Favorite Wall Decor

I really want to start sharing more of our home on this space.
Especially when it comes to decor.
I love to decorate. It's one of my favorite things to do
and I really wish I had an unlimited budget when it comes to doing so.
Today I'm sharing three of my favorite wall spaces in our home.
There are more than three, but that could get a bit overwhelming
and these walls are complete, so I thought it'd be a good place to start!

In our bedroom: 

Canvas: homegoods

Key and Crown Frames: World Market

I absolutely love this wall! 

The canvas is unique and the frames are some of my favorites! 

We have wedding photos in them and also photos from when 

we said our vows in the Catholic Church. 

Living Room

Candle holders, candles and Eiffel Tower: Kirklands

This wall actually may be my favorite in the whole house. 

It's right inside our front door and a spot I see daily. 

I love that it houses some of my favorite photos 

from before we were five and after we were five. 

Play Room

Chalkboard: World Market

Art: Braden ;)

Felt Garland: Gracie and Marie

Mason Jar Garland: Paper Porch

I love this wall in our play room because it reminds me daily to have grace. 

Am I good at that, not exactly, but the reminder is something I need OFTEN. 

Braden loves seeing his art on the wall and the garlands tie it all together. 

They are my favorite! 

Do you enjoy decorating? 

I think walls are my favorite to decorate because you can do so much

plus little hands can't reach the items most of the time. 

Just don't look at the part of the walls they can reach

because grubby little hands have left some marks! 

That's what makes a house a home though, right? ;) 

India Inspired Reading Nook with World Market

Disclosure: I am participating in this campaign as a member 

of the World Market Ambassador Program. 

I received compensation in the form of gift cards, but all opinions are my own.

In honor of the movie The Second Best Marigold Hotel, 

I'm excited to share with you fun way to 

bring some beautiful Indian decor into your home! 

Something I've always loved is the idea of a reading nook in our home

or a space to escape to journal or nap (because I always want that!). 

The World Market India Inspired Reading Nook

For the cozy, reading spot you'll need: 

Indian Cotton Gauze Canopy

Gray Luxe Knit Throw

Floral Audrey Reversible Pillow Shams

Printed Floral Throw Pillow

Multicolored Diamond Pouf

Aren't these items just beautiful? 

Looks like the perfect cozy spot to me! 

I may have to grab the canopy for sure! 

For the table you'll need:

Cala Hammered Coffee Table

Multicolored Hurricane Lanterns

Hammered Copper Mug

Mercury Glass Scented Candles

Hexagonal Wood Peacock Box

I love having pretty things set out on a table 

and I don't believe there's such thing as too many candle or lanterns!

Also, gotta have something to drink while relaxing, so the mug is perfect! 

For the wall space you'll need:

Red Mirror With Gold Detail

Painted Square Hooks

Desiree Metal Bell Pendant Lamp

Carved Wood Wall Sconce Candleholders

I just love the red mirror! Such a beautiful focus piece and definitely speaks India to me! 

What pieces are your favorite from the Indian inspired collection at World Market? 

It's always hard for me to choose because I just love it all! 

This reading nook is inspired by the movie The Second Best Marigold Hotel, 

which is out in theaters March 6th! 

In the movie an owner of The Marigold Hotel (Sonny), decides when his hotel 

gets full decides its a good idea to open another hotel, 

but it turns out to be more than he bargained for 

(especially with one hotel already and his wedding coming soon). 

This is a fun movie that you won't want to miss! 

You also don't want to miss the Best Exotic Sweepstakes World Market is hosting now!

Enter and you could win: 

Grand Prize Package:

Trip for 2 to India

Free movies for a year

$1,000 Gift-card to World Market

Plus Three First Prizes:

$5000 World Market Gift Cards

Giveaway ends 3/27/15, so be sure to enter at http://www.worldmarketsweepstakes.com

Good luck! 

World Market Wish List

If you follow my blog or instagram then you know I'm obsessed with World Market. 

It's my favorite store EVER and I could spend hours browsing the store and site! 

