Keeping Small Spaces Beautiful

You would think that having a small flat or studio would mean minimalistic decoration and the end to all clutter forever. But like most people, you probably find yourself holding onto stuff which you can’t justify discarding. I believe that if you have space, you'll fill it, so one has to be careful to remember to purge, purge, purge,...

Urban Chest Giveaway

dreamy <3
A big thank you to Urban Chest for offering up an amazing giveaway today for this lovely cake stand! There are a few things I l love about Urban Chest, one being that they are great with customer service and quality! Secondly that they have buying guides. If you need a little help figuring out what to fill an empty...

Cameron Diaz’s AMAZINGLY GLAMOROUS Manhattan Apartment by Kelly Wearstler

Your style or not, it's hard not to appreciate the sumptuous, textural and lustrous quality of Diaz's stunning Manhattan abode. The materials used are EXQUISITE.  I would love to just walk around and touch everything..I was surprised to read that Diaz is a professed design freak and will even be taking on the role of artistic director for fashion...

Vanity Eye Candy!

Every Monday could use some eye candy to start us off, right?! Lately I've been scoping out ideas for bathroom vanities.  Ours is soooorrrryyyy. It's chipping and cheap looking and I hate. Vanities are one of those things that should look great, because they are such a focal point of a bathroom, but also be functional because most of...

A Necessary Mattress Primer (with a little eye candy to make it more interesting)

So obviously I'm a huge believer in the necessity of a beautiful bedroom, and I could loose hours pouring over inspiring bedroom photos.  Mattresses are something that maybe aren't the most enticing topic of study, but they are a vital one. So I've done a little bit of research for you so you don't have to... via Lonny Mag Pillow top Most people...

Ben’s Garden Coaster Giveaway!

Today we are doing a wonderful giveaway thanks to Ben's Garden!Ben’s Garden is a gift and décor retail store specializing in decoupage art, custom gifts and upscale paper collection, vintage-inspired pieces among many other home decor items. He has locations in Oyster Bay and Huntington Village. Since opening his first store in 2004, 29-year-old founder Ben Busko has expanded distribution to a world-wide audience through...

Living Room Must Haves

Our living room is the first thing one sees upon walking through our front door. Since moving in in June, we've made some progress making it ours, but it's slow going since we're still trying to decide exactly what it is we're going for. We have a small sofa now, which I like, but I've been considering a sectional...

Setting up Shop

old faithful shop - gastown, via Flickr.
Whether you are working from home or have your own shop as your business location, the fact is that your working hours are being spent in an environment that you can organize and decorate as you see fit! Of course, if you are trying to welcome customers, there should be a bit of science and study behind how you arrange...

Fashion Forward Apartment

DIY color dipped pots via Apartment Therapy
When it’s time to find apartments, you probably think about the size, location and available amenities, but what about style? How can you make your apartment unique and represent you, rather than looking like the boring, cookie-cutter versions that everyone else has.  It’s easier than you may think.via interiordesigning.netHere are a few tips to find that perfect apartment:One of...

House Tour: A gorgeous island house full of pattern and texture

Taylor Borsari's Coronado Island home isn't your typical light and airy, white-washed and pastel abode, it has depth and soul.  All the same, it's use of eclectic pattern and texture keeps it upbeat and inspiring.  I've got a bit of a crush!This family room is where I would read at night.  The wood and seagrass keeps adds warmth, but...