It's Friday, Wha? Have a Lovely Weekend?

<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigx3Bv3UnosOO69kKGaNNMN3AfqRN2IsBQdg9C64XuIx1btmZMnnrE1qepvHgpoP-8kUMtc3Ssh244KgR72u_i6BI9kIKRBpk8s-WrFwdY1pEdSwgxQ4L109glZ7LFhHBm3N_knDfGRJ8/s1600/White+House+Blue+Shutters+tumblr_nczeyb4jc01rjoxxmo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigx3Bv3UnosOO69kKGaNNMN3AfqRN2IsBQdg9C64XuIx1btmZMnnrE1qepvHgpoP-8kUMtc3Ssh244KgR72u_i6BI9kIKRBpk8s-WrFwdY1pEdSwgxQ4L109glZ7LFhHBm3N_knDfGRJ8/s1600/White+House+Blue+Shutters+tumblr_nczeyb4jc01rjoxxmo1_500.jpg"></a></div><br><br>* A <a href="http://markdsikes.tumblr.com/post/99238861215/mds-favorites">white house with blue shutters and striped awnings</a> = emoji heart eyes  <br><br><br>How can a week fly by and be the longest week ever?  I hope to do a little bit of Fall decorating outside and take the kids to a pumpkin patch.  Kip and I are probably going to heatedly negotiate the number of pumpkins that is appropriate to have outside your front door.  He will say 2 and I will say 10 or more.  I'm also inspired to do a big grouping of mums in different colors after seeing <a href="http://www.thepottedboxwood.com/n-y-chic/">this post from The Potted Boxwood</a>.   I usually just go for the lavender mums, but I love the idea of mixing lots of different colors.  So basically tons of mums and pumpkins need to happen this weekend.  Follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/belclairehouse">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/jhadley32">Twitter</a> for updates!<br><br>UPDATE: Anyone have tips for getting half a bottle of Mr. Bubble out of the carpet??? Yep, that just happened.  <br><br><br>Enjoy these linkies: <br><br><div style="text-align: center;">whyyyyyy? whhhyyyyyy, <a href="http://shop.christopherspitzmiller.com/products/pair-of-medium-double-gourd-lamps-in-prussian-blue-1">must I covet these so?</a><br>(ya, that <i>why</i> was in Nancy Kerrigan's voice)<br>(I'll tell you why because they are <i>gorgeous</i>) <br><br><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/186898523/kids-t-shirt-wild-thing?ref=shop_home_active_17">The perfect t-shirt</a> for my wild, charming 1-year-old<br><br>The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/99271148/antique-french-palm-tree-plate-1-1878-8?ref=fp_item&aref=15437093436">Antique Palm Prints</a> could make cool wall decor in a tiny powder room <br><br>I can totally do <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/11047961561765551/">this Pinterest pumpkin treat</a> for Edward's snack day at school<br><br> <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/10/autumn-kale-salad-pumpkin-seeds.html">Autumn Chopped Kale Salad</a> that I can't wait to try <br><br>A <a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/guide-hashtag-etiquette.html">guide to hashtag etiquette</a><br><br><a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/50-ways-brighten-someones-day.html">50 ways to brighten someone's day </a><br><br>Do not judge me <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/10/bacon-avocado-in-n-out-double-double.html">if I try this someday</a><br><br><a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/25-hidden-ios-8-tips-tricks-that-youll-regret-not-knowing-now.html">25 iOS 8 Tips & Tricks</a> that are really good to know <br><br><a href="http://www.swiss-miss.com/2014/10/values-3.html">Eleanor Roosevelt on maturity and values</a>: Nailed it!<br>(This sums difference between my 20-year-old and 30-yearold self and why I'm loving getting older) <br><br><br></div>

It's Friday, Wha? Have a Lovely Weekend?

