She asked me to write about one of my favorite design trends... and with spring allegedly on the horizon, I went with outdoor rooms!
Can you think of a more delightful place to entertain? I hope you'll check out the rest of my post here!
Forever Favorite
I will always love this living room. Plain white walls are the perfect antidote to traditional pieces like the wheat-inspired sconces and the deep coral velvet settee. Spunky accents like Moroccan poufs and a predominantly pink book collection (note to self: must duplicate!) complete the picture. It leaves me wanting to see the rest of the home!
Drum Shades
Lighting is a critical component in any room — yet lamp and pendant shades are often overlooked as an easy place to inject personality and style. My favorite shape lately is the drum shade, which I admire for its simplicity and subtle glamour.
{When I pinned this image, I captioned it "proportion perfection." The dramatic size of the drum shade echoes the round dining table and provides contrast to the diminutive sconces on the opposite wall. Bravo, Samantha Pynn!}
{The khaki color of this pendant drum shade picks up on the mocha of the upholstered benches and draws the eye up along the windowed wall. How I dream of having a similar breakfast nook one day!}
{The simple shape of a drum shade is equally effective on a table lamp. Jessica Stam uses them to break up the straight lines of her modern apartment.}
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What do you think of this classic shape? How have you used lamp shades to zhush up your own home?
Loved.
Bobbi+Mike's favorite fifty "loved" photos from 2010 made me smile.
I thought a few of my favorites would be a good mid-week pick-me-up
for you all too. How cute is the couple in the library aisle?! I'm in love ;)
{discovered via the very cute Tulips & Flight Suits
which one of you recommended in my reader survey!}
Why Don't You...
...stake out one space in your home and channel the girly glam interiors of Suzanne Kasler? I adore the unapologetic femininity of this home. Maybe stick to a closet where your boyfriend or husband won't mind ;)
Navy Baby
Try as I might to introduce color into my wardrobe, I will forever find myself falling back on navy. It's the perfect hue against my fair skin and red hair — and I love the way it looks paired with other neutrals like khaki, gray, and white. These J.Crew looks depict everything I want to be wearing this spring and summer: messy hair, inventive layers, and classic stripes. What's your go-to color?
In The Details.
We're always being told to look at the big picture. While it's important to keep an eye on the future and to not sweat the stuff, it's just as important to enjoy the little things in life. I love seeing completed before & afters, entire rooms and homes renovated to suit their owners' design sensibilities. But today I'm pledging to revel in the small details that often define the overall: a slightly off-kilter gold fitting, reflective windows capturing a sunny afternoon, intricate moulding framing a light-filled interior. What are some of your favorite details in your home?
{all images via the darling Patterson Maker}
Kate Spade's Preppy Perfection.
I must draw your attention to these new arrivals at Kate Spade. How darling is the straw basket with green leather trim or the straw tote with sequin stripes? They're destined to become your new staples for spring and summer. By the way, the names have me dreaming of garden parties and poolside cabanas... Not bad for mid-morning reverie!
Friday Fatigue
Where did the day go? I'll be taking the weekend to sleep in, recharge, and spend some quality time with the people who make Bucknell such a special place. Can you believe only six weeks stand between me and graduation? It's at once thrilling and terrifying.
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What are your weekend plans? Whatever you're up to, I hope it's a good one!
For the Love of Leather
Leather need not evoke imagery of motorcycle gangs or overstuffed sofas. Allow me to present these recent favorites from Shopbop as evidence...
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What other ways are you wearing leather these days?
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