a home with a library

Happy Monday! We are having a family day today (my husband works most weekends and gets random days off) and we are headed to a local tourist attraction that we got free tickets to. I had planned to go to the new library branch, but I think I'll save it for later in the week. I thought it only appropriate though, that I share with you my love for library rooms. My whole life I have dreamed of having shelves and shelves of books in my home. Not quite there yet, but still, my heart stops when I see one I like. I normally go for more light and bright spaces, but when it comes to library rooms, I am attracted to more deep colors. Cozy looking places to sit are a must.

Both found via Pinterest:
1. Linked to You Are My Fave, though I cannot find the original page or source. PLEASE let me know if you know it! Love to give credit where credit is due.
2. via Canadian House and Home

in the market for // a journal

I have never kept a journal or diary. I never really thought about it.
But when you think about it, this blog is a journal. And so is Facebook. And Instagram. And Twitter.
I'm just sharing my life one bit at a time.
One thing I am afraid of is oversharing or overstepping my bounds.
I have to stop myself before sharing sometimes because this is my life.
These are my thoughts.
Some of it is personal.
Some of it is just too much to share.
Some of it is not meant for others.
Some of it is stuff you don't want to hear.
Some of it is stuff I don't need you to hear.
Sometimes we have to get it out, but we can't share it either.
And so I have decided to start a journal.

Clockwise from top left:
1. Words not War by Hello Hailey at Minted
2. Rifle Paper Co.
3. Jonathan Adler for B&N
4. Striped Lines by Alethea and Ruth at Minted
5. Violets and Poppies by Kristen Smith at Minted

monthly subscription box round-up!

This is a totally new craze and I am loving it! These curated monthly crates are filled with goodies to suit any personality! Fun! I am especially into Lost Crates (hello! a box from Joy the Baker or Design Milk!) and Birchbox (what a deal!) Do you subscribe? Do you know of any other boxes that are worthwhile?

1 // Lost Crates - unique gift packages filled with design curated by really rad people - $ prices vary
2 // Citrus Lane - fun products for mom and baby - $25/mo.
3 // Umba Box - handmade surprises every month - $25/mo.
4 // Wittlebee - clothes for kids - $39.99/mo.
5 // Birchbox - the best beauty and lifestyle products for men or women - $10/mo. (!!!)