Friday Night Stripes . . . .

Meet my new favorite piece.

It fits perfectly in my home!   

I LOVE this thing. And on Monday Im talking stripes on Studio 5 and have found some really fun picks. Plus you will get a sneak peak into my home full of stripes! 

Do you love this as much as I do? Really its made for me. High gloss and all :)

Shower Curtain Love

So, are you loving that ruffled shower curtain from my last post but don't like the price tag? . . . Me too :)

This beauty is on sale right now at Urban Outfitters for $24.99! Can't beat that

Plus its polka dot :)

I like Navy paired with yellow

Green

And white :) Clean, and nautical. 

Honeysuckle Pink!

The time is here! Pantone released the color of 2011: Honeysuckle Pink. The Pantone Color Institute sets the color trends each year and we will now be seeing Honeysuckle Pink in a big way, specifically in fashion and home decor. The executive director of the Pantone Color Institute says that "Honeysuckle is about energizing us. In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going, perfect to ward off the blues."

Pink can easily overwhelm a look, so I would pair this color with neutrals or hints of green. A bright pink lip is really popular right now; just make sure the rest of your look is soft. The good news is this shade of pink looks great on most skin tones. A lot of designers have incorporated this as part of their spring line, so keep your eyes open for pops of honeysuckle appearing everywhere!

Here is a peak of H&M's spring line

Laci's Honeysuckle Fashion Finds

Pink Pea Coat by Merona, $49, Target

Pink earrings, $5.99, Target

Blooms, Blooms, Blooms Pink Necklace, $39.50, www.jilliewillie.com

Dreamy Apron, Child $29.50, Adult $36.50, www.jilliewillie.com

Laci's Honeysuckle Beauty Buys

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in Rose, $38.00,www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Harmony Trio Bronzer in Apricot, $16.00, www.sephora.com

Flower to Flower Nail Polish, $8.50, OPI

Pink Nouveau Lipstick, $14.50, www.maccosmetics.com

Laci's Honeysuckle Home Accents

Smoldering Hues Shower Curtain, $118, www.anthropologie.com

Flower Pillow, $12.00, T.J Maxx

Candle Holder, $14.99, www.ikea.com

Scented Tealight, $2.99, www.ikea.com

Scented Tealight Holder, $7.99 www.ikea.com

Decorating with Photography

Using photos in the decor of your home makes for a homey, warm, inviting, feel and adds a great personal touch. With photography being so popular there are great new options for printing your photos. What's new in photo printing, you ask? These are some of my favorite products and current best sellers:
Metallic Prints
Metallic prints have a glossy finish, with a metallic look. It creates images with exceptional visual interest and depth that will appeal to both photographers and display designers seeking a unique look. And it delivers rich, vibrant colors and flattering flesh tones for consumers.
Gallery Wraps
Gallery wraps are images printed larger than the final print size so that it can be wrapped around the wooden frame. A photo printed on real canvas has an artistic texture giving it an impressive, rich quality you simply cannot get on paper.
Float Wraps
Float Wraps are a new, unique option to display images. Float Wraps are similar to Gallery Wraps or Standout mounted prints in that they add dimension by extending out from the wall. Float wraps are unique in that they appear to be "floating" on the wall, with the main focus on the image! Create a modern display with a Float Wrap wall collage that comes ready to hang.
*These are all found through professional photographers only. Like me:)
Here are a few other fun ways to display those personal memories:
Memory Walls

Memory walls are such a popular trend right now in home decor. Weather you choose to create a unified look or an eclectic look, creating a memory wall in your home gives it an instant gallery quality look and makes a great classy statement in any space. Here are some key points to keep in mind when creating your memory wall.

Gaita interiots

• Always hang pictures at eye level. More

 often than not people are hanging too high and far apart.
• Give a space of about 1.5 to  3 inches in between photos
• Hanging 2 or 3 larger photo elements will balance out the smaller photos
• When pictures are hung in a horizontal line, it tends to make the wall look larger. This pattern works best in smaller areas and family rooms.

Pottery Barn

• For a formal look, hang the pictures in a vertical line. This will create the illusion of height.
• Mixing wood-framed pictures with metal-framed pictures works best in an eclectic home. For a more formal look, try to keep the same color for all the frames or mats
• Artwork should not be wider than the piece of furniture below it
• Pay attention to the "balance" in your entire room. Be careful not to put everything in one part of a room. Leaving the other walls bare will throw the balance of the entire room off.
• You don't always need to go for the formal unified memory wall. Create interest by hanging photos in unique shapes or make a collage with all frames touching.

(Liz Kartchner)

• Before you hang the photos, cut out paper to the same size of each photo. Then tape the paper to the wall. This gives you freedom to create your memory just how you like it without creating holes all over the wall. Make sure to use painters tape so you don't peal the paint off when you remove the tape. Nail the hooks into place according to your markings on the paper. Finally remove the paper and hang your pictures.

It's so important to get those photos off your computer and into your home to show off those cute family members. Here are some fun photo craft projects to show off those pictures:
Photo Wreath
Growing up, my mom always had a new photo wreath out for every holiday and season. It was so fun for us and our guests to look back on all our great memories. Simply print your favorite photos from that particular season and tie them with fun ribbon all over your wreath.
Place Mats
Print a large favorite photo of each family member (I chose ones that included eating) and laminate. This creates a happy environment at the dinner table and makes each kid feel special.
Decorative Tray
Buy a large photo frame and fill with any collage of photos/letters you choose. Screw in handles on each side to create a great serving tray.

(http://studio5.ksl.com)

My living room

I have meaning to post about this forever. 

 I finally took photos this week (thanks to your comment Jaci) when the sun was happily shining through :)

Back in January we finally put up our wallpaper I had sitting around here for a few months!

I love it! The paper is a metallic base with texture and the black flowers are flocked. ahhhh

It makes for a great picture backdrop! hmmm need to post some of those

We also added a new light. I wish you could see it in more detail in this photo but it is just ruffly modern and still soft.  I also love that it hangs down so you can see it from the other rooms.

*Light photo added

should I get a fun cord cover?

p.s the metal looks normal in real life 

here is closer look of the wallpaper

Now I need your help! I have been searching for a year for pillows I love on this couch. I really like these but can't find anymore. You would think there would be more pink options. I love these and Then some others that are a circle hot pink fluffy flower. 

So when your at T.J Maxx and they appear you better get them for me! PLEASE :)

I also finally got a canvas. Love them. you need one!