Shake it off, Love is in the air!!

Shake it off!

Just when you're "getting down and out" about all of this snow, 

Valentine's day is the perfect excuse to spruce up your home and "shake off" those winter blues! 

We've rounded up a few cute ideas full of  romance and spontaneity, just for you! 

Parisian Pillows

La Carte, Knot Garden, and Lumiere pillows from Eastern Accents add the perfect touch of paris romance. Throw together these perfect pillows with some wine and fairy lights, and you've got yourself the perfect date night in paris. 

Kitchen Whimsy 

Fishs Eddy is by far my favorite place to find dish ware! These dishtowels have adorable ric rac ribbon edging, reminiscent of tiny doll clothes. The Heart cutting board would be a perfect platter to display your favorite cheeses, while the Admit One Tray holds your drink of choice. Pop in Roman Holiday or Love Actually, and you've got yourself a great night!! 

 My Funny Valentine 

These coasters from Etsy shop Bright Beam Goods are too funny!! Be a modern day John Cusack and present your love with these Misheard 80's song lyrics. 

Happy Valentine's Day from Lisa Davenport Designs!! 

Sisterhood of the Traveling Bedrooms... The Fab Fifties.

Every era has a defining characteristic, something that rewinds you to the days gone past. 

For me, it's a teenage girl's bedroom.  
Maybe I'm just missing having Ashley home!  


Really, if you want an accurate portrayal of the trends today,  you should just take a peek upstairs, after all aren't those beautiful babies (hardly babies ...) our future?

Over the next few weeks, Ashley (no longer my brilliant teenager) is going to take you on a journey through the decades via the bedrooms that shaped generations. 

Enjoy my guest blogger.... 
All my best,

Today, we're stating with the 1950's, a decade that often stands out as one of America's best. It was an era that was charmed by Lucy and the Cleavers, created the interstate highway system, and fulfilled the goal of the suburban dream house.

For the average teenage girl, this meant one thing.. PINK!! 

Milk Glass Lamps were 'hip'! 

Pastel colors were all the rage, gracing not only bedrooms, 

but also kitchens, bathrooms, and even tail-fined cars. 

Other bright, lively colors were also found on the floors. 

This new age brought designers to mass produced furniture. 

Plastic, glass, and plexiglass were all new materials that were introduced.

That's all folks! 

Tune in next week for the 60's!!

The All American Dad.....

He sat through agonizingly long T-ball games,
He was the hero when the monster hid in the hall closet,
He endured truly grueling dance recitals,
He was the rock during first trip to the ER,
He smiled widely and choked down some dreadful meals,
He just always knew how to fix it,
He wore a sunhat and drank tea while his knees hit his chin in a tiny chair,
He spent hours running along side the bike when the training wheels were shed,
and he was very patient those first months driving the car.


With Father's Day this weekend Let's Celebrate Dad ...
What better way to do so than with Grills......

Yep, these beauties are all Made in the USA!

Epic Grill by Holland Grill
hollandgrill.com
Holly Springs NC

The Tailgating Smoker/Grill
gatorpit.net
Houston TX

Lazy Man Grills
Lazyman.com 
Belvidere, NJ

The King of all Grills!
The Stahlkammer Grill by Engelbrect Grills
http://www.grillsandcookers.com
Paxton, IL

To top it off ... maybe I'll just pick up this apron from Etsy for Joe....

Cool Aprons from Etsy 

May The Force Be With You

I have yet to meet a mans man that doesn't have some attachment to Star Wars.  I personally haven't wrapped my head around the mystique it all, except of course Yoda.  Even I love Yoda. His backwards sentences, filled with profound wisdom, make sense of the senseless. 

"Try not. Do or do not, there is no try." 

Oh Yoda, your insight is now available in creative, retro style posters by Pete Ware. 

Everyone loves a villain....

R2D2 & CP3O ..... Companions forever

Pete Wares talents expand well beyond the Star Wars Saga, some of his other works include Goodfellas, Rocky I'VE, Terminator 2 and many more. 

"17th and Oak is the creative work of Pete Ware. A freelance designer specialising in personalised one-of-a-kind prints.

With the world moving into a digital age it's easy to believe that printed material is on its way out. I personally don't believe that and I think that everyone has space in their heart for a nicely designed print. That's where I come in.

If you're stuck for a gift idea, whether it's someones birthday, anniversary or you just want a nice print to hang on your wall, I'm here to create for you a completely personalised print.

My main creative focus is on typographic and illustrative prints. I can create a print personalised completely for you. The print you'll receive will be a one-of-a-kind, 17th and Oak designed print. "

These classic styled posters can dress more than the man cave, many would make great focal points in great rooms, family rooms even bathrooms. 

I leave you with this one of my favorite Yoda quotes.......

"Already know you that which you need." 

Have a great weekend....until next time