{shh}

Today, I'm craving some serenity. These pictures offer the perfect feeling of "shh" that I'm looking for. Oh for life to be calm... :)

What about you...is your week going well?

xx,

{photos via: flickr & home sweet home}

{it's a girl!}

Ami Suma - wall mural, originally uploaded by ooh_food.

I'm officially an Auntie!! My sister just had her little baby...Emily Lynn. I couldn't be more excited and wish that I could fly down to NC to help take care of 'mom' and swoon over 'baby'. I'm already filled with such love for my little niece. {insert sigh here}

Congratulations Sis!!

I think this is a great start to the week...

{I think that little room would be fun for a little girl. So fun!}

{weekend project}

Well, as you can see {below} we still have piles in every random corner imaginable. Guess that's what comes with downsizing, but it's starting to feel like home!

One of my projects, this weekend, included lining cupboards with paper. It's hard to tell due to the flash on my camera, but the color is olive. I actually picked up this paper when we lived in Alaska. Never got around to using it and since the kitchen shelves needed some help, this was a perfect use.


I'm hoping this week is a little "kinder" on me. Work is a whirl right now and I'm down right sick of living in clutter. That being said, my motivation is sporatic. We leave for Boise this Thursday and I think the much needed vacation will be just the trick!

Happy Sunday!!

{a tiny update...}

Hi! Well, I'm back, though I'm not sure I'm all "here" as my life seems to be in a state of chaos. That being said, we're moved and happy!! Of course, we may be a bit happier once we find our coffee maker. The place is cute, but one could barely tell that, as currently boxes dominate the space. We managed to start arranging a bit, but soon will be pulling things out in order to paint. Then, if our personal life wasn't crazy enough, my new boss started on Monday. It's going wonderfully, but my days are long and my mind is overflowing.

In the midst of all of this chaos, I wouldn't mind a bit of orgaization and calmness...sort of like what's portrayed in Suzanne Kasler's designs (featured above). Oh to soak in that tub....!

Hope you are all having a lovely week! Can't wait to check up on your sites....

xx,

{day dreaming}

vintageparis0, originally uploaded by Miel et Soleil.

Moving actually can be fun! ....Especially, when you find old boxes full of pictures {before digital cameras}. I have so many pics from 'la France' - I'm in heaven. Ok...back to reality {we're supposed to be out of here today}! I'll be away for a while {until our internet is back up and running}.

What are your plans for this weekend?

xx,

{a nap in the sun}

What I would give to clear this small little bench, curl up on my side and fall asleep in the sun. I feel utterly exhausted lately, and my job + this move isn't helping. But, I'm not complaining! I'm grateful for my job and so happy to be moving. Sorry, however, that it means a lack of inspiration and sporatic posting on my part.

I think I'm going to go outside before packing anything more and drink in this gorgeous weather for a bit. Maybe a stroll around the block will help?!

Happy Wednesday Lovelies!

{image: revolutionarygirl via desire to inspire}

{blog merging}

With the extent of my job, always pending 'ventures', current move, new boss and summer {travel, games, family, fun} schedule, I have decided to stop blogging on Belle Chic Cuisine and instead merge my two blogs. I look forward to blogging here about some of my favorite recipes, kitchen ideas and new food finds! And...I wouldn't mind baking up some Meringues in the vintage oven shown above!


{image via here}

{happy memorial day!}

Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day! I'm so honored by those that have served and died for our country. May their families and loved ones be overwhelmingly blessed!

Enjoy this special day dear ones!

{via here}

{dreaming...again}

Today we're signing our lease and getting ready for the big move this week. Down-sizing is overwhelming, but at the same time liberating. Why worry about that though, when I can get sucked into these lovely pics! Of course...don't you know that it's research for our new place?! :) Loving grey {as always}....


and lately, I've been craving blue, seafoam green...or something random like that for our kitchen. Hmm. Don't know why - but it's in the front of my mind. Should I act on it?


What I really should be focused on {besides the move and all} is throwing a lovely picnic!!! Wouldn't this be a perfect dream for this long weekend?!


{via home sweet home & flickr}

{j'aime le vendredi}

I love Fridays. :) I really do. I actually love most days, but this week, Friday may be my most favorite... Here are some other things I love:

j'aime modern baby bassinets {no...I'm not needing one of these, but since my sister is due any second, I have baby on my mind!}

j'aime pretty mobiles to hang over the bassinet...

j'aime romantic linens on a cozy daybed...


Happy LONG weekend lovelies!

{photos 1 & 2 via: Shoestring; photo 3 via: Cabbages & Roses}

{dreaming the day away....}

This house is quite spectacular. I've posted some of their FANTASTIC kitchen pics {click HERE to view those...} I couldn't resist highlighting the rest of the home. The use of color is perfect and mixes modern convenience with craftman beauty...{got to love Seattle}.











I found this home via a friend, who worked for the owners. Their company JAS Design Build does beautiful work...as you can see from the home above! Did you notice the hand molds {previously used for making gloves...} or the perfect subway tile...or the little coves, fantastic for taking a nap or reading...

*So here I am, dreaming the day away, while I should be focusing on the myriad tasks at hand! Sometimes dreams are 'prettier' than reality, so maybe I'll relish, just a tad bit longer. :)

{time to love}

I am in LOVE with these doily clocks by Brenda Rose. Thanks to a daily inspiration: Down and Out Chic...I happened upon this fabulous find which she posted the other day. Hopefully one of these beauties will be gracing our new place {thanks Mister}.

{photos from here. inspiration from HERE}

**these clocks did seem familiar to me, so if you had posted them too, feel free to let me know and I'll link back to you, as well.

{new home inspiration}

Wouldn't mind taking some inspiration from this room! Even Mister was looking at it last night and said, "wow - could we do something like that in our new place?" I like where his head is! {And check out the paint color!} Hmm...Well, don't really have any furniture that inspires the above, but if that's what Mister wants....{hehe}

{photo: A.T.}

{fresh paint in grey?}

We're moving! YAY! I'm so excited for the change, but the task ahead of us is also quite overwhilming. We have 1 1/2 weeks to downsize our lives from a current 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath to a 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Some stuff is destined for storage, other things, the trash, and other things donantion. But...why focus on that, when I can focus on paint colors! :) I am afterall, going to be painting. No matter how I try to 'break free', I constantly come back to the grey color featured above. Oh, the decisions!

{two happy birthdays!!}

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

I couldn't help but share this adorable photo of my grandmother. Happy Birthday my sweet Meme. I love you so much!

Happy Birthday, Krystal!

I love and miss you. Hoping this day is filled with fun surprises. xoxo

{first photo: personal. second photo: etsy}

{loving these....}

...online-only items from Urban Outfitters. Hoping to add them to my home soon.

Here's to a lovely spring Sunday!

xx,

{j'aime, j'aime, j'aime}

1}l'ateliers 2}Amy Butler Fabric 3} Sa-Sea Boutique pillow

Happy Friday lovelies! Any plans for the weekend? Mister and I are checking out a new place to live and hope to catch a film.