Today I wanted to share my current World Market wish list and seems like a
good time because I do turn twenty-nine on February 6th ;)

1. Aqua Braedyn Wire Wall Storage with Shelf
I love anything and all things aqua!
This would be perfect for storing remotes in
or even putting in my sons room to store some of his trains.

2. Aqua glass teapot infuser
I'm really loving tea lately.
It all started with the wonderful tea from the downton abbey tea party
and now I'm loving all sorts of teas.
This is much more fun than just heating up water in the microwave!

3. Wire 3-Tier Glass Drying Rack
I've been eyeing this drying rack for a while now.
If you know me then you know I have a coffee mug obsession.
This would be perfect for displaying some on my coffee bar.

4. Wire Round Kenna Baskets
The instant I saw these I fell in love.
They are sturdy wire baskets and the colors are just beautiful.
Great for laundry or storing whatever my heart may please.
These are definitely a must buy for me!

5. Ayra IV painting
Isn't it just beautiful?
I didn't think I liked paintings until my husband started wanting some.
Now, apparently I want them all over our home.
I would definitely love to have this one!

6. Luxe Knit Throw
You can never have enough blankets, can you?
I just love the black and gray of this throw
and it looks so soft and warm!

7. Blue Floral Reversible Indoor-Outdoor Rug
I believe rugs are really a good way to make a house a home.
They just seem cozy to be and this one is just beautiful!
I love the colors and hello, reversible?! Just perfect!

8. Ampersand Marquee Light
It's ampersand, do I need to say more?
I just love these light up signs and would love to add this to a gallery wall in our home.
It's not badly priced either!

That's my World Market wish list for now.
It grows pretty constantly!
Do you love World Market? What's on your wish list?

Downton Abbey Tea Party + Giveaway

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by World Market, 

but my love and obsession with Downton Abbey 

and these products are all my own! 

Happy Monday friends! 

Today, I'm so excited to share with you a little tea party
featuring all items Downton Abbey!
If you follow me on twitter or instagram, then you know
I've recently started watching Downton Abbey and have completely fallen in love!
It's definitely one of my top favorite shows and I was so excited to be able to grab
these lovely and delicious items from World Market!
My family and I definitely enjoyed this and I even got my husband to watch a few episodes!

Isn't this just the most perfect mug?! It's perfect for tea or coffee!

I definitely feel a connection with this quote, especially as a mother! 

Weekends just come and go, so quickly! A weekend? What's that? 

These scones were so amazing!

I hadn't made scones before, so was a bit nervous that they wouldn't turn out! 

They were delicious warm with the Christmas curd on top 

and my husband exclaimed, "I haven't had anything like this before!" 

Needless to say we gobbled them up rather quickly and wished we'd had more!

I just love how dainty the tea pot, tea cups, and plates look! 

I feel so fancy using them, like I'm actually having tea at Downton Abbey!

I would surely love that! 

Who you would love to have tea with? 

I would love to have tea with Lady Mary or Anna! They are my favorite! 

I didn't think I was a fan of tea, but these teas may have changed my mind! 

I really love the Downton Christmas Tea because it tastes just like Christmas. 

I'm glad I stocked up on these and definitely would like to grab some others. 

I also like that the characters are on the front - something to collect! 

 Honestly, I wanted to keep to make this my tea space and keep it set up,
but I knew little hands would grab and break,
but I will be having tea and scones a lot more!
I can't wait to go back to World Market and grab some more scones and teas!
I also need to get my hands on this tea towel and this apron.

Do you love Downton Abbey and tea?
Wouldn't it be perfect to win a tea set to host your own party or to have tea for yourself?
Well, World Market is giving away a tea party set valued at $237.27!

Included in the prize pack:

Downton Abbey Tea Pot

 DA tea cups and saucers (4 count)

 DA plates (4 count)

 DA serving stand, 

Walkers assorted shortbread tin

Republic of Tea Downton Abbey "Downton Estate Blend" tea tin

DA wrapping paper

DA Blackcurrant jam

 DA Christmas preserves

 DA lemon curd

DA napkins, 

DA notecards

Mrs. Patmore apron

DA tea towel and DA gift bags! 

