Gilded Glam

Last week I was talking to Ashlina of The Decorista about her favorite interiors and one of the words that kept coming up was "sparkle." We agreed that we both love rooms with lots of texture and visual interest — and that the best way to accomplish the look is to bring in lots of metallic and reflective surfaces. Here's a little interior inspiration to get your creative juices flowing...

Framed gold art echoes the clean lines of a brass coffee table. But it's the bedroom on the right that steals my heart! Gold campaign hardware on a gray nightstand and a chic gold mirror above the bed — what's not to love?

More gold and gray in the beautiful kitchen on the left! And if you're committed to going all out, might I recommend the kitchen on the right? I shared one view of this space last week and I believe we all agreed that the ceiling is to die for. But the gold accents on the black stove? Nothing short of heavenly.

{images on my interiors board}

Last week I was talking to Ashlina of The Decorista about her favorite interiors and one of the words that kept coming up was "sparkle." We agreed that we both love rooms with lots of texture and visual interest — and that the best way to accomplish the look is to bring in lots of metallic and reflective surfaces. Here's a little interior inspiration to get your creative juices flowing...

Framed gold art echoes the clean lines of a brass coffee table. But it's the bedroom on the right that steals my heart! Gold campaign hardware on a gray nightstand and a chic gold mirror above the bed — what's not to love?

More gold and gray in the beautiful kitchen on the left! And if you're committed to going all out, might I recommend the kitchen on the right? I shared one view of this space last week and I believe we all agreed that the ceiling is to die for. But the gold accents on the black stove? Nothing short of heavenly.

{images on my interiors board}

Today on HauteLook

I don't know about you but I check sample sale sites like Joss & Main and Rue La La every day! One of my new favorites is HauteLook. If you follow me on Twitter, you know that last week I scored a pair of yellow silk BB Dakota pants for just $21! Here are a few of my picks from today's HauteLook sales:

{Rebecca Minkoff — $495 $247 and $350 $175}

A classic black bag and playful leopard pouch from one of my favorite designers for 50% off! 

{12th Street by Cynthia Vincent — both $295 $79}

Every girl needs a handful of easy silk shirt dresses and these are 75% off!

{Dolce Vita — $170 $59 and $89 $47}

I love both of these so much I might have paid full price for them — but tassels and bows for less than $60?! There's no excuse not to.

P.S. You'll find all my shopping destinations under "shop 'til you drop" on the left!

I don't know about you but I check sample sale sites like Joss & Main and Rue La La every day! One of my new favorites is HauteLook. If you follow me on Twitter, you know that last week I scored a pair of yellow silk BB Dakota pants for just $21! Here are a few of my picks from today's HauteLook sales:

{Rebecca Minkoff — $495 $247 and $350 $175}

A classic black bag and playful leopard pouch from one of my favorite designers for 50% off! 

{12th Street by Cynthia Vincent — both $295 $79}

Every girl needs a handful of easy silk shirt dresses and these are 75% off!

{Dolce Vita — $170 $59 and $89 $47}

I love both of these so much I might have paid full price for them — but tassels and bows for less than $60?! There's no excuse not to.

P.S. You'll find all my shopping destinations under "shop 'til you drop" on the left!

Rabbit, rabbit!

Does anyone else try to start each month with this good luck phrase? I tell myself I'm going to remember and inevitably forget every time. Anyway, the start of November means the holiday season is fast approaching, like it or not! But before we fast forward to Christmas, let's talk about party attire — for Thanksgiving or any other festivities you have coming up!

J.Crew cashmere tee, $158 | Loren Hope necklace, $175

Bauble Bar bangle, $22 | J.Crew sequin skirt, $148

ASOS clutch, $80 | Zara shoes, $90

I have a hard time splurging on party dresses I'm only going to wear once or twice before retiring to the back of my closet. This season for me is all about reworking the classics I already own: a cozy sweater, a sequin skirt, and a classic pair of pumps (seriously I wear these to work at least twice a week!). Top it off with a statement necklace, inexpensive bracelet, and a chic envelope clutch and you'll have a party-ready look that you can reinvent all winter long!

