HGTV crazy! or just crazy :0)

I have a love for most things HGTV. I am not a do it yourself person, I have no plans on moving, or remodeling, but I will watch HGTV nonstop for hours on end. (probably a lot less now that I am a mom!) When it comes to houses and design I can't get enough!

These are some of my favorite blogs and websites for all things house:

Hooked on Houses |  it incorporates celeb houses, remodel before and afters, and cool houses around the US.

real e stalker  |  celeb owned homes and luxury real estate, lots of homes to drool over... And some added snark

houzz  |  duh, this is a no brainier, best house photos ever!

rate my space  |  on hgtv.com viewers upload pics and other people can comment or ask questions sort of a precursor to houzz.com


What are your favorite websites and blogs for all things design?

blue light special | best deals for August

Z and I are lonely on our morning walks. All the fun and laughter ringing up and down the streets in our neighborhood has come to an end. The kids are all loaded up on the busses and off to school.

I always looked forward to heading back to school. New clothes, fresh school supplies, what more could a girl want?

Although I am not headed back to school, I do still love all the fall fashions. :0)

Here are some of the best sales and deals around the web:

1. GAP 40% off your purchase (thru 8/27) with the code DEAL at checkout.
2. Anthropologie 20% off sale.
3. JCREW 25% off select styles and final sales items.

Happy shopping!

Totally Target | my dollhouse bookcase adventure

Z is growing up so fast! It seems like each day is gone in a blink, and I cannot believe how fast the last 8 months have gone! She is growing and changing each day and it is awesome to watch. She also is collecting more, and more, and more TOYS!!!! I went on a search for some book and toy storage that would work in her room now and later in a toy  room. I love all things girlie for this little one!

I searched for awhile and settled on a dollhouse bookcase. There are so many amazing choices out there from pretty reasonable in price to I hope I will the lottery soon!

1. Pottery Barn (always a perfect pick!) super cute at $499
2. Land of Nod at $299 (plus right now 15% off with the code BUDDY at checkout!)
3. Posh Tots (for the mom with a bigger budget) a very cute option at $899
4. Target (the bookcase in this blog) $99 (including shipping!!!!)

I looked and looked and decided on the dollhouse bookcase from Target, available here.

I am not going to lie, it was a little overwhelming when I opened the box.  

I was excited to see how simple it actually was to put together. I was able to complete the project within about an hour.

with this little bird cheering me on!

(that face!)

almost finished!

with some of Z's books and a couple of her toys


All in all I am pleased with the results. I highly recommend  an electric drill for the backing or going to the hardware store and replacing the tiny screws with little tack nails.