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Home Decor Trend :: Rock On

July 15, 2013 · Comments { 9 }

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Gorgeous stones seem to be popping up everywhere these days! Although not a new home decor trend, quartz, malachite, amethyst and agate are just some of the natural minerals being featured in furnishings, lighting and accessories. It’s simply stunning how natural rock can be transformed into sleek, beautiful forms that give a space that special touch.

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I’ve also rounded up a few more favorite products featuring rocks in this month’s ideabook on Houzz.

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on July 15, 2013 in design trends, Features, home accessories, houzz, lighting, storage

Friday Find :: Coastal Art by Swiden

July 12, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

With summer in full gear, the Coast Collection by Australian-based artist, Charlotte Swiden grabbed my attention. The designs and creative techniques are influenced by Charlotte’s Swedish heritage, love of nature and childhood spent on the southern shores of Sweden (and yes, she was born with the name Swiden). Colorful, playful and reminiscent of summer days by the ocean, these linen wall hangings come in two sizes.

Like most Swedes she likes order, structure, white space and more white space.

Swiden also offers the collection as note-cards. I think these would be darling framed and hung as a series.

Happy Friday!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on July 12, 2013 in color, Features, friday find, Friday Finds, home accessories, original artwork, stationary

Sneak Peek :: West Elm Fall 2013

July 10, 2013 · Comments { 3 }

I know, I know. Summer just arrived and our minds are nowhere near the fall season. Our friends at West Elm however have allowed us a sneak peak into their fall collection and it’s so good, I wanted to share. The entire collection is amazing, but a parquet pattern 3-drawer dresser, green Parsons desk, agate decoupage boxes, marble pattern pillows and a mobile chandelier topped my list!

malachite storage and jewerly boxes

Don’t you love?

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on July 10, 2013 in furniture, home accessories, storage, throw pillows

Design Crush :: New York Apartment by Designer Ashley Whittaker

July 8, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

Over the July 4th holiday I had time to catch up on some of my favorite shelter magazines. One interior design project featured on the cover of this month’s House Beautiful, struck a cord with me. The delightful 800 square foot New York apartment was designed by Ashley Whittaker. Multi-functional furnishings, exquisite details and a mix of patterned wallcoverings are found throughout the home. Overall, the space has a feminine feel which is perfect for the owner, a single woman in her 30s. In the living room, Whittaker balances the lavender palette with with touches of gray and black. One of these elements is the fabulous black and white photograph hung above the sofa. The large-scale photograph is also a personal touch too because it’s by the the home owner’s brother, Landon Nordeman.

Benjamin Moore paint - Silver Half Dollar Osborne & Little's Maharani wallpaper for entry Ikea drawers by the bed // bedroom New York apartment