Isn't that just amazing?!?! 

If you love Downton Abbey you simply must enter this giveaway! Enter below through 12/26. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Also, don't forget to enter the Downton Abbey Sweeps!
You could win a trip to London (for 2), a tour of the Highclere Castle,
a visit to the set of Downton Abbey, and a $1,000 gift card to World Market.
Plus, three first prize winner will receive a $500 gift card.
What an amazing chance of a lifetime that would be!

World Market Downton Abbey Products + Sweeps

Disclaimer: Thank You World Market for sponsoring this post! 
                    
Happy Tuesday friends!
Today I'm excited to share with you all the Downton Abbey products
you can find at World Market.
I've actually just started watching this show and got hooked after the first episode!
So, not only am I excited about watching the whole series
(thank goodness for Amazon prime),
but I'm also pretty excited about all the Downton Abbey products!

Look at all these amazing items! 

They have some beautiful china, yummy teas and treats (even wine!), 

and items for gift giving as well!

I promise there's something for everyone who loves Downton Abbey 

and I'm pretty excited to own some of the china! It's just so pretty! 

If you're out shopping on Black Friday World Market has a great deal for you! 

Be one of the first 100 in-store customers and you can get a teacup! 

There's a new mug each day, so if you're really a Downton Abbey fan 

you could try to score one everyday! 

They also giving away exclusive tote bags if you spend $20 in store!

So be sure to get there early Friday, Saturday and Sunday to score these goodies!

They'd be great to gives as gifts! 

For details look ---> here. 

As if this isn't awesome enough World Market has an amazing giveaway going on! 

It's a chance to win a trip to London for two.

My husband and I have talked about going to Europe, so this would be so amazing! 

Not only could you win a trip to London, 

but you would also get a chance to visit the set of Downton Abbey,

a private tour of the Highclere Castle, and $1,000 gift card to World Market.

Wouldn't that just be a dream trip!?! 

Plus, three first prize winners can receive a $500 gift card to World Market.

Be sure to enter this amazing giveaway ----> here before it ends on 12/26/14

Want the chance to win more prizes? Why not host your own Downton Abbey tea party?
All the products would help to make it the real deal!

World Market is even hosting a "#DoTheDownton" virtual tea party
on Sunday December 7th where you can join in on all the fun and win prizes!
Just a post a picture of yourself with #dothedownton to win prizes! More info: here.

Are you a Downton Abbey fan?
What products are you wanting to get your hands on?
Happy shopping and good luck in the sweepstakes!

Ten Snack Ideas For Blessing The Needy This Holiday Season

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by World Market, 

but all thoughts and ideas are my own! 

I simply cannot believe how quickly this year has flown by

or the fact that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just right around the corner! 

Holidays are the perfect time to do some special for those in need around us.

Today I wanted to share ten snack ideas for blessing the needy this holiday season.

All of the items are perfect for gathering in a gift basket and giving to someone in need!

1. Fiji water.
One can never have enough water, so this a must have!

2. Fruit Spread Sampler.
This sampler comes with four mini jellies:
 lingonberry, apricot-peach, strawberry rhubarb, and black cherry.
I think these are great because there is a variety of flavors.
They can also be shared and can be used with other items, such as the following two snacks.

3. Sesame seed crackers
These crackers could easily be a great snack with the jelly on top!
They could even be enjoyed by themselves!

4. Pumpernickel bread.
This bread is a guilt free snack made with whole-grains and a bit of sweetness.
Jelly would also be good along with it.

5. Italian dry sliced salami.
This salami is ready to eat and that's why I love it!
You could easily pair it with the crackers or the bread.
It could also be eaten by itself or enjoyed with multiple other items from World Market!

6. Wild Garden Mini Hummus.
Who doesn't love hummus? It can go with so many things!
It could be used on crackers, bread, with the salami as well.
You could also eat it with chips!

7. Veggie chips.
My kids absolutely love these and I don't mind them
because they are definitely a healthier option when it comes to chips.
These would be great with the hummus or on the side of a pumpernickel sandwich!

