Wishful Wednesday #4: Moving to Florida

Just the other day, I was hanging out at home. Waiting to hear from a doctor I work with. And my Mom. So pretty much, wasting some time. Did you know, the TV choices at 8AM, are not very good. I mean, I would normally gravitate to GMA or Home and Family. But I was wanting to watch a movie or something. Because I knew it was going to be a while, before I'd leave home.

So I was scrolling through the channels. And I saw it! The HGTV Dream Home! How had I missed it? How had I not seen the special already? You see, HGTV, the Travel Channel, the Food Network, DIY, and FIY are my jam! I'm usually watching something off of, one of these channels.

It was something about this year's home. I don't know. Maybe it was the design. Maybe it was the location. Maybe it's because we've had a very tough year. But I was so into this home!

We'll start with the kitchen! It's ALWAYS going to be my favorite room. In any home! Just look at it. Waiting for me, to get in, and make a mess. I'd LOVE to cook in this space! I could see family and friends, sitting around the island, as I bake and cook.

This living room, just screams, "curl up with your favorite book!" I can see myself, reading, blogging, or even crocheting, all in this space. Starring out those windows. Just look at this view!!!

The master! Wow! Everything about this space, is just wow! I mean, you can take a look at the pictures. But watching the show, gives you such a better view.

I will admit, the color wouldn't be my first pick. I'm more a lavender, lilac, or grey kind of a gal. But this room really is stunning! I'd love to wake up, in this bed!

The master bath, is AMAZING!!! This picture doesn't do it justice! I mean, the bathtub alone, is calling my name! And the little balcony, would be so amazing too! My dream bathroom.

This is the balcony off the master bedroom. This sold me. I'd move to Florida in a heartbeat! I mean, it doesn't get much better than this!

The last few years, have been beyond a challenge. For myself, and my Mom. If only, we could win something like this, it would be a new beginning. A place for us, to reconnect. To begin again. To recharge those batteries. And to try and figure out this life, without my Daddy.

I guess a gal can dream. And I guess I can sign up to win, every single day. And I can get on my knees and pray. This little piece of heaven, would be amazing! I mean, I didn't even show you the property! It is even more beautiful! They even have a dog house! Our pups, they would even have a place to chill.

So I can dream. And on this Wishful Wednesday, this is what I'm wishing for. Not just for the home. Because it really is stunning. And much more, than I'd ever really dream of. But for the calm of my mind. To really have the time, and place, to recharge. And get my life, back on the rails.

The last year has definitely been a tough one. One that has had, so much tragedy. So much hate. So much hurt. A little piece of heaven, would just do this soul, some good. I can wish, and I can dream. ❤

Wishful Wednesday #2: Lavender And Grey



There is no doubt in my mind, that the last few years have been tough. And I've just been surviving. All of it! There was once a time in my life, that I lived in "controlled chaos." I think most college students can say that. Medical students for sure!

 

You know, you have a certain control, over most things. But life is still very chaotic. Busy at the very least. But you control things. I CONTROLLED so much! My home was definitely one of those things. One that I kept very organized. ALL THE TIME!!!

 

I've always looked at my bedroom as being one of those places. One that was a sanctuary. A place that I controlled. And limited people to. It was my soft place to land. My place to unwind from the world. It was my safe place.

 

Over the past few years, my bedroom lost all of that! All of the magic was sucked out. All of the security, disappeared. And well, this is definitely a rebuilding year. One that is set to be magical. To put our lives back in some sort of order. And continue moving forward.

 

My bedroom is going to be the first place for me. It is my childhood bedroom. But resembles nothing, from my childhood. Other than beautiful woodwork, soft lavender carpet, and a completely incredible window seat.

 

You see, when I moved out, all those years ago, I took all my belongings. Then a few years into me being on my own, my parents' ceiling collapsed in their bedroom. And my old bedroom became theirs. Oh, there was also a remodel of the entire back side of our home. That meant a new closet, and all my parents' old furniture. My oldest brother, lived with my parents briefly. Then I came home.

 

Honestly, it's felt like a foreign land, ever since. So it's time for a change. I'm looking for something new. With a nod to the old. A bit of a celebration, of beautiful workmanship. But I'm looking for peace. And I turn to my favorite color, lavender. And my new modern favorite, light grey...

 

I like the idea, of some dark pieces. Either metal or wood, to anchor everything on. We're planning on taking my parents' old furniture to their mountain home. And I'm currently looking for a metal bed frame. And accessories.

Tufting! Oh, how I love thee! If' I could find a small loveseat, or even a chair like this, I'd be in heaven! I've literally, been on a hunt for a piece like this, for at least 8 years! I'm not lying. Let me know, if you have seen something similar.

I really like the idea of some sort of texture, on the bed. In terms of bedding. I've seen something similar to this, at Target. In both a light grey and white. I'm leaning towards white. Because when else can you have white bedding? Maybe it's just a single girl thing...

This entire palette...colors, textures, finishes, accessories, shapes...it's what I'm dreaming about! Something simple. Yet peaceful. With a touch of glamour. Something just for me. A single girl's dream!

I'm really leaning towards a smaller bed. Currently the room has a queen sized bed. I'm thinking more a full. Because I'd like a seating area. And more simple layout. This to me, makes for a serene look.

I'm also a fan, of long drapes. Something simple. Yet modern. Something that can be opened during the day. To allow the beautiful sunlight in. But something beautiful, for privacy in the evenings. Like I said, I have a large window seat. And I quite often, like to sit and read there.

If I could possibly find a headboard similar to this one, it would be magical. But I just don't see that happening here. Just my thoughts completely. But I really do love this furniture!

To be 100% honest, I've had this picture saved for years! When I first moved out of my parents' home, I wanted my living room to be like this. Then reality hit! I was a broke college student. Paying my mortgage and tuition, was way more important. Also, my nephew lived with me. I don't think he would have like the idea.

But I've kept this picture for a very long time! I've considered, many times, painting the walls to my office lilac. I've looked at similar pieces. And every single time, I've backed out. I'm not sure why. It just happened.

I mean, my bedroom at my home, is currently a deep purple. Deep! Mostly because I was working crazy hours. And needed to come home to a dark room. I needed my rest. But secretly, I ALWAYS dreamt of a room like this!

 

Lastly, would be this picture. All the feminine touches. Those little things, that turn a room, into a little piece of heaven. You know, the finishing touches, that turn a house, into a home. That's what I'm looking for!

I guess, I just crave, a little piece of this world, that is mine. That I can make into a comfy, safe, and peaceful place. With things I enjoy seeing, smelling, and touching. Life has been so crazy, that I just want a place to relax,

And for me, this color palette just has all of that! It's serene, peaceful, and honestly, one of my favorites! I'm not sure how long, I'll be living with my Mom. But I want a place that is mine. 100% reflective, of the woman I am today. As selfish as that sounds, how many other times in my life, will I have that shot? Probably not many. Because really, could you see a man living in a room like this? ❤