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Master Bedroom Inspiration

If you've followed this blog for awhile, you will know that the Master Bedroom has always given me a hard time when it comes to knowing what I want. But I think I've finally found some realistic inspiration.<br /><div><br /></div><div>This first little moment is one of my favorites.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRppsUX6UQC8WePFXcmNUkTcRky2MUfqPcpaB9lPMn4e3w6I8iAqtrk2gzYUr_9YncPEMat8Y0I5jL1luwMFqpqe7uKxQisknRky5UZegTX1AtirupNa5mVcUhVa0L5ukk8wvDG5pKUPg/s1600/Amy+Berry+Bedroom+9561e98676cb8b411859ffacb95d222f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRppsUX6UQC8WePFXcmNUkTcRky2MUfqPcpaB9lPMn4e3w6I8iAqtrk2gzYUr_9YncPEMat8Y0I5jL1luwMFqpqe7uKxQisknRky5UZegTX1AtirupNa5mVcUhVa0L5ukk8wvDG5pKUPg/s1600/Amy+Berry+Bedroom+9561e98676cb8b411859ffacb95d222f.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amyberrydesign.com/">Amy Berry Design</a></td></tr></tbody></table>If you're not familiar with <a href="http://www.amyberrydesign.com/">Amy Berry Design</a>, you should head over to her web site and get yourself acquainted.  I love everything she's done and can't wait to see more.  My little sister introduced me to her work and I love that she tends toward "pretty" and "calm" - two things I need more of in my life right now.   <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDQBdw_SuBHnTZraOyJ_bG3n-0yxrfhIkJQjdw_f0H9Y7NSb5JvEMcdjqf33pjo00PavrxaZUNF1o_VazfQdKiQcVUzoKvo3AOUp3BFVy28LCwbyJo1OkDjoyP4Nj_JoHr5_1gz7CVtg/s1600/Bedroom+Inspiration+tumblr_metiafXoyX1r96pomo1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDQBdw_SuBHnTZraOyJ_bG3n-0yxrfhIkJQjdw_f0H9Y7NSb5JvEMcdjqf33pjo00PavrxaZUNF1o_VazfQdKiQcVUzoKvo3AOUp3BFVy28LCwbyJo1OkDjoyP4Nj_JoHr5_1gz7CVtg/s1600/Bedroom+Inspiration+tumblr_metiafXoyX1r96pomo1_1280.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.davideastoninc.com/">David Easton</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Edward came home from school with a spider ring, the ring part he asked to be removed.  I swear, it looks so real at a glance, that I have about 10 mini heart attacks a day.  I stepped on it today and jumped so high I think I hovered.  Not pretty.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/192901/Traditional-Bedroom-traditional-bedroom-little-rock" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/8fa1601f0dfb54f0_8-5080/traditional-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tobifairley.com/">Tobi Fairley</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The boys have also started a new game called, "How loud is too loud, Mom?"  Edward makes a loud screeching sound while covering his own ears and then asks, "Is that too loud Mom?"  Then Christopher copies him.  It's a game often played in the car or at home when I'm on my way to write something down that I'm afraid I'll forget to do.<br /><br /><br /><div style="color: #444444;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/bedroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"> </a></small></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1856926/Family-Home-traditional-bedroom-other-metro" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/37815804008c9eef_8-8553/traditional-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karacoxinteriors.com/#/images/my-work/portfolio/25">Kara Cox Interiors</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Have y'all seen the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBWcWh1Giqo">"What does the fox say?"</a> video?  I have.  35 times today.  Edward sang the song on repeat at the grocery store.  Even the baby has started singing it.  It's not the worst thing they could sing.  It's just one of those that gets stuck in your head.  And when you're 4 and that happens, the only thing you can do is sing.  Sing hard.<br /><br /><div style="color: #444444;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlTqzEi3arBqFpT9BfwR6BB5k5JC4W8IYkG6Y05P9Nr16jmu3mq1ozpPevZw-sSLkDy5dLeja0RX53Ns5W_lpijnhgk7u_RhY96FjKoPwAukJZSp3dWhLeR8zXWpKA60Jw6ublbEqYtw/s1600/Bedroom+Collins+Interiors+20130718-090313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlTqzEi3arBqFpT9BfwR6BB5k5JC4W8IYkG6Y05P9Nr16jmu3mq1ozpPevZw-sSLkDy5dLeja0RX53Ns5W_lpijnhgk7u_RhY96FjKoPwAukJZSp3dWhLeR8zXWpKA60Jw6ublbEqYtw/s1600/Bedroom+Collins+Interiors+20130718-090313.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.collins-interiors.com/">Collins Interiors</a></td></tr></tbody></table><small><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /></small><small><span style="font-size: small;">All of these rooms look so relaxing and quiet to me.  Like soo relaxing that they could probably overpower the intensity of small children and their accoutrements.  And I'm all about overpowering the little ones.  Just kidding.  I'm really just all about recharging so I can be better for my sweet boys who have endless amounts of energy.  </span></small></div><div style="color: #444444;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">This post could get really long, but basically it all comes down to committing to fabric for the cornices in our room.  They will be the place I'll bring in color and/or pattern so I've been really trying to find something I won't tire of quickly.  The existing fabric is really pretty and very much something I have wanted to make work, especially because they seem to be expertly upholsteres.  It's just not exuding the extreme level of quiet I'm looking for.  </span></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">I need hiding under water in a pool quiet.  </span></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WL7DAEn9Ni_BB5PmtdpeRnULuLJG9yhqWvoPfanlC7lI9zO1W_1rlz6fiXOVaq2BifK-CPtxnUujqWnO66xZreVNrllMp_Ie9vN8aymmkmWgvzDzcgQuQq4-3NV_GDu8cRuTgnFKves/s1600/93b90b323504e017538c20be87f6e0d8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WL7DAEn9Ni_BB5PmtdpeRnULuLJG9yhqWvoPfanlC7lI9zO1W_1rlz6fiXOVaq2BifK-CPtxnUujqWnO66xZreVNrllMp_Ie9vN8aymmkmWgvzDzcgQuQq4-3NV_GDu8cRuTgnFKves/s1600/93b90b323504e017538c20be87f6e0d8.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://phoeberudomino.com/artwork/199162_J_J.html">Phoebe Rudomino Underwater Photography </a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><small><br /></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><small><br /></small><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><small><br /></small><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><small><br /></small><small><br /></small><small><br /></small><small><br /></small></div></div>

