Happy Friday! A little eye candy for ya…
Love the old leather chair in the corner
via Indenfor
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Check out my article in Nesting Newbies Magazine
Nesting Newbies is a great new online magazine with useful features on cooking, entertaining, lifestyle, and home decorating – geared towards the new home owner or renter. I was flattered to be asked to compile a list regarding “If money were no object, what would you buy for your home right now”
Go to Nesting Newbies, Issue 3, and see the article on page 162.Here’s what I had to say:
If budget was no option, what would you buy for your home right now?I like a look that blends a little rustic, a little feminine, and a little eclectic. I like mixing styles because it makes it so much easier to incorporate a new piece that you fall in love with, without having to worry whether or not it fits in with the rest of your decor. So, here are three things I’d love to have in my home right now:
A bed with classic good looks. A bed is a piece you should invest in, and you want something that isn’t too trendy or you won’t get tired of looking at in a year. I love the clean shape of Crate and Barrel’s Colette bed paired with the subtle “toughness” added via pewter nail heads and a natural linen texture
I’ve been wanting a mirrored dresser for a long time, and I like Anthropologie’s version which features a “dappled” look. The patina keeps it from looking too precious or overly glamorous
A pair of these chandeliers from my favorite San Francisco shop, Bae. I’d love to put these over a farm table or industrial style dining table from reclaimed wood.
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Decorology just went carbon neutral
As the daughter of an environmentalist – I really grew up with no choice in the matter, though it’s not a hard choice to adopt! For placing the the below badge on my sidebar, Kaufda will plant a tree neutralising the carbon dioxide emissions of my blog.
Click here to discover how you can make your blog carbon neutral! (it really couldn’t be easier)
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Awesome wallpaper – unique and chic
I was introduced to this wallpaper and had to share it right away. It doesn’t hurt that the styling for these photos is gorgeous too. I think my favorite is either the zebras, or the ibis in the neutral/magenta colorway. How about you?
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An adorable villa in white, robin’s egg blue, and black
I adore this home. It’s so cheerful – I think it would be impossible to feel gloomy and not smile when you see it. I’d love to see it in person!
The wallpaper is bold, but since the surroundings are quiet and neutral it’s not too much for my personal taste.
The chair in the corner makes the dining room so much cozier.
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Insired living rooms, from eclectic to retro
Sorry I’ve been M.I.A you guys, I was traveling to Spain, where I’ll be visiting with my boyfriend for a month until we leave on a nine week backpacking trip around Europe. I’ll fill you in with more details later – so stay tuned!
For today I thought I’d just grace Decorology with some really great living rooms. Let me know which one is your fav!
Love this modern retro/industrial look. The carpet keeps it cozy.
via Country Living
Skona Hem always gets it right!
Don’t you love this eclectic look? It’s so warm and full of personality.
via Southern Living
So glamorous but the exposed brick ads a nice edge to keep it from being to frou-frou
via Taverne Agency
Love the rug, chairs, and salon-style wall.
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Beautiful, delightfully feminine dresses
You will love these I’m sure. They’re from the super talented Sarah Seven. I love “goddess” dresses and fashion that nods to the past – which so much of these blouses and skirts do.
I could get married in this dress. Gorgeous
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A gorgeous coastal cottage
It has been so dreary and chilly – I’m chomping at the bit for summer. What would be even nicer is to have a lovely cottage on the beach like this one – a little break from the hustle and bustle. What’s your ideal escape home?
via KML Designs
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A historic country home done up in a modern way
I’m writing you guys from Chicago today, where I’m visiting a friend before heading over to Spain to visit my boyfriend for a month. I saw this house in Elle Decor and thought it was really nice – and worth a share. What do you think?
Looovvee those weathered leathered chairs, the oversize ottoman/coffee table, and the hydrangea arrangement.
I would never think to paint my bedroom such a dark brown, but it’s actually looks quite relaxing.
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A fun new book to check out
I was lucky enough to be able to review “The Big-Ass Book of Home Decor” by Mark Montano. The decorating projects are modern, always budget conscious, and I think easy enough for most of us to do. I also liked that he has a list at the end of decorating project “basics” that he always keeps around the house to have on hand as needed. Here are a few of my favorites.
A wall finish done with a rolling pin
Each project has an instruction page.
Love the sketch look of this butterfly pillow
And a super cute birdcage pillow
The book also includes templates for the projects in the back so you can photocopy them and use them as stencils. You can buy it online at places like Amazon.
