Our trip to Cabo was an amazing escape for a week, and I am so sad it’s over!
In less than 24 hours, we will be on a plane, bound for Cabo, and of course I couldn’t help one last beach bunny splurge.
After work last night, I headed to Union Street in the Marina, to meet my soulmate… my bikini soulmate that is. She is the color of orange sherbet, and has an amazing fringed top. I am 99% sure I “pinned” this bikini on Pinterest at the start of summer, and now it’s mine… all mine!!
Is anyone else as fascinated as I am about the concept of casters in the home? They have become big-time trendy on nearly all the home decor blogs I follow. To be honest, I was not a fan at first. They are industrial, so can come off looking clunky and out of place on some pieces, this is a look that has grown on me over time, and at the risk of being a total follower here, I think I’m jumping on the caster bandwagon!! Here are some of my favorite looks, where castors are cool, unique additions to the furniture.
This table is rustic and industrial – a huge look in the 2012 – 2013 Restoration Hardware catalog. Obviously, in this lofted space, this farmhouse meets factory table is perfection – it would be all wrong (not to mention way too large) for our apartment, but I love it!
Marshall Matlock
One of my favorite DIY bloggers featured casters a while back, and this is another look I love. Wouldn’t this rolling shelf be awesome in a kitchen? It would look awesome as an open pantry (an organized pantry that is) or even as a bookshelf in a casual living room.
Centsational Girl
Not a lot of homes could pull this off, but the rolling doors remind me of a barn – in the best way possible of course. Country living featured these in a North Carolina home, and I think it fits perfectly with the laid back vibe (guitar casually leaned against the wall???).
Country Living
A traditional looking Toile armchair gets an update with these casters – I think the look works mainly because they used small casters – anything larger would like mismatched – and who doesn’t love a chair that easily rolls around?!
Inspired Design
Could I really feature casters and leave out Restoration Hardware?? Obviously not! This bookshelf is so cool with it’s reclaimed wood (probably not really reclaimed) and pipe framework. This masculine piece would be great in an office, a man cave, or even a bathroom. Can’t you just picture some fluffy white towels and clear jars of cotton balls on there??
Restoration Hardware
I imagine this slatted coffee table in a bright sun room – perfect for the herbs growing there. In this case, the large casters don’t bother me because they blend in with the dark rug – with a lighter floor, I’m not sure I’d love this table, but since it looks like it was wheeled in from the garden, I think it works.
My Ideal Home
Such a fun weekend – it’s Tuesday, and it’s still hard to come back to reality…
On Saturday, Kris and I got gussied up for a wedding in Napa – my friends got married at V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena, and I was extra stoked to go, because this place holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, we’d head to Clear Lake evry summer with our family friends, and Napa was the half-way point where we’d stop for a picnic lunch on the lawns of V. Sattui. We’d shop the amazing market for cheeses, bread, and assorted charcuterie, and then run around on the lawn while our parents drank wine and did boring adult stuff.
Back then, this place was quiet and charming, but with the popularity of Napa, it has become an absolute zoo on the weekends! It was amazing to be there when the winery closed to the public. During the reception, Kris and I snuck out to take a quiet walk around the grounds where my family and I had picnicked for so many summers.
Then:
Yep, I’m the sweet little (bald) baby in my mom’s arms 🙂 The crazy thing is, she isn’t much older here than I am now! Eeps!
A Few Years Ago:
For my mama’s birthday several years ago…
Now:
Doesn’t Kris look so handsome in his suit?? He cleans up well I tell you… Please ignore my hair that had begun to frizz at this point. I was expecting weather in the 80 degree range, but arrived at 5pm to 95 degrees. It was sweltering during the ceremony where we sat in the sun… my hair did not survive!
Unfortunately I didn’t get any full length pics of us at the wedding, but snapped this one before we went out the door! I LOOOOVEEEEE the full skirt, which involved plenty of itchy tulle to give it the perfect pouf. Next to it, you can see my hair while it was still intact… such high hopes for frizz free waves!!
And the happy couple saying “I Do”
And the show stopping florals…
Anyway, the wedding was absolutely beautiful – the bride and groom were both so happy, the food was amazing, and dance floor was fairly epic.
So much fun!!
I’ve taken a brief hiatus from the How Pinteresting Series, but it’s about time to ressurect it! There are so many crafty, creative, and pretty things out there, I love that there is one place to discover and share them!!
Here are a few of my favorites from the last several weeks!
1. A cozy sweater to take you from cool summer nights to crisp fall days
2. Carnations – my least favorite flower – go from being a cheap filler flower , to a statement centerpiece
3. The advent calendar has gotten an adult update – this is my kind of countdown until Christmas 🙂
4. A floaty full skirt paired with a casual knit sweater… oh if only I had that skirt….
5. Smores Bar – what a FUN idea for a party or wedding, and so easy! Here all they did was place a few can’s of sterno in some riverbed rock.
6. The All Saints Aztec dress is my new obsession. It is so fun, and is functional from spring through fall… now if only I had a spare $500 laying around…
7. A healthy recipe for Crock Pot Beef Carnitas… easy and delicious sounds right up my alley!!
8. A re-purposed console table that I absolutely adore. It’s used here next to a bed as a nightstand, and has ample space for your bedtime reading material, a pretty lamp, and a huge vase of peonies!
9. Dark walls… there is just something so rich and cozy about them – after painting the interior of the bookshelf in our dining room, I am craving more dark walls…
10. Glitter gradient manicure – fancy nails are so “of the moment” right now, but this more subtle take on nail art is right up my alley!
For other Pinterest-ing inspirations, click here for posts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this series.
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