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I'm not even going to explain my absence so I'll just jump start to a few images that are really inspiring me lately. Just know that I am alive and posts will be sporadic as life just keeps happening. :) Thanks folks for still stopping by!

We bought furniture this past week and I am so excited to start decorating! I am so lucky to have a husband-to-be who gives me free reign to decorate to my hearts' content...within reason, of course, and light on his pocket. :)

I've been browsing sfgirlbybay's earlier posts of her "Ode to My Deco" Domino files and I am enamored with charcoal and gray walls. I've been smitten with gray walls for awhile and I really think I am going to paint our bedroom with a soft gray tone color. I am so sad that dominomag.com is no longer but so excited to use these images as my inspiration! Here's a few that I really adore:

Dark walls with soft, light accents will definitely keep the mood serene and calm.

The perfect pair: mustard yellow and gray! LOVE IT!

Did I ever mention that I am DETERMINED to have a chalkboard wall somewhere in the house?! The husband-to-be is not too keen on chalkboard dust everywhere but I can reassure him that it won't be messy and since I am a neat freak, it won't happen. Ever. :)

Too perfect for words...

One day, I will post pictures of my own home and see how they compare with these images. Hopefully they'll be close!

{images via sfgirlbybay}

Tea Party

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and is staying warm and dry.
I am doing just that at home wrapping myself with a blanket and fuzzy socks to keep me warm from the rain we've been having a lot lately.

Since I recently started our wedding gift registry, I've been thinking about home decor and it has been on my mind a lot lately. It was such a fun experience so I wanted to share some eye candy with you today.

The most cutest cake stands I have ever seen.

I am loving this teapot and it definitely helps when it's in a lovely cobalt blue.

This doily like coaster compliments the teapot above just perfectly.

Doesn't it seem like I want to invite you all for an afternoon tea party? Well these items would be just perfect for a lovely afternoon affair and I would love to have everyone over for some tea and cake with these beauties.

{images via Whitney Cecelia Smith, Toast, and Rose and Radish}