Hello! As you may have noticed, it's been a while since I've posted anything! Well, needless to say, life got in the way (in a good way) but I'm back and I have moved! You can now find me at:

www.allthegorgeousthings.com

Cheers, Lauren 

Grandma's Ornaments

Every year I have this big plan to get crafty with the christmas tree and yet I always end up carefully hanging grandma's ornaments instead. They are incredibly delicate and many have seen better days, but I guess thats what I love about them. The patina is a reminder of all the years my grandma put them up. I'm so glad she saved them! 

Thanks be to Blogs!

These days I seem to spend more time than ever scanning blogs for instant satisfaction and design inspiration. How luck are we that we can get on our computer/phone/ipad and see amazing photography of people, homes, clothing and lifestyles. Here are a few that put a smile on my face tonight - clearly I still have an obsession with black, white and gold.

Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving has come and gone and I certainly had a lot to be thankful for this year. We had dinner at our house for the first time and it was wonderful. Luckily the food turned out great and it actually all fit in the oven! I hope everyone had a wonderful day and now..... tis the season! 

Early morning walk before the oven turned on

The sides all fit 

Thanksgiving lunch with grandma and grandpa - on the top of my list to be thankful for.

Dinner is ready! Side note - I picked up this horrible painting from a thrift store for $5 and spray painted the frame gold and rolled over the less then pretty painting with chalkboard paint. Now it can be used for many things (including our wedding).

So thankful for this crazy boy (the cat that is)

High Street Market

Check out this gorgeous shop I stumbled upon from another blog. Vintage and new, everything is eclectic, chic and still reasonably priced. Here are a few of my favs:

HAPPY SHOPPING: High Street Market 

Jenna Lyons Gorgeous Townhouse

Many of you have probably heard about Jenna Lyons personal life recently, which is not why I'm posting this. I would just love to bring to your attention the amazing 1880's four-story Brooklyn townhouse that she has put on the market. It is absolutely stunning. The shades of grey and near black she used look great against the dark wood floors. Our new home has lighter, gymnasium style hardwood and I have found it much harder to match grey paint rather than dark wood.

Every room is oozing with style, yet still practical looking. The room converted into her closet.... I'm not sure I have words? That is an absolute dream! Too bad the house doesn't include her incredible wardrobe.

All photo's via Trulia

Portishead Under the Stars

On this beautiful night in Berkeley, Ca I will be seeing, for the firt time, a band I have loved since high school at the Greek Theatre. Since Portishead hasn't had a US tour in 12 years this will be my first and I've waited for them forever!! If you haven't listened to them yet, you must! Adios.