Good morning readers. I hope your week has been off to a good start. I am headed out this snowy am but leaving you with a few terrific images to hopefully brighten your day. As you can see we are getting a new look here at H&L, mainly our new blog header by the very talented artist Johanna Pabst.. Tell me what you think!

Nursery Rhymes

If you happen to live within 2 hours of Scranton and are trying to put together a rockin nursery/little ladies room or get out your paint brush for a boy, I seriously would think about renting a truck and driving to my nearest Sal Val for these super cheap, uber adorable pieces:

Then go to Made by Girl and order this poster:





Then order from Crate and Barrel two of these lamps. Super affordable.

Then perhaps consider a wall of this wallpaper by the amazing Katie Ridder.

Ok, you are welcome. If you need more info, email me!!!

Enough is enough.

Except when it isn't. I just can't get over ikat. Epecially this new pattern from Anthropologie which looks soooooo fresh. I can't stop!

Something to Digest.....

I seriously don't think I ever bought an Architectural Digest. I remember growing up my mother's big piles of them filled with creepy celebrity houses that never resonated with me in any capacity. Well I am changing my tune. Margaret Russell has taken over the helm and wow-za!!!!! From Todd Romano's stunning glossy blue walls to Ralph Lauren's new flagship store, grab it while its hot. Congratulations Margaret!!!

*** Update- Great article in New York Times. Makes me like Margaret even more.

I spot

A trend, no? Go on over to Furbish to get yourself some.

Images from Lonny Magazine, House and Home, Furbish Studio, and Unknown.

Feeling slightly like the little one above (how adorable, right?). I caught a cold from James not feeling too hot. But happy to share a couple of things:

Oh Joy blog led me to this line at Target. I bought three things! Run if you have a little one, what a steal!

Ps did you hear Jordan from above blog is moving to Paris with her husband and two little ones? So romantic!

The Nest magazine is featuring gorgeous EmersonMade's home. Her pantry makes me weep. Here is a great blog post on Design Sponge as well. I always loved the leopard coat parked next to the shotgun. It is the country!

And last but not least made this salad for a dinner party. Try it!!

Happy Hump Day.

Brown, black, and grey never get old on these cold winter days. I hope you are staying warm this morning. xx Ali

Images from Lonny Magazine, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Unknown.

Snow Day!

I was so suprised to receive pink silk pillows brought home from my sister in law Jeanette from a recent trip to Cambodia. I pick out nice colors and fabrics for people in life, she does this. She's the rocket science part and the Principal of Providence St. Mel. I love the little pop of color in these grey days. I know my palm tree isn't looking so hot. The kids treat it like the jungle. Does anybody have any good recipe to make it happier?