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THE BEST OF IKEA

The 2011 IKEA catalog arrived in the mail the other day and I immediately began flipping pages to see what was new.  Once again, Ikea has delivered a crop of really cool, stylish and oh so affordable decorative accessories, furniture, textiles and lighting. 

If you’ve ever shopped at an IKEA store, you know that it can be overwhelming, even for a super shopper like me. But, I will tell you,  every minute you spend in their store is time well spent.

Before I make a trip to the store, I sift through the catalog to get inspired, (the room shots are great), and to map out an initial shopping list. The range of products is incredible and the price points are mind-boggling. 

 After looking through the catalog several times and then spending more time on-line, I did create a list of favorite items, some that may just find their way into my next room re-do. 

SOLSTRÅLE Vase green Diameter: 6 " Height: 6 ¾ " Diameter: 15 cm Height: 17 cm    

SOLSTRALE VASE $6.99
I really love this vase and can already image how I’d use it from season to season. Since fall is approaching, I’d fill it with a few of burnt orange sunflowers.  

   HULTÖ Easy chair Width: 28 3/4  

HULTO EASY CHAIR $69.99 
This is just a darling chair.  I think if would look great as an accent chair in my guest bedroom.

GEDSER Rug, low pile multicolor Length: 2 ' 11   

GEDSER AREA RUG  $49.99  
I’ve been needing a new accent rug in my kitchen and this one just makes me smile.  I love the mix of colors and the slubby texture.

EDIT Cushion cover red, multicolor Length: 20   

EDIT PILLOW COVER $10.00  
I think this pillow would look great on the chocolate brown side chair in my bedroom.  I love the sophisticated color mix.

  BÖJA Pendant lamp Diameter: 17   

BOJA PENDANT LAMP $59.99  
I don’t know exactly where I’d put this beauty but I just love it.  Maybe my craft room?

     

TROLLSTA Side table black Width: 15   TROLLSTA SIDE TABLE $79.99  
I am always on the lookout for unique side tables.  This is a great style that would work in the family room or as a nightstand.  I love the storage space it also provides.

 BERGSBO Bookcase with glass doors red Width: 47 1/4  

BERGSBO BOOKCASE WITH GLASS DOORS $249.00  
A pair of these brilliant red bookcases just might have to find their way to my craft room. I love decorating with bright colors in that space because it boost my creativity.

LÖNSBODA Scented candle in glass light lilac Height: 5 " Height: 13 cm  

LONSBODA SCENTED CANDLE IN GLASS $3.99 
This beautiful candle would work in just about any space in my home, but I think the bathroom vanity is the perfect spot.  I can’t believe the price and just might have to make this my go-to Christmas gift this year.
 ALVINE SPETSIG Cushion cover white, multicolor Length: 16 ALVIN SPETSID CUSHION COVER  $10.00 
How cute would this be as a little back pillow on my desk chair (below)?

IKEA PS SÅGA Chair red Width: 18 1/2  

PS SAGA CHAIR $69.99 
Cute, cute, cute and totally magnificent as a desk chair. 

   KAJSA TRÄD Cushion cover black, white Length: 26  

KAJSA TRAD CUSHION COVER $7.00  
Absolutely no place for this in my home, but when I re-do my bedroom in a black, gray and yellow color theme, this pillow will be the perfect accent.  I love that it is a sophisticated look with a modern vibe.

KOLDBY Cowhide Max. area: 48.44 sq feet Min. area: 34.44 sq feet Max. area: 4.50 m² Min. area: 3.20 m²  

COLBY COWHIDE RUG $199.99 
Why would I buy this rug?  Just because I think this rug is fabulous  and a great price.

 

If you haven’t received an IKEA catalog, be sure to order one and then let me know what some of your favorite items are.   

Happy Shopping!

 

 

Photo source:  Ikea 

I WANT A SCHOOL “DO-OVER”

I don’t know about you, but I love the back-to-school season. Back to school always meant new outfits, new shoes, new friends, new activities and lots of  new school supplies. Yes, I am a school supply junkie.  I love going to Target and Staples at the start of the school season to see all the cool items that students now have to choose from.  Where were all the cool, designer looks when I was in school? 

I’d love the opportunity to go back in time and have a school “do-over” just so I could buy some of the really stylish and fashionable supplies out there.  If  I were back in college, these are a few items that would be on my school supply list:

Tory Burch Backpack is Canary Yellow–I would look so stylish walking around campus with this beauty of a book bag!

 

 

Rossi Designer Pencils–A mix of regular and colored lead, these pencils would look great on my desk and would also make doing homework a bit more fun.

 

Cavallini Bird Notebooks–I was a major note taker in school and these would have made that task seem more glamorous!

Brocade Pencil Cup–What a pretty way to store pencils, pens, paperclips or even beauty supplies.

 

Cavallini Hydrangea File Folders–Since I am a an organization freak, these file folders would give my de-cluttered desk some real style.

