Everyone seems to be obsessed with peonies. And don’t get me wrong – I can’t say I don’t love them. They’re beautiful! But, for the most part, hydrangeas are the ones that really have my heart. The blue ones are my favorites, but sometimes I just love the all white hydrangeas.

Yesterday, while shopping at Trader Joe’s, I snagged a bouquet of three stems for $5.99. I think they’re usually a dollar or so cheaper there, but what I paid still beats the other grocery stores around here. When I got home, I took two and cut them [a bit shorter than I had intended] for the coffee table. I had left the last stem on the longer side so I put it a small tube vase from the dollar store and placed it on the end of the dresser in our bedroom.

I’ll admit, I don’t keep fresh flowers around the house that often. For no reason in particular. But I love having them around, especially in our bedroom. This is definitely something I’m going to have to keep up with!

What about you – are you a peony person or do you favor the hydrangea? Do you keep fresh flowers around all the time or just once in a while?

As yesterday was all about getting organized, today is about getting organized in ultimate modern style. And sound! The chic storage cabinet above is the Caixa Cabinet with Speakers, which as the name states, has speakers for iPod and TV integration.

This sleek modern cabinet is designed by Paolo Cappello of Milan. To me, there’s nothing better than a nicely designed piece of furniture that is dually functional – as this cabinet is – providing great sound and great storage!

What do you think of the Caixa Cabinet?

We’re having work done on our basement, so it’s a mess. And because the basement is a mess, I feel like everything else is a mess. Every cabinet I open, every room I walk into – I want to immediately reorganize. Almost daily I find myself scanning the fridge looking for what I can get rid of next.

Does this ever happen to you? Are you an organized person?

I forgot to mention that because our basement is a mess, so is our garage, because it got the overflow of junk to empty out the basement. Since that is a mess that can and needs to be controlled, it’s number one on the organization to do list. While I’d love for the garage and for every closet and cabinet to resemble the images above, I feel like I’ll never get there. My first move is to make a more specific list of what needs to be done and really organized, and how I’ll go about it.

How do you get [and stay] organized? If you have any tips on what works for you, please share!

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I just came across this simple yet fabulous DIY on from {panka} with love. All it takes is a few jars and some glow in the dark paint and you’ve got a beautiful nighttime display.

Some commenters on panka’s page suggested that paints from Michael’s were not strong enough, so they suggested buying paints here and here. I love the look of the dots, but I’m not sure that I would have the patience to paint that many small ones inside of such a large jar. Perhaps I’d try some swirls or stripes? Or maybe I’d use a q-tip instead of a paint brush. Whatever I decide to do, I know they’ll look amazing on my outdoor table or on the counter inside!

Will you be making these? What type of design would you do on the inside?

Happy Friday! What are your plans for the weekend? I’m about to head out to Baltimore for a wedding tomorrow. Hope you enjoy the weekend and the weekly six.

1 – How adorable is this snow cone DIY for a kid’s summer party?

2 – Dying to make this fresh and healthy mediterranean salad.

3 – Need this bag to make sure you’re never unprepared!

4 – Loving this crisp bright blue.

5 – What do you think about oversized mirrors? I need one that looks like this one!

6 – Check out this awesome project by Martha Rich – 100 pieces of art for $100 each.

If you’ve ever been to the Beverly Hills Hotel, then surely you’ve seen this fancy Martinique wallpaper in person. Designed in 1942 by Don Loper, specifically for the hotel, this wallpaper has become an iconic design.

The big bold banana leaves can be found in upholsteries, shoes, purses, you name it. As far as wallpaper goes, the leafy pattern makes a dramatic effect. I can see it in kitschy Californian homes, funky restaurants and boutiques.

What are your thoughts on martinique wallpaper? Would you put it in your home?

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