Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Ants in my Pants

I'm getting antsy...when is this baby coming? To keep busy, I continue to nest and find projects to work on...Pat must worry when he leaves for the day, I've always got something up my sleeve.

The upstairs hallway/landing in our house needed some love...a lot of areas do, but I am trying to remember that decorating a house is a work in progress. However,  I've had the hankering to tackle certain areas. I wanted to bring a little color and character to this spot - my goal was to spend under $100, which meant the hit or miss Home Goods run, or Ikea to the rescue. I ended up at Ikea and was excited to purchase the expedit shelf {only $40!!} two baskets for the bottom cubby holes and a faux orchid. I accessorized with items and pieces I had stashed away, waiting for a place to call home.


EXPEDIT Shelving unit IKEA Can be hung on the wall or placed on the floor.
Expedit Shelving Unit here

KNIPSA Basket IKEA This basket is suitable for storing your newspapers, magazines, photos or other memorabilia.
Knipsa Basket here

When you walk up my stairs, this is the view...Lady adds a nice little touch :)
I have plans to do a gallery wall of pictures up the right side {maybe that will be my next project}

At the top of the stairs I hung these prints by Michelle Armas and have plans to cover the bench in a Quadrille print (below)

Tashkent by Quadrille

The other side of the hallway was empty, so here is my before and after:

Before

After




Monday, August 6, 2012

Monday Inspiration: Color Blocking

I'm diggin' the color blocking trend. A bit related to stripes {which I can't get enough of} and bold with color combinations.

Pink & Orange Clutch here


Cece colorblock ballet flats
Jcrew Flats here

Small Abstract Painting - Green, blue, yellow abstract with watercolor, original painting 3x5
Abstract Painting here

Color Block Stripe Pillow in Kelly Green, Navy and Natural Linen by JillianReneDecor (12x16) Modern Home Decor Stripe Trio
Color Block Strip Pillow here

DVF Dress here

Color Block print poster
Color Block Print here


Colorblock iPhone 4 case
Iphone Case here

Toddler Knit Hats here

Lilly Pulitzer top here




Cwonder Tote here

Friday, August 3, 2012

Friday Finds

I'm all over the place with my Friday finds today, including a little fall shopping guide that I'm drooling over {been a while since I've been able to shop normally for clothes}...happy weekend!

Wisteria Stackable Trays here

Wisteria Lidded Boxes here

Architect Tripod Lamp here


 
Love these fancy knobs from Anthropolgie


Floraburst Necklace here


Paneled Colorblock Shift Dress
Ann Taylor Loft Colorblock Shift Dress here
I saw this and immediately thought to myself, "this could be a pretty/appropriate dress for my baby's baptism"...I know I'm skipping ahead, but it was my initial thought...what do you think?

Then I saw this dress {Robert Rodriguez Shift Dress here} and had similar thoughts...clearly I'm bored and obviously in baby planning mode.

Chaffie Club Chair
New at Ballard Designs - Chaffie Club Chair here

Turin Pendant Light
Ballard Turin Pendant...on sale! here

Turin Pendant Light
A great visual of these pendants...

Vince Cowl Sweater here
First off, I know I'm wishing away summer by shopping for fall/winter already, but cut my some slack, I haven't been able to shop for regular clothes in a long time! Second...I want to eat this sweater up, it's so gorgeous. And unfortunately, not cheap, but I had to share anyway. Going on the wish list!

Yosi Samra Flats here
These would be a good staple {and go nicely with the sweater above, just sayin}Oh and they are reasonably priced too!


Thursday, August 2, 2012

Ikea Goodies

I received my Ikea catalogue in the mail and have a lot of pages turned down. I have to say that they are quite good at product styling and it can really sell their pieces. So many fun things you could mix in with existing items and you definitely won't break the bank...who doesn't love Ikea pricing!

FINNTORP/DJUPVIK Chair with cushion IKEA Handmade piece with soft, rounded shapes and nicely detailed patterns. Each piece of furniture is unique.
Finntorp Chair here

RÅSKOG Kitchen cart IKEA
Raskog Kitchen Cart here

LJUSNAN Box with lid, set of 3 IKEA Handmade. Each jar is unique.
Ljusnan Box with Lids here

STORSELE Chair high IKEA Handmade piece with soft, rounded shapes and nicely detailed patterns. Each piece of furniture is unique.
Storselle Chair here

INGATORP Dining table IKEA Extendable dining table with 1 extra leaf seats 4-6; makes it possible to adjust the table size according to need.
Ingatorp Dining Table here

MALM 3 drawer chest IKEA Extra roomy drawers. Smooth running drawers with pull-out stop.
Malm 3-Drawer Chest here

SOLKULLEN LED pendant lamp IKEA Projects decorative patterns onto the ceiling and on the wall.
Solkullen Pendadnt Lamp here


ÅSUNDEN Basket with lid, set of 2 IKEA Handmade. Each basket is unique. Stackable.
Asundedn Baskets with Lids here

EIVOR Throw IKEA
Eivor Throw here

MALIN BAND Throw IKEA
Malin Band Throw here
 
VARLIG Lantern for candle/block candle IKEA
Varlig Lantern here
 

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Designer Crush

I love that designer Lauren Nelson is fearless with color...so vibrant, so fun. These are my kind of spaces.


Suzie: Lauren Nelson Design - Chic living room with pale, pale pink wall spaint color, mushroom ...


Suzie: Lauren Nelson Design - Chic red & black foyer design with black geometric wallpaper, ...

Suzie: Lauren Nelson Design - Eclectic living room with soft pink walls paint color, purple ...
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