8. Nutella and go!
Everybody loves nutella, right?
This is perfect because you have just what you need to enjoy this chocolate snack!

9. Hawaiian Macadamias.
These macadamias are such an easy snack! It couldn't hurt to throw these in a gift basket.

10. Ready-to-drink coffee.
The name says it all, doesn't it? This is perfect incase coffee is needed right away!

I think these snack and drink items are perfect for putting in a gift basket
and giving to someone in need because they are ready to be enjoyed!
What would you put in a gift basket for those in need?

Do you want to give in a big way this holiday season?
Then World Market has a giveaway you must enter!

World Market is giving you the chance to Share The Joy
by giving you a daily chance to win a $500 World Market gift card for yourself
plus $500 to a charity of your choice!
How amazing is that?! Would definitely make me feel joyful!

Be sure to enter here and also get extra entries by sharing on yourself social network sites!
Share on twitter and Instagram with hashtags
#Sharethejoy_WM and #WorldMarketSweepsEntry,
telling us how you are sharing the joy!
This gets you extra points, so share away and spread some joy!

Halloween Candy Crunch + World Market Sweepstakes!

Disclaimer: Thank you World Market for sponsoring today's delicious post! 

Today I'm excited to share with you a treat Braden and I made last week. 

I love kettle corn - so much so that I eat an entire bag in one sitting, without sharing!

It's my favorite and with all the goodness mixed in, I think my kids love it too!

Braden definitely enjoyed making it and keeps on asking, 

"Mommy, we make another treat?"

He really loved shaking the sprinkles all over the place and sneaking bites! 

I expected it to be good, but not so good 

that I didn't want to share any and that I wanted to eat every last piece ASAP.

It's just the perfect amount of sweet and salty! 

So, here's what you'll need (all from World Market, 

because they have so many yummy treats!)

Halloween Candy Crunch

Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

Candy Corn

Halloween Bat & Pumpkin Pretzels

Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers

Halloween Sprinkles

Spread the kettle corn out on a cookie sheet.

Add as much candy corn as you desire

Crunch up the pretzels (or don't!) and spread them over the kettle corn + candy corn.

Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the mixture.

Shake sprinkles over it all. 

Mix it up in a cute container like this adorable pumpkin baker!

Then dig in! You can share or you don't have to! 

What's a yummy popcorn treat without a movie? 

The Book of Life is coming to theaters October 17th and I think it would be a great film 

for the whole family (not that I'd ever sneak my own snack into a movie ;). 

Book of Life is an animated Romeo and Juliet inspired love story set during a Day of the Dead celebration: Manolo is a young matador who wants to shed the expectations of his family to follow his dreams of being a musician and his best friend, Joaquin, is the successful pride of the town. They compete for the heart of Maria. In order to win Maria's heart and save her life, Manolo must face his greatest fears and follow his heart to rewrite his destiny. It starts the voices of Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, Danny Trejo, and Cheech Marin.

To celebrate the movie, World Market is giving you the chance a trip to Riviera Maya and free movies for a year! The grand prize is a 5 day/6 night, stay at Grand Velas Riviera May, free movies for a year, a $1,000 World Market gift card and Book of Life Merchandise! Three first prize winners will also receive a $50 World Market gift card. I don't know about you, but I would sure be happy to win! 

Be sure to enter the sweepstakes here. Ends October 24th. 

Don't forget to check out all the Book Of Life merchandise World Market has too!

The Hundred Foot Journey + #gorumentgetaway sweepstakes

Disclosure: Thank you World Market for sponsoring today's post. It's a yummy one!

If you watch any or much tv, 

I'm sure you've seen previews for The Hundred Foot Journey 

(due to come out August 8th). 

It's based on the best-selling novel written by Richard C. Morias 

and features the Academy Award winner Helen Mirren. 

Haven't heard of the movie? Let me give you a quick overview.

In "The Hundred Foot Journey," Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) 

is a culinary ingenue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. 

Displaced from their native India, the Kadam family, led by Papa (Om Puri),

settles in the quaint village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the South of France. 

