Gold & Glam Chandeliers

As I was scouting for a client's dining room chandelier I came across these two lovelies and immediately had a gold crush! Whether you choose a sophisticated silk shade with clean lines or a linen shade with pretty oyster crystals pair it with gold and you will surely add glamour to the dining room.
The best part they are both affordable, can you guess which one is under $300?

Here's a little tip, take off the chain link and add a solid rod that matches the finish. It is a simple way to elevate the style and continue the flow from base to ceiling (it also increase the chic factor...chain link is so not chic)!

What is you answer? Which one is the less expensive chandelier?

(images from Bellacor - Grammercy Park and Hampton Antique)

Affordable Wall Decor - Karole Moe Art

The first time I saw Karole Moe Art was back in September at the SoWa Market in Boston. Since that day I have been dying to use her work in a project! Karole paints on birch plywood with left over house paint (a genius way to recycle, right?!) and than adds a 2 part resin coating which gives the piece an exceptional sheen! This application is what drew me into her booth,  it creates such a movement within each piece. Of course the affordability of her art is a bonus for all!

Karole Moe's booth at the SoWa Market

"Stripes have inspired me for many years. As an artist I have always used stripes to build layers and depth into my work. For me, the line itself means a great deal in the emotion it can provoke. Color is also a wavelength that I incorporate into everything I do as an artist." Karole Moe

Karole's smaller pieces start at $50, a great price to buy multiple and group them together!


(images from Karole Moe Art and The Sharpe Gallery)

Monday Morning Happy

Today is the last day of winter which is a bit strange for this Northeast girl because not once did I take out my shovel!! I don't ever remember a year without significant snowfall but this chilly girl will not complain! Spring has arrived early and this weekend was perfect for eating outdoors and lounging on a porch!

 

How was your weekend? Did you "miss" out on winter this year?

Happy new week,

jul

(image via Pinterest with a Country Living credit but unfortunately I could not find the link, if you have one please let me know)

Elle Decor + Milan = An Interior Delight

I spend most Friday afternoons responding and cleaning out my inbox with the hopes I can start Monday morning fresh. Is this the most exciting way to end the week? Not really but on occasion an email pops up and brings pure joy to the task. This was the case today when Elle Decor sent over a sneak peek of April's cover! The navy wrap around sofa is so incredible that I literally squealed with delight! As you know I have been on a MAJOR Navy kick the last few months even ordering my very own Navy Sofa for our Living Room. Below you will see 2 images from the issue that is out on Tuesday and in the issue they are taking us to Milan! Fabulous!

This is an image from Italian fashion photographer Giampaolo Sgura loft in Milan!

 

This is such a tease and I can't wait to get my hands on the entire issue. Thanks Elle Decor for making my Friday so much more enjoyable!

(images courtesy of Elle Decor)

Home Typography Tuesday

If you are new to"Home Type Tuesday" this is where we bring together our love of typography and our love of home decor in one place! You know when you see a room that just sticks with you months after it comes across your desk? Well that is how I feel about the bash, please office space that was featured in RUE Magazine. I just adore this "Powder Room"

 

 
Could this type over the sofa be any cuter?!

Need more Home Typography? Check out past Home Type Tuesday posts here!

 

(images via RUE magazine, photographer Laure Joliet, bash, please) 

Monday Morning Happy - Wedding Update

Morning! How was your weekend? Well the wedding festivities are off to a running start so I thought I would give you a peek into what we have been up to!

 

The invitations have been sent out and we are in love with our wedding motif it is both casual and elegant which fits perfectly with the theme of the wedding!

 

The girls selected the most beautiful cake and oh so yummy!

 

My mother's sunroom was overflowing with gifts! We were completely spoiled by our friends and family and our house is now happily bursting at the seams!

This is just a corner of the dining room table full of gifts! Of course I was so excited to add to my collection of platters and linens, they make me very happy!

The countdown has officially moved from weeks to days with less than 50 and my hope is to have a relaxing few weeks before the big day arrives!! At your own shower what was your favorite gift?

(images Jace Interiors)

A Perfect Combo - Genevieve Gorder Rugs & One Kings Lane

Did you hear the big news? The super talented and fun loving designer Genevieve Gorder (how great would it be to work with her for the day?) is premiering her rug collection for Capel over on One Kings Lane TODAY! That's right this is one of those sales where you need to make a decision quick... by March 11th to be exact but that really should not be a problem. Each rug is a flat weave style and all four patterns are so versatile they will work in many different rooms. Now let's chat about your choices!

 

Puhalo

Wild Chevron

Uzbek

 

 Arabesque

What rug style would you use in your house? Me? I will take the Arabesque in Gray! 

(all images from One Kings Lane)

In love with Vervain Linen Wallpaper

Jeffrey Bilhbuber floored me with this gorgeous Manhattan master bedroom. Normally I am a girl that prefers a bit of color but with all the texture in this space there is no need for it and honestly leads to a much more restful space! The spotlight truly belongs to the beyond stunning Vervain linen wallpaper which weaves its way through the bedroom, the master bathroom and dressing room!

(images from Architectural Digest, designer Jeffrey Bilhuber, photographer William Waldron)

Monday Morning Happy

I must admit I am still getting use to my "new life"! When I was a single girl living alone it was not uncommon for me to plow through a project all weekend, barely coming out of my creative zone to eat. Now that there are 2 other people living with me I realize how important it is to put down all of the electronic devices and get back to the simple act of playing. It can be something as simple as a quick card game, reading a silly book or clearing the living room furniture for a dance off (which happens often). Planning a wedding, running a business and taking care of a house can quickly eat up the entire week so when I came across this image on Pinterest it really stuck with me. Not only does it give me a time out to be silly and reconnect with the family, it usually leads to a burst of creativity at work!

Here's hoping there is some time to "play" in your new week!

(image from Marc Johns)