Psst!...J.CREW Factory Outlet!

Psst! Have you heard yet? J.CREW  has a Factory Store open only on the weekends!

I'm excited to go check out what is in this factory store.  I have become such a fan of online shopping. 

It is just way to hard to hall around my rambunctious little ones.

American In Paris

How adorable is this Paris themed line from the Gap? I have a serious weakness when it comes to buying clothes for my sweet Ashy. I would love every outfit in this line... but, I think this will just be used as an outfit-idea inspiration board for now.  Ashy is already starting to dream about going to Paris.  The boys in our family are talking of a "someday" trip to Alaska.  Well boys, you go-for-it! My girl and I will have a nice little "someday" trip to Paris then! I can't wait to take her there. Can't wait.

Side Story:
I remember being little and being obsessed with the idea of going to Paris. I took junior high french, chose the French name Francoise, hung Paris posters, wore Paris perfume, and even wore barrettes (I have a tragic 6th grade picture to prove that), did reports on France whenever I could, and perfected Crepes.  I even did a big report/acting thing in Humanities on Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (my friend was Henri and I was one of his Can-Can girls. For reals!) I saved money, dreamed big and planned on the "someday" trip.  Then, it all became possible.  My first "dream" to actually realize. After studying in Jerusalem for a bit, a group of us extended our layovers in France.  One of the guys in our group had served an LDS mission in Paris and had a family he knew that we could stay with.  So we got the full Parisian experience.  We stayed in a Parisian apartment with a Parisian family and had a guy with us that could completely communicate with everyone. Plus, he already knew the city like the back of his hand. Needless to say, my first experience in France was a.m.a.z.i.n.g! I can't wait to go back... "someday!" I still remember sitting by Notre Dame surrounded by pigeons, savoring a tasty raspberry tart...

Fabulousness at Ballard Design

I think that one of the best places to find mirrors happens to be Ballard Designs.  

They have such great, unique statement mirrors.

If you're looking for an easy and classic way to enhance any area of your home, 

decorative mirrors are always a great choice.

Mirrors are a wonderful addition to most any room and can visually enlarge a room, 

enhance the lighting and create a focal point.

These designs are amazing! 

I'm crazy about these mirrors and wish that I could 

fill my home with these great finds.

 This post was originally just about mirrors, however, I got sucked 

into the fabulousness that Ballard Design has right now,

so I had to show a few more of my current obsessions.

These shelving brackets are perfect to use as stages for favorite pieces and hang them

with framed art to create interesting dimension. Perfect to flank a door or window 

or use in a wall gallery like the one bellow.  

Also, I am in LOVE with the Domino Green fabric they used to cover the screen.  

This would be such a great fabric for a chair or pillows.

Since Mr. D loves to hunt we are not at a loss for antlers around these here parts. 

We don't agree on how they should be displayed though.  

I asked if I could paint his European mount white...

he laughed at me.  So maybe I just need to buy some of these

white these Atelier Antlers pictured above.

 This Montego Wicker Chair is so flippin' fabulous! 

I love the size, texture, and tropical feel that it gives.  

The seat cover needs a fun bright cover... 

maybe that Domino Green fabric above! How fantastic would that be?

And here are some fave accessories that would be lovely in any home. 

Especially love that art print of Paris places. 

OK that is enough dreaming and wishing for home decor.  

Back to reality!

Hope you are all having a lovely week!

Layla Grayce

So, the other day I'm flippin through the ELIZA magazine and I come across an add for this cute store. I get online to check it out, and what do I find? The most adorable store with the most adorable bedding, aprons, home decor, clothes, etc., etc. I can't wait to check out all of the goodies this store has to offer! You'll love it! It is called Layla Grace.