One of the things that I really love is food and decor, so for Christmas, my awesome sister in law, Sharla, got me two subscriptions on some amazing magazines: Elle Decore, and Every Day Rachel Ray. As I was looking through all the issues once again this afternoon, I though to myself "Why not post a blog about my favorite things from those issues from January to now." I really had a lot of fun drooling once again over the things I don't need, wish I had, and know way too well I could never afford (mostly the ones from ELLE which are way, and I mean WAY over my budget). Rachel Ray's magazine is really cool, because beside a lot of amazing fast recipes, she has a section called "faves" in which one can find really cute, and for the most part, affordable things. She (or the editor) also has some really neat creative ideas which I enjoy reading about. Elle decor needs almost no introduction. It has the most amazing rooms and home decor and I can only dream of being able to one day, decorate my house using a combination of their mine and their ideas.
I think those two "flower" ideas are just so clever and cute! For the first image you just cover the flowers completely in water and change it every other day, and they will stay fresh up to a week. Look how gorgeous they look! In the second image they used "toe socks" to dress those pots. How crazy cute! There is a different twist on being creative! (Rachel Ray Magazine)
How cute are those flower cupcakes; and the idea of making a desert tower out of ribbon rolls: Genius!
I loved the prints on those fabrics as well as the really neat striped materials, even though I would probably have to sell my kidneys on the black market to afford making any drapes out of them (ELLE). I have to admit though that I find them borderline irresistible.
Those metallic branch looking brushes may become part of my collection soon. They are $20 at Target. The cute pink sandals which would go so well with a nice flowy skirt, are $20 at Pay Less. And that comfy green chair, which one day hope to belong in my craft/reading/"and other stuff" room, is from Pier one for $120.
I told Brandon a few months ago when I first saw this picture that we need to buy a house that has a gigantic old tree like this one, so I could entertain under it's old lit up branches. I absolutely loved this picture, but it is hard to see it here!
Those two living rooms are so classy and elegant. I love the big chandeliers as well as the amount of texture the decorator added on that first living room with the chair and pictures as well as the colorful pillows. I have an enormous amount of admiration for people who are not afraid of color ( because I get a bit intimidated by it at times.) In the second picture I love that big mirror as well as the fireplace. And I think that it's interesting that they have tiles on the floor. I would never have thought of that for a living room.
Interestingly enough, the kitchen is one of the things that I look at first when I go to see a new house. It really is one of my favorite places in the house, and I enjoy spending time in it. I always dreamed about having a huge kitchen with an island in the middle where I can have enough room to cook my heart out... and I am really liking the island in that picture, as well as all the white cabinets (I give a lot of credit to people that are brave enough to have any type of white furniture...I don't think I'll ever be that brave, even though I would love to.) And look at this table in the dining room!!! I don't know how well you can tell, but the legs are made out of wood, and it is just so crazy and fascinatingly amazing! It has to be one of my top five favorite tables ever!
I really liked both of these bedrooms, each for their own attributes. I would love to have a fireplace in the bedroom in our next "real home" whenever that will be. I also really like the big mirror as well as the way the entire room feels. This second room doesn't look like anything that I would pick for my own bedroom, however, I have this feeling that I would be very comfortable in it regardless.
This froggy rain coat for children is so adorable. I might try to find it for my nieces. I think Jubilee would loove it! The flower coffee mugs are from Target for only $6, but I have an unhealthy obsession to buy bugs after every holiday, so I have plenty of them for now...even though it's tempting.
I though this bag was really fun and cute especially for the summer/fall season, and this instant coffee mix it is sooo delicious as well as very inexpensive. Give it a try... you'll be glad you did.
These were a very few of my favorite foods listed in RR's magazine. I actually made a few of them. I though that the "egg muffins" was a really cool idea. I had lots of fun making and eating them as well.
This is our cat Knight who was with me through this entire process: where ever I was cutting anything he had to be right on top of my magazines and papers.
This next picture has nothing to do with anything I've talked about so far, but since it was on my camera, I though I should post it. This is how different Brandon and I are: We ordered this pizza, and can you tell which side is his? I got tons of veggies, and than added some of my own. It was yamolicious!
Well, I hope you guys had fun and enjoyed those favorites of mine. Feel free to let me know what you think and if you liked any of them. I also want to thank Sharla for the subscription, since she made it possible for me to share any of these with you.
