I finally caught up on my daily blog reads! Tough to catch up after not touching a computer for 5 days… But me and my anal “must read every single one of them” personality got me through it. 
Here are some of my favorite posts from the blogosphere this past week – enjoy!
Design & Decor:
- Gorgeous graphite-walled bedroom – {La Dolce Vida} – love the wallcolor, plate arrangement, chandelier, graphic pillows, crisp white bedding, and who can resist a little zebra print?! (I’d pass on the orange headboard though – maybe grass green instead?)
- A-ma-zing kitchen re-do – {Young House Love} – I can’t get enough of this gorgeous kitchen from Rachel of blog Urban Nest (another fun read!)
- Burlap headboard and tufted bench – {Velvet & Linen} – the tufted burlap bench is absolutely divine!
- Decorating tips from the West Elm fall preview event – {It’s Great to Be Home} – love the idea of having a full set of white dishware (which we do) but then supplementing with settings for 4 of other fun dishware to mix things up
- Oh so pretty Houston townhome – {Cote de Texas} – scroll down to the backyard pics – lovelovelove the fountain and shutters (as well as the kitchen that opens up to it!)
- Pretty Sister Parish fabric and Linda & Harriet notecard – {Shelter}
- Framed TV – {Brooklyn Limestone} – I absolutely love how she framed her TV…and am still thoroughly impresesd by her self-made canvas prints!
- A day in the life of an interior designer – {High-Heeled Foot in the Door} – see now this sounds like what I would love to do each and every day (sigh)…the life of Brooklyn Bride blogger, also an interior designer
- All decked out in turquoise – {House of Turquoise} – I especially love turquoise + lime color combo, the turqoise lamps flanking the sofa, and the pale turquoise-d bedroom
Recipes:
- Chicken Delight – {Fly Through My Window} – this looks so easy and yum!
- Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream Frosting – {design*sponge} – can you say YUM?! (not to mention the fab wallpaper and cake stand in the first pic!)
- Creamed Spinach with Jalapenos – {Savour Fare} – this spicy number would definitely be for Husband, the pepper belly
- Almond Banana Cake with Salted Butter Caramel Icing – {Savour Fare} – ummm yes please?!
- Chocolate Yogurt Snack Cakes – {Smitten Kitchen} – YUM!
- Mediterranean Pepper Salad – {Smitten Kitchen} – sounds easy, light and delish
Crafts & Projects:
- How to Paint Trim Like a Pro – {Young House Love} – the Youngsters share more great advice on painting – this time the dreaded trimwork
- Free script-y fonts! – {Creature Comforts}
- Super cute baby shower ideas – {Project Nursery} – I especially love the onesies and booties strung on laundry lines amidst paper lanterns!
- Free cowboy-inspired invitations – {Urban Nest} – gotta love the freebies, especially when they’re this cute!
- Wallpaper-lined serving tray – {Picnics Under the Moon}
- “Top Secret!” suprise party invitations – {Twig & Thistle} – what a fun way to invite folks to a surprise party!
Looks like I was hungry this week! Hope you find some new blogs (to you) and new inspiration!
