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Tweenie Bedroom

April 15, 2015 venicepup

You guys! My dreams are finally coming true!!

My cousin, who is 10 years old asked yours truly to (drum roll please) HELP HER DECORATE HER NEW BEDROOM!!!!!! Imagine me jumping up and down, squealing like a little girl – true story – and totally not doing my cool factor any favors.

3 pregnancies, 4 boys later and finally a room to decorate that doesn’t involve masses of testosterone. Can I get a whoot-whoot?! And a hallelujah?!? Please!

And as if it couldn’t get any better, here she is in all her cuteness… maybe too much cuteness, if you ask her dads. In this particular picture she has confiscated my shoes and (damn it) if she doesn’t wear them better than I do. Doh!

Am I not the luckiest?!

Savannah, is a special tweenie who needs a special space to call all her own. I literally can’t wait to get to swiping… swiping that credit card, that is!!

The direction she gave me was this… Purple walls, black accents and she loves XOXO. I have lots of ideas, but first off, I want to get an idea of where my girl sees the space going. Is she more bohemian, glam, romantic or sophisticated? All with a cool tween twist of course!

Boho Chic

Peacock Chair, Boho Fabric, Jewelry organizer, Invisible book shelf, Console Table, Hello Gorgeous Pillow, Eyes Pillow, Floral Duvet, Fringe Pillowcases, Purple/Brown Rug (no longer available)

Diva with Soul

Black/White Rug, Ornate Mirror, Purple/Black Flower Duvet, Mirrored Console Table, Sweet Dreams, XOXO Jewelry Organizer, Red Chair, Black and White Fabric, European City Wallpaper, Heart and Purple Art found on-line as inspiration

Romantically Sweet

Love Rug, House shelf, Butterfly Bedding, Birdcage Mirror, Iso Satakieli Wallpaper, Tokyo Pillow, White/Glass Console Table, Rococo Chair, Flamingo Wallpaper, Purple and White Fabric

Sophisticated Cool

Mirage Bedding, Bird Nest Fabric, Rococo Mirror, Sl–p Pillow, Velvet Pillow, Soma Shams, Clare Elsaesser- At Sunset Painting, Real Framed Butterfly, White Throne Chair, Glass Console, Purple/Brown Rug – no longer available

Uhm, can you tell I spent waaaay too much time on this?? I’m just that thrilled…and grateful…Grateful I have her in my life and in my boys life to smack them around a little bit.

Anyhoo, get ready for some major DIY’s and girlie shit all around.

It’s going to be epic.

Happy Creating! Jessica

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It’s my birthday and…

April 1, 2015 venicepup

So, last week was my birthday and it was kinda a big one.

35.

I’m not old per se, but I’m not exactly young either. I’m thinking that’s why this number feels a bit different than say 33 or 34… not a bad different, just well, different. Like I should be doing those things I said I would do for my health. My gosh, that sounds like something an old person would say!!

With that in mind I decided that I would VOW to do two things every morning.

1. First thing, drink a tall glass of water. I wake up thirsty and then what do I do? Drink coffee – no bueno.

2. Wear a “real” sunscreen everyday. (Apparently, products with SPF aren’t good enough?!?! Then why do they make the bloody stuff?!?!)

And so far, so good!!

To treat myself, I also went out and bought what any 35 year old should have….a kick ass skin serum.

Caudalie Elixir Now, I don’t know if this works (it’s only been a week) but omg, I lllooovveee the smell and the feel of it. Curious what a dry oil feels like? It really is a dry-oil. I mean, it’s pretty amazing.

And wondering what my fabulous boys got for me? Well, they nailed it. I’m SO EXCITED!

I can’t wait to curl up in here, watch the boys swim and read a book. Like a REAL book. Like I used to. And relax. (My blood pressure just went down dreaming about it!)

It’s on back order, but I will share details as soon as it’s in my powerful grip.

And even though I got some fab-u stuff, yes, there were a few items still on my bday wish list. Maybe next year? Or maybe one of you will snag up one of these?

White S Chair; I think these would work well at my breakfast table now that we don’t have enough chairs for the whole crew, Bare Minerals; a glowing complexion? Yes, please, GM Yoga Meltdown; one of my mom GF’s says this video is amazing. I should just buy the damn thing right now for $8!!, Gaetano Petite Chandelier; perfect for my closet!, Paint brushes; Can’t get enough of these!, Router; would really round out my tool arsenal, Mobile; SO curious about this – what do you think?, Cricut machine; Then I could make you some decals, wouldn’t that be cool?, Vitamix; because I could make one big batch for all the boys instead of 2-3.

Anything on your list right now??

Happy Creating (and treating yourself)!! Jessica

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He Said, She Said – Reclining Sofa

March 27, 2015 venicepup

Hi there!

Recently I was chatting with my girlfriend, Yaso (you may remember her from the bridal shower post) about a few furniture pieces she was looking to score for her new home. Not only is she recently married, but she just bought the most gorgeous home in Santa Monica. Obviously, I’m putting myself all up in the mix because I just have to hear about every single detail. It’s a sickness.

Anyway, she needs a new sofa/sectional/something and said that her husband wanted a recliner.

Horror. HORROR. I tell you.

Here is what I’m picturing

Omg, it’s just so bad. So bad.

Of course, I shrug and say, “Well, you said no, right?” (Make that “H” to the “ell” to the No.)

And here’s the kicker. She said (I’m still in shock) yes.

H TO THE ELL TO THE NO!!!!!!!!!!

Once I came to from a dead faint, I told her that I was sure (not at all sure) in this world of a million options there had to be a reclining sofa that didn’t look like grandpa’s house.

And you know what? There kinda is. In fact, these sofa’s are pretty cool… well, for recliners!!

Tibet Sofa – This looks like it would even be comfortable to sleep on, for really couching out. Unfortunately I found it difficult to get a lot of info on it.

Motorized Ellie Sofa – Anything is instantly better when it’s motorized. It’s like, “I’m so high tech even my sofa is controlled by an app.”

Valpo Reclining Sofa – A 3 seater!

Altea Sectional – Super customizable!

Natuzzi Volo – Uhm ya, this sofa radiates cool factor. So sleek and modern.

What do you think about a reclining sofa? Have you ever owned one?

I’d probably opt for a few reclining, swivel chairs instead. Or let’s be real, I’d laugh in my best I care what you think laugh, and then buy the sofa I really want. Insert husband head nod here…and maybe an eye roll…if I’m not looking.

But it is good to know that there are sofa manufactures out there helping to make marriages just a wee bit happier.

And for that, we’re thankful.

Happy Creating! Jessica

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