A Day of Love

If you follow Delightfully Chic on Pinterest you know that I love pinning balloons and fun Valentine’s images to my “Day of Love” board.  They just make me happy and are always sooo pretty on the eyes!  This is just what I need today as I pull together the husband's Valentine's gift.

 

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All Things Pretty

Last night I had one of my most restless nights of sleep since becoming pregnant.  The weight of my ever growing belly is something I am having to adjust to and turning over in the middle of the night has been my newest challenge and requires some assistance!  I can only assume that these last 7 weeks of pregnancy will continue to prove that a peaceful night’s sleep is a thing of the past.  I wonder if this is God's way of just preparing me for many sleepless nights ahead when Baby G arrives??  Mommy’s out there, do you have any suggestions besides a fork lift to reposition yourself throughout the night without the pulling pain in your stomach?  

As I sit here feeling sleep deprived and with one eye open, I honestly just want to look at pretty things that make me happy and require little effort to enjoy.  So today, I give you “All Things Pretty”!

 

 

Thank you in advance for your tips and tricks for finding peaceful Zzz's these last few weeks!

 

Get Prepared for Valentine's

We are less than a month away from Valentine's Day and all I can see is red! 

This year why not dress up the standard chocolates, flowers, and cards?! 

One thing I adore is when Scott surprises me with gorgeous bouquets that are out of the norm.  Skip the standard roses this year and give her an unexpected flower and even better, deliver them to her wrapped in paper instead of a vase.  

Walk away from the chocolate this year and give her the always gorgeous and yummy macaron. 

Last, but certainty not least, don't forget the card. Sometimes it's not the gift that means the most, it's the words written in the card that steals our heart!

 

cards via 

 And if cupids arrow hasn't gotten you just yet, why not treat yourself! I can remember many days that I bought flowers and macrons for myself because yes, while life as a single girl in her 20's and 30's can be a total blast, it can also be hard a times.  So go ahead...you deserve them!

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 Do you have your look ready for the special day?  Here are just a few items we are currently swooning over for vday!

4 Valentine's Recipes Full of Love

Two years ago today, Scott asked me to be his wife.  It was and still is the best decision I have made.  In honor of my smitten disposition today I think it's time for our first Valentine's post!  

Here are four recipes that I think are truly a must for the month of love!

White Chocolate Almond and Raspberries

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Oreo Cheesecake Cookies
 

These little darlings I am dying to make! As long as time allows this weekend you can plan to stop by Gaither's for a nibble!

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XoXo's Valentine's Brownies

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Homemade Heart Marshmallows 

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Pantone 2016 Color of the Year

For the first time ever Pantone is blending two softer shades together to make this year's Color of the Year.  Allow me to introduce you to the warm tone of Rose Quartz and the cooler tone of Serenity.

 

I personally find these shades fitting for our upcoming 2016 year since we will be welcoming "Baby G" into the world and still have no idea if our little one is a boy or a girl!  We will all know in March! 

 

Zara + Baby Gap

Today I decided let's round up a fun collection of decor and fashion must haves in these delicate hues and give the new color(s) a warm welcome! 

Shop the 2016 Color of the Year

 Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers in Cornflower Blue + Rose Quartz

Wayfair Ombre Throw Pillows 

Theory Dress

Moda Operandi Skirt 

Fendi Shopper

Tory Burch Tote

One Kings Lane Rose Glass Decanter

One Kings Lane Glassware

Essie Polish in Pink Diamond + Pret-a-Surfer

 

Contemplating {Stripes}

Lately I have been pondering the idea (yet again) of adding wallpaper to our home.

There are so many cool patterns and variations of the once horrid and painful wall coverings that my wheels are turning.  But before I rush out to pick up a few rolls of the nightmare turned stylish goodness I think I want to first try something I’ve been wanting to do since my previous home.

Painted striped walls!

I previously wanted to paint my laundry room in horizontal yellow and white stripes.

Now I am thinking I need to feature an accent wall in my home office with simple black and white stripes. Thoughts?! Don’t you think this would be super fun and by only tackling a smaller accent wall this should be totally doable and completely stress free!   Right?!

I bet Sweet Mama is reading this post going,

“Oh my…if these lines aren’t completely straight and perfect everyone 

prepare for a breakdown!” HA!

No worries, people.  I’ll be as cool as the flip side of my pillow!   

That is, until perfection has been achieved! ;)

But, seriously, How FUN?!

 all images via delightfully chic on pinterest

I think in my office space I would go with vertical stripes but, still debating!

The other accent colors planned are soft shades of pink because what southern girl

doesn't love a little blush and bashful.  You can see my office inspiration in this post here.

Love it or Hate it?! 

Delightfully Chic {Office Inspiration}

 As you know there have been TONS of decorating projects going on in the Gaither house since we moved in back in November.  One room I keep putting off, but, absolutely cannot wait to see completed is my Delightfully Chic office.  I decided to keep my desk and chair from my previous office in my town-home because I still adore them so much.  
When I brainstorm the new look of DChic I keep seeing soft tones of pink and coral with a 
mix of grey and of course, white! 

Here’s where I am currently at in the planning process...
  

 

 

Offices/Images that inspire me... 

 

These silk drapes...I die! 

 

Clean & Simple, my favorite combo! 

What are your thoughts on the new color scheme?! 

Love it? Hate it?! 

To be continued...