Remember when I had baby on the brain??

Well, it is official! Last Friday I became an Aunt!

….Auntie Dar! Nice ring to it, right??

Okay, okay! Geesh. Pushy, pushy people. Alright already.

Here is a picture of the gorgeous guy:

Aidan James

Be jealous. I spent the weekend holding this brand new sweet life. He is SUCH an angel-baby.

Now.

Crazies like me are inspired to decorate at every turn of life.  Including the birth of gorgeous babies. Including becoming an Aunt. Including watching your baby sister become a great mother.

And, while sweet Aidan dreams of snuggles and milk, I am busy thinking up gorgeous nursery combos.

Calls for Ditto-ing, doesn’t it?? Well, I have just what the pediatrician ordered:

7 amazing, easily ditto-able ideas to add to a sweet-new-baby’s room.

ditto-worthy idea one:

A touch of circus: Canopy striped roman shades.  Circus prints in square frames.

ditto-worthy idea two:

Is this the CUTEST sign or what? {yes, yes. I know that cute is my “don’t buy” word. But truly… it does not count for nurseries. Don’t you agree???} This sign would be easily ditto-able in any font. It’s the message that steals the show.

ditto-worthy idea three:

Go French glam: a chandy. An artsy display of faded color photos. And, the best yet… flanking the crib with antique, French chairs.

ditto-worthy idea four:

vintage cards hung on the wall. An antique dresser for a changing table. An adorable and easy DIY mobile.

ditto-worthy idea five:

gorgeous ceiling-to-floor drapes in the nursery. With a stunning custom valance.

ditto-worthy idea six:

A whole-gorgeous-mess ‘o pom-poms, in analogous colors, hovering {securely} over sweet-one’s head.

ditto-worthy idea seven:

Poking christmas lights through a canvas, to make the prettiest mood lighting seen since light brights. Swirls would be pretty. Or a fun chinoiserie pattern. How ’bout it?

I hope you are inspired to add some simple beauty to the nursery in your life!

Which ditto-worthy idea is your favorite? Do tell!!!

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images: {1. David Scott Interiors, 2. avail. via Sycamore Street Press, 3. by Susanna Salk in Room for Children, 4. via Parents Magazine, 5. by Liz Williams Interiors via Atlanta Homes Magazine 6. image via here, from Fieldstone Hill on Pinterest, 7. via apartment therapy.}

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FHD’s Latest Obsession

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Today I am over at RooMag, Candace Cameron Bure’s blog, where I am the interior designer contributor. Today I am sharing the top 5 Inspiring Fire Pits, and the top 5 Things to do at a Summer Fire Pit.

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One of my favorite things about summer is the fact that it is full of simple pleasures.

Freedom from our regular schedules gives us the much needed time to enjoy the great gifts we are blessed with. A patch of grass, a setting sun, fire-flies, and the sweet smell of summer air can truly delight us. Summer is the time to stop our minds from buzzing with goals, and allow our hearts to settle in to the Simple Things.

For our family, we are ever delighted by our first summer night’s fire. {And S’mores, of course.}

….   Read the rest of this article by hopping over to RooMag. And while you are there, let me know:

Burnt marshmallows, or not??

Enjoy!!

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Inspired To:

{image via House Beautiful}

Inspired To :: be thankful I have deer. Build a gorgeous, glam fence for my deer barrier. Eat outside. Have a table near the garden. Trim my hedges. Have a healthy garden that feeds my family. Go outside and weed. Fill huge jugs with water and glorious garden clippings. Invite friends over for a meal. Use the fine china outside. Light candles on my picnic table.

What are you Inspired To?

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I am still in Russia Recovery mode. I think today calls for a sweet and simple GORGEOUS room, no??

Before I dive in, I wanted to thank some of my blog besties for sharing some FHD love! Thank you to Miss Nester for sharing FHD in her Weekend Links. Thanks to my sweet girl Edie for the shout out – you really MUST go see her finished Master Bedroom. And Thanks to Angela of TPH for her kind love and for out-ing me as a hookie player! Truly. What did this girl do to have some of the most amazing friends in blogland??

FHD’s  “ A Room I Love” series….just a simple hello, from me to you, featuring a Room that I Love, and a quick list of why I love it. Do you love it?:

{design by Cynthia Frank, via Elle Decor, photo by Simon Watson}

WHAT I LOVE:

1. the triple purpose of this space: office, guest room and sitting nook.

2. that lucite floor lamp!

3. varying shades of soft gray.

4. ceiling to floor drapes in a warm vanilla, contrasts the cooler tones throughout.

5. modern art.

6. the symmetrical mirrored consoles flanking the daybed.

7. great geometrics. three different, bold navy prints: the floor, the chair, the pillow.

8. fuchsia flowers. once again, they make a room come alive!

9. good bolster pillows always make me smile.

10. the height achieved by the flowering branches.

DO YOU LOVE IT?? WHAT DO YOU LOVE? DO TELL!!!!!!

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