Creative Haven

With no workspace or office in our condo, I use a spot in every room for my "stuff"...fabric samples, paint chips, etc. It drives me a bit crazy and makes me crave a place to designate as my creative haven.

Pat and I have started house hunting (yes - we are officially looking, more on that later this week) and I'm thrilled at the prospect of not only decorating a house, but having a workspace!

Here are a few that inspire me...

Designer Amy Meier, who was just featured in Better Homes and Gardens has a great office space...love all the storage.

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All about this desk chair!

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Light and Airy.

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I'd love an inspiration wall like this...

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...or like this.

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Snow Day Browsing

If you are home enjoying a snow day, pop over here to check out the affordable, practical and very cute tote I recently purchased, by Poppie Jones. It's similar to a Longchamp (which is a favorite of mine) but 1/4 the price with fun pockets on the front and I've received tons of compliments on it...happy shopping!

Sorry the links are small and blurry...they appear better on the website. Enjoy!

Shades of Blue

Lately, my love for blue has turned a shade darker. These navy-midnight tones are beyond enchanting...in just about every space.

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 Extra punchy with the high gloss.

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Absolutely love this workspace.

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(Designer Todd Alexander Romano)

Trim painted too? Love the drama.

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Fabulous blend of colors and patterns.

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A Charming Chandelier

A chandelier can make a dining space, much like this photo below...

(Image via Architectural Digest)

I've been on the hunt to find something similar and here are some great options!

Cottage and Bungalow

Ballard Designs  

Shades of Light

Pottery Barn

Currey & Company 

Monday Inspiration

A dose of crisp, clean design to start off your week...

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Happy to Hibernate

A busy weekend is ahead, but I would love nothing more then to hibernate and stay in my pajamas - this cozy space looks so appealing for that mood.

To recreate this look...

Pottery Barn

Overstock Area Rug

Ikea

Storibe Etsy Shop

Williams-Sonoma Home 

Room and Board

Room and Board

Williams-Sonoma Home

Better with Bunk Beds

Recently I heard a friend say that she couldn't find bunk beds she liked for her children. I did a little research and found that there aren't many options...and often it seems as if people end up building there own.

If you have any great recommendations for bunk beds, I'd love to know!

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I would have loved this room when I was younger!

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Cool space for a boy.

Uffizi Bunk Bed

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That is one giant built in, bunk bed and all.

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Very shabby chic.

I'm a fan of this bunk bed from Children's Furniture Company

Moodboard

Pat and I got an Ipad! I was anxious to download and experiment with the moodboard application, so I practiced my first board and made it special for Pat...industrial meets western rustic (since he is a bit of a cowboy at heart.)

And guess what...he loved it!

Sectional sofa: Restoration Hardware

Barcelona style chair: Jayson Home and Garden

Window Panels: Ballard Designs

Accent horn table: Jayson Home and Garden

Leather trunk: Pottery Barn

Pillows: Be Still Etsy Shop

Floor Lamp: Shades of Light

Antler Chandelier: Restoration Hardware

Mirror: Restoration Hardware

Plant: Natural Decorations, Inc.

Picture Frames: West Elm