This new sisal rug from Crate & Barrel has completely transformed our living room, bringing in light and really making the room feel alive. Our previous rug, a dark red oriental rug was pretty, but it really weighed down the room. Next on my list is a new swing arm wall sconce and a new coffee table. Some ideas below….
Not only are there so many amazing products out there, but there are so many amazing styles it often makes it hard to bring everything you like into one home. I’ve been really into velvet sofas lately and set with a bright yellow asian-inspired side table, one of my favorite Bungalow 5 lamps and a beautiful watercolor, it keeps it from seeming too formal or “grown up.”
Ladylike Watercolor
Velvet Sofa
Chinright Yellow Side Table
Delft Lamp
Niba Belair Rug
Posted in Art, Interior Design, Living Rooms, Rugs
Tagged Belair Rug, Bungalow 5, Chinright Side Table, Delft Lamp, Etsy, Make Believe Living Room, Niba Rugs, Velvet Sofa, Watercolor
Yum. Want. Controversial because I’m anti real fur and inhumane animal treatment and this obviously symbolizes a live animal shredded to pieces but it’s so pretty… and only $263… I think I need to go find a faux.
But if you’re game, check it out here.
Posted in Bedrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms, Rugs
Tagged Cowhide, Cowhide rug, Faux Cowhide, Rugs, Rugs USA
The ugly green carpet that used to haunt my dreams is gone. The lighter carpet completely brightens up the space and is such a welcomed change. More house updates in the future…
Posted in Architecture, Before and After, Interior Design, My House, Rugs
Tagged Back Bay, House Renovations, New Carpet, Stair Carpet, Townhouse
It’s no secret that I would give anything to be back in college. Vanderbilt specifically. I had the most amazing four years in Nashville and I can’t imagine having spent it any other way. While I put in a little effort with my bedding every year, I definitely wish I could have another try at tackling the cement block walls and sad looking wood beds. Here are some back to school essentials to make your dorm room the one everyone’s talking about:
Extra long twin-set, please!
A bedskirt?! Why/how did I not think of that?
These pom pom pillows are adorable
For the more sophisticated college girl!
I just don’t know what it is. I am not a pink girl but my freshman year dorm room claimed otherwise:
Tying your curtains up with mismatched hair ribbons? I tried. Also, the desk chair. That desk chair.
Art in my dorm room consisted of poorly printed high school photos taped to the wall (see above)
Great conversation piece plates
This floor lamp means business
West Elm has great shower curtains
Such a cute magnet board for notes, reminders and photos
A good desk chair changes everything
Just yes.
So… time to go back? Thank goodness for homecoming.
Posted in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Rooms, Memories, Rugs
Tagged Back to school, Back to School Shopping, College, Dorm Decor, Dorm Room
I died when I saw these images on House of Turquoise blog. We are currently replacing our stair carpet and the white walls with dark rails and runs are giving me ideas…
Check out more of this house in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, designed by the amazingly talented and inspirational Caccoma Interiors below:
Sure, I’d move in. But if I can’t have this exact place, designed by LA designer Jeff Andrews, this is how I’d decorate my own space- keep it neutral yet interesting:
El Casco 23K Gold Plated Sharpener
And Stapler!
Posted in Bathrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms, Rugs, White Interiors
Tagged Ballard Designs, Bungalow 5, Hollywood Hills, Jeff Andrews, Los Angeles, Pieces Inc
I used to love playing dress up as a little girl. I’d even use my little brother as my minion and we’d run around in leotards and tutus while my sister played the piano. While I still occasionally find myself playing dress up, I more so find myself playing dress up with make believe rooms. Here’s a room I’d create if I had a blank slate.
This daybed is similar to the one used by Sixx Design (featured in this blog post) and I love the way they styled it.
Keeping with the Moroccan/well traveled vibe with this Trellis Chest
A mix of these hand painted pillows will add art to the bed
And this Pink Lemonade by Liza Matthews artwork would tie it all together
Chevron Throw to keep it contemporary and current
We’ve seen popular variations of this rug around, and West Elm‘s is reasonably priced
I want this IKEA light BAD and it would finish off the girly touches in this room
Posted in Bedrooms, Interior Design, Rugs
Tagged Bedroom Makeovers, Chic Shop LA, Dress Up, Jonathan Adler, West Elm, Z Gallerie
For this showhouse, Susan Ferrier (of the amazing McAlpine Booth & Ferrier) was given a residence with white walls. Wanting to focus more on the furniture and window treatments, Ferrier installed huge custom art pieces that spanned the width of a wall and brought the viewers attention forward, onto the furniture. I love when a showhouse doesn’t look like it’s trying to sell a designer’s work or a showrooms products, but looks as though you could move right in.
Those chairs look like the abominable snow man!
What an amazing rug and attention to detail on the chair skirt.
horse print | velvet sofa | slipper chair | peacock fan | floor lamps | pedestal table
I’m not a fan of taxidermy so let’s hope Susan didn’t use a real one and swap that peacock for a comical peacock fan!
Posted in Antiques, Architecture, Bedrooms, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Rooms, Rugs
Tagged Atlanta Homes Magazine, Susan Ferrier
With all of the unique and colorful fabrics and furniture out there, it is often easy to overlook what’s below your feet. Gilt is having an amazing rug sale from Surya Rugs and it makes me want to give up on clothes and only buy items for my home. Happy shopping.
