I hope you all have a wonderful day today and have most cherished memories and times spent with friends and family. I am beyond excited that all day NBA games will be in full effect. Besides being in front of the tv with good food amd family, I will be heading over to my parent’s house to make a big breakfast and then a red velvet cake to take to my brother’s. I also plan to watch the Disney parade and Gremlins on dvr lol and read magazines. Hope Santa brings you everything you want…
I went thrifting over the weekend. I came up empty handed at the Goodwill (which looks like the mall crowd by the way. It’s hip). With the exception of this magazine rack which was a score for $2.
I plan to spray paint it a metallic bronze & either a) paint the material (same as the lampshades I painted here or b) have a relative help me sew some mock croc fabric. It’s aiding my magazine obsession but hey. Two bucks is too good to pass. If only I can find Some gorge ornate frames like above. I love how rustic and hardcore the frame and bones of the room is but how it softens with the lighting & bedding. Such a cozy space.
David gave us a glimpse into his colorful Miami Condo. He said the ceilings weren’t the standard 8ft in height so in order to give the space the illusion of a higher ceiling, he used large graphic horizontal striped window treatments. Another design tip is placing the rod as close to the ceiling as possible. It draws your eyes up…
One of the things I enjoy is coming across a person, often times not taught in design, one who isn’t working in the industry but has an innate taste for beautiful aesthetics and details. So here is a round-up of some I came across recently and why I enjoy their spaces. Above the warm walls with the milky white baseboard and contrasting bright bubblegum pink dresser is fab to me. It’s not the color pink I like, it’s jazzing up something old to make it new…
{via Lori Graham Design}
So yesterday was quite dreary and the other night we had thunderstorms (which I live for). But while commuting to work I noticed how lovely the tops of trees look against the gray sky. Made me think how many colors gray can be paired with. As much as black is my fav color, I feel gray is neutral enough but dark enough to make saturated hues pop. Just look…the above design I love. The black and white is ever so classic, but the pop of georgia peach is even better. The gray looks good with both tones…
{via my Pinterest}
I’ll take this chandelier for $200 Alex….
{via Birch & Bird}
Love burnt orange for fall and this modern decor is it. Velvety sofa? Perfect for autumn. By no means am I suggesting to switch your main pieces of furniture with the seasons because that’s expensive & just ridiculous. This image just screams fall to me….
Cranberry & gray is a much better pairing than black and reds because gray is less jarring…
Beautiful contrast between the gray & turquoise. You know me, I love my TURQ hues…
A nice little tufted gray and camel KITCHEN NOOK….
This dandelion chandelier & the BLUSH hued pinks that we seen in Jennifer Lopez’s home is so girlie. But I still love THIS vintage gray & pink room the best…
{Adore Home Mag styled by fellow design blogger Ashlina Kaposta}
I love this look. It’s a little unexpected for me. When I think of grays I usually pair it with silvers and gun-metal. At least in wardrobe so to see it with gold and bronze accents is a nice surprise. I love BAR CARTS. Even if you don’t entertain, it looks so stylish to have your “spirits” on deck in such a fancy way.
A bright taxi cab yellow & gray color scheme…reminds me of THIS inspiration from nature. That backsplash is very bold. I wouldn’t suggest that if you’re planning on selling your home soon (unless you don’t mind changing it) as you will certainly limit the buyer pool. You want to stay as neutral as possible. (For more designing for resale tips, see THIS). However if you plan to stay awhile, I would completely personalize the space too…
For the 2nd round of this new series, I have two pairs of interiors for you to search. Click HERE to see the last one.
{Image via Coco Kelley}
{House Beautiful}
Or what about these interiors…
{Tory Burch}
{Pinterest}
See below for the answers….
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{Chic & Posh}
I want to sink my toes into a fluffy rug like this so bad. It looks like a cloud resting on this interior’s floor….
{Roomzaar}
Pairing a crystal chandelier, mirrored dresser (one similar can be found at pier 1) and a plush rug with a white color palette, makes this nursery very stylish and chic…
