Tell Me Tuesday...Bam or Slam!

Maps are everywhere right now...are you a fan?

* image sources apartment therapy, junkgardengirl, decorology, houzz, country living, foundnowhome

I must admit, I wasn't really into the trend...

but lately I have found a few examples that might change my mind...



What do you think?



BAM or SLAM?!

For the Love of Gray....

Gray is a fabulous neutral... sophisticated and chic, masculine and feminine, soft and strong. It can be used as the dominate color in a space, or a soft neutral backdrop that makes color POP!

Many people are afraid of gray, afraid it will make their room feel dark and depressing, but that is a common misconception. Warm gray's can easily warm up any space while cool gray's can be very calming.

Warm gray's have underlying tones of yellow, red or orange.

While cool grays have undertones of blue, violet or green...

It can make a dramatic statement...

or quietly fade into the background

* imagevia 1, 2, 3,4, 5,6



When it comes to gray...you just can't go wrong!



Happy Monday!

I feel like I've been MIA the past few weeks. It was nice to get back to WV to visit family and friends, but now I'm back in NM and back in the blogging business. I can't wait to catch up on your blogs, I feel like I've been gone way too long.

Summer Fun Series: Alison from Green with Renvy

Hello, I’m Alison and I blog over at Green With Renvy, a lifestyle spot about all things eco-friendly. In the summer, I am one lucky camper who gets to spend much of her time on The Grey Lady, better known as Nantucket.



For me, that spells the most special part of the season. I’d like to share some of those faves with you here at The Mustard Ceiling. Thanks Elizabeth for having me.





Thirty miles out to sea lies the Faraway Isle. Much has remained unchanged since its discovery in 1602, and therein lies its charm.





Whether you arrive by air or sea, I love the feeling of all your cares melting away as you step foot on the island and take in the salt air.





Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are here. 50 miles of coastline in fact. I love going to the beach in any kind of weather- especially in the fog that greets us in July, when hot steamy days meet the still cool ocean.





With over 35 miles of bike paths, I love the fact that you can leave your car behind. Two wheels can take you from point A to point B and even the public transportation is equipped with bike racks!





Beachcombing is one of my all time favorite activities. I love taking the time, with my kids, or for myself, to craft with the precious cargo we’ve found.





Local and Sustainable is one of my mantras. I love the fact that it’s part of the plan on Nantucket. Whether its buying fresh produce at Bartlett Farm, packing a fresh seafood picnic with local ales from Cisco Brewery for the beach or eating fresh fish with local micro greens at a restaurant, it all falls into that category.

All Photos via Alison Abbott

and Sunsets…well what can I say…Yes I love them too!

I hope you’ve enjoyed visiting with me and my little slice of heaven.

Thank you for stopping by today Allison to share a little piece of Nantucket with us. I have never visited. It has always been on my list, it looks gorgeous.



Head on over to visit Alison at Green with Renvy!



Have a fabulous weekend!



I am still catching up from being away for 3 weeks.

Things should be back to normal around here starting Monday.

Relax...

Source

Taking a few days off to relax and enjoy the final days of my vacation in WV.



See you back in New Mexico on Thursday!

Summer Fun Series:Kim from Keller Creative

Hi, I'm Kim and I blog over at Keller-Creative. One of my favorite parts of summer is all the cookouts and get togethers. Around here the summer parties continue into the fall with weekend football parties. Since I'd rather be playing lawn games drinking wine and watching the game gabbing with my girlfriends than slaving over the stove during these parties, I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite go-to party ideas and recipes.





Appetizer: Chips & Salsa

Instead of picking up a jar of salsa and bag of chips at the grocery store, head over to your favorite Mexican restaurant and buy the chips and salsa from them. Our favorite place sells us a huge bag of homemade chips, and a tub of salsa for $5. I like to add some fresh cilantro on top and serve it in my favorite chip and dip bowl. It will seriously leave your guest wondering where you learned how to make authentic salsa and chips.