Does anyone else try to start each month with this good luck phrase? I tell myself I'm going to remember and inevitably forget every time. Anyway, the start of November means the holiday season is fast approaching, like it or not! But before we fast forward to Christmas, let's talk about party attire — for Thanksgiving or any other festivities you have coming up!

J.Crew cashmere tee, $158 | Loren Hope necklace, $175

Bauble Bar bangle, $22 | J.Crew sequin skirt, $148

ASOS clutch, $80 | Zara shoes, $90

I have a hard time splurging on party dresses I'm only going to wear once or twice before retiring to the back of my closet. This season for me is all about reworking the classics I already own: a cozy sweater, a sequin skirt, and a classic pair of pumps (seriously I wear these to work at least twice a week!). Top it off with a statement necklace, inexpensive bracelet, and a chic envelope clutch and you'll have a party-ready look that you can reinvent all winter long!

Currently Coveting

Who else had snow this weekend? While I'll admit it came a bit early for my liking, it did send my mind drifting toward the holiday season and a time for gift-giving and wishlist-making...

J.Crew gingham shirt, $72 ||| J.Crew Timex traveler watch, $98

K. Slademade navy leather clutch, $48+ ||| Anthropologie sunglasses, $38 

Deborah Lippman "Boom Boom Pow," $18 ||| Madewell suede desert boots, $178

Sparrow Nest "Psst" calligraphy mini notecards, $10

Society Social Stanton bar cart ($439) and Darlington chair ($425 for two)

I just bought the gingham shirt and I swear I haven't take it off since it arrived! And I tried on these sunglasses in Anthropologie a couple weeks ago and haven't gotten them out of my head since! Now I'm just waiting for the tortoiseshell to come back in stock online. I bought the desert boots in San Francisco  over the summer and wear them almost daily. Sometimes I swap in hot pink shoelaces when I'm feeling spunky. What are you currently coveting?

P.S. Happy Halloween!

Who else had snow this weekend? While I'll admit it came a bit early for my liking, it did send my mind drifting toward the holiday season and a time for gift-giving and wishlist-making...

J.Crew gingham shirt, $72 ||| J.Crew Timex traveler watch, $98

K. Slademade navy leather clutch, $48+ ||| Anthropologie sunglasses, $38 

Deborah Lippman "Boom Boom Pow," $18 ||| Madewell suede desert boots, $178

Sparrow Nest "Psst" calligraphy mini notecards, $10

Society Social Stanton bar cart ($439) and Darlington chair ($425 for two)

I just bought the gingham shirt and I swear I haven't take it off since it arrived! And I tried on these sunglasses in Anthropologie a couple weeks ago and haven't gotten them out of my head since! Now I'm just waiting for the tortoiseshell to come back in stock online. I bought the desert boots in San Francisco  over the summer and wear them almost daily. Sometimes I swap in hot pink shoelaces when I'm feeling spunky. What are you currently coveting?

P.S. Happy Halloween!

And the winner is...

Congratulations to entry no. 132, Rebecca of A Daily Something! You have won the K. Slademade clutch in the color of your choice. Please email me so I can put you in touch with Kelsea, the birthday girl! Thank you to everyone who entered. Your support never ceases to amaze me! 

Congratulations to entry no. 132, Rebecca of A Daily Something! You have won the K. Slademade clutch in the color of your choice. Please email me so I can put you in touch with Kelsea, the birthday girl! Thank you to everyone who entered. Your support never ceases to amaze me! 

K. Slademade Giveaway!

I usually run giveaways from Monday to Friday but this week we're making exceptions for a special occasion! Kelsea, the crafty creative behind my adorable sponsor K. Slademade, is celebrating her birthday on Saturday and wanted to let you all in on the fun with a two-day giveaway here on Design Darling!

