Happiness: A Collection

Ironically I found these lovely collections on the blog, HAPPINESS, ETC... -Callie 

Let's Get Crafty: Foam Board + Fabric

I wanted to incorporate color into my bookcases, while still keeping them baby friendly and easy to maintain (think no wallpaper or paint). After watching an episode on the Nate Berkus show on easy home updates, I was inspired. So, I cut out three pieces of foam board to slide into the back of each top shelf and covered them in a Pucci-like fabric by Amy Butler. The great thing is that you can easily change them out when you want to refresh the space. I love them! You could also paint them like she did on the crafty blog Recently. I love that look, too. -Callie 

HELLO FIDDLELEAF

I love the fiddleleaf fig plant seen on The Marion House. The fiddle shaped, bright green foliage looks so nice next to a bright window in the home. Against an all white wall, it looks like a piece of art. -Callie

Images via The Marion House. 

Yummy: Beignets + Newsprint

Beignets in a newsprint cone via Tumbler.

Happiness: The First Snowfall

via Pinterest.  We finally received our first snowfall of the season! Everything is glistening and sparkling.
-Callie 

SPRING IS COMING!

I am giddy thinking about the coming of spring! One of my favorite things to do is watch my garden transform into something colorful. So, I have some of my favorite new garden picks from one of my favorite places, Terrain. Their garden section is chalk full of basic essentials. My favorite - The Tree Swing seen HERE. -Callie 

Log Bowls

I am in love with Loyal Loot's Log Bowls. The bright paint colors and high gloss are the perfect contrast to the natural wood.   -Callie 

Happiness: Valentine's Day + Fashion Week

Fashion week + Valentine's Day is my inspiration for today's Happiness post. The bright colors in this photograph from fashion week are some of my favorite combinations! -Callie 

Freshen Up With: Removable Wallpaper

An easy way to update your home is with removable wallpaper - quick to take down if you are renting or don't want to permanently change a wall(s) in the home. I stumbled upon this wallpaper on Oh Happy Day and absolutely love it. It's from Sherwin Williams and the style number is SW8EG5315. I'm thinking about putting it up in my dining room. HERE are some more great styles!  -Callie 

Hand Printed Tea Towels

Sometimes a special occassion like Valentine's Day can inspire you to find something that can also be used well after the holiday like these heart tea towels from Etsy's SVEIKA shop. Hand sewn on a linen towel with a herringbone design, you could also frame them for a piece of artwork. My favorite is the persimmon! -Callie 

Campaign Furniture

I really love that Campaign furniture is making a comeback and so I thought I would post some of my favorites that I've seen! Designed before the twentieth century for military travel during their campaigns, you can find old ones on places like Craigslist that can be refurbished into something beautiful. Here are some of my favorites! -Callie

Images: A, B, C, D, E, F

Happiness: Pink & Navy

via Philip Newton. 

Let's Get Crafty: Painted Glass Bottles

This DIY using glass bottles is so easy and looks beautiful! You can use any glass jar, bottle or vase. Who doesn't have a few lying around the house to repurpose into some thing sweet and simple. HERE are the instructions. -Callie 

Polka Dot Milkshake

Even though it's winter, I still love an ice cold milkshake! This strawberry shake recipe on the ever fabulous prop and craft stylist blog, Sweet Paul, would be a fun way to start the weekend! Don't you just love the marshmallows? HERE is the recipe. Happy Weekend my lovely readers. -Callie 

Rainbow Chaser: The Glossy Blues

via Pinterest. 

Let's Get Crafty: Pretty Paper Rose

Greenweddingshoes has a tutorial on how to make a giant rose - a perfect gift for Valentine's Day! These would also work as a decoration in the home well after the holiday, don't you think? Maybe make a bunch and stick them in a vase for a year-round bouquet. HERE are the instructions. -Callie 

The Colorful Kitchen

Infuse your kitchen with color! Via Anthropologie. -Callie