Who knows if this will ever happen again, so I thought it’d be fun to share.  Three out of the four Decker girls are pregnant!!  Elizabeth will be welcoming her little girl Claire into the world this Friday, I’m now seven months pregnant, and Ashley is three months along.  Not only has it been fun to share this journey with my sisters, but so helpful too.  I’ve counted on their advice so many times throughout my pregnancy, and I’m sure many more times as I try and raise our son.  Good luck this weekend Elizabeth, we’ll be praying for you!!

Lovely, Bold art by Etsy seller Cozy Little Cave.

Remember this past fall when I was in my first trimester and crazy busy?  Well I’m finally getting to post some pictures of a kitchen remodel I did.  There are decorators, and there are designers.  I’m a designer.  While I do do the pillow fluffing, I also enjoy the construction part of a design.

Some of the needs of the client:

• more kitchen and counter space
• they never eat out, so this would be a high-end kitchen that actually got used
• the fluorescent light fixture needed to be addressed
• a conservative design that will last them another 20 years…yet still have some character

And if you want to adorn the rest of your home with yoyos everywhere…

here’s a great how to on design sponge.

Wouldn’t need much more to your outfit with this statement piece.  Love it.

It’s a classic.  At least for my age group.  The painted ladies, Joey Gladstone, Uncle Jesse, the family dog Comet.  What’s not to love about Full House?  Especially the charming Pacific Heights Victorian the family lives in.  While Browsing through this month’s Elle Decor, I ran across this article.  I think I might become an individual in the “clusters of tourists…snapping photos paparazzi style.”  In Mick’s words, “One day when you become a rich, famous, interior designer” perhaps we can afford to live in a Pacific Heights, three bedroom home with 40-year-old boxwood hedges.  Maybe then I can convince Mick that classic antique furniture, soothing colors, and TVs on top of fireplaces are design appropriate these days.  Until then, I’ll just gawk at these beautiful pictures of the renovated Full House home.

Maybe it’s because Mick served his LDS mission close by Rio de Janeiro, but I always love these pictures the taken by the Sartorialist. I love the colors in this picture.

It’s a rainy, wet day here in San Francisco.  My legs ache from running up all the hills here. And I think I’ve hit the wall with unpacking, running errands, and organizing our new place.  I’m taking a lazy day today.  And boy does it feel good.  Luckily I’ve been able to receive two packages today since I’m home (they won’t leave them at the doorstep…obviously).  Perhaps I’ll put together our bathroom cabinet…even though I just said I was sick of doing things like that.  I was going to make Crème brûlée with my new nifty little torch, but the torch doesn’t come with the propane.  I guess mailing propane isn’t the safest thing.  Anyway, thanks for reading and thanks for being my friend.  I’m going to go cuddle with Pixi now.

We watched Julie and Julia this weekend.  Unlike everyone else, it didn’t inspire me to cook nor blog…it made me want to go back to Paris.  This was our last night in Europe altogether.  Both missing home; but both not wanting to leave the magic of Europe.  We strolled around downtown Paris eating as many pastries and crepes as we could. And when we eventually got back to our hotel, I wanted to go back out and eat more…

While shopping at West Elm, the thought crossed my mind to get these fabulous yellow scoop back dining chairs. The thought quickly left. At our second trip to the store this week, we both seriously considered getting the iconic parsons desk in the bright yellow. It would look fabulous in our space. However, with yellow being the big trend, and getting a white parson’s desk for 50% off, we decided to be a little more conservative for what we were paying.

We’ll incorporate our beloved yellow with throw pillows and accessories…something a lot lighter on the wallet. I am, however, planning on doing something very similar to this for our bedroom. Headboard and all.

Looks like fall…I’ve been a bloggin slacker these past few days. My apologies for not bringing new content.  All my projects are trying to finish up by the holidays. We’re busy over here.  Which is a good thing :)

I personally am not big on headbands, but I’m all for other people sporting them.  For some reason I feel like a twelve year old….or the Queen B.  But if you’re into headbands, these little lovelies are awesome.  Not your typical flower with a feather.

oooooh, I like the dress by Nod to Mod.  Just needs a belt. And maybe a cardigan.

Here’s a little teaser on a project I’ve been working on. I’ll post more pics on Monday. Until then, enjoy one of our last weekends of summer.

Just a beuatiful room designed by Thomas Pheasant. I wish Mick liked neutrals.  I love them.  The soft colors in this room make is so soothing.

This cute couple is getting married today.  Mick’s brother, Brad, is an awesome guy and we’re excited he’s marrying an awesome girl.  Weddings are so fun.  Marriage is so fun.

We’re off to Rome!

…without the tree. Red and Green is a highly desirable color combination. However, the complimentary color combo often comes with the Christmas stigma. Try adding in color through the accessories, and keeping the large areas (walls and sofas) neutral.  Like what I did here:

Enizio Salon is having a fun reception to launch their new kissable couture line. There will be mini makeup classes, light hor de vours, and giveways! Bring your girlfriends for a fun night out, hope to see you there!