The winner will receive the color-blocked Voyager Clutch (retail value $68) in either coral/gold or navy/turquoise. To enter, you must like K. Slademade on Facebook. For an extra entry, follow K. Slademade on Twitter. (Leave two separate comments below.) I will announce the winner on Saturday evening. Good luck!

I usually run giveaways from Monday to Friday but this week we're making exceptions for a special occasion! Kelsea, the crafty creative behind my adorable sponsor K. Slademade, is celebrating her birthday on Saturday and wanted to let you all in on the fun with a two-day giveaway here on Design Darling!

The winner will receive the color-blocked Voyager Clutch (retail value $68) in either coral/gold or navy/turquoise. To enter, you must like K. Slademade on Facebook. For an extra entry, follow K. Slademade on Twitter. (Leave two separate comments below.) I will announce the winner on Saturday evening. Good luck!

Look Up

When it comes to decorating your walls, you know you have artwork, framed photos, mirrors, shelving, and — oh, right — windows. But I noticed in perusing my recent pins that my eye often goes first to the ceiling! Thinking of the ceiling as an additional wall gives your space an extra chance to make a lasting impression. 

Whether it's a coat of unexpected color, wooden beams, or wraparound tile, a statement ceiling can absolutely transform an interior. What do you think? 

When it comes to decorating your walls, you know you have artwork, framed photos, mirrors, shelving, and — oh, right — windows. But I noticed in perusing my recent pins that my eye often goes first to the ceiling! Thinking of the ceiling as an additional wall gives your space an extra chance to make a lasting impression. 

Whether it's a coat of unexpected color, wooden beams, or wraparound tile, a statement ceiling can absolutely transform an interior. What do you think? 

Darling Details

Design is in the details. It's the little things in life. Whatever your preferred motto, it's clear there's something to be said for that special finishing touch — the fresh flowers, the leopard lining, the unexpected sparkle. I'm finding it's way too easy to get caught up in everyday stresses and way more beneficial to stop and appreciate the little things that make it all worthwhile. Today I'm going to make it a point to relish those little things: the first sip of my morning latté, a smile from a stranger, the glow of the Empire State Building as I make my way home from work. What are you going to appreciate today?

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Design is in the details. It's the little things in life. Whatever your preferred motto, it's clear there's something to be said for that special finishing touch — the fresh flowers, the leopard lining, the unexpected sparkle. I'm finding it's way too easy to get caught up in everyday stresses and way more beneficial to stop and appreciate the little things that make it all worthwhile. Today I'm going to make it a point to relish those little things: the first sip of my morning latté, a smile from a stranger, the glow of the Empire State Building as I make my way home from work. What are you going to appreciate today?

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Happy Weekend!

What are your weekend plans? I'm off to Bucknell to reunite with my very favorite people for Homecoming. I see lots of happy tears and hugs in my future! Whatever you're up to, enjoy and see you back here on Monday!

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What are your weekend plans? I'm off to Bucknell to reunite with my very favorite people for Homecoming. I see lots of happy tears and hugs in my future! Whatever you're up to, enjoy and see you back here on Monday!

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Apartment Essentials {Wood Furniture}

Today I'm bringing back the Apartment Essentials series with a traditional twist. While I love white furniture and colorful accents, I love them even more when they're juxtaposed with more traditional pieces. Whether they're family heirlooms, Craigslist finds, or one of these vintage-inspired gems, wood pieces add character and tradition to more contemporary interiors.

Anthropologie Brigitta dresser, $798

Pottery Barn Devon campaign bedside table, $299

Serena & Lily Beckett desk, $895

How do you use wood in your home?

Today I'm bringing back the Apartment Essentials series with a traditional twist. While I love white furniture and colorful accents, I love them even more when they're juxtaposed with more traditional pieces. Whether they're family heirlooms, Craigslist finds, or one of these vintage-inspired gems, wood pieces add character and tradition to more contemporary interiors.

Anthropologie Brigitta dresser, $798

Pottery Barn Devon campaign bedside table, $299

Serena & Lily Beckett desk, $895

How do you use wood in your home?