Current color combination we are absolutely craving for spring and summer: Coral and Yellow. Get inspired and take the look from the runway in to your own home. This color combination pairs well with any neutrals: gold, tan, silver, grey, white, black or mix it with multiple neutral colors.
We're baaccckkkkkk! Since February is obviously a short month (not to mention, it FLEW by) and the first day of March just happens to be a Friday, Allison and Ann are here again with our FRIDAY FAVORITES from February! Can we get a what-what?! A whoop-whoop?! Ok, so we're overly excited and a little obnoxious about it...enough of that; let's just get started:
Ann's Top Ten:
1. This is my Valentine's Day dedication, talk about sexy. Maybe next year I can get a babysitter and find an equally sexy outfit to enjoy.
2. This month's color combo just fell into my lap and oddly enough came up twice in one day, and it made me stop and say "Wow! I really like that!"
'Golden Gate' Photography: Andrey & Lili
3. Yummy! These little peep toes are absolutely delicious! They could be dressed up or go casual, their versatility makes them even better.
4. I'm thinking ahead for Easter, I found these on Pinterest and can't wait to try them! Hopefully I can find the time to do them. Check out this great site for instructions: Rubber Cement Dyed Eggs
5. It's is my favorite piece we got in this month, it's a great size, not too big, not too small and can be used for a wide variety of uses. It combines style and function seamlessly.
6. I am a sucker for containers and storage, that brings us to our accent piece for February. These are small and add storage to just about any room. How cute are they?!?!
7. My jewelry pick is going chunky this month, the picture does NOT to it justice, the faceted beads pick up the light and sparkle, sparkle, sparkle! Love it!
8. Pillows, another item that most interior designers can't have enough of. I'm sure my husband is happy that I can control myself from having a plethora of them in our house (or at least I think so). I love the pattern of these and the colors are nice and neutral.
9. This is the only type of drama I like in a room. And boy, did they hit the nail on the head on this one! I love the long window treatments and even though the color isn't heavily distinguished from the wall color, the thin black on the inside makes enough of a statement. The color palette is soft and sensual, very inviting.
Houzz by Jane Lockhart designs
10. This month's recipe is another soup. If we ever get out of winter, I promise they won't all be soups! This one was scrumptious, but I also love anything with avocado on top. Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Allison's Top Ten:
1. My favorite piece of furniture we got in this month is this beautifully painted jewelry armoire. I just love the vintage feel, the tassel antique key, and the ornate flower details.
2. One of my New Year's resolutions this year (actually more like every year) is to get more organized. This idea made me so excited and makes me want to organize my flip-flops like NOW...but it's snowing. I have a hard time organizing my shoes, and trust me, I can make a room look like a war zone searching for the "wandering wedge" that's shoved under the bed rather than "where it should be" aka the closet.
3. If you put something peanut butter in front of me...I'm going to eat it. If you put something peanut butter with chocolate in front of me, I'm definitely going to eat it. This month, I made Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites from Sally's Baking Addiction. Seriouslyyyy one of the best creations I've ever created. To die for. I really wanted to make them again, but with Girl Scout cookies coming and swimsuit season right around the corner, I figure I better hold off.
My creation didn't appear quite as "pretty" as Sally's, but when it comes to delicious tasting, who needs to be a perfectionist?! Here's a snapshot of mine: :)
4. "The quickest way to know a woman is to go shopping with her."-Marcelene Cox
...and ain't that the truth?! Shopping will show multiple aspects of a woman's personality. Whether she is impulsive or cautious, wasteful or frugal, indecisive or certain, outgoing or reserved, nice or rude, the list could go on. It will also explain what she likes, her fashion personality or if she even enjoys shopping to begin with! (I usually assume girls that say they "don't like shopping" are fibbing...but we can agree to disagree.)
5. Ah...Jennifer Lawrence...From the fall at the Oscars, the interview following, to the gorgeous looks, style, and blunt candidness, what's not to love about her?! Honestly, I'm pretty positive no other girl in the universe could have fallen so flawlessly in a Dior dress and handled it with such an incredible sense of humor...which has made her every girl's most recent girl crush. Her hilarious backstage interview won me over and made me wish I could hang out with her ALL. THE. TIME...we'd seriously be BFFs.
6. I'm a sucker for glitter, shine, and all things sparkly. My jaw literally dropped when I stumbled across this picture on Pinterest. Glitter in a lampshade?! SERIOUSLY?! I NEED to own one of these...possibly a DIY project?
7. Continuing with glitter and on to the upcoming holiday of Easter...a little Easter DIY that I thought was simply egg-dorable. A little something-something from Martha Stewart. Here's the Glittered Egg How-To.
8. This bathroom...looks like one of the most relaxing at-home retreats that anyone could ask for. Thank you, Chapman Interiors, for some re-modeling inspiration. Bye, I'll be in here for hours.
