new finds!

For means for better living and health.. and by example of friends.. I have been leaning towards glass water bottles, and recently discovered these great watter bottles that could be our next H2O container.  They look the part and now all I need to do is put its function to the test!  I had considered waiting until October to purchase one {since we'll be in their hometown city} but I may jump that gun and bow down to a few..  a savvy investment since they run $28 bones.

{discovered here}

For a classy sunshade to lay under this summer..

{discovered on pinterest, buy here}

And my latest obsession of swimwear, it is a comfortable suit that is made well, covers all the right places (no adjusting ladies) so it fits like a glove.. 

{SEAFOLLY}

Ying or Yang

It's always a choice between the two and it will be half the fun learning which we love as we live with our ying or yang (dark or light) for the next few years.. White doors vs. dark stain or painted black (interior) doors?  Here's a few that give me thought..

 {picture via cote de texas.. she's insightful & here in tx!}

{via pinterest}

{Nate Berkus}

Also a recent discovery.. a fun new magazine I need to subscribe to.. Modern Luxury Interiors Texas, see if there is one in your area!

{see it here}

Preparing my cocoon

In the near furture we are going to build a home of our own (excitement and glee sounds streaming through my mind!).  And the one place I want to begin my design nucleous is in the kitchen.  I think I have narrowed down much of my design choices..

• Dark large plank wood floors
• Black pane windows (as big as the builder will allow)
• White walls (until we are bold enough to try other options)
• Paint grade doors (black I think)
• White moldings

Sound boring?  I know, as I read it I feel the same way, but it's how I use it, as a base to show off the things that will really matter in our home.  I want it to be timeless & with all my many moods of home decor a constant background will make it beautiful.

Where I am perplexed though is the bathroom floors.  Should I keep the wood floors flowing into them or be more savvy with a slate or other natural stone?  I prefer natural surfaces versus a man made but there are so many great & affordable options these days to be to quick to rule that out.. in my findings thus far a smooth slate is what excites me the most, plus with a young family and wear and tear it will recieve it may be the better choice.

Back to the kitchen.. I think I like a white kitchen, you want it to feel clean and sanitary and white is that classic clean look.  I would like to include a butcher block, carrerra marble {as long as I'm brave to the stains etc..}, and unique {possibly brass} hardware most likley a stainless steel again sanitary finish.

Here are some pictures I've collected on pinterest that are apart of my happy place.

{I love the windows and overall simplicity this room has. 

It gives my white kitchen a run for the money..stainless steel cupboards is another great idea}

{rustic yet modern and organized..}

{I have admired countertops that continue down the side}

{a great show off and use of space to have the bakers rack to the ceiling}

I am on the hunt and still gathering ideas..

What is on your homes dream list?