Drink: Sangria

While most of our parties are BYOB, I also like to make something fun for everyone to drink. My favorite is to take store bought sangria (the real sangria brand), mix in club soda and fresh sliced oranges. Served in a large drink dispenser, your guests will keep coming back for more.



Salad: Three Ingredient Potato Salad

No matter what the season, potato salad works as a great side. My favorite recipe only calls for three ingredients. Yukon potatoes, a jar ranch dressing from the refrigerator section and sliced green onions. Boil potatoes and cube into bite size pieces. Let cool. Toss potatoes in ranch dressing and add sliced green onions. For an extra kick (and ingredient) add bacon bits as well.



Dessert: Time to Impress

Bananas Foster Ice Cream

Sea Salt and Chocolate Popsicles

Crustless Peach Pie

When it comes to dessert, I can't help myself, it's where I really like to impress. I'm a big fan of everything homemade, from icing to ice cream. I'd rather save time on other parts of meal and come up with something great to end the night on. Our friends and family have come to expect it, so I can't stop now :)



I hope you enjoyed some of my favorite party recipes and tricks. Thanks for having me Elizabeth!



Thank you for stopping by today to share some of your party tricks. The homemade desserts look incredible, I could definitely go for some Bananas Fosters ice cream, or that delicious looking crustless peach pie.



Now head on over to Kim's blog and check out the rest of Keller Creative!

Guest Post: Erin From His and Hers

Today I would like to welcome Erin from His & Hers, to the Mustard Ceiling. I stumbled upon Erin's blog a few weeks ago. I fell in love with her idea to frame the love letters she and her hubby sent while dating and her humor. I asked her to stop by today to introduce His & Hers today...Welcome, Erin!





Hey everyone! I'm Erin from His & Hers, and I'm excited to be guest posting on The Mustard Ceiling today. Thanks, Elizabeth, for inviting me! :)



To give you a little background on my blog, I'll just say that the his side of the title refers to my husband, who knows stuff about reciprocating saws, pianos, and the side effects of Lipitor. The hers side (yours truly) knows stuff about Joann Fabrics, cats, and dangling modifiers.

Pharmacist and English teacher by day, by night, we make a happy little DIY team. My blog is where I document our progress in all things home and life in probably the least serious way possible. On any given day, you might stumble upon a reference to Justin Bieber, use of the words enema and cupcake all in one post, or this photo:

Our black lagoon Our pool

We enjoy making our home more beautiful and functional, but we don't take any of this temporary stuff too seriously. :)



Speaking of making our home more beautiful and functional, though, here are some things we've accomplished since closing in February of this year:



1. We've eradicated 47 birdhouses, hung new sconces made out of applesauce jars, and built a vanity. I use the term "we" loosely for that last accomplishment. I, personally, was in charge of admiring said vanity-building, generally while sipping lemonade and singing songs from Hairspray. I'm helpful.

2. We've smashed stuff with hammers. Creating a master bedroom is our most current project, and Phase One involved getting rid of a closet and a door. We're now working on refinishing the floor and re-plastering the ceiling.

3. We've DIYed some personalized touches for our home, like love letter art, an oversized storage ottoman, and a printable that unashamedly reveals us to be the Jesus freaks that we are.

4. We've lured our children cats into compromising positions and then taken photos of them

Actually, that's neither beautiful nor functional. Scratch that from our list of accomplishments and add it instead to the list of things you probably shouldn't mention when first introducing yourself.

That said, I'd love it if you stopped by to say hello and introduce yourself. :) Thanks again, Elizabeth, for letting me crash your blog!

Guest Posting at Living Savvy

Today, you'll find me at Living Savvy participating in Tiffany's fun 'spray painter's anonymous' series. Come on over to find out how I feed my addiction.

If you have not been to Tiffany's blog yet, stop what you're doing right now and go! She is amazing at DIY projects...just to get you ready, here are a few....

Before

After

Can you believe that transformation!?



For more details, click here.



Now, check out this fun DIY Chevron Pillow...designed by Tiffany.



She started with this fabric....







and...VOILA!

Now head on over to read my post and check out the rest of her fabulous blog, Living Savvy.