 

Designer Erasers–Just because they are too cute for words!

Spectrum Notebooks–I’d use these stylish notebooks for the serious classes, like biology or chemistry. 

 

Black and White Floral Storage Boxes–I loved to decorate my dorm room way back when, and these beautiful boxes would have made my dorm room pretty and functional.

Gourmet Lunch Totes–No more paper bags.  These are so cute, they could even be used for a fun weekend shopping tote.

 

Scalloped Bulletin Board—All those special mementos and photos of friends would have looked great on this stylish bulletin board.

 

Desktop Clip Display–What a cute way to display important notes, cards from home or photos.  I love the whimsical feel of this display rack.

 

Kate Spade Postcards–I always loved to write letters to my mom and dad when I was in college.  As a fashion major, these notecards would have fit my style to a T.

Both my home and work office need a little sprucing up so, I’m going to pretend I’m headed back to school and add a few of these stylish items to my decor. 

 

What was your favorite school supply in school?

Photo source:  Nordstrom, Touch of Europe, Container Store, Ballard Design, Kate Spade

20 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT SUMMER

1.  CUTE, SPORTY BICYCLES…old school style!

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2.  SASSY SUNDRESSES in nostalgic madras plaids!

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3. FUN & WHIMSICAL FLIP FLOPS–the ultimate go to summer shoe!

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4. WATERMELON AND BLACKBERRIES–alone or together, summer wouldn’t be the same without them!

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5.  FLIRTY SUMMER SKIRTS-Cool, Comfortable and stylish!

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6.  CLASSIC WHITE KEDS SNEAKERS–A touch preppy and never out of style!

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7.  ICE SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!

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The music being played by the approaching ice cream truck was one of the best sounds of summer.  I could hear it from miles away. 

8. EYELET FABRICS–Designs have become a bit more sophisticated now-a-days,  but eyelet fabric will always have a classic, youthful feel to it.

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 9.  HAMMOCKS–The best way to spend a leisurely summer afternoon, reading decorating magazines of course!

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10.  SUNGLASSES, especially ones that make a statement!

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11.  OLD FASHIONED SODA POP from a glass bottle!  How refreshing.

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12.  A “JUST BECAUSE” WATCH, in a bright, bold color.

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13.  GINGHAM!  A little bit country, and a whole lot cute!

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14.  A STRAW HANDBAG.  We’ll any new handbag is a reason to celebrate summer in my book!

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15.  A CLASSIC ESPADRILLE with a funky twist!  Too cute for words!

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16.  A SWIMSUIT…. a really cute swimsuit!

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17.  A cute pair of SUMMER SANDALS will put pep in my step anytime.

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18.  FRESH LEMONADE is a summer staple.  When it’s served from a roadside lemonade stand it’s even better.

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19.  CORAL & TURQUOISE JEWELRY.  What a wonderful way to dress up a simple summer outfit.  I love how organic yet refined these bracelets are.

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20.  SUMMER FLOWERS–Take a minute to stop and smell the roses flowers!

Happy Summer Everyone!

Photo Source:  Paul Frank, Old Navy, Havaianas, Flickr, Forever 21, Keds, Mod Cloth, Ten Thousand Villages, Afaze’s, Campri, Mossimo, Kate Spade, Zappos, Spiegel, Apartment Therapy, Athleta

DESIGN CRUSH: ERINN VALENCICH

I so admire the very talented design and lifestyle expert Erinn Valencich.  Not only does Erinn posses incredible interior design skills, but she is also a style expert in the field of cooking and entertaining. Having grown up in Northern California on a horse farm, and moving with her family to Los Angeles at the age of 9, Erinn’s style aesthetic mixes the casual, comfortable feel that can be found on the farm, with the stylish, glamorous design personality of LA.  I love that her designs are multi-layered and intricately stylized, while at the same time feel very attainable and real.

   

Erinn Valencich

As the owner of her own multi-faceted design firm, Omniarte Design, Erinn excels in designing spaces that are modern, eclectic and chic!  Her ability to combine colors and patterns, gives her designs a distinct edge.  I love the boldness of the red sofa and the graphic accent of the black and white throw.

I adore the mix of patters Erinn used in this space.  There is such a refined, yet comfortable vibe that this space gives off.  The upholstered chair, with the painted wood frame is to die for! 

With a love for gardening, Erinn often incorporates beautiful fresh flowers into her room designs. 

I love the button detail on this slipcover.  What a unique and unexpected touch.

Classic elegance defines the accessorizing of this bookshelf.  Simple and to the point!

Besides running Omniarte Design, Erinn has made regular appearances on HGTV and Entertainment Tonight, giving savvy style and decorating advice that inspires both the design novice and the design educated.  Her list of celebrity clients continues to grow and includes stylish stars such as Jaime Pressly, Mischa Barton and Jennifer Love Hewitt. 

