room by glitterandtea featuring a lumbar support chair

another day another girly room inspo featuring a bunch of ikea items.

we're moving soon so I've decided to follow my pinterest loving dreams and design our bedroom incorporating the above items. my husband thinks it's too feminine (it is) but add a gray wall and some black and white pictures of our babies (current and future) and I really think he'll love it. it's 100% not his style and frankly we don't agree on practically anything home design wise but he lets me do what I want because he's an awesome hubby :) I spend a lot of time at home and I clean every. single. day. (I do actually enjoy it) so living in a space I love is important. hopefully that doesn't sound too selfish...

some items not picture that will be included:
white curtains that I plan on painting gray stripes
2 lamps on each nightstand-black base, white shade
white picture frames w/b&w pictures
some kind of rug-have yet to find THE one
a laundry basket

mothers day wish list

mothers day wish list by glitterandtea featuring a standing mirror

"oh, what lovely mother's day gift ideas" you say? no, sorry these are things I want! well, doesn't that sound selfish...let me explain.

1. kitchenaid mixer: I've been baking a lot lately (due to Easter, several birthdays and mother's day all happening within weeks of each other) sometimes with my sisters and sometimes at home by myself. well, my sister has a trusty kitchenaid that she weekly and I just have a typical hand mixer and let me tell ya, there is a difference in how the dough turns out which makes a difference in how the finished product turns out.

2. clarisonic: I've heard praise about this little skin care gadget countless times in the past couple weeks. it just keeps coming up in conversations. I'm on a quest to unplug my pores (that sounds as gross as it is) and I hear this helps with multiple skin problems.

3. sapphire ring: it's my birthstone (and if things go as planned my future baby's) but I wouldn't mind an emerald or amethyst for my husband and daughter.

4. ipad: I do tons of stuff on my iphone and looking at the small screen has started to bug my eyes. enter the ipad currently on sale at target :)

5. floral pillow: our bedroom is purple and this would bring some more color and make it feel like a garden. plus it's so pretty!

6. ikea full length mirror: when I lived at home with my parents I had mirrored closet doors and again when my husband moved into our apartment so I never needed a full length mirror. well now we have moved and I find myself annoying walking to the bathroom to analyze my outfit only up to my waist and hoping the bottom half doesn't look silly.

i realize these are all products that have been around for years and millions of people own them. if you are one of the million, tell me what is your must have and what would you go without?


 

my home office inspiration

my home office inspiration by glitterandtea featuring striped throw pillows

I work from home helping my husband with his business. I am the paper and pencil side while he does all the leg work and brings home the bacon so to speak. Sitting at my desk for 2 hours crunching numbers last night inspired me to redecorate and reorganize to be more efficient. But first the basics must be fun and appealing so I will actually WANT to work.

Here are my musts:
THE WALL: simple, elegant prints
a cute but functional bulletin board
wall calendar. I love Sugar Paper LA.
still in search of a clock...
THE FURNITURE: a fun, comfortable, fabric covered chair. I love Target's choices.
an Ikea desk with storage
an Ikea desk lamp
THE ACCESORRIES: flowers! I love tulips, hydrangea, succulents
Anthropologie mugs to hold pencils, pens
and last but not least I am torn between a floral or a striped (preferably navy) pillow.

Pinterest of course has great ideas.