It’s funny; you never know where inspiration will strike. I recently had a DEE-Lish brunch at the Carroll Street Cafe in Cabbagetown (Atlanta) and was struck by the way they had painted their tables. Each was unique, but there was something about this blonde wood with a sophisticated coastal palette that really struck me. Wouldn’t it be a great palette for an entire room? Olive, turquoise, an almost-mustard shade of yellow, cream, and a bit of blackish-brown for punctuation. I decided to let this be my inspiration for a little Polyvore collage action.

coastal palette office final by thebubbreport featuring leather bags

Well, January’s quite over, the Superbowl is over, and it may be time to get back into those weekend projects. One part of making your home office a place where you want to spend time is to be sure and add artwork that inspires you. Whether it’s nautical charts, a big inspiration board, etsy prints or a vintage blackboard, why don’t you get out a hammer and nails and get cracking on this one? It won’t take long but it will make a big difference!

From flickr member The Style Observatory

from Flickr member and blogger From the Right Bank

from Flickr member and blogger Eileen Josephine

from Flickr member and blogger sfgirlbybay

from Flickr member and Etsy store owner atelierpompadour

Getting the kids to stay seated at the kids’ table is one of the most challenging tasks of any parent during holiday festivities.

Whether you’re a parent or simply a host to guests with children, these 3 kiddie table ideas will help you keep those tiny bums in their seats!

1. Available in playful and grown-up prints, these placemats from Modern-Twist are “the bee’s knees.” Nurturing the inner artist in every child, the mats are doodle-friendly with the use of washable or dry erase markers.

2. Make the kids feel like important guests. Use these adorable picture frames from DwellStudio as place cards.

3. Use craft paper instead of a table cloth and let the kids go wild with the new DwellStudio Stamp Sets. Available sets in Baby Farm, Baby Zoo and Baby City.