I am in love with mixing indigo, white and brass, with the occasional bit of pink and camel! Indigo and brass are, no doubt, the trend to follow these days, and I am so thankful for it. I have two clients who are loving the trend just as much as I am, which makes my job super fun! When I need some design inspiration, I turn to the queens of indigo and brass: Emily Henderson, Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors, and Jamie Meares of Furbish and i suwannee. Enjoy the inspiration!
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When I was young, I remember my oldest brother, Erik, and his best friend, Kenny, made a martial art home video. They made it like a foreign film where the words being said didn't match up with the mouth movements. It was hilarious. The most memorable scene (yes, there were several scenes...) was when they turned the camera to make the floor seem like the wall, so it appeared as if they were walking on walls. "I can walk on walls" (said In an Chinese accent).
Read MoreI walked into to Target the other day, and I thought, " I should totally work here to get a discount on home goods!" I mean, I secretly wish I had an associate discount everywhere. I know. It's selfish of me. Bah! But seriously, Target keeps impressing me with their insane home products. They keep getting better and better. Here are some of my current favorites...
Read MoreAn easy way to refresh your home is to add color! You can add it in the typical ways: pillows, drapery, rugs, flowers, etc...but what about painting the trim or door a fabulous pop of color?! Contrast trim. JUST DO IT! It adds so much personality and will make your home like no other. It's a new year. Do things a bit different this time around. Here is a bit of inspiration for you...
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I am kind of, okay, I am a WHOLE LOT obsessed with this new IKEA pendant. It's only $49.99, folks. And, I am still obsessed with that sconce from IKEA, which is only $19.99! I do wish the sconce came in a plug-in version. They would be perfect for my bedroom, but I am renting...
Read MoreRetail is always one step ahead, and while you are still recovering from Christmas and planning for New Year's, we are on to Spring. Yes. Spring! Valentine's gifts and even Easter bunnies have hit our stock room, and Spring textiles have hit the sales floor! The best part - or maybe just my favorite part - is all the new furniture that has arrived with even more available online. Here are a few of my favorite new pieces from West Elm:
Read MoreTwo words for you: retail and holiday. If you've ever worked in a retail store during the holiday season, you know exactly why my blog has taken the back seat. It gets crazy, ya'll! I've really enjoyed working at West Elm though, and the more I learn to balance work and life, the more I love it.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect bar cart? Look no further! West Elm has the Terrace Bar Cart by West Elm for $399...or...you can get the very similar Threshold™ Bar Cart by Target for less than half the price ($129.99). The West Elm cart has glass shelves for a glam deco vibe, and the Target cart has wood shelves for more of a mid-century look.
Read MoreA little bit of furniture rearranging and a couple additions can take your living room to the next level. Below are my 5 decorating tips for your living room that can help breathe new life into your home. Small changes can make a big impact!
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