Category: home

MEGHAN’S COLORFUL ABODE

polka dot pillow When I think of my favorite of my friend’s homes, Meghan’s is at the top of that list. From the eye-catching use of color to the masterfully mixed patterns in each room, the home perfectly captures Meghan’s cheerful and creative aesthetic. (As the home buyer for Forty Five Ten, it’s no wonder Meghan’s abode is one to envy.) The details are incredible. The polka-dot pillows! The ikat dining room chairs! It’s just a happy home, you know? After spending some time at Meghan’s house the other day, I kept thinking that it was too bad Meghan didn’t have her own blog because her home would definitely be something people would love to see. Bright idea, right? That’s when I decided I should just share it right here. Meghan was nice enough to let me take some photos (thanks, M!) so I could do just that. Enjoy!

chair and pillow

painting

 

metallic pillow

book stack

pink tulips

carolina trentini photograph

dining room

yellow ikat dining chair

yellow dining rom chairs

colorful pillows

polka dot pillow

geometric chair

kate spade coasters

bedding

waylande gregory elephant dish

suzani chair

x bench

lucite desk

place card

love

pillows

pillow mix

chair

umbrellas

umbrellas

All images taken by Luella & June®

 Sources:

Desk – family vintage piece

Dot pillows: Kravet

Couch - SofaWorks

Dining Room Table – Vintage Knoll Table that I had lacquered white

Bedding – Shams are West Elm, Throw Pillows are Yastik (from Number One), Comforter is from Dillard’s, Dust Ruffle is from John Robshaw

Headboard: One Kings Lane

Geometric print chair – Sarah Morris for Design Within Reach

WHERE’D YA GET THAT?

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Happy Friday! First of all, I want to say thank you for all of the positive feedback and comments I received from my Glitter Guide feature this week. You all are the.best. I was so honored to be included on GG, and what fun it was to give you all a peek inside my apartment! (Thank you also to Kelsey Foster for her amazing photography!)

Secondly, I have received quite a few emails regarding the sources for some of my furniture and accessories. Rather than try to answer each email individually, I thought it might be easier to just include all of the credits for each photo right here. Sound good? (Don’t stop emailing me though. I love to hear from you all!)

Let’s start with that vase up there. It’s Waylande Gregory from Forty Five Ten.

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Couch: Garage sale find // Chairs: Vintage // Coffee table: Vintage // Glass table: One Kings Lane // Turquoise lamps: Garage sale // Art: Sunny Sliger

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Desk: Pottery Barn // Chair: LexiMod // Bookshelf: Ikea // Lamp: Vintage // Pillow: Jonathan Adler // Art: Annabel Daou

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Paperweight: John Derian // Wedding planner: Smythson // Calculator: Poppin // Stapler: Poppin

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Headboard: Pulp Design Studio // Lamp: Restoration Hardware // Bedside table: Bungalow 5 // Art: Cocoa & Hearts

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Table: Ikea // Chairs: Vintage // Barcart: Pottery Barn // Art: Gray Malin

Jacket: Zara // T-shirt: Kain Label // Leather pants: Sandro // Sneakers: Superga

(All images via Kelsey Foster for Glitter Guide)

PEEK: MY COFFEE TABLE

While birthday and Christmas wish lists inevitably change year after year, there is one item that always makes it on to the list: a coffee table book (or four). I’ve told you all time and again how much I adore glossy tomes, but I thought I’d give you all a glimpse at what my little collection has amounted to in the past few years. These books not only keep me entertained and provide endless inspiration, but it just makes me so happy to see the stacks of them lined up on my coffee table every day.

The list really is endless (and ever-growing!), but here are a few of my very favorite coffee table books:

What are your favorites? I always love suggestions.

MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

It was a very sad day when my parents informed my sister and me that they would be selling our house.  It’s hard to say goodbye to the home your grew up in… I’m sure some of you can relate? However, with this move came a brand new house, and you know what that means… a design project! It was a clean slate. My old bedroom hadn’t changed one bit since high school (lilac walls, homecoming mums, a Britney Spears poster, you get the idea), so this was an opportunity for a more “grown up” room. Plus, this gave me a chance to work with my favorite Dallas design duo Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry of Pulp Design Studios. They created the most beautiful space! It’s polished enough to be a guest room for visitors, but the details (bright orange accents, hello!) make it feel like me. Take a look at their blog for a peek into both my room and my sister’s. 

YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT: ARIANNA BELLE

I first came across Arianna Vargas through her blog, Arianna Belle: Organized Interiors. (A girl after my own heart. She showcases beautifully organized spaces, and she gives some great tips on how to keep your own home organized. I love looking at that kind of stuff.) I quickly realized that this lady has a great eye for design. You can see for yourself in her Etsy shop where she sells a variety of throw pillows. She has so many amazing options! Whether you like a bold pattern like David Hicks’ La Fiorentina (one of my personal favorites) or your prefer something a bit softer á la Barbara Barry, you’ll find it in this shop. Or if you’ve got something else in mind, Arianna offers custom listings so you can exactly what what your heart desires. Add this little shop to your bookmarks!

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS HOUSE

These photos of Amanda Peet’s home in this month’s Vogue have already made their way around the blogosphere, but I had to post them anyway! I keep a binder with tears from mags that I look to for inspiration (most of them are more “future” inspiration), and these images have made their way to very front of the book. I love everything about the Hollywood Hills home: the whitewashed walls, the Spanish-style exterior, and seriously… that outdoor space?! My favorite part is the eating area/living room above. I adore the banquette seating (and all of the mixed prints that come with it!) and the use of color throughout. The room is so open and gives off such a welcoming, comfortable vibe. It’s safe to say that this is my dream home. Check out more pictures on Vogue. 

Images via Vogue 

(BEACH) BLANKETS

I know the last thing we’re all thinking about during these triple digit temperatures is wrapping up in a other than a beach towel, but these handmade striped blankets from Shoppe by Amber Interiors are just too good. I came across them a couple of days ago and they’ve been on my mind ever since. They’re a perfect combination of two of my favorite things: stripes and brights. All of the colors are so fab (the orange/pink version is my favorite, naturally) One of these would be just the thing to punch up any couch or bed. For now, I think I’ll use it as a beach blanket. 

GOING DARK

When it comes to my home, I’ve always gravitated towards bright whites accented by pops of color. Or somewhere in the middle with a light gray paint (my living room), but I’ve never gone any farther than that. Lately, however, I’ve fallen in love with these dark walls I’ve been seeing everywhere. When I moved into my new apartment a few months ago, I actually experimented with a black paint in the powder room. It’s a such a small space, so I figured I couldn’t go wrong (baby steps). I’ve loved it so much that I think I’m ready do this color in a much bigger way. I really like the idea of using it in a library/study like Aerin Lauder. The black paint adds instant warmth to this room making it feel comfortable and inviting. Can’t you see yourself curling up in here with a good book? I also adore Miles Redd’s kitchen. The black lacquered cabinetry makes the kitchen looks so glamourous. What do you think?

Images via Lonny Magazine, Elle Decor, Houzz, Vogue

SOLD: JENNA LYONS’ BROOKLYN HOME

Jenna Lyons’ home is officially off the market this week. The Park Slope town home has been a favorite of mine ever since I saw it featured in Domino magazine years ago. It’s just so fantastic. The details are exquisite – the limestone mantels, the yellow-and-white stripe wallpaper on the ceiling, and of course, that closet. I know we’ve all seen these images plenty of times, but I figured it deserves one (or three) more looks. Happy Weekend! 

Images via Fashionologie