Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds | February 3, 2012
Exciting plans for the weekend? I’m heading off to Key West(!!) for four days of sun and warm weather. My dad moved down there last year after retiring, so I hope this is the first of many trips. Nothing like having a free place to stay in a great location! While I’m gone, here are... (read more)
Get the Look: Rustic + Glam
This minimalist space packs quite a design punch! Loving the mix of rustic naturals + graphic patterns + glamorous details. Here’s how you can incorporate these elements into your own space: 1: Bluestone Coffee Table, Terrain || 2: Reclaimed Wood Serving Tray, Terrain || 3. Gray Chevron Pillow, Etsy and Yellow Chevron Pillow, Etsy ||... (read more)
Get the Look: Navy + Black Dining Room
Loving the dark sophistication of this dining room. I put together a similar set of products to get this look, with a few additional flourishes, below. Get the look: Putting on the Glitz: There is some shimmer everywhere you look: the chandelier, the sunburst mirror, the nail head trim. All of these glitzy elements are... (read more)
Sweet and Lovely Closets
It should surprise no one that this is my all-time favorite closet: Gold leaf? Crystal Chandelier? Shimmer and sparkle? The room is bursting with glamour. In fact, calling this a closet doesn’t quite do it justice. This is really more of a dressing room. Dressing lounge. These photos were featured in Town and Country magazine,... (read more)
Get the Look: Smokey Grey Glam Living Room
There are so many good things going on in this space. The somber colors are balanced out by the totally glam chandelier. The antique mirror looks instantly modern because of its large size (and sleek, black frame.) The sweet pink vase sitting on the bold black fireplace is a nice detail that catches your eye.... (read more)
My Perfect Kitchen
After a night of cramped cooking in my tiny, tiny studio apartment kitchen, I’m dreaming of a kitchen with lots of counter space: [photo found here] and awesome appliances: [photo found here] and beautiful tile work: [photo found here] and storage for cookbooks (these are even organized by color!): [photo found here] and lots of... (read more)
Wedding Inspiration: Rustic Glamour
I’m not planning a wedding anytime soon, but I stumbled upon this photo of a rustic yet glamorous wedding reception and it took my breath away. I love the mix of the casual barn setting with the elegant crystal chandeliers. I could see a palette of pale golds, pinks, and creams to finish off this... (read more)
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