Filled with charm, it is both picturesque and elegant - 

the ideal place to settle down and open an Indian restaurant, Maison Mumbai. 

That is, until the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, 

a Michelin-starred, classical French restaurant run by 

Madame Mallory (Academy Award® - winner Helen Mirren) gets wind of it.

Sounds great, doesn't it? 

I look forward to seeing this movie as it looks interesting
and involves Indian & French cooking, which looks delicious, 

but not something I would attempt to cook in my own kitchen! ;)

To celebrate the release of this movie World Market 

has partnered together with celebrity Chefs Ryan Scott and Aarti Sequeira. 

They have put together some amazing French and Indian recipes that go great along with the film! 

Of course the sweet treats looks the best to me! 

Berry-Ricotta Crepe Layered Cake by Chef Ryan Scott. 

Seriously, I just love fruit, so this looks delicious to me!

Chai coconut ice cream with curry-chocolate and ginger snap ripple 

by Chef Artia Sequeira.

Ice cream is one of my favorite things, so this looks delicious! 

Want to see more of their recipes? 

Then checkout www.worldmarketrecipes.com. 

I'm sure there's something for everyone's tastebuds! 

World Market also has a wonderful giveaway for you to enter inspired by the film.

You just must enter! 

Between 7/18-8/18 enter for a chance to win a Culinary Trip to Paris. 

The giveaway inspired by The Hundred Foot Journey includes:

-A trip for 2 to Paris courtest of Delta Vacations

- Dinner at the Eiffle Tower and Cruise

- City excursions

-One day private cooking class at Le Cordon Bleu Paris

-$1,000 World Market gift card. 

Plus, 3 first prizes: $500 World Market gift card. 

How amazing would it be to win this giveaway? 

Don't miss your chance to win! Go ENTER now! 

Also, don't forget to check out the movie August 8th!

Kid Friendly 4th of July Party with World Market

Summer has finally arrived
and the fourth of July is just around the corner.
I enjoy holidays a lot more now that I have children,
simply because they get so excited about it all.
I'm looking forward to watching fireworks
and maybe doing something special with the kids.
I've put together a few ideas
for a kid friendly fourth of July party with items from World Market
because you all know that's my favorite store!
I definitely need to purchase a few of the items below.

My top 10 picks for having 

a 4th of July party with Kids
with WORLD MARKET

 

1. Open weave fire pit.
I think this fire pit is beautiful.
I think it would be perfect for roasting s'mores.
My kids love anything and everything chocolate, so they would definitely love this!
My husband and I wouldn't mind either! ;)

2. S'mores kit.

You can't make s'mores without all the goods!
These kits and come with everything you need to make s'mores even campfire songs!
I mean, clearly you have to sing when roasting s'mores.
My son would probably get fed up with me right away, but it'd be fun!

3. Retro snow cone maker.
Making snow cones would probably be the highlight for my kids
and me too, who am I kidding! I love snow cones!

4. Cherry lime torani syrup.

The torani syrups would also be great to add to many drinks!
I know my kids would love them,
especially my last item....

5. Burlap star string lights.
My kids love lights and these star lights with be the perfect touch.
I can imagine hanging them on our deck or up in a tree.
I know my kids would notice them right away
and would love touching them with their little hands
and talking about the stars (and fireworks!) up in the sky.

6. Red bali club canvas chair.
These chairs are perfect for sitting around in the backyard.
Great for kids and adults.
They are also currently on sale, so I am sold!

7. Steakhouse burger blend.
World Market has great food items and this one would be perfect for grilling out!
My family is all for trying out new spices and such on our burgers.

8. Two tier beverage dispenser.
I LOVE this so much!
You could easily fill one dispenser with a beverage just for kids
and the other with a beverage for adults.

9. Outdoor wood cooler.

This cooler would be perfect to have sitting on our deck.
World Market has lots of adult beverages to chose from
or sodas for the kids that would be great to throw in these over ice!

10. Slip 'n slide.

With the right amount of lighting this could be fun at night!
Not only would the kids enjoy it, but the adults too!

