One room at a time...

While condo renovations are done, we are still slowly but surely going through each room and decorating! I know...I know....this is a slow process (and should be) so that you can find special pieces and truly fall in love with the rooms you create. With that said, I am getting so antsy! I hate walking into the bedroom and living room and it looking so blah... I mean, don't get me wrong - we have done A LOT. But now we have come to a road bump (need to concentrate funds on the wedding) and I am dying to just get it all done! One thing that I really want to do with one wall in our living room is create bookshelves. We want to try and do this ourselves (aka Steve the handyman)....has anyone made bookshelves before across a whole wall?? If so, how did it come out?

images courtesy of trad home

Exposed...

I love exposed wooden beams. I think it brings a rustic and cozy feeling to a home. Here are some examples of them really looking fabulous....

This picture from April's House Beautiful doesn't do it justice (need to
practice the art of scanning)! But this living room is beautiful. The wooden beams really work here with these light and purple colors....so fun!
Wow

I don't love the modern steel cabinets in this kitchen...but I do really like the beam action going on!

* Check out Elements of Style today...I just saw that she has a bunch of amazing photos (per usual), that also feature wooden beam ceilings.
Images courtesy of April's House Beautiful and the amazing designer, John Saladino