johns journal

Despite deep love for our current barstools were in dire need of more lumbar support. (something with a back, please!) I really love the archtecitural element the bertoia wire barstool exhibits just not sure about the comfort level?!





images via puregreendesign and thecitysage

Still thinking about the lucite coffee table, still haven't decided but keep coming across more convincing images.....hmmmm?!




via delightbydesign, check out the rest of this home here too


Still can't decide, but I do love the look!
{sorry for lack of sources}

Couldn't keep us inside any longer, the sun was out and the park was calling our names!
















{I really do have two children, see!}

This post stems from a conversation I had with a patient the other day, who was pretty sick. She was grieving her illness because its preventing her from enjoying retirement. It truly motivated me to live now; carpe diem! Here's some images from this week that capture this mantra for me.
Ask God…

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent, the period of fasting and prayer for 40 days ending with the celebration of Easter. So this season I'm refraining from all personal and home shopping, for those of you who follow this blog its clear I'm active in both of those areas…

I'm finally partaking in the perks of my husband's current postion....travel!! I seriously derive this itch if I've been in one place for a long period of time, equal parts restlessness and wanderlust!!



images via londonphotos, lonny, and google
Ready to guess? Fully planning on chowing d…

Fell in love with these tiny hearts, perfect for my Valentine's date!

Our Valentine date is tonight, but look at all the goodies I got, so thankful; let the festivities continue!
These gorgeous roses
This killer purse for an upcoming trip, can't wait to tell you all where were going, stay tuned!
These booties, my first pair!
and ended the day with pink cupcakes!
But t…

Unfortunately I'll be working during this "love" weekend! But here's some lovey dovey images to inspire from this week.
Perfect shoes for valentine's day via audreyhepburncomplex
"Loving" this wallpaper via designsponge
Love letters via dressdesigndecor
Lovely date via d…