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Some Fashion Friday in case you’re like me and haven’t purchased any wardrobe items in what seems like forever. I need new versions of what I already own. I’m so exciting.

1. Burke Pump  2. Embellished Neckline Blouse  3. Asymmetric T-shirt  4. Wallet   5. Poppy Tassel Earrings

6. Aviator Sunglasses   7. Skinny Erika Jeans  8. Polka Dot Ballerina Flats

Have a great weekend!

Interior Styling. People ask me what that means and the best way I’ve been able to describe it thus far is, I come to your house and I move your stuff around. I still get the puzzled look so then I go ahead and say, it’s like a decorator only it sounds cooler saying Interior Stylist.

Styling basically means, picture ready. I come stile like it’s ready to photograph. It’s the icing on the cake or the salsa on your taco, the way I see it. It’s what comes after the design concept has been finalized and executed.

I often find that clients have the right accessories, they’re just not being displayed optimally. Whether it be for bookcases, entry consoles, coffee tables or nightstands, people are stuck on how to accessorize. I live for accessories because I think they are the jewel of the home. They’re what personalize your space and they’re the easiest to hoard. I mean, move around. My favorite part about consulting at someone’s house is creating different options for their trouble areas.

I did this recently for a young couple who needed help styling their apartment. They had the big furniture pieces but were still not fully happy with the overall look of their place. A trouble area was their entry console. I get the, “What should I put here” question and have found out that demonstration is the best way to exemplify.

Below are three distinct examples of restyling the same area.

 Flower prints and rustic table were picked up while road tripping through Solvang. I say always bring home something you can decorate with on your travels. Look for unique textiles, pretty bowls, accessories other than refrigerator magnets and t-shirts you’ll only wear to bed.

Table stayed the same and then I just came with three different stiled options, most of them just brought in from different areas of the apartment.

A lamp propped up on books for added height, the flower print is now leaning to create a layered look, and a dish atop a decorative box to place keys when coming home.

Here it’s about color and pattern. The layered look is now created by double-ing up on the rugs. I used the basket to hold old records, but it can easily be used to place other personal belongings, or toys for kids or dogs, if you have kids or dogs. Baskets are great for anything, really.

In this last option I used a mirror. I like the idea of having a mirror near the entry because most of us rush out the door and a quick glimpse at yourself before you leave can help point out some hair or wardrobe mishaps.

I showed these images to TH and he didn’t even notice it was the same area! I swear, I could come home with a purple sofa and he’d be like, did you get a haircut?

There you have it, three different looks, minimal money spent.

Happy Thursday!

  Let’s say you just moved and you’re saving up for the perfect nightstand(s). Pull up a chair and improvise.

Casual and effortless without sacrificing stile.

 It’s also a great idea if you hate having people sit on your bed. You can just pull up a chair without giving the impression that you’re anal. I used to be the same way. People on my bed gave me anxiety at the age of, like, ten. Now I let dogs sleep on my bed so I’d say a lot has changed.

Sturdy enough even for a lamp.

Now we’re getting fancy.

 Back to casual. Casually colorful.

Hope this post helped some of your bedroom problems. The decor kind.

Happy Wednesday!

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I’m happy to share I was one of 11 designers picked by Society Social to participate in their Project Sofa.

The task was fun, simply take their new, white upholstered Charlotte sofa and style it in a way that expresses your design aesthetic. You know I went with colorful and cute. The newest lookbook launched yesterday and I was excited to see who the other designers were as well as their designs. It’s always interesting to see the variety of options displayed when given the same blank canvas, one sofa – eleven completely different looks.

I highly suggest you check it out to see the array of color, pattern and styles created by a great round-up of designers. A little Monday morning inspiration if you will. You’ll also get to read a little Q and A with each of the designers.

On an even cooler note, I also had the opportunity to create my own pillow to use in my design and have it featured on Society Social’s site for sale.

Buy yours today. Or tomorrow, or the next. My family is all getting one for Christmas. Maybe.

Check it out here!

I went with Quadrille’s Zen Charcoal to tone down all the color. A touch of black always adds some drama. The scratch pattern felt a little feisty and contrasted against the quirky heart and floral pattern.

And to add more distraction to your day, you HAVE to check out Style Me Pretty Home for a chance to win a $150 giftcard to shop Society Social. All you have to do is vote for your favorite styling and you’ll be entered to win.

Hurry, go. Tell your boss you need to take a break.

Happy Monday!

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow, the holiday people love to hate. I’m married, so I have like a guaranteed valentine. No hating from me. Maybe if I was single I’d be singing a different tune, or not singing at all. I’d hate on all holidays. President’s Day is coming up, I’d hate on that. I’d hate on every other Friday and maybe Tuesdays.

But since I’m not hating and think hearts in general are super cute, here’s a round up of heart items suitable for Valentine’s Day, or any idonthatetoday day.

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xoxo