Sprouts in Watercolor

Isn't this watercolor of sprouts so fresh and pretty?  I love simple designs and am excited to hang this one up in my new home.  The Joy of Color on etsy has lots of fresh original watercolor paintings and prints.

Cozy Fall Nights

Crisp fall weather is the makings of cozy nights at home... the kind with homemade soup for dinner.  We have been having some lovely summery like weather but the early hour for sunset has me thinking about cozy evenings...

felted acorns | soy candle | linen pillow cover | pottery dish

all things bright & cheery...

Every single year right about now I start falling in love with all things bright and cheery.  Yellow touches for the home can help brighten things up and bring in a little touch of sunshine as thoughts start to wander towards spring.  That and it is hard not to be happy when in a space with bits of yellow.  Seriously, the cheer is infectious.

You could go for a bold swipe of color...

{Apartment Therapy via Cyd on Pinterest and stylefiles.com via Pinterest}

{Orange Beautiful via Pinterest and Bolig via Pinterest}

Pretty little pieces around the home can add a touch of cheer... {Hint! To create your own cheery lamp see Rebecca's post on EADL on how easy it is to revamp with spray paint!}

{Chez Larsson via Pinterest and desire to inspire via Pinterest and Remodelista via Pinterest}

And of course, simply picking up some cheerful flowers and/or fruit from the market will do the trick!

{Bridal Banter via Pinterest and flores del sol and a creative mint}

I love the happy and vibrant tone that yellow adds to a space.  It is just what is needed for the final stretch of winter as we get ready for spring, right!?  What is your favorite way to bring in fresh and bright colors to get ready for spring?  Or do you have a bold, statement use of bright colors in your home decor all year round?

As a side note, as soon as I can squeeze in a few more blogging minutes I am going to share what we made for our valentine's dinner - it was soooooooo good!  And the menu ended up being totally different from what I was thinking last week.

Lightly Cozy-up the Fall Home Decor

This past weekend gave us a tiny hint of fall with more comfortable, cooler temperatures.  And I collected my first pinecone during an afternoon walk.  Whether you start fall with the Labor Day holiday or with the fall sostice, there are signs of the changing season everywhere (we have leaves on the ground in Chicago!).

I like to keep my seasonal decor light and in tune with the rest of our home.  I went for a light and bright feel to our apartment so for fall I am thinking about creamy tones, texture from knit throws, and a bit of earthy mixed in for good measure. My thought is that light cozy touches will keep things airy enough to not feel heavy in a few months yet add a bit of warmth.

Figurines by Roost
Baskets & Boxes by west elm

And I love the mushroom figurines from Roost.  What a perfect little accent for an earthy fall decor. 

Are you bring touches of fall into your home or waiting for the fall solstice? 

Pretty Little Jewelry Stand

Looking for a solution to the piles of jewelry on the top of my dresser, I came across this pretty little jewelry stand with charming antique details...

It has such sweet details and I love this for the inspiration of a bedroom.  White, gold, brown/tan, and yellows with simple patterns would create such a relaxing environment.

{from the etsy shop of who made it}