Bedroom Beauty

This beautiful bedroom created by L.A. interior designer Mary McDonald inspired the white trim that I painted on the hot pink walls of my bedroom. I adore the crisp white against the matte navy walls, not to mention the use of my favorite color as an accent. Toss a white canopy, a tufted velvet ottoman, and a hexagonal pattern on the rug and I'm ready to pack my bags and move in.

P.S. Have you read Mary McDonald's new book? Buy your copy here.

This beautiful bedroom created by L.A. interior designer Mary McDonald inspired the white trim that I painted on the hot pink walls of my bedroom. I adore the crisp white against the matte navy walls, not to mention the use of my favorite color as an accent. Toss a white canopy, a tufted velvet ottoman, and a hexagonal pattern on the rug and I'm ready to pack my bags and move in.

P.S. Have you read Mary McDonald's new book? Buy your copy here.

My Favorite Photographer

It is a true gift to make ordinary objects like fire hydrants and Ikea ice cube trays look beautiful. It requires a trained eye, a knack for timing, and an understanding of composition and light lost on the average person. I like to think that my dear friend and college housemate Sara Redd possesses that gift, wouldn't you say? She's talented, funny, and smart as a whip. Do stop by her 365 project (one photograph a day for an entire year) and tell her hello for me!

It is a true gift to make ordinary objects like fire hydrants and Ikea ice cube trays look beautiful. It requires a trained eye, a knack for timing, and an understanding of composition and light lost on the average person. I like to think that my dear friend and college housemate Sara Redd possesses that gift, wouldn't you say? She's talented, funny, and smart as a whip. Do stop by her 365 project (one photograph a day for an entire year) and tell her hello for me!

Organized Chaos

I love the haphazard layers of this inspiration board: interesting textures, patterned ribbons, magazine clippings. But when I try to achieve a similar look on my own boards, my type-A symmetry-loving brain takes over, insisting on straight lines and no overlap. To each her own, I guess!

I love the haphazard layers of this inspiration board: interesting textures, patterned ribbons, magazine clippings. But when I try to achieve a similar look on my own boards, my type-A symmetry-loving brain takes over, insisting on straight lines and no overlap. To each her own, I guess!