22 Stairways That Lead Nowhere

What? I keep finding things in the world that don't make sense, and I'm loving it. Who on earth would make stairs that go nowhere? Or did these stairs exist first, and the world just grew too big for them? I don't know. Life...Want to see more stairs that lead nowhere? Check them out here.

Things I Love: An Inviting Living Room

one // two // three // four // five // six // seven // eight // nine // ten

When I was little, I could sit and watch HGTV for hours. I loved watching designers decorate a space to make it look completely different. It almost seemed like magic. I wanted to be them. I actually looked into going to design school before I decided to go to BYU. Once I realized BYU's interior design program was kaput, I kind of gave up on that dream. Looking at these pictures makes me wish I hadn't. 

There's something so satisfying about a living room that hits the right chord of personal, comfortable, and interesting. My favorite is number four, Kate Spade's living room. 

7 Valentine's Day Ideas

1 plantable valentine // 2 heart marquee light // 3 washi tape dixie cup vase // 4 "i love you to the moon and back" printable // 5 a manly gift // 6 no sew sequin heart sweater // 7 diy date idea arrows

Oh hey, guys! It's time for some festive diy ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day. I have a confession, though...I'm usually too lazy to make any of them. I just love finding them and looking at the pictures. But if I weren't too lazy, I'd definitely do #7, the date idea arrows. It's a no-excuse way to always have a date planned. I put these up a few days early so you have time to make them before Thursday. If you make any, I'd love to see pictures or hear about it. 

How to Host A Favorite Things Party

(Most of) my favorite ladies with their loot!

This post is a part of the 2013 Bucket List series, in which I tell the whole world my goals so I have to complete them. You can read the original post here. 

This is the second post about the FTP. To get caught up, read this post  first, where I explain my goals and share invites + tips.

Here is an update on one of my 2013 goals:

Throw a Favorite Things party

We finally did it! The FTP finally happened! I've been wanting to do this party for months.

Friday Favorites

It's finally Friday! Raise your hand if you're having a hard time transitioning from vacation to the real world! I know I am... Time for Friday Favorites!

This picture of Woody and Tom Hanks melts my heart, y'all.

If you're a die-hard Parks and Recreation fan (AND a Pinterest fan) like me, you're going to love Tom's Rent-A-Swag board.

An old art school friend of mine is now a fancy dancy graphic designer in New York. She just helped design this site, Live in the Grey, a website dedicated to helping people do what they love and love what they do.

Another art school friend (who is also, coincidentally, a graphic designer) posted this article she wrote on how to find your creative muse. Not just for graphic designers, my friends. 

I like the idea of having a travel wall where you can see all the places you've been. I've been to the Bahamas, Mexico, Italy, France, Canada and a few states in the US. Where have you been? This would probably inspire me to travel more so I could fill up my wall!

Speaking of travel, here's a free printable of a map of the USA.

Man I am already counting down the days to summer since the weather in Provo has been in the NEGATIVES. Who even does that? Come on, weather. You are drunk. Get it together. This pool disguised as a pond, with a TRAMPOLINE for a diving board sounds like my idea of a good time!

I am loving this wedding, especially the cake.

Have a great weekend!