First Home Accessories Haul!

My weekend has been made!  Let me explain...

My husband and I recently purchased a desk to host our new desktop.  Once the desk was assembled I knew I had little time to find the perfect chair.  I immediately began searching online for some ideas and inspiration from places like Pinterest and some of my favorite home decor blogs.  My initial hunt for the perfect chair didn't go as I had hoped.  I searched for a couple weeks with no luck.  Don't get me wrong, there were tons of gorgeous pieces out there, the challenge for me was finding one within my price range that was both cute and compact.  I even checked out Craigslist and Goodwill with no success.  Surprised? I know, me too!  Well, fast forward to tonight and good old World Market has done it again. But before I get into the details of the chair, let me introduce you to my new additions. :)

 

I first made eye contact with these beauties about one month ago while shopping for a table at World Market.  I fell in love with the look and thought these would really complement the colors in our den.  I love the warmth burlap adds to any room and I was pleasantly surprised at how affordable these were.  We purchased two tonight  - one for the den and a smaller one for our new desk.

Here are the two lamp bases we found to go with the lampshades.  The taller one is for the den and the smaller one is -of course- for the desk.  Check back soon for an updated post where I'll show you how these new little treasures look in our home.

When I saw this little piece my heart skipped a beat, how cute is it?  At only $19.99 we just had to bring it home, or so I told I myself :)  Plus, we got an unexpected 10% off our total purchase - my night was made!

Here is the chair we decided to purchase.  I love the color and the simplicity of the design.  I was looking for something with clean lines, narrow, and fairly basic that could easily be dressed up/accessorized.  My hubby got it all assembled and is now the chair I am sitting on while I type this.  The warm colors complement the burlap lampshade so well.

Here is a sneak peek of what the lamp looks like.  I am so pleased with the look.  I'm actually looking at it as I type this and I can't stop smiling, it looks precious.

What treasures have you discovered recently that have made you smile from ear to ear? 

I hope you are having an absolute lovely and relaxing weekend!

xoxo, Karina

DIY: Chalkboard

Hello there,

Here is my first attempt at creating my very own chalkboard!

When I decided to tackle this project I looked to Pinterest and my favorite blogs to find inspiration and step by step instructions.  A couple of hours later I had my shopping list ready and a pretty good idea on how to get the job done.

With only a few supplies and a little patience, my chalkboard project was checked off my to-do list!  This is one of the easiest DIY projects that I have tackled so far.  Believe me, if you don't have one and have been contemplating making one, I highly suggest that you give it a go because if I can make one so can you! (does that saying sound familiar :))

Here are the supplies I used:

• Frame $14.99 (You can easily save big bucks here by using one you already have or shopping at a yard sale or Goodwill)
• Chalk paint ~ $8 (You'll save here if you already have some in your paint stash)
• Spray paint $0 (left over from another project) I used white but you can use any color you wish.
• Roller $3

Total cost = ~$17 (I applied my store credit at TJMaxx so my frame was about $5 bucks)

I gave the frame three coats to distribute the color evenly.  I made sure to wait a good hour in between coats.  Patience is key with this project.

I did the same with the glass.  I read in some blogs that two coats worked wonders for some but mine needed a third coat. 

And here is the finished product!  As you can see, it's time for me to move on and update my board... Happy Valentine's Day, perhaps?

Let me know if you too have jumped on the chalk board wagon and maybe share a picture (or two) :)?

Till next time!
xoxo, Karina

High Protein Pumpkin Pancakes

Hello!


I found a really delicious pancake recipe that I just had to share!  I am always looking for healthy yet delicious recipes that I can incorporate into my everyday healthy lifestyle (or at least I try!).  This recipe is from Dani Spies' website - Clean and Delicious.  It is so good and really healthy, too.  If you love pumpkin anything as much as I do, you are going to love this one.

As you can see, this recipe calls for few and very basic ingredients that most of us have in our pantry and fridge.

The recipe is so simple, pour all the ingredients in a blender and blend well.  Is that simple. :)

Here is my first baby pancake!

Here is the end result...amazing flavor and quite filling!  Perfect way to start my morning on a beautiful and sunny day like today.  What made my morning even more fantastic was having a Monday off.  Next on the agenda - clean and organize a few rooms in the house.

If you would like to give these delicious pancakes a try...check out the recipe here for exact measurements and instructions.   Dani even shows you how to make them - check out her Youtube channel here.

Until next time.
xoxo, Karina