how amazing are these mood boards from emily henderson's blog for the ban.do headquarters? these were put together by jen gotch as inspiration for the space. so colorful. so fun. so unconventional. and so dolly parton. that's all. see the most recent update on the house here.
happy (icy) friday
happy friday from a very wet and icy nashville. the entire united states needs to dry out and warm up so we can all get some time outdoors.
this weekend will be spent catching up on oscar best pictures nominees, reading this wonderful book, and drinking moscow mules. sunday, we are going to measure and photograph a new project site....and of course watching the academy awards! what are you up to this weekend?
off to watch birdman!
iced over
this week has been the craziest of winters i can remember in tennessee. a massive ice and snow storm came through the south monday and covered every surface in a thick layer of ice, from roads to leaves. tornadoes, humidity, and mosquitos are commonplace here, but it is not often that we get ice and snow. the city slowed and quietened over the last two days; we spent them at home, playing with the dogs, sledding, and watching movies. the ice glimmered like diamonds on the trees, coating each branch and leaf. i could not help but snap a few images of the ice before it melts into spring. this morning we woke up to a beautiful powdery snow in a blanket of white. are you staying warm and safe?
also, happy first birthday to little baxter! hardly little anymore, he weighs 77 lbs and stands almost as tall as our lab, sampson. he came to us 9 months ago and we have loved every minute with him.
madeline
woodland nursery progress
in january, when visiting my sister in houston, our main goal was to get the nursery ready for the arrival of their first baby in march. her ideas for the nursery were all centered around woodland creatures, buffalo check, and outdoors. the nursery is inspired by her husband who is a true 'man's man,' a skilled woodworker and outdoorsman. it was really fun to share a pinboard over the past eight months to pull ideas. here are some of her progress photos.
josh and i made a mobile (based on the one from etsy's redbirdshop). this is the one she picked out and we figured we could make one for our nephew that would be just as meaningful.
some of the weekend was spent painting a dresser and changing table for the nursery with annie sloan chalk paint. we decided on the napoleonic blue paint with dark and clear wax. we changed out the hardware for some brass knobs. the dark wax darkened the paint into a pretty navy. i am excited to share more pictures when it is done. mostly, i am thrilled to be an aunt! we can't wait to meet you, little one!
glider / pouf / mobile / remington print: vintage / penant / rug / crib / fox / sheepskin / pillow / garland: target, last season / wall flag / chalk paint / lamp
p.s. on a sad note, yesterday i had to say goodbye to my cat of 22 years, sky. she passed away in the morning after having a rough couple of days. i got sky when i was 6 years old and she was always the sweetest, most beautiful blue-eyed girl. i am so sad to say goodbye to her, but so thankful that my family had her in our lives for so long. life is not perfect, it's actually quite hard, but there is no option, but to be grateful for every day.
madeline
life lately february
2015 has been a mix of joy and sadness so far. we lost my husband's grandmother to cancer in january, so it was a difficult month, but mixed with great joy to visit with family and celebrate her life. i spent a week in houston for my sister's baby shower (due in three weeks!) and helping to pull together the nursery. in february, my beautiful mom turns 60 and little baxter turns 1! i have been able to say yes to more projects which has been really exciting. i don't know about you, but i am so ready for spring!
here is life according to my instagram feed...
{the nashville flea market}
{the nashville flea market}
{houston sunshine}
{brunch at josephine and visits with family in town}
{a farm in beautiful leiper's fork}
hope you all are having a great week!
madeline