These ten items from World Market would definitely help to make
a fourth of July party a lot more fun for kids and adults too!
Do any of these items make you want to run to World Market right this minute?
I think I definitely need to purchase the snow cone maker.
I know it would get used many many times this summer and beyond!

Checkout these links for other items that would make any summer party a hit!
BBQ and grilling items
Outdoor dining and entertaining
Really, just hop on over to their site because
there are so many items that would be great for any party!


Having a party like this would make summer great,
but you know what else would? A vacation!
I would love if we were able to take a vacation.
Do you wish the same thing? Well, then you're in luck!
World Market has partnered with Southwest airlines to offer FOUR great summer getaways!

Each week their will be a winner and the winner will receive:
airfare for 4, hotel accommodations, and a $500 World Market gift card.
Is that just amazing? I would love this for sure!
Want to enter? Just click this link to enter for your chance to win! Good luck!

Also, come back later this week for a giveaway! Its a fun item from World Market! ;)

This post is sponsored by World Market, but all opinions and ideas are my own. 

Spruce up your space for Easter with World Market

I love decorating. I've come to love it even more since we bought our first home.
Once we started decorating it's been super hard to stop.
I just want to decorate and decorate and decorate!
So give me a holiday and I'm all about pulling out decor to pull the holiday into our home.
Today I'm excited to share with you 4 simple ways to decorate your house for Easter.

I don't always feel like I'm great at decorating.
Some times I feel like I have an eye for it,
while other times I feel like I don't have the slightest idea as to what I am doing!
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way,
but I promise you these are so simple that anyone can do it.

1. Flowers

For this look in your home, buy: Vase unavailable online, but check out these vases,  and these Peony bunches.

For this look in your home, buy: This flower pitcher vase and the same flowers as above.

As far as I'm conceded you can always decorate with flowers. 

They can be real or they can be fake, but they just make the space happy! 

Sometimes fake is nicer if you're worrying about the flowers dying. 

I'm not always the best with keeping things alive, so this was perfect for me. 

I adore both these looks because I just think they look amazing. 

Especially that bottom vase. The moment I saw it I was swooning. 

I knew that it had to come home with me and the vases with the purple flowers? 

So much can be done with those, I am sure of it! 

2. Easter Eggs

For this look, buy: Two bags of speckled eggs, easter grass, and round apothecary vase

This is by far my favorite. 

I love every single thing about it. 

The shape of the vase is fun and you can keep the lid on it or not. 

It just adds a lot more to our table in the living room. 

Also, the eggs are so bright that it just screams happy. 

3. Candles 

For this look, buy:1 large 3x6 brazillian orchid pillar candle, 2 4x6 brazillian orchid pillar candles ,Egg candle wreath

Who doesn't love candles? 

These are such a pretty shade of blue and they smell great too. 

I think it's such a cute idea to have a wreath around a candle. 

Just draws you to them more and makes it a bit fancier.

I'm also loving that unity cross behind them.

My grandpa made that for my husband and I for our wedding. 

I think it's great because for us, Christ is what Easter is all about. 

The candles definitely draw you to it more and I think it looks great!

4. Candy & more.

For this look, buy: This Easter bunny storage jar, which also comes in aqua, Bunny kitchen towels, Jordan Almonds

When all else fails, if you really think you can't decorate go for this! 

I fully believe you can use candy and dish towels to decorate. At least I do! ;) 

These jars are the perfect size for a bit of candy on the counter

and I love these towels with the polka dots! 

There you have it, 4 easy ways you can decorate your home for Easter. 

Now, run to World Market for all these items or go shop online! 

Don't forget to check out all the other fun things they have for Easter. 

Check out the these links below for more Easter goodies! 

Easter decor, Easter brunch, and Easter candy. 

Lastly, don't forget to enter World Market's Hop it Forward Sweepstakes. 

You could win $2,000 to World Market and a year supply of Chocolate. 

Oh, my goodness two of the best things ever! 

Go enter now and good luck! 

I'm a part of World Market's trendsetter program and was compensated for this post,

but as always all thoughts, ideas, and opinions are my own.