Oh My God Becky, Look At Her Lamp!

{Page in the catalog that I can't stop thinking about}
I just got the new Spring 2010 Crate and Barrel catalog and all I can say is that there is one page in there that I cannot stop thinking about! Normally, there'd be at least 5 pages that I would be drooling over but surprisingly not this time around. Well, okay there is 5 but still! But the one in particular that keeps coming to mind revolves around their gorgeously spring-y lamps! They're all quite affordable and would really go with anything you've already got in your home.

And yes, there is one that screams "Pick me! Pick me!" It really would look perfect on our foyer table...


Hutton Table Lamp for $129.00
This is the "One" I'm talking about. How pretty is it?? It's simple in shape and color but the texture really makes it unique.

Some of the ones below are from Crate and Barrel and some are not. Either way, they reminded me of the warmer months that I am so impatiently waiting for.


Pineapple Table Lamp for $179.00.

Wood Table Lamp - Brown for $129.99.

Green Ceramic Table Lamp for $142.49.

Phoebe Table Lamp for $149.00.

Addison Table Lamp for $119.00

Zoe Table Lamp for $139.00.

Flagger Table Lamp for $19.99.

Morel Table Lamp for $229.00.

Perry Table Lamp for $229.00.

Windham Crystal Accent Lamp for $309.00

Chrome and White Accent Lamp for $134.99.

Wishbone Table Lamp for $134.99.

It's Like Nice Lingerie For Your Drawers

{LivingEtc}
If there is anything I can do to spice up an item that I use everyday, then by golly I'm going to do it! And with that said, I can't think of a better everyday item that could be a bit gussied up than drawers and shelves! Just like lingerie, drawers are hidden but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun with it. Especially for those who get to take a peek, why not? They even make scented drawer liners which will help keep your clothes smelling good, so it's like lingerie and perfume all in one!

Another good option if you can't find scented drawer liners are gift wrap paper. They come in lots of different patterns and colors and if the paper is thick enough, they are just as sturdy as drawer liners. One thing to note though, I wouldn't recommend gift wrap paper for kitchen drawers since water will definitely damage if not destroy the paper. Instead, I would opt for oil cloth or drawer liners specifically for kitchen drawers. If you need a how-to guide for placing drawer liners, check out this step-by-step guide from homelife.

I've already used drawer liners in my vanity in our bedroom but after finding the ones below, I might just have to switch them out for new ones!

Scented Shelf & Drawer Liners
Each roll includes four sheets; each measuring 18" x 24" for $11.99

Chevron Drawer Liners
12" x 18" sold in a pack of 6 for $25.00

Scented Drawer Liners in Giftboxes
6 sheets for $18.95

Elum Designs Bamboo Lattice (Canary) Designer Gift Wrap Paper
22" x 34" sheet for $3.75

Scented Drawer Liners for $16.00

Moorish Blue Drawer Liner
$2.00 /sq ft- $5.75/sq ft

Lace Drawer Liners
16.5" x 22"; 6 Liners Per Box for $18.00

Zinnas Drawer Liner
$2.00 /sq ft- $5.75/sq ft

Castelbel Portugal - boxed drawer liners 6 sheets
18.7" by 24" for $15.99 (1 box of 6 sheets)

Cherry Blossoms Drawer Liner
$2.00 /sq ft- $5.75/sq ft

Time to Get Dressed

{Domino Magazine}
I grew up watching Old Hollywood movies and the thing I loved most about watching them were the costumes. Women would take such care of getting dressed back then, even for running errands! And they would take their time getting ready in these lavish dressing rooms filled with beautiful clothes. Times have changed and I may be speaking for myself but I just don't spend that much time dressing myself. I'm happy if I can think up of an outfit the night before, which rarely happens.

My good friend, Lindsey, just got the Elfa system installed in her closet and it got me thinking how wonderful it would be to have our closet organized in some way. Well, I guess I can't really speak for my husband on this matter since his side of the closet is actually neat. But one look at my side and you'll ask "how do you even know where to find things?"

If we had some kind of closet system installed I'm sure I would enjoy dressing myself much more than I do right now. Cause right now, I do NOT enjoy getting dressed. I can't find anything, my shoes are hidden, and don't even get me started on my handbags. True story, a few weeks ago, I was just digging through my side of the closet and discovered a handbag that I had completely forgotten that I had owned! Me forgetting that I owned a handbag?! That's how bad my side is.

I have a closet right now and the goal is to have a dressing room. I have a long way to go if I want mine to resemble any of the ones below, but I'm definitely going to try if it means enjoying an aspect of life that I don't just yet.

{Canadian House and Home}

{Country Living}

{Mariah Carey's Dressing Room}
My Ultimate Dressing Room. This looks like a boutique and that's exactly what I would want my dressing room to look like.



{Interior Designer Samuel Botero}
A bit more extravagant than I would go for but I really love the old-world feel this gives off.


{Interior Designer Jamie Drake}

If Victoria's Secret designed a dressing room, this is what it would look like.

{Domino Magazine}
This is exactly what I would picture JCrew's Creative Director, Jenna Lyons, dressing room to look like. Casual but filled with chic pieces.


{DecorPad}

Paris Hilton's dressing room looks like a boutique!

{Interior Designer James Radin}

{Miley Cyrus' Dressing Room}

Can you imagine having a dressing room like this as a teenager?

{All You}

{My Home Ideas}

I love the use of wallpaper in a closet. It really spices the space up.

{Miss Gracious Living}

I want to see all of my shoes on one wall like this!