Leopard In The Home

{Mary McDonald}

{Metropolitan Home}

{Elle Decor}

Leopard, how I love thee! It's a print that works incredibly well in small doses but how do you feel about it as the primary hue in these homes? Mary McDonald's leopard gallery wall — and upholstery — is beautifully accented with gold and black frames. The leopard runner is a fabulous focal point in a swanky black-and-white foyer but my favorite space, hands down, is Aerin Lauder's orange living room with its leopard sofa! It's not for the faint of heart but I think it's spunky and chic. Would you dare?

{Mary McDonald}

{Metropolitan Home}

{Elle Decor}

Leopard, how I love thee! It's a print that works incredibly well in small doses but how do you feel about it as the primary hue in these homes? Mary McDonald's leopard gallery wall — and upholstery — is beautifully accented with gold and black frames. The leopard runner is a fabulous focal point in a swanky black-and-white foyer but my favorite space, hands down, is Aerin Lauder's orange living room with its leopard sofa! It's not for the faint of heart but I think it's spunky and chic. Would you dare?

Holly Red

'Tis the color of the season and these ladies know how to wear it! Claire Danes pairs her ruffled cocktail dress with a sparkly clutch and nude pumps while Emily Blunt rocks a matching red lip and simple silver jewels. Whose look do you prefer?

{Photos from style.com}

'Tis the color of the season and these ladies know how to wear it! Claire Danes pairs her ruffled cocktail dress with a sparkly clutch and nude pumps while Emily Blunt rocks a matching red lip and simple silver jewels. Whose look do you prefer?

{Photos from style.com}

Ten Things That Make Me Happy

Please stop by Caitlin's beautiful blog Sacramento Street where I'm sharing ten things that make me happy!

Please stop by Caitlin's beautiful blog Sacramento Street where I'm sharing ten things that make me happy!

Après Ski

I was scrolling through my inspiration folder when I stumbled upon this cozy winter escape. The wood ceiling recreates the feel of a stylish ski lodge while black walls balance out the abundant natural light. Task lighting draws attention to a well-curated book collection that would be delightful to thumb through on a chilly December day. Comfy upholstered furniture, pretty piles of firewood, and plenty of blankets and pillows make it the ideal place to curl up with a good read. By the way, do I spy a window seat? Now I'm really in love.

{Photo via Full House}

I was scrolling through my inspiration folder when I stumbled upon this cozy winter escape. The wood ceiling recreates the feel of a stylish ski lodge while black walls balance out the abundant natural light. Task lighting draws attention to a well-curated book collection that would be delightful to thumb through on a chilly December day. Comfy upholstered furniture, pretty piles of firewood, and plenty of blankets and pillows make it the ideal place to curl up with a good read. By the way, do I spy a window seat? Now I'm really in love.

{Photo via Full House}

Countdown To Christmas

{Domino}

{Bleubird Vintage}

{City Of Love}

I am home for the holidays and needless to say getting a very late start on Christmas preparations! I'll be spending the weekend holed up indoors to escape the bitter cold and hopefully to get a little online shopping done. This game plan calls for lots of vanilla latté drinking, puppy cuddling, and perhaps a little seasonal baking!

P.S. Those of you who follow me on Twitter know that one of our puppies, Fenway, has been a very sick little guy for the past week. Thanks to your well wishes, he is now back from the ICU and making a slow but steady recovery in the comfort of our home. I truly cannot thank you enough. Have a wonderful weekend!

{Domino}

{Bleubird Vintage}

{City Of Love}

I am home for the holidays and needless to say getting a very late start on Christmas preparations! I'll be spending the weekend holed up indoors to escape the bitter cold and hopefully to get a little online shopping done. This game plan calls for lots of vanilla latté drinking, puppy cuddling, and perhaps a little seasonal baking!

P.S. Those of you who follow me on Twitter know that one of our puppies, Fenway, has been a very sick little guy for the past week. Thanks to your well wishes, he is now back from the ICU and making a slow but steady recovery in the comfort of our home. I truly cannot thank you enough. Have a wonderful weekend!

Steal The Spotlight

I thought I'd try my hand at a little soirée styling! What do you think? I know hot pink and turquoise are hardly seasonal colors but year-round textures like silk and suede bring these summery shades right into the New Year. Wouldn't it be fun to steal the spotlight in this unexpected hue? 

{Nasty Gal Silk Bow Dress, $98}

{Kendra Scott Rena Linear Pod Earrings, $75}

{Kendra Scott Lora Studded Ring, $63}

{MPsen Leather Mini Clutch, $32}

{Steve Madden Caryssa Pumps, $140}

I thought I'd try my hand at a little soirée styling! What do you think? I know hot pink and turquoise are hardly seasonal colors but year-round textures like silk and suede bring these summery shades right into the New Year. Wouldn't it be fun to steal the spotlight in this unexpected hue? 

