Cutest Caddy Ever!

Bird Bath Shower Caddy by Umbra @ Container Store

This is definitely going to be purchased and put in the kids bathroom. Could not be cuter. Also inspires me to paint that bathroom soon! This Bird Bath Shower Caddy is designed by Umbra and is new to the Container Store line. SO cute!

My own Nate project

So I do watch quite a bit of Nate Berkus these days. I love his design style and the fact that all his shows focus on how to get a great look for minimum cost. And, he is also big on reusing or repurposing things you already have. So taking that approach, I've had a dark brown bird cage sitting in my garage that I brought home on a trip to Hong Kong many years ago. I've never really known what to do with it until this week. I bought a can of high gloss yellow paint (yes yellow again!) and painted it. Now its sitting on my deck and the funny thing is Crate & Barrel are selling one in their store right now! Here are the before and after. It was easy and now that's one less thing out of the garage....












So here's the C&B one for $80!

Starting Over

I decided today that I am going to start updating this spot at least three times a week with general items of interest, mainly focused around Raleigh but ranging from great design and decor, to amazing food and local scenes. Craft beer, new restaurants, great shopping, you name it I hope to post it!! ;-) My first item of interest is the new video that Whole Foods North Raleigh just released:



Love this store!!

Spring has Sprung!

I realized today that I have badly neglected my blog so I am resolving to start posting again! Check back this week for some new updates!! Lots of cool stuff happening here in Raleigh and all over now that the weather is finally getting nice again!!

Artsplosure Raleigh 2009

Here's a fun event coming up this month of May...the annual Artsplosure Festival downtown. Lots to see and do. Its totally kid-friendly and if the weather is good, we love to just get a beer and walk around and look at the art, listen to some music and watch the kids do some crafts and activities. Definitely get out there and check it out...we plan to!! http://artsplosure.org/artsplosure2009/

Farmer's Market

I'm very excited to see all these new Farmer's Markets popping up around the Raleigh/Cary area but for anyone like me living in North Raleigh area, all of the good ones are still a hike to get to! So, I was pleased to see that EarthFare grocery is starting one on Saturdays in their parking lot from 11-5pm. And, they have an outdoor patio and live music. We will be checking that out this weekend and if its good...I look forward to some great produce at hopefully a good price!

http://www.earthfare.com/storeinfo/1200/events/3090

The Cupcake Shoppe

Here's a great new spot on Glenwood. The girls and I checked it out the other day. Stop by here and get an absolutely DELICIOUS cupcake. They are to die for! Get one with coffee for a treat or pick up some to go for any party or picnic outing. They would make a great gift for someone in need of a special sweet treat. http://www.thecupcakeshopperaleigh.com/