I should've been a Lucy...

I don't know if you all have noticed, but I tend to vary on the design scale. I love it all, I  love vintage, modern, and definitely industrial. Mid-century, however, holds a special place in my heart. It may be the 2 million hours of I Love Lucy I watched growing up, and still watch every time I get sick. There's no doubt about it, I should have been born in the '50s. I love the fashion, the movies, and the lifestyle (I'm not going to lie, I wouldn't mind staying home and being a homemaker, while my hubby goes out and provides for the family....oh wait I basically do that now). And now, those retro/mid-century styles are definitely coming back...

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Mid century design is an architectural, interior product that generally describes the mid-20th century developments in design and urban development from roughly 1933-1965...and it's definitely making a come back in a big way. Yesterday morning I met with a good friend/realtor/previous client who has a client of her own who renovates 1950's bungalows in Lawrence, Ks and may need help staging the homes for sale...Yeah, my heart just stopped...If you know me, you know that staging is where my heart lies, it is what I want to do someday. It's not that I don't like working one-on-one with my very small group of awesome clients, I love it in fact, but there is a lot more opportunity in the staging world. There's more freedom and definitely a more flexible plan when it comes to staging. In any case, I'm super excited about this opportunity, and thankful that they are willing to work around my strict schedule so that I can be even just a small part of this. And while, it wont be just me (I will be assisting a more experienced home-stager and her small team...thank goodness) I may just pee my pants....or throw up...In any case, I'll keep you guys updated along the way..not on my bodily functions but on this project...and you're welcome for using the words "bodily function" in this post...Wish me luck!

P.S. If you're interested in design services or staging consultations (and you should be, I'm really good :)), you can go here for more information.

I'm lovin' it...October...

I know you guys are at the edge of your seat...so here it is....what I'm lovin' in October...

West Elm's Honeycomb Glassware...Found here...

I want to make out with these glasses...Their like the perfect gold earrings for your dining table...Love them...

Ava Tufted Sleeper Sofa...Found here...

Love does not properly describe my feelings for this sofa...I am obsessed with it..I can completely imagine it in an office/guest room because...get this...it's a sleeper sofa..you would never know, right?..I love the vintage nod and it comes in a slew of great colors.

The Nate Berkus collection at Target...Found here. I am so excited about this..I've always loved Nate and his style. There's not a lot available online, but the in store finds are seriously amazing...

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Nate's style is so timeless, and sophisticated, yet there is some fun and whimsy mixed in there. Love it all...

Keeping in tradition, it wouldn't be my monthly I'm lovin' it post without a tea/coffee fave, and this month I have both... so here it is...The Republic of Tea Hot Apple Cider tea...Found here...

This stuff is so delicious it hurts. We first tried it as a sample, while shopping at World Market (the best store ever BTW) and before we left we had some in our basket. Must try!

and...the Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice Coffee...Found here...

and it comes in K-cups! If you like pumpkin spice lattes, give this a try!

What about you guys? Any new loves?