The chartreuse walls give this classic black and white palette real energy.

The pattern mixing that in this space gives it an eclectic, high design feel.  I love the ornately framed mirror that has been painted high gloss red. Fabulous!

A mix of BOLD (headboard, duvet cover) and DEMURE (side table and lamp) are what define the personality of this space.

There’s  not much to say about this side table expect–LUSCIOUS!

Unexpected furniture additions like this ladder night stand are a trademark of Erinn’s.

 A few of Erinn’s decorating principles:

  1. Layer your Lighting–“The quality of light in a room not only affects color, texture and mood, but it can add architectural interest to a room. Having three sources of light in every room is a good rule to go by.
  2. “When choosing a color palette for your room, decide on two main colors and a third accent color.”
  3. “Don’t be afraid to mix styles of furniture in a room.”

Thank you Erinn for inspiring me and my design style. You make creating beautiful rooms, look so easy!

Photos:  HGTV Designers Portfolio

LETTER PERFECT

Having worked in the fashion and home decor industry for over 25 years, I have seen both the best and worst of what the design industry has to offer.  With so much product being mass-produced these days, it is hard to find an item that is truly unique and special, with a distinct style.  While surfing on Etsy.com the other day, I came across some wonderful handmade pillows that made me stand up and take notice.  While the concept of pillows themselves is not all that unique, it’s the button application that the designer Peggy creates on her pillows that makes them standout. After leaving a long career in television news production, Peggy started her hand-made pillow line, Letter Perfect Designs in 2007. Her love for fabrics and buttons comes through in her unique designs and application.  Here are a few of my favorite designs from Peggy.  You can check out more of Peggy’s work on Etsy.com , and contact her directly to have a custom pillow made just for you.  How Splendid!

 

all images via letter perfect designs

TAKE IT OUTSIDE

With the holiday weekend approaching, I wanted to share a few inspiring outdoor spaces.  The key to designing an outdoor space that is comfortable, relaxing and beautiful, is to view your patio, deck and yard as an extension of your indoor living space.  There are so many wonderful products on the market with “indoor style”, but are made to live outside and weather the elements.  Create an outdoor living room with sofas, chairs, tables and ottomans that are reminiscent of furniture you’d find indoors.  Infuse your outdoor space with a multitude of fabrics to provide layers of texture, comfort and softness.  Don’t shy away from color– create an outdoor space that is bold and dynamic.  And, let your “style personality” shine through by selecting accessories that add character and personality.

Enjoy these inspiring outdoor rooms!

Photo:  House Beautiful

Photo:  Southern Living

Photo:  Kelly Hoppen

Photo:  House Beautiful

 Photo:  Country Living

until next time…

HANGING ON BY A ROPE

I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not, but a popular trend in the design world right now is product made of or infused with rope details.  A touch of nautical, a bit whimsical and very cool. 

These Rope Door Stops would also look great displayed on bookshelves.

 

I think these Rope Drawer Pulls would turn an ordinary dresser into a stylish piece.

How chic is this White Rope Coffee Table designed by John Urso.

Vintage Chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Friday Minnet

Photo source:  Country Living

A GIRL CAN DREAM, CAN’T SHE

I am one of those super organized people who always makes the bed before I leave each morning, never leaves dishes in the sink, stuffs my handbags with paper so they will hold their shape and cleans up my desk each night before I leave work.  When it comes to my closet, my organization skills fall apart a bit.  Not because I don’t try, but because I just don’t have enough space to hang by color, sort by style, fold beautiful stacks or see all my shoes at one time.  If I won the lottery, yes, I’d pay off all my bills, but I’d also build my dream closet, inspired by these beauties…

This closet was designed by Steven Gambrel, almost like a kitchen would be…lots of  function without giving up a bit of style. I love that everything is behind closed doors.

I love the painted wall in this closet.  Painting your closet walls is a quick and easy way to add a bit of style.

This gorgeous closet belongs to my design crush Nate Berkus!

Super organized, stylish and chic!  The hat boxes and storage bins are a classic touch.

In my dream closet, organizing my jewelry would be high on the list.  And I’d sort it by color just like this.

The wallpaper in this closet is so fun and whimsical.  And I love how the chandelier adds a bit of high style.

Black cabinets, or white cabinets…what’s a girl to do?

OK, THIS IS THE ULTIMATE DREAM!

This closet space was designed for Mariah Carey and is only a small section of her entire closet.  The knobs on the outside of each unit allow you to hang up selected outfits and I love that each space is individually lit.  The white cabinets, floor tile, crystal chandelier and stylish furniture really make this space glamorous and sophisticated.  How pretty!

So, If I never win the lottery and get the chance to build out my Mariah Carey dream closet, I’ll organize my tiny space and make it as pretty as I can.

But, a girl can dream can’t she!

 

all images from Pinterest
           

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