A Great Space

Now that things are getting back to normal after the wedding, I had to find another project to keep my creative juices flowing so next up...home renovation! At this point, I have no idea what I'm getting myself into, but I'm loving step 1: bank inspiration.

Like this rad Brooklyn apartment's kitchen and dinning room.


via from me to you

I abosultely adore the mismatched Ikea chairs - brilliant way to add interest and play off of the (stunning) hard wood floors, and in totally economical fashion. And I spy lots of handy Ikea shelves in the kitchen too. Brilliant and on budget? Love it.

Definitely filing these ideas away for later! Be sure you check out the rest of the apartment here.

Tasty Tuesday {Dining}

For me, where you eat is just as important as what you eat. We've (attempted!) to ban couch eating at our house. And now that it's summer I'd love to have every single meal al fresco if I could. 

I'd be just as happy with a light and airy sunroom. A fun and funky dining space would also do just fine.  

images via automatism, moodboard, dress design decor, & rebecca june

I would just like to put as much thought into where I sit to dine as to what's on my plate! 

Duplicity

Here is one table two very different ways. 

Are you a minimalist?

Or a lover of layers?

images by magnus anesund via swedish elle decor 

Or perhaps, like me, your mood switches from day to day? If  that's you, check out the progression of the entire table here!

Feeling Regal

I'm by no means an expert in tableware - I've really spent very little time paying attention to it, but it's certainly catching my eye now that I have wedding (and wedding registry!) on the brain. 

These lovely options from Royal Caribbean actually have me considering a proper dinner rather than one served on the couch!

via brunch at saks

It all just looks so civilized and lovely!

Delicious Dining

I'm headed to the future in-laws for Thanksgiving so on the one hand have no stress of menu planning or decorating. On the other hand, I don't have the stress of menu planning or decorating!

While I don't consider myself a tabletop guru (I leave that to the experts), I was really drawn to these simple dining spaces from Commune. Couldn't you just imagine an intimate yet elegant Thanksgiving with only your nearest and dearest around you?

If I were to plan my own table I'd fill it with simple, seasonal items, saturated colors and natural element for a warm, inviting and slightly informal style. 

images via plaisirs simples, lacie hansen, erinheartscourt, 100 layer cake, busy being fabulous

I have a feeling that once we're happily wed, my turn will come soon enough. I'll just bank this inspiration until then.