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

just dreaming // san francisco

California will always be on my mind. When I was 19, I was about a day away from moving out there. And obviously that didn't happen! Now I'm on the wrong coast, but thankful to be at the beach. 2,840 miles away.

top photo: rockstar diaries // bottom left: vintage beach maps // bottom middle: hello! lucky // bottom right: january jones prints

just dreaming // paris

Watercolor by Jessica Durrant // website // print

Today is my birthday and I am dreaming of Paris.. I'll dream until I'm there.
I'm off to breakfast at my favorite place here in Myrtle Beach with my family.. then to the bookstore and a baseball game this evening.. Eric and the kids made me a cake! If I can't have Paris on this day, this is perfection.