Inside the fabulous home of fashion illustrator Megan Hess
Thanks to Adore Home Magazine for giving us a tour of fashion illustrator Megan Hess's very chic home! If you love all things Coco or Audrey, than you'll love this space. I try color coding my clothes, but it never lasts.Love how her studio is white and bright but still elegant.The image above via Pinterest via Living GazetteThe image...
Office eye candy!
I easily spend at least 12 hours a day in my home office. So what it looks like matters....a lot. Is it comfortable? Nope, I desperately need a new chair and a keyboard try. Is it clean? Nope. I still have unpacked boxes from our move two months ago. Is it functional? Meh...So, I'm gathering up inspiration so I...
Absolutely Gorgeous Bedrooms
The bedroom is undoubtedly one of the most important rooms in your home. I envision mine as being bright, light, and a little feminine.I personally like a look that features light colors - whites, grays, and aquas, with accent colors brought in in small doses.2 above via House BeautifulThe bright blue lamp in this room is a perfect way...
£50 Amazon Giveaway!
Today we have another amazing giveaway. Appliances Online (a UK based company) is offering a a £50 Amazon Voucher!If you are wondering why Appliances Online is giving an Amazon Voucher instead of a company gift certificate, check out their reason why:"It might sound strange that an appliance company is offering giveaways, however our ethos is to make people happy and we...
Rugs: Selecting size and style
Rugs - how they can make or break a room! A rug can be a major focal point in your room, or purely there for comfort, in which case it should not scream for attention. When it comes to rugs, I like to go with something timeless and that I know I will always like.
Chevron is trendy now,...
Luxurious Furniture
Today I have way too many deadlines looming, so I just need a quick fix of eye candy!via DesignManifestoA huge mirror and chandelier in a bathroom? I think that screams luxury!via BHGvia HookerFurnitureOccasionally I do get caught up in designer furniture trends, just make sure you will love it 5 years from now.Drooling over this dresser!Adore Homevia High Gloss MagazineI hope...
Using bold, bright furniture
Usually there's that one piece that stand out in a room. A lot of us, myself included, use bright pops of color only on accessories - lamps, pillows, etc. If you're feeling brave though, a bold piece of furniture can really make a room - here are a few examples I wish I was brave enough to try!
How gorgeous...
Mixing and matching chairs
Mix and matching chairs is a great way to create a space with more personality. Your reasons for mixing and matching could be to save money (you can only afford one or two of a certain chair you love), availability (the chair is an antique and you only found 1), or visual interest (you think matching chairs are a...
Give your furniture a makeover, easily and cheaply! And signed “Furniture Makeover” book giveaway!
I love DIY books - especially when they're filled with advice and projects that I would actually do AND will save me big bucks. That's why I was so excited to receive "Furniture Makeovers" by Barb Blair.Here's a description:Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint, Stains, Paper, Stencils, and More shows how to transform tired furniture into...
Ideas for lighting your home
Lighting in a room can really make or break a space! Unfortunately, the lighting fixtures in my new home are as far from my style as you can get, so I have my eye out for some inspiring solutions to light my dining room, kitchen, halls, and master bath...
I've been scouring ebay and craigslist for a mod brass chandelier...