{Elegant Powder Room}

Here's our upcoming project - an elegant powder room. Complete with resources so you can recreate in your own home! I'm soooo obsessed with the Onyx Herringbone floor we're using!!! LOVE. The vanity we chose is great for a powder room - you have to take advantage of not needing to store your blow dryer, ladies! Boldly give your sink a shot of style with this beautiful chrome vanity. 

Enjoy! 

Vanity // Mirror // Subway Tile // Benjamin Moore's Wickham Gray HC 171 // Floor // Sconce // Towels 

{I'm Baaack! Cape Cod Farmhouse}

I'm baaaaack! After a little hiatus I'm back here on the blog to share my collection of inspirations for my latest project, a Cape Cod farmhouse.

It has been a B-U-S-Y summer. With a move and new side job - a lot has been going on! Shout out to ColorWorks in Lexington… if you ever find yourself with idle time on a Saturday and are in need of assistance choosing paints colors I'm your gal! Very excited to be one of their newest Color Ambassadors there. I <3 Color!!! 

Anyway, back to design. The latest projects is for a couple that owns a historical Cape Cod home (built in the 1800s!) The home is undergoing some renovations and updates and I have been tasked with adding the finishing touches. Beachy is easy… beach meets farmhouse can get a tad confusing but it is definitely a successful aesthetic in more homes than you would think in Cape Cod. Here are my inspirations for what I call the "New England Classic" style….  aka Farmhouse Meets Beach. Think lots of neutrals, textures, bold cream and white stripes, mismatched chairs, tin, wrought iron and distressed wood.

All the right stripes with a distressed bedside tables. Those bedside lamps are genius too!

Rustic Bedframe 

Love all the textured wood & beadboard

A Rustic Entry

That Ceiling / That deep gray background of the bookcases / That striped rug

Neutrals & Wicker 

Tried & True Materials 

Entry Lantern mixed with creamy, light neutrals 

A lovely porch

Sisal rug meets rustic fixture above to marry a beautiful space 

Black grout makes classic white subway tile standout

{Thirsty Thursday: Oscar de la Rent's New Fabric Line}

Oscar de la Renta has done it again. Best known for producing ladylike haute couture gowns that grace the red carpet every season on the chicest celebrities, Oscar de la Renta has extended his stylish reach to home decor with a new fabric & wallpaper line for the second time under Lee Jofa, a Kravet Fabric company.

You can view the full catalog here.

His latest collection of papers and fabrics resulted in a line of of beautiful, sumptuous, worldly prints.

His long standing collection of chic home accessories include tortoise shell water glasses, a teak salad bowl on a silver fluted pedestal, bright, glossy picture frames in all shapes and sizes and much more.

{Celebrity Home: Kim & Kanye}

Kim & Kanye are throwing in the towel. No, not on their relationship but rather on the Bel Air mansion they have been tediously building over the course of this past year.  They have instead set their sights on a $20 million dollar, Hidden Hills mansion.  The 8,000 square foot home boasts 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and is closer to Kim's mother. Added bonus: it's has it's own vineyard.

 I must say for the often showy Kardashians it's a beautiful, tasteful home. 

Kim, don't change a thing! 

Love the soothing gray and white palette. Lusting after those wood floors. Beautiful! 

{Fashion Friday: Navy and Caramel}

We hope you enjoy the warm colors of this week's fashion friday as much as we do.

 Hey, it's never too early to look forward to fall fashion & decor!

Daybed // Pendant Light // Coffee table // Rug // Armchair // Pillow // Horse // Painting // Floor Lamp

{Thirsty Thursday: DIY Ikea Addition}

I love saving money - don't we all? And I doubly love working with my hands to create something for my space that is all my own. The pride you have every time you pass this handcrafted item is worth its weight in gold.

Here are three inexpensive ikea furniture pieces that with a little paint, hardware change, love and TLC were turned into showstoppers.

...But first the Sunset Sangria drink recipe for before, during or after your DIY process

Enjoy & may you be inspired to take on your own DIY!  

DIY Desk

DIY Command Center 

DIY Entry Table

DIY Stylish Dresser

Have a project you're proud of? Share with us in the comments below!

{On Trend: Concrete Countertops}

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Concrete countertops are giving Granite a run for its money. 

Used in bathrooms, laundry rooms and most often kitchens, this new material is rapidly gaining traction in the design world. Concrete is attractive for its simple and natural look as well as its uniqueness; each piece is handcrafted. 

It is easy to assume you will save by choosing Concrete over the well-known pricier options but that isn't really the case. Concrete falls within the range of $65-$135/square foot. This price is on par with Granite, which goes for anywhere from $45-$200/square foot.

How do you know if Concrete is the right choice for your home?

Here's How:

-you value craftsmanship; concrete counters are handmade and finished 

-you want to use a unique material that you won't find in every home

-you find granite to be either too shiny, busy or common

-your home is contemporary

-you have a farmhouse or natural aesthetic throughout

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Concrete Quick Facts:

-It is very durable and stain resistant

-It doesn't need to be sealed every year unlike granite 

-It is available in different colors 

-It can be used indoors and outdoors (great for outdoor kitchens!)

-Less seams needed: Maximum length per slab is 10 feet, far exceeding that of other counter materials

-It is easy to add curves 

-Concrete can be used vertically for back splashes 

 

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