaths and paper mobiles are the perfect addition to your home and would create a burst of vibrant color!  -Callie 

Happiness: Color Crush & Milk Glass

Today's inspiration for me is all about flowers. As the weather cools down here in North Carolina I am now able to spend time in my garden without melting. This pink arrangement  (via Pinterest) is in a vintage milk glass vase, my favorite kind of vase, and makes me happy when I look at it. The arrangement HERE  (via Pinterest) using milk glass and roses is so, so lovely and will help me get through my day of being indoors (when I just want to be outside in the garden "puttering").  -Callie