Impromptu Date Night

I am a planner down to the core.  I love having a plan and knowing what to expect, but as you all know, life doesn't always go by YOUR plan.  And of course when that happens, I am always let down and disappointed.  I don't know why I do that to myself - I know everything isn't ALWAYS going to go my way, but somehow I expect it to.  (Is my Type A personality showing through the screen yet?)

But here's the thing, I always have the best time when the hubby and I do something spur-of-the-moment.  All of a sudden I'm carefree, I don't worry, I don't get my hopes up (because I had nothing planned), and I can completely enjoy the moment. 

So you ask, why do I not do this more often?  Because I'm a Type A planner, of course!  I already told you that!

The other night I did let go, and we had a little impromptu date.  (I even had dinner planned but said "forget you, we're going out!")  And do you know what?  I enjoyed every bit of it and am starting to crave some more impromptu moments in my life.  Who knows what I'll do next.  I'm changing my ways.  Ha!

Are you a planner or free spirit?  I dream of being a free spirit and just going with the flow, but it's just not in my nature.  (Don't get me wrong - I'm not a complete stick in the mud and can enjoy myself.  It's just my mind gets caught up in making plans all the time.) 

Side Table DIY

I found this crate/side table via pinterest this morning and am now dying to re-create it for my little home.  I think a DIY project is coming up!

via here

Black & White

I have been pinning a lot of things black and white lately, which is a bit strange since I'm not usually drawn to that aesthetic.  It's funny how your mood, the weather or the time of day can affect your preferences.  Even though I wanted an all white house when I was younger (yes, ALL white - white wood, white furniture, white paint) I would have never thought that I could live in that setting now.  But, looky looky - here I am pinning away until my heart's content. 

Black and white, you're growing on me!

all images pinned here

Dear Cold Weather,

Please, please don't go away just yet.  I am enjoying layers far too much to have to put them back up in my closet.  My coats don't get as much use as they should, and they are some of my favorites!  There is just nothing better than layers upon layers of solid neutrals.  That is why you come around, right?  So we can pack on as many clothes as possible.

Sincerely,
A desperate coat lover in Texas

image found via here

Bohemian Modern

SF Girl By Bay is one of my all time favorite blogs - the design, the style, the character, all of it.  It's bohemian perfection in my eyes, and I should have expected that her home would blow me away as well.

If I could dream up a modern abode for myself, it would be this home.  Simple with quirky details and modern with lots of charm.  I wouldn't really consider myself to be drawn to modern design (I'm a more eclectic kind of girl), but this home marries both styles seamlessly.

You can see the whole tour here.

Little Rockstars

These kids got style!  It's pictures like these that makes me want to have kids right this minute.  (Just so I can dress them!)  How cute are they?

images via here and here

A Colorful Start

Here we are...2013.  It's the start of a new year, and I am gravitating towards color.  And lots of it!  I'm not much for color when it comes to my wardrobe but am definitely a fan when it comes to the home.  I'm ready to do some cleaning out and rearranging to where we are only left with the pieces that we love - and they are full of color!

What are you drawn to this year?  Colors, neutrals, solids, patterns?

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