The most happening place in our house? The kitchen. To keep it fun and colorful in this high traffic space I am looking for a rug that’s fun, durable, affordable – all options are under $50! – and oh so chic.
Here are some fun contenders from World Market.
What do you think?
Tagged Decor, decorating at home, inexpensive decor, kitchen rugs, rugs
The Spring 2012 runways have provided inspiration for our shopping this season. But, what about our decorating? The three major color trends for Spring 2012 were icy pastels, yellow + gray and beach blues.
Yellow + Gray, Spring 2012
Do you want the runway look in your humble abode? It is a look that can play sleekly modern or boldly retro. It can be subdued and nearly silver and gold or pop with charcoal and neon. Either way the color play between the vibrant primary and neutral is great in your wardrobe or your wall.
Check out these ideas.
Yellow and Gray at Home
I get into a color rut. I wear black and white and in the paint aisle I gravitate towards the hundreds of shades of beige. But, that doesn’t mean I don’t get awe-struck and perhaps a little green with envy with bold splashes of color.
At home it is certainly an affordable design choice to play with color on the walls as opposed to furniture. And think about how much it could be to come home and be greeted by a big wall in fiery red, sunny yellow or classic blue.
Tagged blue walls, home decor, paint color, red walls, wall paint, yellow walls
It’s no secret that this spring soft and dusty pastels are hot for the season. But I love seeing these shades splashed with gold, shiny or matte. This color combination is having a golden moment.
Sweet Spring Dessert, via Pinterest
Golden Moment
Shop: Cups, Salt and Pepper, Glasses, Goldware, China Set, Plate
Our house is more than 100 years old and old houses generally dictate the style they are decorated in. The house has original mantles and doors and requires a muted color palate, traditional furniture, and a more classical aesthetic. It’s lovely.
Then a few weeks ago we went to the Jonathan Adler store on Melrose. Stop. Right. There. The entire store is pricey punch of pop. It’s a kaleidoscope of color and reverie of ridiculousness.
And then it made me wish for my own big, bold, audacious color and accessories. The kind of stuff that makes your eyes pop, your heart beat a bit faster with joy, and maybe elicits a little bit of extra fun.
Like this…
Via Roost
Here are some J.A. inspired pops that I might want to play with myself.
From Pop Chart Lab
From Glassybaby
From Z Gallerie
Does your personal style match your house? Do you know your personal style yet, or are you like me bouncing around with different ideas?
By all definitions, our house is great – really. I know it is. However, when I’m click, click, clicking through the Internet I can’t help but feel a little lust for some pretty fabulous spaces. That’s okay, right?
Lately I am having a bit of a modern glam kick. I am happily drawn to glossy finishes, bright colors, flashes of metallic touches. And then I, and seemingly half the people I follow on Pinterest, found this groovy glam bath.
It is my newest favorite, and this is how to make it your own!
First, how glamorous is this bathroom? I am like swoon in love with it. The mosaic ikat tile is by New Ravenna. What is fantastic about this set up is that there is a really great mix of clean and simple lines in the sink and faucet, glitz and glamour in the mirror and sconces, and playful practicality in the vase, sponge and glasswear.
What do you think? Wouldn’t this bathroom make your morning routine so much happier?
In my whole life I have never had my own bathroom (not terribly uncommon), and in thinking about it, I don’t think I ever will. It is such an obviously private place, that we really so often share.
Growing up my sister and I shared a bathroom, the walls of which are thick with layers of paint, an exercise of our childhood creativity. In college I lived in a dormitory and shared three stalls with many, many girls, and then a bathroom with my girlfriends. And now, Mark and I share bathrooms.
Technically, our house has more bathrooms than people, but they are both pretty small and we tend to gather in the bathroom nearest our bedroom.
So we jostle at the sink, you rinse, I spit. I gurgle, you scrub. That kind of routine. We talked about what a dream house would one day look like, and I think it goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyway) it would have one fabulous bathroom…
Oui! A bathroom for Two!
Clean and Cool, Spa Bathroom
Dark and Rustic Retreat
Would your dream house have a dream bathroom? What does it look like?
In all of my gift guide hunting I have stumbled across some really terrific things that would make a great gift for yourself. They are gifts for the home that are as admirable for their form as they are for their function.
First up, my most favorite Internet find in some time… When I discovered this I was so excited that I have shown it to just about anyone who will give me two minutes of their time. Is it kind of crazy expensive? Yes.
Is it beyond cool? Double Yes.
This ceramic megaphone, made in Italy, is the old school speaker for your iPhone. Drop the i-phone in the “mouth piece” and sound comes booming out in a mega way.
en & is: Megaphone
The design is sleek and cool, it’s reminiscent of the chicest Shofar you never did see. I love the idea that this would be resting incognito on a mantle or shelf and all of a sudden become the life of the party.
Check out the video.
Megaphone from RACOON_STUDIO on Vimeo.
What do you think? Do you want to dance all night with this?
Posted in Decor, gifts, Her Home
Tagged art for home, en&is, iphone megaphone, iphone speakers, italian megaphone
When you’re planning your gift giving this season, there are no little people, but there might be a need for little gifts. Small tidings of joy that share your sentiment without breaking the bank. These gifts are great for stocking stuffers, colleagues, friends, cousins’ cousins, and people who make the rest of your year easier… They are also all under $25.
2011: Gifts Under $25
There are gifts here that are great for guys, great for gals, great for foodies, great for funnies. It is hard to go wrong when giving a gift that you’re thoughtful about!
It’s so great to give a gift that pampers like a new or favorite lip color, nail polish, or very luxe beauty cream. Everyone loves a gift that feeds a passion, like cooking, entertaining, a sport, or a new career. And of course, no one turns down a gift that feeds the soul and the stomach – homemade foodie gifts are lovely, and the Peppermint Bark (at World Market for a steal!) cannot be beat.
What is your favorite stocking stuffer? Tell me in the comments!
Posted in Decor, gifts, Her Home, Holidays
Tagged 2011 gift guide, christmas gift ideas, christmas gifts for guys, christmas gifts for men, gifts for $25 and under, gifts for a college grad, holiday gift guide, holiday gift ideas, holiday gifts, mens gifts, stocking stuffer gifts, stocking stuffer ideas
To be totally honest, this “her” edition, is really “my” edition, and if we’re really putting all of our cards on the table, this whole blog is everything I love, want, and adore. But, I am hopeful that somewhere along the way my favorites might inspire your favorites, too.
Now, to be clear, I don’t “need” anything. But, everything on this list of “wants” are classic, timeless, and all fairly special.
For this edition of the gift guide I went a little more luxe. I think the women in our lives are always being thoughtful and taking care, these little (and big) treats are a very, very nice way to treat her at this gift giving season.
2011: Her Gifts
So, some of these items are all about sparkle: a sequin sweater, a token of love for a little finger.
Some are meant for starting the year off on the right foot: a sky high espadrille (*serious swoon for this Florida girl!), a sophisticated pump for evening.
Some are meant to spoil: a lovely new fragrance and silky new robe for luxuriating about.
Some are meant to satiate: a favorite candy, cookie or treat (*Bouchon’s macarons are second to none).
Some are meant store-all: a chic new wallet, an equally chic yoga mat.
Some are meant to create starry eyes and memories: a mystery flight somewhere fabulous, or monthly delivery of flowers, love notes, dinners out, days off.
What is your favorite gift to give the girl in your life, or maybe gift to yourself? Tell me in the comments!
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