Mood Board

(Apologizing in advance, since the following post is not anywhere near being related to photography.)

Since moving to Arizona, I haven't had many photo shoots to keep myself occupied, and so naturally my attention has turned to decorating our new house. Of course, if I had more photography work then I could better afford to get the things I want, but then I wouldn't have time to do so. Such a terrible problem to have!

I created a mood board to keep myself focused as I decorate. I got the idea from one of my favorite DIY blogs-Young House Love. Check them out for some amazing inspiration and tips to transform your house within a budget.

At the moment, my house is a very tan, blank slate:



The curtains below are the first things things that I've purchased from my mood board. This weekend I'll be adding a chocolate brown panel to the bottom 1/4, bringing them all the way to the floor.


The red prints on the wall will GO. I'm so not into red anymore.


The color of the walls are most accurate in this picture. I seriously need something on the floor to warm things up:



What I'd like to do is add some texture with lots of baskets, add warmth with chocolate brown accents and and to maintain the airy feeling with a calming blue and tan palate-sand and sky.

So here is my mood board-most of these things are from Target:



1. The colors I love-chocolate brown, tan, pale blue-gray, creamy white.

2. I found these amazing curtains at Ikea, but they are 6" too short so I'll be sewing chocolate brown panels onto the bottom 1/4 to add length and hopefully a bit of style.

3. These prints, or something similar, will hang on each side of the dining room window. I just love the sand and sea colors, but you won't find any pictures of beach scenes or any sea shells in my home. Too cliche' for me.

4. To add texture and depth to the room, this sisal rug will go under the dining table and chairs.

5. and 6. These tables will go in the living room-one is for the TV, the other is to go behind the sofa.

7. and 8. I love this little birdy pillow. I'll need at least two of each of these.

9. A very thick throw, in the perfect colors.

10. and 11. Two lamps and a decorative bowl. These will go on the sofa table. Or somewhere. I love them.

12. and 13. More rugs for the entry and hallway by the stairs.

There are a few other things that I have my eye on, such as some silver candlesticks, wall art, and green plants, but I can get those things pretty much anywere.

I plan to get a little at a time, it simply isn't in the budget to purchase everything all at once. But thats OK, I'm enjoying the planning and hunting for the perfect combination of price, function and beauty. I just hope that we are still in this house by the time I get it all together.