Home Inspirations {An Angel at My Table}

I adore the UK shop of "An Angel at My Table"... Although they don't seem to ship outside the UK, there are many lovely pieces to droll over and ideas that have inspired me... Enjoy!


Definitely hoping to work a few 'Ardent Sparrows' into the new spaces!



We are making some changes to the kitchen that will (hopefully) allow me to incorporate more storage... A cabinet like this is exactly what I'll be looking for, should the renos go well... Storage on the bottom for my small appliances and space on top to display my cookbooks and some pretty things... Isin't it lovely?


I'm looking a sparkly mirror like this one for B's new room...


Adore this bed... It's nearly identical to the one we purchased in cream for B's new room!

Home Inspirations {Dining}

This past weekend marked the beginning of a series of small (although I doubt my husband would agree with 'small') renovations in our house in an attempt to make room for baby and improve the flow of our main floor... I've been searching shops around town and on-line for perfect and affordable furnishings and fixtures to make our house feel like home...

This week I thought I'd share a few of the things that have inspired me along the way... And hopefully soon I'll have pictures of the 'finished product' to share!

Our previous living room and dining room space will be trading spaces in order to make room for some sleeping quarters... Our previous space had gold walls with accents of red... Let's just say the palete has changed completely in favour of lighter, more neutral colours... Perhaps it comes from decorating in the heat of summer... But it will be a very nice change!

As a result, I've been on the hunt for a collection of pieces for the table that will fit with the new colour scheme... I've been searching second hand shops for new dishes to make a mis-matched set that will fit with the new colours and add some character... And of course, Etsy has had many kind offerings! Enjoy!


Great centerpiece ideas from Miss Martha


Vintage Doily Table Runner from "Ravenhill"


Love this stunning bowl from Poppy Serving Bowl from "Marci G's"


Adore the mis-matched vintage look from "Country Living"


Love these glasses from "Antropologie"... But looking for them on a friendlier budget!


Purchased these lovely plates from "Laura Jean's Attic"

Getting It Together {Meal Planning}

Back in my 'previous life', teaching full time, I began planning my menus each week to save time when getting home from work... As I planned my menu, I would make my grocery list... I found that we wasted less food when going to the grocery store with a clear plan in mind... I still plan my menu and grocery lists meticulously and appreciate the time saving benefits, especially with a toddler around the house and a busy business to run... I'm just in awe of these great ideas to make meal planning even easier! Enjoy!

Mini Meal Planners from "Briones & Co."

The Chef's Planning Kit from "Knock Knock"

Personalized Recipe Cards from "Petite Press"

Check ME Grocery Shopping List from "LobotoME"

Letterpress Recipe Cards & Recipe Box from "1 Canoe 2"

Getting It Together {Task Lists}

I LOVE making lists... I live on lists... And feel a great sense of satisfaction in checking off completed tasks... Enjoy perusing this list of items that will make all listing taking much easier!

Chalkboard Wall Idea from "Nerd Approved"

Weekly to Do List from "Red Stamp"Task Clips from "Cici Studio"

Help ME Honey Do List from "LobotoME"

Quilted List Taker from "ETC... Cards"

2010 Listograhpy Weekly Calendar from "Paper Source"
Jotter from "Cici Studio"

Getting It Together {Kitchen}

Kitchen Catchall Idea from "Better Homes & Gardens"

"Country Living"

Cigar Box Recipe Holder Idea from "Better Homes & Gardens"

English Baker's Stoneware Canister Set from "Chefs"

Message Center Project from "Better Homes & Gardens"

Design Glut Hookmaker from "Velocity"

Shabby Chic Biscuit Tin from "The Home Design Cavern"

Five Scoop Shelf Unit from "Ella's Kitchen Company Limited"

Getting It Together {Wall Storage}

Wall to wall storage... That is my dream... A place for everything and everything in its place!

Vintage Rake Necklace Storage Idea from "Country Living"

Jewellery Organizer Idea from "Better Homes & Gardens"

Set of 6 White Flower Coat Hooks from "Rockett St George"

Bin There Done That Book Bin from "Land of Nod"

Vintage Heating Grate Wall Storage from "Better Homes & Gardens"

Branch Hooks from "Urban Outfitters"

Wall Message Center from "Old New Again"

Fork Clips from "Happy Housewives Club"

Cubby Organizer from "Pottery Barn"

Getting It Together {Office}

We now have two office spaces in our home... And both seem to be consistently disorganized... Perhaps I can draw inspiration from these fantastic office organizing solutions!

Uncommon Uses Office Storage Solutions from "Better Homes & Gardens"


Tweets Memo Pad from "Paper Source"

Recycled Newspaper Letter Holder from "Urban Outfitters"

Pant Hanger Organizers from "Country Home"

Cookie Sheet Memo Board Idea from "Better Homes & Gardens"

Daily System from "Pottery Barn"

Brocade Magazine File from "The Container Store"

Pink Birds File Folders from "Paper Source"