{Nasty Gal Silk Bow Dress, $98}

{Kendra Scott Rena Linear Pod Earrings, $75}

{Kendra Scott Lora Studded Ring, $63}

{MPsen Leather Mini Clutch, $32}

{Steve Madden Caryssa Pumps, $140}

DIY Art

I'm so inspired by Jen of Made By Girl's latest creation. Her Damien Hirst-esque painting completely transforms her minimalist white space. Granted, Jen is a talented artist but I have a feeling I could recreate the look in my own place with a big canvas from Michael's and a handful of paint samples! What do you think — must-buy or DIY?

I'm so inspired by Jen of Made By Girl's latest creation. Her Damien Hirst-esque painting completely transforms her minimalist white space. Granted, Jen is a talented artist but I have a feeling I could recreate the look in my own place with a big canvas from Michael's and a handful of paint samples! What do you think — must-buy or DIY?

John Stefanon

There are few things more exciting for a design addict than discovering a fresh source of interior inspiration. Imagine my excitement when I received an email introducing me to the work of John Stefanon, a Boston-based interior designer whose designs are a delightful blend of traditional silhouettes and modern comfort. Do take a spin through his portfolio if you're need of a little midmorning style! 

There are few things more exciting for a design addict than discovering a fresh source of interior inspiration. Imagine my excitement when I received an email introducing me to the work of John Stefanon, a Boston-based interior designer whose designs are a delightful blend of traditional silhouettes and modern comfort. Do take a spin through his portfolio if you're need of a little midmorning style! 

This Or That?

{Mara Hoffman V Wire Bikini in Neon Pink, $172}

{Victoria's Secret Bandeau Top and Matching Bottoms in Neon Watermelon, $68}

Can you tell I'm doing my best to pretend it's not actually below freezing where I am? I asked my boyfriend for the Victoria's Secret bikini for Christmas. The color — and the price! — are spot on and will be perfect for our senior trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, come May. It can't come soon enough!

{Mara Hoffman V Wire Bikini in Neon Pink, $172}

{Victoria's Secret Bandeau Top and Matching Bottoms in Neon Watermelon, $68}

Can you tell I'm doing my best to pretend it's not actually below freezing where I am? I asked my boyfriend for the Victoria's Secret bikini for Christmas. The color — and the price! — are spot on and will be perfect for our senior trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, come May. It can't come soon enough!

Pink & Leopard

There is something so aesthetically pleasing about this unlikely styling of a hot pink shift and a leopard print clutch. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since spotting it on the stunning tumblr of Patterson Maker and I'm not sure that I want to. Charming, isn't it?

There is something so aesthetically pleasing about this unlikely styling of a hot pink shift and a leopard print clutch. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since spotting it on the stunning tumblr of Patterson Maker and I'm not sure that I want to. Charming, isn't it?

Quote Du Jour

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Beautiful Boudoir

I know issue two of Rue Magazine has come and gone but I'm still hung up on these two photos from Crystal's stunning Chicago apartment. The mix of patterns is brilliant and the styling is effortlessly chic. It makes me excited to see what Crystal will do with her new place in San Francisco!

P.S. Please check out my guest post on Apartment #34 today! Erin is a total sweetheart and I'm so happy to be participating in her series on "hibernation."

I know issue two of Rue Magazine has come and gone but I'm still hung up on these two photos from Crystal's stunning Chicago apartment. The mix of patterns is brilliant and the styling is effortlessly chic. It makes me excited to see what Crystal will do with her new place in San Francisco!

P.S. Please check out my guest post on Apartment #34 today! Erin is a total sweetheart and I'm so happy to be participating in her series on "hibernation."

Vote For Rue!

I would be so grateful if you each could take a moment (not even 30 seconds!) to vote for Rue Magazine in Casa Sugar's favorite online magazine poll. You'll recall that I attended their launch party and did a little writing for their second issue — your support would mean the world to me!

I would be so grateful if you each could take a moment (not even 30 seconds!) to vote for Rue Magazine in Casa Sugar's favorite online magazine poll. You'll recall that I attended their launch party and did a little writing for their second issue — your support would mean the world to me!

You Only Live Twice

{Alex and Ani You Only Live Twice Cocktail Ring, $98}

How fabulous is this navy blue cocktail ring? I'm absolutely loving the name too. There are only a couple left! Santa, do you hear me? 

{Alex and Ani You Only Live Twice Cocktail Ring, $98}

How fabulous is this navy blue cocktail ring? I'm absolutely loving the name too. There are only a couple left! Santa, do you hear me? 

Guide To Art Schools' Top 50!

I'm so flattered to be included in Guide To Art Schools' list of the Top 50 Interior Design Blogs. Any list that features me alongside the likes of Design*Sponge, The City Sage, Little Green Notebook is A-okay in my book. Thank you all for stopping by each day and getting this little blog of mine off the ground! 

I'm so flattered to be included in Guide To Art Schools' list of the Top 50 Interior Design Blogs. Any list that features me alongside the likes of Design*Sponge, The City Sage, Little Green Notebook is A-okay in my book. Thank you all for stopping by each day and getting this little blog of mine off the ground! 

