decor – AWEIGH WITH ME

Labeled

July 19, 2013August 3, 2017 by aweighwithme, posted in home+decor

A few years ago I bought these sweet little chalkboard labels from terrain, a gorgeous home + garden online store. They are so perfect for labeling our coffee containers and office supply bins. I’ve even used them on handmade birthday cards.

These little guys are unfortunately sold out, but you can find similar ones here. I also would love to snatch up this chalkboard ribbon decal for a bedroom window, or this sweet message board for the kitchen.

Stop by terrain and see what other lovely things they have to spruce up your space!

Going Away

July 8, 2013July 8, 2013 by aweighwithme, posted in home+decor, life+such

going-away-party

It was just over a year ago that the Mr and I began our journey into Navy life. I’ve been thinking lately how thankful I am that his training so far has been a success, and how far along we’ve come. It’s been quite an adventure so far!

Before he left for basic training in Chicago for five months last spring, some family and my closest friends and I threw a going away party for him. I stumbled across these photos from that special day and thought I would share them, if you’d like to see…

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We used red and blue glass, rope and burlap accents, and vintage photos and Navy prints to give it a festive maritime feel.

going-away-party

Some of the Mr’s favorite foods (Mexican market tacos, spiced rosemary cashews, and a special whiskey cocktail) made him feel extra loved.

going-away-party

Everyone signed a beautiful print I had found and framed (which is hanging in our bedroom), wishing him well.

going-away-party

One of the highlights was (of course) a fantastic photo booth by our dear friends. They even made the flag for the background by hand.

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It was such a precious and memorable day. But I am so thankful that this year of separations and tough training has flown by so quickly!

Thanks for taking a look! Happy Monday. :)

Bath Time

June 21, 2013June 21, 2013 by aweighwithme, posted in home+decor

kids-bathroom

A few weeks ago my dear sister-in-love was looking to redecorate their upstairs bathroom, which she wants to pull double duty for both guests and kids (when their little one is old enough to use it). When she asked me for decorating ideas I was thrilled, because who would pass up any reason to browse Pinterest and anthropologie.com for dreamy decor? Certainly not this girl.

I suggested that rather than going for the typical full-blown kids bathroom, they could keep it as a neutral space that everyone (even guests) would enjoy, but still include special childlike elements, like sweet baby animal prints and zinc letters, to keep it feeling playful. Here are a few ideas I shared with her:

1. Baby animal prints // Sweet little friends her kids will love to share bath time with.

2. Glass jar // To hold treasures.

3. Zinc letters // Hung on the wall or set up on the counter as a backdrop to bathroom essentials.

4. Cloud bath mat // To dry off little feet.

I think I’ll save these ideas for when our little ones come! ;) Have a wonderful weekend! xo

Day Dreaming

March 6, 2013March 9, 2013 by aweighwithme, posted in home+decor

hanging string balls

How cool are these hanging string balls? They would be so sweet for a party, or even in a nursery.

Since we’ve been thinking about starting a family, I’ve enjoyed day dreaming about which room in our house could become a nursery, and what it might look like:

Sweet name display.

White-washed floor.

Who doesn’t love the color gray?

Some tips on picking nursery colors.

Our Anchors We Will Weigh

February 13, 2013July 8, 2013 by aweighwithme, posted in art+design, home+decor

I’m blessed to live and work with people I love who also happen to have amazing taste. When a friend of mine introduced me to Jon Contino’s work, I flipped.

As a going away present for my hubby before he left for boot camp, I bought this print and had our friends and family sign it with encouragement and words of love at his going away party. It now hangs in our bedroom as a daily reminder of how much we are loved.

The Bedside

January 25, 2013May 29, 2013 by aweighwithme, posted in home+decor

I love that our bedroom is clean, minimal, and calming. It’s one of my favorite rooms, and our bedside tables reflect the simplicity I try to keep. Just a simple framed photo, a candle, a lamp. Sometimes fresh sprigs of something from the farmer’s market. A small basket I found at Home Goods is perfect for magazines and letter writing necessities.