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simplicity
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leonardo da vinci said that “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
i am definitely getting on board with a more simple approach to life. cleaning up, clearing out, decluttering, organizing, using simple and clean design elements…a little bit of less is more. i am already making the shift into a spring mindset. trying to clear out the mess and lighten things up. {p.s. who is super excited for the j.crew spring collection? me. that’s who.} there is something so lovely about the understated. classic elements that mean something. not just things for the sake of things, but things that tell a story. what statement pieces are your favorite? what does your story look like? what does your living space say about you? here’s to a quest to become more sophisticated through simplicity.
there’s no place like home
i am not sure what goes on this time of year…atmospheric pressure perhaps? or maybe it is the suddenly empty and blah feeling that comes from taking down the christmas decorations. but i always feel this overwhelming desire to redecorate and freshen up!
while perusing the pages of one of my daily blog staples { a cup of jo } i stumbled across a few pictures of a lovely home that has my mind spinning with inspiration and possibility…
and with a sewing machine in the house? just think of what could be done! this could be a very productive and creative and decorative spring indeed.
a bold print on the wall. fresh, white linens.
that tufted velvet chair is simply dreamy! and i wouldn’t mind that neon purse either…
love the palatte. deep, rich navy with yellow and gold. plus a pop of pink.
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images from here
a peek inside a lovely little home
i stumbled upon this fabulous home featured on design*sponge and just had to share.
isn’t it fabulous? simple, cozy elegance. with touches of antiques, old books, and original family art. i love the strategic collections of mementos. not cluttered shelves and tables of “stuff” but important trinkets on display that are as lovely as they are meaningful.
this sends my mind a-spinning with decorating projects…how about you?
made in the shade
aren’t these just fabulous?
i love cool lamps but they can be just so darn expensive! and even if you do pay the price, they lack a certain “special” quality. that unique twist that makes them fit perfectly into the decor.
and so, i have decided follow in the footsteps of those brilliant folks at design*sponge and try my hand at creating a personalized lampshade or two.
there is never a shortage of fabulous prints at the fabric store so perhaps i will pop over there with my mom one afternoon and snag some interesting pieces. that plus a good ol’ vintage etsy find and i should be in good shape for raw materials. from there, i am hoping that i can just follow the step-by-step and then, voila! a gorgeous and one-of-a-kind lamp for miss elinor’s room.
wish me luck!
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what fun diy projects are you tackling these days?
etsy love
i have been snatching up some real gems from etsy. such a dangerous site. so many cute things. so many quaint collections. so many creative people…all in one place! oh my.
after i felt sufficiently inspired, i took all my ideas for baby girl’s room and created a design board to map it all out. so much fun! the springboard was my quirky idea for a kate spade-esque inspired wall that would be bright green with gold leaf polka dots. from there, i added in the furniture. once all of the big items were selected, the fun really began once i began adding in the decorative accents. the little, special touches that would add plenty of personalization, playful pizzazz, and personality. and so, i headed over to etsy to collect inspired pieces that would speak to my childhood favorites, meaningful quotes, and family memories.
here are the prints that i found and subsequently purchased. i think these will provide lots of color and interest to the walls. plus! they will be super cute with the amazing quilt that my mom is creating.
little girl, you are in for a treat!
* the green print was our first purchase and a fabulous statement piece for the room. it serves as a baby girl tribute to grandpa ridley’s love of golf…a typographical tour of the flowers and foliage at each of augusta’s 18 holes. a perfect find.
inspiration for baby girl’s room
i have been window and web shopping for inspiration and items for our little girl’s room. recently, i picked up a few odds and ends that will be featured on the walls of her room and i am continuing the collecting of perfect pieces. a mix of old and new. vintage classics with handmade mementos and chic accents. i want her room to be cozy and stylish and cute. ripe with vibrant colors and fodder for the imagination. splashes of color and plenty of fun. a dreamy and cool room for a little girl with plenty of whimsy…and none of that stereotypical girl nursery stuff. unique, modern, and eclectic with a dash of the old-fashioned.
here are some of my favorite images that have inspired the design board for baby girl:
love that green hue with black and white accents.
green + yellow. a must.
the contrast of the bright green with pops of pink against the natural brown with crisp white.
pink and yellow with cool gray.
the classically chic gold accents with modern prints.
bright and cheery.
color! with the playful hint of the circus.
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images via pinterest
i heart…turquoise + tangerine
this is my favorite color combo right now.
it looks so fresh and fun!
and who doesn’t love a brightly painted chandelier?
what are some of your favorite color pairings?
decor inspiration
one of my very favorite blogs to check out on a daily basis is spicer + bank. this blog is hosted by interior designer, allison egan. she is lovely and fabulous! each day, she fills her blog with beautiful images of vibrant interiors and interesting design elements. i could get lost in her site. it makes me want to paint walls and hang curtains and snag some kitschy knickknacks and lay down a fresh rug. amazing stuff. lately, i have been searching for some inspiration for our little peanut’s nursery. and, allison did not disappoint. plenty of good ideas to go around. here are a few of my favorites that are inspired for any room of the house but that i am loving for our little one’s abode…
i love those chevron walls!
the cognac colored chairs with the big furry blanket…for a luxe nursery look
the pop of neon pink [if it is a girl, of course] with the golden velvet chair. i am thinking crushed velvet curtains in a fabulous color!
the mint color + the yellow color + the geometric rug in that rich brown
those prints are fabulous! clean, fresh, fun, and oh-so-cool. it has a playful vibe that is appropriate for a baby without being too “baby-ish”
now, all i have to do is somehow put it all into cohesive plan and then make it a reality. hmmm…
three things
three things i am likin’ right now
brightly colored beaded chandeliers from marjorie skouras design
tiny clothes from burberry
i gotta say, not a fan of the large pricetag
this sequined stripe skirt from the jcrew collection