Chez Glamourai

Tell me you've seen these photos of Kelly Framel's stunning apartment featured on Apartment Therapy! I know I featured her as a Style Icon only last week but these were too good to keep to myself. There's something about a black and white palette that screams L.A. to me. How fabulous is her art wall and that massive photograph? Her little pup isn't bad either!

Tell me you've seen these photos of Kelly Framel's stunning apartment featured on Apartment Therapy! I know I featured her as a Style Icon only last week but these were too good to keep to myself. There's something about a black and white palette that screams L.A. to me. How fabulous is her art wall and that massive photograph? Her little pup isn't bad either!

505 Square Feet

Does anyone else remember this teeny tiny Swedish apartment featured on Desire to Inspire last year? I'm always so inspired by people who make the most of small spaces, whether with white walls and pared down furnishings or mirrored surfaces and effective storage. The wallpapered room divider is so chic! Do you think you could survive in 505 square feet?

Does anyone else remember this teeny tiny Swedish apartment featured on Desire to Inspire last year? I'm always so inspired by people who make the most of small spaces, whether with white walls and pared down furnishings or mirrored surfaces and effective storage. The wallpapered room divider is so chic! Do you think you could survive in 505 square feet?

With Bated Breath

Words cannot describe my excitement for the January launch of Matchbook Magazine! I find daily inspiration in the blogs of Katie Armour, Jane Lilly Warren, and Fallon Hogerty and, if these photos from their recent trek to New York are any indication of what's to come, I have no doubt that their collective effort will knock my socks off. Until then, I'll be content to follow their adventures on Facebook and Twitter in anticipation of the big day!

Words cannot describe my excitement for the January launch of Matchbook Magazine! I find daily inspiration in the blogs of Katie Armour, Jane Lilly Warren, and Fallon Hogerty and, if these photos from their recent trek to New York are any indication of what's to come, I have no doubt that their collective effort will knock my socks off. Until then, I'll be content to follow their adventures on Facebook and Twitter in anticipation of the big day!

I've Been A Busy Bee...

...because I also dreamt up a little gift guide for A Lovely Escape! Audrey explained to me that she and her boyfriend exchange gifts by category:

* Something you want

* Something you need

* Something you wear

* Something you read

...which I thought is just brilliant! So brilliant, in fact, that it's how my boyfriend and I will be doing our holiday shopping this year. Thank you, Audrey, for having me and for the inspiration you've imparted! Please go check out my sparkly picks for each category. 

...because I also dreamt up a little gift guide for A Lovely Escape! Audrey explained to me that she and her boyfriend exchange gifts by category:

* Something you want

* Something you need

* Something you wear

* Something you read

...which I thought is just brilliant! So brilliant, in fact, that it's how my boyfriend and I will be doing our holiday shopping this year. Thank you, Audrey, for having me and for the inspiration you've imparted! Please go check out my sparkly picks for each category. 

Design Darling & The Feast!

I am so honored to be appearing over at The Feast with a handful of holiday gift picks today! The Feast is a website run by NBC that directs readers to the hottest spots to eat, shop, and play in their cities and it has been so much fun to collaborate with them on this little project! Please go check it out and do stay tuned to see what else we've got up our sleeves ;)

I am so honored to be appearing over at The Feast with a handful of holiday gift picks today! The Feast is a website run by NBC that directs readers to the hottest spots to eat, shop, and play in their cities and it has been so much fun to collaborate with them on this little project! Please go check it out and do stay tuned to see what else we've got up our sleeves ;)

Jetset Style

While I love seeing photos of red carpet attire, I have to admit I have way more fun looking at pictures of my favorite starlets' street style. After all, it's far more attainable — most of us have little use for floor-length gowns in our day-to-day lives! These airport photos of Cameron Diaz, Miranda Kerr, Rachel Bilson, and Victoria Beckham are perfect outfit inspiration for those of you who will be traveling for the holidays. Think lots of layers, easy-to-remove shoes, and a carry-on filled with unread magazines!

{All photos via my very favorite celebrity stalking blog, Day Old News}

While I love seeing photos of red carpet attire, I have to admit I have way more fun looking at pictures of my favorite starlets' street style. After all, it's far more attainable — most of us have little use for floor-length gowns in our day-to-day lives! These airport photos of Cameron Diaz, Miranda Kerr, Rachel Bilson, and Victoria Beckham are perfect outfit inspiration for those of you who will be traveling for the holidays. Think lots of layers, easy-to-remove shoes, and a carry-on filled with unread magazines!

{All photos via my very favorite celebrity stalking blog, Day Old News}

Blake Lively in Lanvin

I could design a whole house around the palette of Blake Lively's breathtaking Lanvin gown. Pony brown accents on slate gray, stormy blue draping, and just a hint of sparkle at the neckline... My wheels are turning!

I could design a whole house around the palette of Blake Lively's breathtaking Lanvin gown. Pony brown accents on slate gray, stormy blue draping, and just a hint of sparkle at the neckline... My wheels are turning!