Why I love the look of shiplap!
If anyone has every seen the famous HGTV show Fixer Upper, you have seen shiplap plenty of times! I have to agree with Joanna when it comes to shiplap. It is simply beautiful.Don't know what shiplap is? It's a rough-sawn pine paneling often used in barns and historic homes.via postboxdesignsThere are certain times when I love it more though. Like...
Beautiful and Classic interiors: Interior design by Kate Marker
Kate Marker Interiors blends the old and the newI'm having a serious designer crush on Kate Marker Interiors. As I'm sure many of you know, raising a toddler adds serious chaos to your life, both mentally and physically. The constant picking up of toys on top of being there 24/7 to tend to your little one's beck and call...
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs
Rugs have always been a great way to incorporate different colors and styles in a room and have always been one of my favorite things to shop for. This is when I miss New York the most. Shopping in New York is unlike any other shopping! There's one store in particular that I miss the most! Nazmiyal has some of...
2016 Interior Design Trend: Pretty Pastel Interiors
Pastel interiors inspirationIf pastels are done right, I love them. If not, I loathe them. The need to be cool and sophisticated, not sweet and sugary. Below is some inspiration I found for interiors that use pastels in a fresh and hip way.The super soft and muted tones in the rug and on the walls are like a breath...
An elegant bohemian loft
A stylish and sophisticated loft in PhiladelphiaElegant and bohemian aren't normally two styles you necessarily see together, but done right they make quite the beautiful pair! This loft is the work of Design Manifest, and isn't new to the blogosphere, but worth a revisit! All photos are from Design Manifest.Stark white walls are the canvas, but you'll find ample...
How a chair can change a room.
It's amazing how a simple thing like a chair can completely change the entire personality of a room. It can evoke a feeling of comfort or simply define a certain style you were going for. via amberinteriordesignvia lovegrowswildvia dustjacket-atticvia beckiowensvia amberinteriordesignSo when you are thinking about the feeling, the style, and the look you are going for in a room, don't think that a chair...
The many uses of a rug!
There are plenty of ways to use a rug in a home that might give you a new perspective on what kind of rugs you choose! I love a rug that has a deeper meaning than just it's beauty. There are so many antique and vintage rugs that bring a sense of history to a room.via bloglovinThere are rugs whose...
Bold, colorful and eclectic interior design
Mix and match pattern and color from Turnstyle interior design firmBaby Leo isn't in the mood to allow me to sit here and write for very long, so I have to keep this post brief. These spaces from Turnstyle don't need much said on their behalf - they speak for themselves!I actually featured this glamorous kitchen recently following it's...
Dream home: Lots of natural light, architectural details, and beautiful colors
A pretty and polished home from Studio McGeeThis house is pretty darn close to my dream house. The large windows that pour in natural light, the molding, the palette in neutral cool tones with pops of color here and there. ...sigh....The three images above show the formal living room.The kitchen and kitchen nook feature white and gray cabinetry and...
Kid Friendly Homes
More and more and I enjoy seeing kids incorporated in home decor design. Most of what you see is staged views of how a home "should" look like but what we should see is more of what real life looks like combined with good design! via apartmenttherapyWhen beautiful design and real life functionality come together, it's a beautiful thing!via insideoutWe should all...