This week at CLH. I recently received the newest issue of BHG and couldn't wait to try this recipe Bacon and Egg Muffins. I've been looking for easy recipes that I can make ahead for the week for my family to enjoy a quick breakfast in the mornings. Tabari's not much a cereal person, and he needs to eat more than toast and jelly. I had all the ingredients in my cabinets and fridge, so I said why not.

Here's the 'done' picture from BHG, click here for the recipe. I followed the recipe exactly, and I think they tasted OK. I'll think I'll retry the recipe and add in some diced chilies to give them a little kick and maybe more eggs. I will say they held up very nicely over the week an Tabari and Hasani liked them, so that's a plus.

Avery's is such a little helper. He remained me not to leave out Netflix out within his reach. They grow so fast.

Since, I'm on the subject of Netflix here's our at home movies for the week: Footloose (2011) and Real Steal. We deiced to increase our at home movies from one at a time to two at a time, that way we can watch new releases & a random my pick movie. Oh, and Hasani rolled his eyes at Footloose (my random pick) I loved the classic cheesy 80's Footloose, SJP was totally underused in that movie, lol. So it was a must for my to see the new version, just not in public, lol.

On Wednesday, Avery and I headed to Micheals with a 40% coupon, I was planning on using to buy a cake pan with. I couldn't find the size I need, so I'll be shopping another Micheal's or Joanns this weekend.

It was a quiet week at CLH. Which means we'll have a crazy busy weekend. We'll have our casing on our doorways done tonight, and be painting trim all weekend!

How was your week? Have you seen the new Footloose Movie, was it a good? A hot mess? Any favorite 80's movie you want Hollywood to remake, or would be upset if they did?

As you all know, we have a small home. So whenever I come across an amazing house that is small on the square footage, but big on smile I do a happy dance! Because it seems like magazines only feature large homes, I consider anything over 1600sq ft big, since ours hovers in the 1000sq ft range. I guess in the 1950's in California, they just made-em small :) But were snug and happy in our little rancher and love our big backyard, so its all good and I hate cleaning so I think the smaller space is perfect us (at this moment) I did some digging around on the on Better Homes and Gardens to find pretty small living rooms, that I like.

What I like about this small living room: Not afraid to use color on the drapes, light blue slip covered sofa. Moldings on the doorway make the room look larger, also hanging the curtains makes the ceiling appear larger.

{ via BHG}

What I like about this small living room: The light paint color on the walls makes the room feel larger and keeps the nice sunlight in. Large fun artwork add a nice pop. The furniture is in a tailored style, yet relaxed. The room also has a little 'office space nook area'

What I like about this small living room: I love all the detail in this spot in the living room, pretty artwork dramatic curtains and large accessories all work well in this living room.

{via BHG}

Ooh, look casings on the doorways. I'm just a tad bit in love with casings lately since we're in the process of adding them to our home. I like the mix of traditional style with fun modern touches.

{via BHG}

Regardless of how many sq feet your home is, its all about making the space work for your needs, that's one lesson I've learned while slowly re-doing our home inch by inch.

In your opinion, what is more difficult to decorate a living room space or large? In my opinion, I say small :) lol But I will say, it can be very difficult to decorate a large living room and give it a cozy lived in feeling :)

What have you done to create a cozy & inviting living room in (be it small or big) in your home?