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
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
Vignette Etiquette
Ever since I wrote about “dressing up” the top of my newly painted dresser, I’ve been perusing Etsy and other home accessory shops seeking out unique and interesting things. The problem is I like everything. Literally. At one point I had 50 items bookmarked! Since I’m going for the curated look instead of hoarding central … Read more
One Dress, Two Ways
As all of you saw yesterday, my New Year’s Eve outfit was all about glam with a mix of metallics. I loved the dress so much (it doesn’t hurt that it’s on trend with the hi-low hem and pleating) that I had to find a way to incorporate it into my everyday wear. I added … Read more
Etsy find of the week: hoakonhelga
Before everyone empties their wallets with all the Black Friday Madness, here’s a little reminder of all of the great finds (and small businesses) that you can support on Etsy! My latest pick is hoakonhelga created by Andi (from our northern neighbor) who uses vintage and reclaimed materials to create her one of a kind … Read more
Me + Design = ???
I’ve been stuck in an inspiration rut for the past couple weeks so I decided to spend a little time perusing my favorite design blogs and of course, Pinterest. When I started looking through my favorite images I realized that my design style is a combination of a few things: via via via via via … Read more
Etsy find of the week: iragrant
Get ready to jump across the pond for this week’s Etsy find – iragrant! Ira is an artisan from Switzerland who specializes in high quality bags made from gorgeous materials such as leather and linen. The most awesome part? She majored in telecommunications engineering! Here’s a peek at a few of my favorites: via I adore … Read more
This summer I lived in…
If I had to use one word to describe my personal style it would be “eclectic.” What does this mean? Well my ensembles usually include a mix of colors, patterns or styles – who says you can’t be preppy and hipster at the same time? If I’m able to get at least one person to … Read more
Sleeping in Luxury
When I was brainstorming for my bedroom color scheme, I had total redesign block. I wasn’t sure what the design gods wanted me to do – should it match the color scheme of my living space or should it be the opposite? Or in between? I apologize for not having any “before” pictures of the … Read more
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…
