johns journal

What better way to get back to blogging than to kick it off with a gorgeous dress giveaway!! Shabby Apple contacted me offering this stunning dress, perfectly in time for Christmas parties! I've admired their vintage selection of dresses for quite a long time now, be sure to peruse their site f…

Thought I'd take you guys on a little trip to the antique store right up the road from my house. I frequent here because every two weeks everything changes and they have great prices! Here's some recent treasures.
Great print especially in a kitchen.
I'm really digging tassels lately and …

Check out our gorgeous hand-drawn Christmas cards my oh so talented friend, Rebecca (Pedaling Designs) designed for us, I love them girl. Thanks so much!

And here's the address stamp I ordered from foryoo, that will dress up the front of the envelope, so fantastic.

So inspired by all things related to skiing chalets right now....snow, plaid, wood-tones, warm plushy sweaters, how could you go wrong? Time for a winter ski trip, any takers?







images via flickr, cocoandkelley, audreyhepburncomplex, and americaneagle

This is my official shout out to the swanky hotel we stayed at in Sydney. You must know by now the sucker I am for great interiors and this place never failed to impress. From the impeccable customer service, to the goose-down covered beds, and spa-like pool, all without breaking the bank... what m…

Psalm 91:1, a verse that literally presents itself to me every other month in some form or fashion, just begging me to pay heed says, "He who dwells in shelter of the most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." See, its one of those cause/effect verses, my favorite kind....if you …

Everyone within my close circle knows how much I love birds right now ( a whole other blog entry entirely). Well, you can imagine my delight when birds became the envy of the design and fashion world alike! These feathered friends are making their appearance everywhere, just take a look at all the …

Mom shoes, not to be confused with Mom jeans! It seems like I've been on a lifelong quest to find the perfect balance between comfy, cute, and able to take off in a sprint at a moment's notice type shoe!  A shoe that can keep up with my two year old is a tough bill to fill, especially consi…

Great Kokeshi doll fabric, Ive seen this in a adorable burp cloth. I am perfectly in love with the current bird trend in the design world and here's the fabric paying homage to it!
Obsessed with damask, especially this modern version with animals in the mix!!
Pretty floral
Funky ikat fabric pillow
C…