Did you like my little living room makeover from yesterday? If so, you yourself can enter to win FIVE of the West Elm products that I used in my own home.
House of Earnest is sponsoring a West Elm Give-a-way! Exciting, right?? The Crewel pillow cover in yellow, Oasis silk pillow cover, Yellow West Elm favorite throw, Shane Powers opal vase, and green glass candle holder can all be yours!
**THIS GIVE-A-WAY IS NOW CLOSED**
Have a HAPPY Tuesday!
I love sprucing up a room to make it feel seasonally appropriate. My previous living room textiles, although not too specific to winter, were a few years old and I felt like the room needed a little pick-me-up. A little trip to West Elm yesterday was all my living room needed! I went with light and bright shades of yellow, chartreuse, and green for an airy, summer feel. The green-yellow cushion cover in my little nook has a really pretty embroidered chevron detail.
I also wanted to bring some of the green from outside into the house, and a pair of succulents in a pretty planter along with a larger plant in a woven basket do just the trick. I also added a smaller votive holder in a bright grassy green.
On the couch I added some new cushion covers in a hand embroidered grey and a brightly colored silk. A greenish-yellow fuzzy blanket gives the perfect pop and will come in handy for cool summer nights.
The new additions are definitely brightening up my Monday! What do you think? Do you like the color direction?
NOT TO BE MISSED… I have a secret surprise for you (that relates to this revamp) coming up tomorrow at 8am. Be sure to stop back by!
ONE Abeego food storage is an all natural and reusable way to pack and store food (think press ‘n seal wrap but waaay better), starting at $11; TWO Stretched dot stoneware serving tray $158 from Terrain; THREE Solid wood turned leg nightstand is a cute pop of color for the bedroom, $249 from West Elm; FOUR Futura house numbers give a sleek first impression, $35 each from Design Within Reach (hey, that rhymed!); FIVE Heath Ceramics salt and pepper shakers, $44 for the set; SIX a cute little Vitriini glass box with oak base, $80 for the large, $40 for the small from Fjorn Scandinavian.
The weekend is finally here! It’s been a busy week, and I have a feeling that the next couple weeks are going to get even busier for me with doing flowers for two weddings and a whole lot of other opportunities on the horizon. This weekend, I’m headed to Nashville, Tennessee for my niece, Adelaide’s first birthday party. I’m excited to spend some time with my family before the summer crazies kick in.
What’s on your agenda? Anything exciting, or possibly some relaxing?
Have a FAB Friday and weekend!
You thought it couldn’t be done, right? This apartment is such a balanced mix of glam with raw/rustic elements. I think it’s a beautiful combo, don’t you think?
I can see a stylish, creative single lady living here, but there are other elements I can take as inspiration in my own home.
Furs mixed with pastels? Yes! Giant mirrors propped up against a large empty wall? Yes!
What piece of this apartment could you see yourself incorporating into your home?
Have a GLAMOROUS Thursday!
*photos via Bolaget, more photos here
Today is an exciting ‘Details With’, we have Amanda Genther from Amanda Genther Design Studio sharing three details from her home and studio. Amanda is a fabulous graphic designer and has an eye for fresh, minimalist concepts. She believes that less is more, bigger isn’t always better, and that coffee is the new water (which i like). Amanda is the one I went to earlier this year for a complete site and branding redesign and I couldn’t have had a better experience. There is no doubt that her aesthetic in business translates to her home. She has colorful, clean, and understated style with a little hint of mid-century. Take a look through Amanda’s favorite details!
ONE a collection of Sharpies I have next to my desk. I use them to sketch and add little touches of color around the office. TWO a handmade side table for our living room. It matches the custom legs on our media stand. THREE a few of our colorful dessert plates. I loved the pattern on them and HAD to have them.
I glad to share Amanda’s details with you! Don’t you just LOVE those plates?
Have a BEAUTIFUL Wednesday out there, guys!
Happy Monday! I’ve been up to so much these past couple weekends at home that I thought I’d give you a little update from the homefront.
I’ve written here and here about the plans we have for our homes exterior, and we’ve been spending the last couple weekends at home getting ready for summer and sprucing up our front porch.
The project started by ripping off the old lattice that surrounds the opening under our porch and cleaning out old brush, weeds, and debris. We then worked to paint new lattice, a seriously painstaking project. KEEP READING BELOW for more pics and the complete story on our front porch facelift.
ONE a set of four boxes with cork lids, $15 from Ikea; TWO gold sweet spot dotted cupcake liners, $3.25 from Bake It Pretty; THREE Lately I’m loving pretty colored hammam towels, $98 from terrain; FOUR modern wooden candle holders would look perfect indoors, or out. $24-$29 from Urban Outfitters; FIVE Pretty baskets to hold anything from knick knacks to a potted plant, $220 from Baskets of Africa.
It’s June! I feel like summer is officially here and I’m dreaming of laying poolside, taking long walks outdoors, and eating popsicles. This weekend I am pretty excited about a wedding shower for my future sister-in-law, working on my Trade & Made project, and getting the house in order for the summer!
What’s on your agenda?
Have a HAPPY and SUN-FILLED Friday and weekend!
The absolutely beautiful home of stylist Andrea Duff definitely has some bold details, and photographer Prue Ruscoe captured it in just the right way.
The white wood backs everything in a calming serene canvas which not only grounds the entire home, but also helps the bold, bright colors to pop.
Isn’t it just full of beautiful, fabulous details? It’s no wonder this home belongs to a stylist!
What is your favorite part? I am loving the beautiful kidney shaped desk.
Have a BOLD Thursday!
I’m so excited to have Erika on House of Earnest today sharing her favorite home details. Erika has such an eye for style, and her home certainly reflects that. It’s been featured in Glitter Guide and although there are so many amazing design elements, these three details are what make Erika feel right at home.
Aloha, it’s Erika from small shop! I’m so honored that Erin asked me to share three details in my home that make me smile. Because I grew up in Hawaii, it always makes me smile and will always hold a special place in my heart. And while my own aesthetic is not necessarily tropical, I have still found ways to incorporate little elements of my homeland into my home:
The first is an old photograph of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki — an icon from a classic era. I can almost hear the waves lap and the palm trees sway when I look at this!
I found these vintage coasters on Etsy.com. The black/gold combo could not be more perfect in my living room. And they’re just so fun.
We took this photo one morning on Waikiki Beach when our daughter was 18 months old. We were on California time and up early before the crowds. It was the most peaceful I’d ever seen Waikiki, and the perfect way to start our vacation.
Mahalo for having me today Erin! Hope you enjoyed these three little details. I’m off to listen to some slack key guitar now. ;o)
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