March 30, 2012

COPY CAT CHIC

Check out this post written by Copy Cat Chic this week.
Cool beans, huh?  Jamie decided to write Reichel Broussard at Copy Cat Chic about this chandelier right after we saw the new Pottery Barn catalog.  I was a little hesitant  at first because I own the Candelabra Andrew Scalloped Wood Bead Chandelier by Regina Andrew- the chandelier that was being copied!  When I first saw the Elena chandelier from PB, I can't deny that I did not have a little AGHHHH....moment.  Don't get me wrong, I love a bargain but it is a little harder being on the other side sometimes.
Great job Pottery Barn- share the love!  Thank you Reichel- you are the best!


Candelabra Regina Andrew Scalloped Wood Bead Chandelier

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March 29, 2012

WHAT IS BEHIND YOUR SHELVES?

I love the idea of jazzing up bookshelves with wallpaper, paint or even mirrors!  Who knew you could do so many things to them to make look so fancy?
Killer wall of shelves covered in Imperial Trellis wallpaper!
Mirrors...now that rocks! 
 My jaw dropped the first time I saw this on Design Manifest- great idea!
Using wallpaper behind your shelves gives the room a little punch of pattern and color that creates  such visual interest.
Several shades of pink, now why didn't I think of that?
Love me some kelly green and that zebra rug doesn't hurt either!
Painting behind shelves is such an easy way to give your room a little update. Grab some paint and tape and off you go!
The black is such an elegant touch in this room.


I love nothing more that adding something to your house that shows your creative side!  I do not have anything behind my shelves in my study, looks like I need to start another project!

Do you prefer one look over another?  Anyone have any pics to share- we would love to see!

11. hillary thomas via lonny magazine

March 28, 2012

COME VISIT US AT SADIE + STELLA!

Come see Vashti's favorite room in her house on the awesome blog Sadie + Stella!  We are beyond thrilled that we could be part of their 'My Favorite Room' series especially because we think they are fabulous!!





March 27, 2012

A PEEK INTO JAMIE'S HOME

They say your home should reflect who you are. Our home is definitely starting to do just that, but is a work in progress just as we are! That's probably why snippets are better than the whole room in some cases...
we're getting there slowly but surely.
Elements of Style found these butterfly prints and I swooped them up to help the TV not be the main focal point. I really am going to paint these walls the perfect shade of gray, just wait and see!
Hello Chiang Mai Dragon, some friends share clothes. Vashti & I share fabrics, it's a friendship made in heaven!
This antique trunk is perfect for our family, it can handle lots of wear and tear! The more distressed the better! What's a table without books? I did add a few manly books for the man of the house.
I'm a thoughtful wife like that!
I knew I married the right man, but when he saw this barn door and thought to put in this very oversized niche, I fell in love all over again!
Another antique find over the mantle, are you seeing a trend here?
Memories... this old crate that bears my maiden name belonged to my parents and I was lucky enough to bring into my home.
Okay, you may think, huh?! We have a wall phone jack mounted near the pantry and I knew we needed a phone just like when we were growing up.  Best Christmas gift ever from my hubby!!
I hide in the pantry and chat away with my bff...kidding!
Our favorite spot in the house to relax and have a drink with friends.
The pillows were dishtowels from catsudio that were too cute to use!
I love it when a DIY goes as planned! Our faux ostrich night stand.
I love Bengal Bazaar in any color way but scored it in bronze! We upholstered an old screen divider that was no longer getting any use and it is now our headboard.
Our son, Tate wanted a surf room after visiting the North Shore and one of the locals hand crafted this wood surfboard.
I don't know if you noticed, but I love turquoise. I painted the back of our bookshelves in our office and it makes me smile as I blog away.
I am a California girl at heart!




p.s. Sorry Pops, I know how much you love the quality of instagram!





March 26, 2012

MY IDEA OF LUXURY!

A Suzani bedspread = A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN!!
Cannot get enough of these gorgeous embroidered textiles! The idea of having one as a bedspread is genius, agree?
 Suzani and a fur throw- need I say more?
 
I want that monogrammed pillow ASAP!  
Three centuries later, these fab textiles are still adding such an exotic touch to modern homes!  I don't  see them going anywhere but just in case I have begun to hoard them... you can't have enough of something you love, right???



March 23, 2012

FOR THE LOVE OF MUDROOMS!

Whether your entry is big or small, you often need a drop-spot for things like coats, bags and shoes.  A mudroom is generally one of the most overlooked rooms and also the most overused! If you have kids you can relate to the trail of backpacks, books, sports equipment and shoes they leave behind in their wake.  A well-organized mudroom becomes essential but doesn't have to lack style~ 

Here is the skinny on some of the essentials needed to make a successful mudroom:

1. Storage, storage and more storage!
You need space for coats, backpacks, sweatshirts, sports equipment, shoes...the list goes on! 
Love using either natural fiber baskets or wire baskets (our favorite!) for shoes.
We cannot forget our furry friends-woof! If Vashti could only have a space in her mudroom like that for Jessie, her 200 pound English Mastiff!  

2- You can never have enough hooks-is it just us or does your family own a billion and one coats and sweatshirts??
Addicted to the hooks at Anthropologie!
1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6

3-  Let there be light!!
Have fun when picking out your lighting!  
The color of these lights are amazing and check out those green wire baskets!
Think outside the box-use the unexpected!  This crystal chandelier ROCKS in this space!

4-  Everyone needs a place to sit!
Love the way each locker has its own seating!
  Check out that floor...
Brick, slate and stone floors are all durable and super forgiving of muddy and wet feet!
For those of you who do not have to worry as much about those muddy footprints, the use of rugs adds such a sophisticated element to the room.  On second thought...they do make outdoor rugs, right?  Bring on the hose!

5-  Harness the chaos with a creative message center!
Having an area dedicated to busy family schedules is always a plus!
These chalk boards are fantastic!  Assign one to each member of the family and off you go!
Create a killer organization station and you will never be late...

There are way too many What can you not live without in your mudroom?













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