Living Room Mood Board: Periwinkle Dream
I love the mystery of smoky antique mirrors. And when combined with hints of brass there is no color combination that is more sophisticated. For my second mood board (check out the first one here), I mixed moody gray with soft blue to serve as the backdrop for rustic wood accents mixed in with eclectic … Read more
Living Room Mood Board: Rain Water
The bright orange and teal combo that defined my last living space has been long forgotten (well, at least for today). Right now, I’m yearning for soft blues, maybe a hint of gray, and for an unexpected twist, pairing them with bright sorbet colors ranging from watermelon pink to lime green. The one theme that … Read more
…And I’m Back!!
I’m back! For real this time. I promise. I swear. Annnddd to try and justify my absence all these weeks, here’s a snapshot of what’s been going on! Along with going on an AMAZING family vacation to Italy, I also started a new job and made the big apartment move. I know, excuses, excuses but … Read more
A *BIG* Announcement…
One of the many things that has kept me busy the past few weeks is that I’M MOVING! Unfortunately, my apartment building won’t be available for rent once my current lease ends so: Okay, okay, can you blame a girl for trying to find some humor in the situation? The bad news is that I … Read more
Thinking about Rugs…
People have all sorts of approaches to adding rugs to their rooms. Some plan a whole room around the statement piece and others think of it as the cherry on top and it’s the last thing to enter a room. I like to make things as complicated as possible so I’ve been inspired by various … Read more
Collage Wall: In Progress
Since I’ve gotten a decent start on my vignette (check out my progress here), I wanted to share where I’m at with the gallery wall I’ll be displaying above the orange dresser. One of the inspiration pictures for my teal walls also has an eclectic mix of frames that I love and is the jumping … Read more
Mr. Coffee Table
I would like to introduce you to a recent addition to my life – Mr. Coffee Table. It was love at first sight – the strong architectural details and rich chocolate color was hard to resist!. I have been looking for a table that mimics the long and low lines of my sofa for awhile … Read more
Vignette Update
So I’ve been talking about vignettes for a couple of weeks (read about them here and here) and I was at the point that I thought I had it all figured out…until I realized how many pieces are needed to create a unique story of textures and layers. But, while I still work on cobbling … Read more
Needing some ZZZzzz’s
Dreaming of a magical world where I swim in a sea of sheets… via via via via via via
I describe myself as a design enthusiast – art, interior design, fashion – I love it all. Here’s a glimpse of what catches my eye around town, on the web, and everywhere in between. Unfortunately a shoestring budget and little skill make it hard to make my life “design-perfect” but I have no shame in keeping you up to date on my attempts. So here goes, my life in re-design…
