interiors || inspired

spaces that are inspiring (and possibly hindering) the home search........YUM YUM YUM.

1  ||  2  ||  3  ||  4  ||  5

that second space would be dark dark navy or black instead of green, but you get the idea.

more of my crazy all over the place taste here.

fashionista || color pop

these photos by stig jarnes are just the pop of color i need on this wednesday morning.

photography by stig jarnes  ||  spotted via touchpuppet

type tuesday || happy plate

who knew breakfast could be so fun?

also comes in blue.

get yours at youngalexander's etsy shop.

type tuesday || wearables

thought i'd share a few jewels that are in very regular rotation around here.

images by me

top photo: alphabet earrings found at a quirky little shop near dallas, texas

 bottom photo: h&m spot earrings, my wedding ring, catbird alphabet rings (e for my husband, eric)

LOVE diamond ring was gifted about 15 years ago by one of my dearest friends

snagged that little vintage dish for $2 at a thrift shop!

Happy Labor Day!

Hope you are enjoying a fabulous, fun and relaxing labor day, without much labor!

rain or shine

image via danielle kroll

haha! well, if this isn't the perfect cheeky reminder for me to come across today!

so....after my ranting and raving last week, we found a house! a glorious house with everything we've been looking for, including extra gobs of character. hallelujah!

we gave it our best bid. unfortunately, someone then beat us out, so the search continues.

i've been in mourning. we've looked at over 100 houses, my friends. that's a rather large and exhausting number, if you don't know. so last night i took some time to throw a fit and be tired of the hunt and drink one too many glasses of fruit juice (code for vino) and went to bed appropriately puffy and pissed off.

and, wouldn't you know it, this morning 4 more brilliant prospects popped up.

that sunshine. it always knows how to find me when i need it :)

emma watson photograph by mariano vivanco via touchpuppet

enjoy your weekend, friends! remember to let the sunshine in . . .

Cornerstone's Dining Commons Gets A New Look

Cornerstone University, with the help of Visbeen Associates, C2AE and dedicated donors, recently completed the renovation of their dining commons. On Monday, August 29, staff, faculty and students were a part of a ribbon cutting ceremony where the space was dedicated. After a few words from the university's President, Joe Stowell, Wayne Visbeen, a Cornerstone Board of Trustees member, and food services director, Cindy Wiltheiss, a round of singing "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" concluded the ceremony and welcomed everyone into the new dining experience at Cornerstone. Check out photos of this great new space and the ribbon cutting ceremony below.

To read more about Cornerstone's renovation, read The Grand Rapids Press article from Tuesday's paper or Cornerstone University's news article.

Visbeen Associates' original design sketch for the project

Completed Dining Commons

Chef's Choice in center with Deli behind and Fresh Greens on the right

Fresh Greens station

Homemade pizzas are made in Joe's Pizzaria

Ribbon ready for cutting!

A faculty & staff meeting in the renovated dining room

Cornerstone's president, Joe Stowell, and Wayne Visbeen, a Board of Trustees member, exchanging a few words

Wayne offering up a few words on how this new facility demonstrates the growth of the university

Food services director, Cindy Wiltheiss, officially cutting the ribbon

Staff, faculty and students enjoying the new dining experience

Students joined in on the lunch fare

A few attendees dishing up

Fresh pasta made to order in the Chef's Choice section of the dining commons

Joe's Pizzeria in action!

The Fresh Greens section was a hit!

President Joe Stowell and Wayne Visbeen enjoying the festivities