9. Gaslight Anthem's "45". This has been a favorite for a bit, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to blast the volume, jump around, sing at the top of my lungs, and go in complete rock out mode everysingle time I hear it. Their entire "Handwritten" album is prettyyyy good, so if you enjoy "45," go ahead and check out the rest of their tunes.
10. I'm not sure if you've all heard of the adorable British singing/dancing duo known as Sophia Grace and Rosie. These cute little princesses became known around the world after a YouTube video of the two performing Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" went viral and fell in to Ellen's hands. Well, they've done it again, but this time a cover of Taylor Swift's "Trouble." Enjoy.
Photo Credits: Chapman Interiors, Fanpop.com, Fine Art America, Houzz.com
If you've been into a retail store lately, I am sure you've been bombarded with all the holiday decor and gift giving ideas. We admit, our holiday decor is in full swing around here and now that we are done with Thanksgiving, we should be! (Just no music yet). Not to be all "ba humbug" but if you listen to it for months it would turn anyone into a Scrooge! This is also the time of the year that everyone, or at least those who entertain for the any one of the holidays are looking to spruce up the house for those guests. Only with the hope that those very changes don't go unnoticed. With all the present purchasing and entertaining to do, what is actually left for the "sprucing up budget?" Maybe it's what you can get away without the hubby (or roommate) complaining too much, or as long as HE doesn't have to physically do it or get involved. So now we are down to YOU, something YOU can do successfully all by your lonesome. Well, here are a few suggestions that presumably one person could do and do somewhat inexpensively.
Paint, one of the all time least expensive components that go into any room. A fresh coat of paint goes a LONG way. You can easily open up a space or make it more cozy just depending on the color. Simply changing up the color will give a lift to the space, maybe even play with the thought of an accent wall, whether its a completely different color or just a shade or two darker than the main color.
Accessorize. Another easy and inexpensive way to update is to switch out your accessories. If not all of them even just a few, to add a different color or a new style. Better yet, bring the old ones into our store and make a few extra bucks for the holiday!
These ideas are great refreshers to jazz up a tired room. And won't break the bank. Should the wallet allow, both of these combined would make a huge difference. If these suggestions just don't do it for you or you still need some help applying it to your space, let me know and I would love to do a consultation for you!
Photo Credits: Pinterest.
With summer winding down, and all those college kids about to go off to school, there is the anticipation of meeting new people, new places, new adventures, and of course, the MOST exciting: Dorm room decorating!!!
With all the "rules and regulations" of hanging pictures, etc (some of those colleges are really sticklers, trust me, I know, I've been there!), it can be difficult to make that white-walled dorm room feel like home. This blog post is dedicated to inspiring ideas, getting organized, and making that small room feel more like a personalized and comfortable crash pad.
Go ultra-girly with Parisian/Marilyn inspired decor. Stay classic with the black and white or add a pop of color (pink, purple, Tiffany teal, the possibilities are endless!)
I love the blue and orange combination. A fun color combo I would have not thought of myself.
Indecisive?! Go modern and mix prints. The combined tribal and floral print is perfect for the eccentric girl who wants it all.
Bunk beds. The perfect way to create more space for activities!
Stripes and plaid. This contemporary straight-lined print mishmash can up the cool factor in any guys' room.
Red and purple merge together for a stylish, merry living space.
Small storage space with shelves and hooks. Perfect way to keep all those clutches and handbags conserved and organized.
Need more closet space? Or just want to prepare a weeks worth of outfits?! Use soda-tabs to double hangers for the ultimate outfit organization. This way, you can hit that snooze button a few more times without going in to that frantic, panicked stress mode searching for "that shirt I know is in here somewhere!" And never, ever go to class in those sweats again! After all, a girl must always be prepared to meet a dashing stranger or an old enemy.
Calling all accessory freaks! Keep that bracelet collection under-control by using soda bottles as an inexpensive bracelet holder.
Use PVC pipes to create plenty of space to organize shoes.
Attach a magnetic strip in a cabinet to keep bobby and safety pins accessible and easy to find.
Cute way to hang photos, cards, memos, etc. without ruining walls and so simple/cheap to make!
Another neat way to display photos. String lights across and simply clip on!
Store snacks and room meals in this refridgerator cart from Pottery Barn Teen: Bye-bye to the sloppy looking "kitchen" area.
3 in 1 Breakfast Maker from freshfinds.com. Now, where was this when I was in college?! Actually, better question: Why do I NOT own one of these now?!
So, good luck to all of those going away to college this year. I hope you found some useful ideas from this blog post. And just remember, when all else fails...I present you with two options.
Option 1:
aannnddddddd...I give you option 2:
Photo Credits: Pottery Barn Teen, Keep Calm Prints, Ideabottle.com, Etsy.com, Pinterest.com, Siam House Design
