The Gallery Wall...

We are currently in the process of painting some rooms in our house finally.  When we first moved in over a year ago we didn't feel the need to do anything because we really liked all the colors.  Well, after a year of staring at kid marks(um, not left by my kid) on some of the walls we decided it was time for a change.  The rooms being repainted are:  Upstairs hallway and stair railing, master bedroom and bathroom, basement, and dining room.  Of course this gives me an excuse to redecorate all of these rooms as well!  I will first be working on the hallway(let's be honest, I am working on all the rooms) and am thinking this is a perfect place to house a gallery wall.  I am just trying to decide what kind of gallery wall.  There are so many different versions that could be done.  Do I want all black and white prints,  or do I want just family pictures or some quirky art prints as well?  Thank goodness for Pinspiration= Pinterest+Inspiration!  What did I ever do before Pinterest?  I know, get things done.  Here are some of my faves at the moment. 

              I like the cohesiveness of the all white. Looks very clean yet makes a statement. 

                      Here's a fun quirky wall if I am wanting to add lots of color and art prints.

The monogram wall is always a cute idea but would I get tired of looking at a bunch of "M"'s every time I walked up the stairs?

I know the chalkboard look is way overdone but I still love it!

You can never go wrong with the classic black and white. 

I also found these great helpful tips on making a gallery wall. 

Stay tuned to see which one we decide to go with.  What would you do?

LONDON'S 4 MONTHS!!!

My little girl is all grown up! This last month has flown by and it's something new and exciting everyday now! We are discovering our feet, turning over on our side, smiling nonstop,  and grabbing everything in sight!

 London's new best friend(yet to be named).  She can't go anywhere without her blabla doll.

These are seriously the best dolls EVER!  London received hers as a gift at one of my showers and it's so stinking cute to watch her take the doll and automatically hug her.  

She turned 4 months old this past Saturday and was clearly not feeling our impromptu photo session. She lasted about 2 minutes and then had a meltdown. 

This kid LOVES to take a bath. I think she'd stay in the bathtub all day if I let her. Thank goodness because this little Hawaiian baby didn't have a chance if she didn't like the water! I can't wait to be able to take her to the pool and beach! 

I've saved the best for last. This was her school picture she recently took. Look how damn cute she is! I can't help but be obsessed with this little munchkin!  All I have to do is look at this little face and everything in the world is as it should be! 
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Happy Thursday.

PARISIAN ANNIVERSARY...

Today is my Parisian Anniversary.  Well, sort of. It's actually the day we left for Paris 3 years ago.  This was a trip that I'll never forget and one which opened my eyes to this glamorous city.  I have been obsessed with all things french since I was little.  I don't know why since I only went for the first time 3 years ago, but It blew away all my expectations.  Sometimes you build things up in your mind for so long that it's a letdown once it finally happens but Paris was beyond anything I could ever imagine.  So, my love affair/obsession continues and every year at this time I get to remember my Parisian Anniversary!

Here are some of my favorite memories in pictures... jouir de!!!

Until we meet again... Which is hopefully next year!!! Yes, really. Our 5 year wedding anniversary is next year and my love actually asked the other day if I'd like to go back to Paris to celebrate!!! Duh...