All Snuggled In

We'll start with this cute blue iron bed I found in Greenville, S.C. I fell in love with it. Below are some great shelves to look almost like built-ins. I would love to have these in the boys rooms. Plenty of storage and perfect for books.

A great little bench for the foot of the bed.... A great spot for butting on shoes...

Below is one of my favorite headboards yet. I found it at Ethan Allen in Columbia. The shape is so royal, without being prissy. I've never had an upholstered headboard before. I think I'd like it.

Here is a bed that struck my fancy but it's a little different from the rest. It's not the basic white cottage look, but it's still perfect for the lowcountry. I think this one was at Ashely Furniture.
Now this is - hands down - my favorite bedroom. Again, from Ethan Allen in the upstate. If I could pick it up and put it in my soon to be home I would. We'll see how it turns out... but as of right now, this one has my vote.

These last two photos are of a great room from Ethan Allen. I'm not in love with it, but it has such great qualities I will borrow from. Of course the pictures grouped above the bed and a bench at the foot of the bed are right up my alley.

I like using two different bedside tables. I've always had matching sets so I do believe it is time for me to branch out. I like so much about this room. I think it's the bedding that doesn't have me completely sold. That's an easy change though.

Beautiful Flights

I love birds, but not in a cartoonish way.

Here are several items I'd like to have for my home sweet home.

The first is this metal tray for Pier One Imports. I should have snatched it up when I first spotted it. I'm a sale watcher though so I'm waiting for the price to drop.

I loved these plates, also from Pier One.

The yellow would be a great year round color.
The red (below) on top of those green chargers would be a great alternative to traditional Christmas plates. They can also reappear on Valentine's Day as lovebirds. What a perfect way to serve up breakfast.

This isn't a bird motif, but these butterflies are too cute not to mention. I forgot where I spotted this end table, but it would be perfect in a sunroom. I'd also love it in a garden setting.

Wooden

I fell in love with this wood bench at a store in Greenville, SC. If I would have been prepared to make such a large purchase, I'd have left with it that day.

The wood bar stools are fantastic. I found them in the same store. They were comfortable and the perfect height. My only concern is too much wood. We want wood floors and butcher block counter tops. I have to draw the line somewhere.

Strappy Back

What a cute little number! This was not made to shove up against the wall. It needs to be seen from all sides. There is something of modern and traditional in this Ethan Allen chair.
I loved the color and the texture. Perfect for the Lowcountry feel I want in our home.

Sitting Pretty

So while I'm waiting (rather impatiently) to begin building our new home, I'm already starting the search for the perfect furniture to feather our nest. Here are a few chairs I found I while I've been out and about. I hope you enjoy window shopping as much as I do!
Above is a cute thing from Ethan Allen. I can't say that I'd ever have the decor to match, but it was just so fun!

This next one is my favorite from Ethan Allen. It's lines are perfect for me and love the monochromatic look of the black and white pillow paired with it. I do hesitate to buy white though. Just yesterday I found my two-year-old rubbing the contents of a pudding cup into my parents living room chairs, which were luckily dark leather.

This one below is from Pier One Imports. Our new home will have His and Hers closets in the Master Bath. I'd love to have this chair in mine. It's cute and feminine and shows just the right amount of leg.

This next batch is from Ethan Allen. There were so many different looks and styles to choose from. I'm going to find it difficult to choose.

This one to the left is a little masculine for my usual tastes, but there's just something about it. It's so clean and non-fussy.

Maybe for an informal library or to dress up the lowcountry porch.

To the right is something that has a cottage flair in the fabric, but with very clean lines. It would suite both the modern and the cozy. It's a little masculine as well. It reminds me of a man's casual button-up shirt.

Here are couple with more feminine lines. The floral fabric is a great way to introduce red to the space. I usually shy away from that color when it's on anything more than vases or throw pillows, but I love this look. I don't think I could slide it past the husband though. Maybe if it just filled a corner. Next to it is a graceful side chair. It's elegant without being dainty and great for pulling up at parties. Both are pretty and still comfortable.

I'll end with something we all agreed on... The leather La-Z-Boy recliner. It is tailored enough that I find it neat and unmessy, stylish even. My husband just loves how comfortable it is - and so did the boys. I guess I'd have to buy multiples to keep away from having fights.