Strong

{image via here}

This is NOT me just incase you all got confused. HA. I am hoping to be able to do that one day though! I just started taking TRX and I am hooked! It is hard, harder than hard really. I have muscles hurting that I had no idea even existed. I LOVE it though! I want to be strong and know this will get me there quickly. Well, actually I thought I was strong, I can move a sofa by myself, but apparently I am weak so very weak that I can barely get my own bottom off the floor. Alas I still have high hopes for myself!!! Here is a little sample video I found that demonstrates a bit of it. I take it at a local gym, but may even buy my own set for days the classes aren't offered or when we are on vacation. If I used them regularly I could see it being a sound investment. Who knew I would ever actually LIKE working out?

A Chair

Have you seen Lauren Leiss's home in the latest Domino magazine? It really is such a treat to see her remodel come alive. She is by far one of my favorite designers. I adore how she brings the outside in and how her spaces seem highly livable. Her spaces seem instantly homey. One of my favorite pieces she had was the vintage leather sofa. I adore the lines and how it brings a somewhat earthly feel into the room. I am sure if I could find a similar piece it would be quite out of budget, but one can dream.

{As Seen in Domino magazine | Photo by Brittany Ambridge}

 

 I did come across these chairs that very much have the same feel as the adored sofa. Granted they are not vintage or cheap, but they sure are pretty. Two can be used in place of a sofa flanking a side table or just one used as a extra seating would be quite nice too. Either way they are officially on the wish list!

Contributing Home Tour Photographer and Writer {yup that's me!}

The cat is officially out of the bag. I am a new contributing editor for Houzz! I wanted to be sure I was officially published before mentioning it, but alas over the weekend my first piece went up. It's an amazing home so most definitely worth a look if I say so myself. ALSO, I am now taking submissions for homes in the Birmingham area, but will consider traveling to any nearby states, to shoot! The home will have to go through an approval process via Houzz, but the first step would be to send me photos of your fab space {they can be iphone shot even}. I may need to do a walk through, but it's low pressure and loads of fun!