Not Your Grandma's Prefab Home

Have y'all been seeing the prefab homes that have been popping up on design sites lately? They are definitely not what they used to be, and they definitely don't conjure up images of trailer parks anymore. Check out some of the amazing designs of these homes and offices and their unbelievable interiors. Yes - they really all are prefab homes!

                                                                                      Modern Exterior design

                                        Contemporary Exterior design by Other Metro Architect Stillwater Dwellings

                                      Modern Exterior design by Vancouver Architect PLACE, hl johnston architect ltd

                                        Modern Kitchen design by Vancouver Architect PLACE, hl johnston architect ltd

                                               Modern Kitchen design by New York Architect Resolution: 4 Architecture

                                                      Modern Garage And Shed design by Austin Design-build Sett Studio

                                                   Contemporary Prefab Studios design by Other Metro Decorated Shed

Rent the Runway

If you haven't heard of Rent the Runway, and you love (but usually can't afford) designer dresses you're in for a treat. I hadn't taken the time to check out Rent the Runway, but I recently received a coupon in my Birchbox. Um... how have I not taken advantage of this site before?! You can rent designer dresses and accessories for a fraction of their retail value, look fabulous at your event, and return the dress a few days later! My brother-in-law is getting married in January, and now all I have to do is choose which dress I'll rent and wear! My top two choices:

An Outdoor Christmas Party

Depending on where you live the words "outdoor" and "Christmas" don't always go hand in hand. I'm in Austin though, and today, 20 days from Christmas, it's supposed to be 75º so an outdoor Christmas party is right up my alley. I think this beautiful rustic Christmas table setting would make a family or friends get together feel Christmasy even if it doesn't feel like Christmas outside.

                               Traditional Dining Room design by Kansas City Media And Blogs Michelle Edwards

                                 Traditional Dining Room design by Kansas City Media And Blogs Michelle Edwards

                                Traditional Dining Room design by Kansas City Media And Blogs Michelle Edwards

                                Traditional Dining Room design by Kansas City Media And Blogs Michelle Edwards

                                    Traditional Dining Room design by Kansas City Media And Blogs Michelle Edwards

A Charlie Brown Tree

We don't have a good corner in this year's apartment for a large Christmas tree like I love so we opted instead to go for a Charlie Brown tree. Yes it's sitting on a TV tray, and yes, I did insist on still covering said TV tray with the tree skirt. :)  It wouldn't be a proper Christmas tree without it! Since there's no room around the tree, we're putting all of the presents at the base (aka: on the floor). It works, and it's surprisingly cheery. Lars even said that despite the fact that it was 82º today, it still felt like Christmas in our house. :)