we built our home throughout the fall of 2014 and moved in just six days before christmas. we wanted our 'starter home' to be near the city {this was the most important part for us}. and we have no regrets. we have a very small backyard (with lots of parks nearby) + a nice sized home for us during this phase of our lives. the best part- it's just five minutes away from uptown charlotte... with wonderful neighbors. i feel like it's perfect for us right now. we love to explore the surrounding neighborhoods and enjoy everything our city has to offer. although i love it and would never complain about our beautiful home, my dream is to raise our kids in an old victorian or colonial home. {i plan to pray and dream and enjoy the one we are in now until the time comes}. old homes have always had a special place in my heart and i would love nothing more than to call one 'home' someday. we also have some plans for our master bedroom ... but for now, i simply love the bright white walls and personal touches. i hope you enjoy the mini tour as well. 

but first, i had a delicious smoothie bowl this morning + fresh florals 

making one always reminds me of my bff and her sweet soul

talk about joy! 

   

this chandelier is now above our bed 

playing 'peek a boo' with dada last night 

his favorite game at the moment

i picked this gold dipped mirror up where i got the chandelier above 

ottoman from target

a wooden tray in our master bathroom 

message board | letterfolk 

in july, mr. monaco had to go home early from the beach for work

and it happened to be his 35th birthday that week/we wouldn't be there

so while we were packing and loading the car, i hung this up in our room as a 'surprise'

i am excited to put different messages up as the years go on... 

a scene from when parks slept in our room 

my paternal grandparents 

baby boy loves our bed. 

i hope you enjoyed our room as well 

so excited to see a glimpse into people's home + spaces on bailey jean's blogtember challenge