Oh, and another photo shoot for my favorite, local children’s clothing boutique.  I love working with clients who care about their products and have a true passion for what they do.  For these ladies, their love for vintage and sharp prints make their brick and mortar shop pure delight.

The shots above were from this last spring when I stopped in to gaze at the sundry sweetness they offer in their shop.

I will soon be posting some of the shots from our Monday session and another link to their online presence.  Their new spring designs are fresh and versatile and so carefully stitched.

So, more info on all their new developments coming in the next few weeks.  If you live in the Midwest, they are located in Lebanon, Indiana, east side of the town square.

Who doesn’t need to find the perfect, little sundress or smock for their favorite little lady?  I can almost feel the grass between my toes.

No sunshine, no sunshine, no sunshine.

Equals…

Stir-craziness.

That’s when the inspiration book comes out and my cooped-up therefore over-productive mind starts spinning with plans for when the weather unlocks us from the indoors and we can spread our wings a bit.

My dreams for this summer are pretty tame.

I just want a really pretty garden full of produce and flowers.  Something like this.

Also, perhaps a fresh color for the kitchen.  Right now we have a screened porch spanning the entire back of the house.  It is quite successful at blocking every single drop of sunlight that could possibly reach inside and warm our bones.  Our kitchen is painted a color that was put up in this current very dark, no-sunshine state.  It’s red.  Bright, strawberry red.  With white cupboards.  It’s due for an update and something that isn’t so in-your-face when the sun comes shining through.

I’m thinking a color like this:

or this, this, and this.

Which one? (all color swatches via House Beautiful)

*photo via House Beautiful

And is it just me or is this room divine?  With the smoky walls and bright gold furniture?  Maybe this could be a bit of inspiration for my kitchen?   Can’t get over the yellow.

So, the Spring Kitchen Makeover Debate.  What color for accents?

Gold?

Red?

Gold?

Red?

Hmmm.

With the smoky walls I can keep the white cabinets, and still include my love for bright red…or GOLD.  And this color could go all the way into the dining room and down the hall.  With some gold or RED accents.

I do think I’m in love.  With a paint color.  It feels like “forever”.  *sigh*

I told you I’m stir-crazy.

If you have any color suggestions put them in the comment section.  I would love to see your ideas.