A Great End Table

I've been looking for a round, pedestal, side table for the family room.  The problem has been that I just can't find one that suits me.  The last  couple of Christmas's my parents have gotten us a piece of furniture.  I told my mom that I was looking for a side table kind of like this:

From Home Decorators

Never doubt a stylish mother.  She got me an even better table from the same place!  It's white, round, has decorative decals and is a pedestal table!  I'm in love!

 Notice the pillow and the iphone on the floor?  My hubs was lounging in his underwear and I made him move for the picture.  He was definitely annoyed at his comfort being disturbed! At least the blinds were closed!

As you can see, I took too long and they had to sit down to lounge again.  Will I ever learn?  

NEVER!

Stylish Blogger and Random Resolutions

Thanks so much to Julia from Belle Vivir who gave me a Stylish Blogger award. I'm oh-so-flattered!

Rules to this award include: 1) posting a link back to the person who awarded you 2) sharing 7 exciting facts about yourself and 3) choosing 10 more fabulous bloggers who you think are Stylin!  4) informing those bloggers that you have chosen them to have the Stylish Blog Award.  Since I already shared my 7 exciting facts about myself, here, I won't bore you with them again!  But, before I name the other Stylish Bloggers I love, I have to get my random New Year's resolutions off of my chest.  Beware, these are totally random and their priority is not necessarily in the correct order.

Get organized

De-clutter

Just one dessert, don’t have four.

 create a new skill such as sewing! 

Hmm...I've got to break in that new sewing machine sometime!

Clean pantry

Purchase extra storage 

(specifically for my daughter's hair accessories.)

Have a house project 

like building lockers for the mudroom.  This means extra time with the hubs.

Donate clothes 

that I do not wear.  In other words, learn to LET GO!

Spend more time with my kids

 ....with patience

 Lighten up.

Let's hope that I can at least succeed in more than half of these resolutions.  Check out these other Stylish bloggers:

Tip Toe Butterfly

Pretty Pink Tulips

Heidi Claire

Little Emma English Home

Hill Country House

Nada Farm Life

Heirloom Philosophy

Bee of Design

Faded Plains

The Little Big House

Happy Weekend!

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Option 2 For the Guest Room....

I mentioned earlier that I had two ideas for my guest room.  As promised here's the second option. I love this option...I really do.  I do realize that it's way traditional, and a little blah on color.  I've really been debating about sharing this with you but, I realize nobody is perfect and you'd probably rather see it less than perfect than not at all! So.... this is what I have thus far:

 Keep in mind that the room is painted a deep gold almost mustard color.  I'll also have this green dresser that I painted to add a little color to the room.

I'm thinking I need to add a little blue somehow.  I just love that pop of "something" that blue adds.  Hmmm....Back to the drawing board.

1. Louisa White Duvet  2. Wrought Iron Headboard  3.  Sunflower Print  4. Confection Fabric  

5. Amarilli Table Lamp 

6. Family Tree Pillow  7. Rustic Mirror

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Images via Southern Living

There's nothing better than looking at successful "Before and Afters."  I feel that I've started this year already lacking motivation in finishing projects that I haven't even started!  Today is a new day.  I'm writing my resolutions and finding ways to stay motivated!  

There's strength in positive thinking!....Isn't there?