Hospital beds are also on the approved list for kids. How awesome are these? And each kid could have their own little medicine cabinet on the wall by their bed.

Going along with my theme of crazy vivid colors: the curtains.

Pretty simple, but visually strong.

Such a gorgeous little hideaway to mimic if we ever happen to live in a converted old firehouse or schoolhouse.

I think we should each have our own little outdoor offices. Connected by tin can telephones so I can tell you funny jokes.

So the wall and window trim are painted white, but the pane parts (what is the word for those?) are black. Rather lovely.

Dear Dave, let's move into one of the following:

There always seems to be some space in a kitchen that is deep and skinny and utterly unusable. Here we introduce the pull out shelf. This would be perfect for spices

I am loving black and white together these days. These stars are kind of awesome.

First off, I love the colors. I have always imagined the vivid red front door, but the yellow is growing on me. Is this just because this yellow is rather trendy at the moment or is it lasting enough? Or do we just repaint the door every year? That might be very fun indeed.

Also love the porch area itself. Specifically the door with it's 2x4 panes and matching panes on the walls next to it. And the lights... It is all beautifully symmetric.

Not loving the pillars. Hey look Dave, white brick!

Where does one find these lovely ladders? And how would one keep their kids off it?

I am in love with this couch. It's not as cleanly designed as I usually like, but the idea that it all comes apart like a transformer of comfort is awesome. I am imagining watching movies with the family or dragging off a couple cushions to make a reading nook in the corner or under a sunny window.

But here's where I'm unsure: When my parents decorated the Laguna house they made sure all the couches were neither long enough or comfortable enough for two people to lay down on together. It made each room a kind of chaperon for young love. I have always thought this was rather wise. But then where do Dave and I get to (insert better word for snuggle. I've always disliked that word for some reason)?

I love these wide and shallow kitchen lights. Especially the white inside with the black outside.

I am liking the gallery walls full of framed pictures. This one has quite a bit more punch to it than the others have shown.

I could live in a house made out of multiple little rooms like this. One for eating, one for reading, one for drinking hot chocolate while wrapped in blankets just after dusk, one for growing poppies in mismatched pots.
I love the little cobblestone walkway with the grass growing around it- not completely straight and tidy, just charming.