So inspiring!

In honor of fall and pumpkins and of course, halloween I just had to post these photos. I love love love love love these pumpkin carvings.

Such a new and fresh perspective on a Halloween classic!

Tip of the day

I have been trolling Craigslist for a while for some Ikea Tullsta chairs, and was able to fine them recently. It was an excellent deal and I really suggest it as a way to get slightly used goods on a budget.

In this instance, I am taking the Tullsta and going to reupholster them with some black and tan microsuede fabrics, which we also an awesome deal on eBay.

Inspired by this awesome revival, I am hoping to make something a bit more my style, but still with the upgraded look.

I will post some pictures, after this weekend project gets underway!

My obsession with lighting

I don't know what it is that makes me so obsessed with light projects. It could be the way that light can transform a whole room, one corner, a piece of furniture or art. Whatever it is, I tend to love it and always want more of it.

However, now I am finding myself more and more obsessed with mirrors. Funny, since mirrors are reflectors of light. Anyway, here are a few budget friendly options that are up for consideration all over my house.

This target mirror side table is a budget item and has all the class of something much more expensive, like this mid-cost number at West Elm.



I am also loving this mirror. The color combination is natural and the texture of the design is definitely much for expensive looking than $70. Great for a foyer bath.

Sweet fall decorating ideas

The Star Tribune has an interesting photo gallery on fall decoration ideas and while most of them are very basic, the acorn's with flowers are totally my style and be so fun lined up on a dinner table.

Check out the photo slideshow here.

West Elm in the TC

I am excited to hear that a West Elm store will be opening in the Twin Cities area. They carry a lot of really unique and fun merchandise with that outdoor elegance combination that I really admire.

Check them out at westelm.com

I am so into this lamp right now, plus it is over 50% off. I don't know if I can resist!
Check it out here.

More lighting love

I am totally into this light at Design within Reach. Except to me, a floor lamp that is more than $100 is not within reach for most people - especially given the current economic times. And though I usually HATE WalMart, I was super surprised to see this number which is essentially the same design concept at about 1/4 the cost.

Compare them: Can you tell which one is the budget buster and which one is a super saver?