My summer essential bag {Uashmama USA Pia backpack}

I have always had an obsession with bags, well that and with pillows.  I can walk into any store and find a need for a new bag.  I don't always end up purchasing them, but I definitely think about it.  When summer comes I very rarely am able to just use a purse because I'm usually off to the pool or the beach.  I need room for all the towels, sunscreen, snacks, toys and for sure the book I'm reading.  This summer my go to bag has been the Pia backpack from Uashmama USA.  This bag not only is amazing and gorgeous, but it is made of paper!!  Can you believe it?  Uashmama stretches and tans their paper just like you would with leather.  Their bags are washable and so earth friendly.  I'm obsessed.  I've been asked it they crinkle and make noise like paper and my answer is "not even in the slightest!"  You would think my bag was made of leather, it is that soft.  

*I was provided with merchandise for review, all opinions are my own. 

Palm print {removable wallpaper}

If you've seen the shared room I designed for my niece and nephew then you know I used some amazingly bold removable wallpaper from Chasing Paper.  With the use of wallpaper back in full force, I thought it would be fun to round-up a few other palm wallpaper options for you.  And if you are hesitant to use removable wallpaper, can I be the one to tell you just how stinkin' easy it is to hang!  I'm on the hunt for a fun option for our small laundry area actually.  We've had wall decals up for a few years, but it feels like it is time to have some removable wallpaper of my own.

photo by Taylor Cole Photography

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My little girl gettin' cozy {Lucid Mattress}

My daughter recently received a new mattress from Lucid Mattress and I must say we are all a bit jealous.  This mattress came straight to our home, rolled in a box if you can believe that.  My kids thought it was so cool to watch it unroll and puff up. We chose the 10" gel memory foam mattress for her that has a more firm feel to it.  It is so comfy and I love the fact that the cover of the mattress has a subtle pattern to it which adds to its comfort.

If you are in need of a new mattress, be sure to check out their many options. 

*we were provided with product for our honest review, all words and opinions are our own

Rental bathroom refresh

My sister has the cutest rental home for her little family.  Her bathroom was a bit standard though, so she asked me to help her just add a little bit to the space to make it fit with the rest of the home.  Since it is a rental our plan wasn't to change any of the fixtures or hardware, instead we knew adding some simple decor would really make the space stand out.  I most definitely wanted her to replace the decorative mirror that the landlord had picked out....eek.  This is what the original mirror looked like.

And here is the bathroom today with a new mirror and the addition of a new rug, shelves, planter and various decor.  Really simple changes that made a big impact.  

Here's how to get the look. 

towels,  rug,  mirror,  planter,  shelf  

New art {Lauren Marttila Photography}

I've been so bad at keeping up with my Monday Must-haves, shame on me!  I need to get back to it because I love sharing with you all the things that I am crushing on.  Speaking of crushing...I have a major crush on my new art piece by Lauren Marttila Photography. Lauren lives in Nantucket and takes the most amazing photos of nature, specifically the ocean and it's gorgeous coast lines.  When I discovered Lauren's work (thanks to Instagram) I was immediately drawn to her Sea Smoke print and its perfect moodiness. Just take a look for yourself.

I love the mist coming off of the waves; you can almost feel it.  This print had the perfect combination of smokey blues and grays that fit into our living room just right.  Lauren offers framing through Frame Bridge which makes her prints stand-out with the sheer quality of the floating mat option and the clean lines of the frame.  I truly gasped when I took it out of the box.

I had been wanting to revamp our shelves over the TV, but just hadn't decided on that "right" piece.  I definitely think this Sea Smoke print is exactly what this space needed.  

Be sure to check out Lauren Marttila's site for all her other gorgeous photos...you'll get lost in all of their beauty.

*Lauren supplied me with a print of my choice for my honest opinion and review.

New sofa {Ikea Farlov}

We recently purchased a new sofa for our family room and we are loving it.  We don't have a large budget for these type of items.  Usually our process consists of us selling a piece of furniture in order to purchase a new piece of furniture.  I know we can't be alone.  When we finally decided to get serious about getting a new sofa I started doing some inspiration searching.  I love the newer feature on Instagram where you can save images to your little hidden feed because I was able to see a 'theme' amongst my saved photos.  You want to know what that was?!  It was a white sofa.  Can you even handle?  Was I crazy to get a white sofa with two kids and a dog?  I consulted with a few of the Instagram owners of these white sofas that I loved and they all said to go for it, that I wouldn't regret it.  I officially made my decision to go white and that began my search for the sofa with the best lines and the best price tag.  This is where Ikea entered the equation.  They had recently released the Farlov collection and I fell for it hard!

Farlov

I loved the single seat cushion, the two big back pillows and the arms have a real simplicity to them, but just enough movement too.  And bonus, its slip covered, so no worries of spillage. I haven't had to wash the seat cushion yet, but I am getting close.  I'll report back once I do wash it.  Comfort wise, we are so happy with it.  The seat is nice and deep making it a total lounger sofa.  We haven't had one for almost 4 years!  It was so nice to almost fall asleep watching tv the other night.  

Monday Must-haves {black, white and tan edition}

If you have seen my bathroom floors then you know I love a great black and white pattern floor.  I didn't think I had the budget for the most known cement tile companies, but recently was educated on Riad Tile.  This tile is only $9/sq.ft.

I always have my clients who want to use existing furniture switch up their hardware.  It can add such a newness to a piece.  These are my favorite leather pulls.

I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to step stools for a home.  I know they are very useful, but I can't have it cramping the style of my home. haha  My husband still laughs that I made him buy the "cute" looking broom for inside the house.  Designer problems.  Back to stools though, this one from Serena and Lily is preeetttyy!

I always love me a cute hat...no matter how many hats I have, I'm always looking for more.  I think this one is a must have for me for summer because my kids and husband call me mama. Clicking buy asap.

And does anyone else just love the Miracle Gel nailpolish by Sally Hansen?  I've got a whole bunch of her colors, but there is something about white polish for me when heading into summer.