Master Bedroom Inspiration

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Suzeday Tuesday & Other Stuff

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDa9ekf3jLCSj4hcFQli4yHW3yJONk-8Hrh7xI5z3ypZRmfKGH9l5odWmr-7O8tZKstc87BKqUhmf-U5724RFVNbfBq3E6VSHABNRQCNMzGeXBe9IC7DPQdK77qysHW3SK7YRuJoAl1g/s1600/IMG_5692.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDa9ekf3jLCSj4hcFQli4yHW3yJONk-8Hrh7xI5z3ypZRmfKGH9l5odWmr-7O8tZKstc87BKqUhmf-U5724RFVNbfBq3E6VSHABNRQCNMzGeXBe9IC7DPQdK77qysHW3SK7YRuJoAl1g/s1600/IMG_5692.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Sorry, I'm a bit tardy to the Tuesday party, but I wanted to share another peek at The Suze's house update.  Peachy pink flowers take everything up a notch right?  And the sparkly sink fixtures are calling my name.  <br /><br />She's in the middle of unpacking everything, which is basically like moving into a new house she hadn't really seen before.  This is a time I really wish I lived closer to home so I could help her move stuff around, make firm decisions and she can be done with it. I could pretend we're on an HGTV reality show or something.  Make it fun?  Ok, <i>champagne</i> and pretend reality show.  That's better.  I'd also like to claim a few things for my house before my sisters get to them ... (we'll see which one read today). <br /><br />Speaking of my house, I have found yet another fabric I am considering for the master bedroom, which I've decided needs attention.  It is a disaster.  It needs to feel quiet. <br /><br />I'm liking the fabric below.  Sorry for the extreme close-up.  I'm not sure why I did that.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQWBq3HexnIfWpiB-66SlHKG8JmNo22FKE8Tnx3ORzfFaqfvHp53OI6TqRbQ9SohLA9lTkl-3RSVFxHVjYoRzBlbqEZkGpw06jMcfBBbGwx7JzloqbrQgdFREKMc-bLri5J14Z1E2THY/s1600/IMG_5690.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQWBq3HexnIfWpiB-66SlHKG8JmNo22FKE8Tnx3ORzfFaqfvHp53OI6TqRbQ9SohLA9lTkl-3RSVFxHVjYoRzBlbqEZkGpw06jMcfBBbGwx7JzloqbrQgdFREKMc-bLri5J14Z1E2THY/s1600/IMG_5690.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I'll have more on that tomorrow. Or in like 5 hours if you're reading this on Wednseday. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAOIF99t-xEQOystR9OF2copPoXGBqyV0sxtfB-SE6-LlimZoU2aXCtXEnWrmmwl5JXvNYev_rd51mJHEDe78UF1UBqEeVWdF_WzrOPw84RyHKDTl70hD64Ce4gBRcjzf0SsvlqRLMno/s1600/IMG_5691.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAOIF99t-xEQOystR9OF2copPoXGBqyV0sxtfB-SE6-LlimZoU2aXCtXEnWrmmwl5JXvNYev_rd51mJHEDe78UF1UBqEeVWdF_WzrOPw84RyHKDTl70hD64Ce4gBRcjzf0SsvlqRLMno/s1600/IMG_5691.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is is the pretty part of the disaster.  The blue and white nest.  Totally perfect for watching ...<br /><br />THE ROYALS!!!!!* <br /><br />Yes.  The baseball team.  Although if there was a live feed of the royals, specifically Princess Kate and Baby George, I would definitely be perched in a nest watching that 24/7. <br /><br />Kansas City city is so magical right now.  Really, it's awesome, not to mention it's the most beautiful time of year.  And every one's all decked out in blue.   It's fun to see this city so proud and excited and full of energy. <br /><br />* I just had to include a little nod to the team because the game was ending as I was finishing the post. The sound of the crowd cheering and the fireworks outside my window gave me a few goosebumps.  I want to remember it.  <br /><br />

Suzeday Tuesday & Other Stuff

Sorry, I'm a bit tardy to the Tuesday party, but I wanted to share another peek at The Suze's house update.  Peachy pink flowers tak...

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