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[a little arrangement i made for my sister’s birthday]

sorry (yet again) for the silence over here. we’re in the thick of moving- fun! but here are a few things i’m loving. hope to be back here soon!

one of my favorite blogs has a new shop section. yes please.

this looks fun and relaxing!

good, tough love style advice from my favorite ice cream’s expert.

the first thing i’m doing when we move in. no but actually.

can’t wait to check this out! (did y’all know bunny williams is a charlottesville native??)

just ordered some samples of this. thinking maybe putting it in one of the bathrooms in the new house?

also, whats your favorite vacation spot? starting to plan a much needed getaway!

weekend edition

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[this is a new little series i’ll be doing- just of my favorite weekly articles, pins, thoughts, finds, favorites, etc. so keep an eye out every sunday! -in this case monday night!]

» can’t find a good article on it but did y’all know that serena and lily came out with a capsule collection that comes out tomorrow (4.21)? pretty excited to check it out!

»i sure do love everything that domaine puts out.

»more studio mcgee love. great little housewarming gifts.

»i’ve been making these for as long as i can remember. and would love to incorporate into a gallery wall.

»oh yeah- forgot to mention some BIG news. see that house at the top? yeah we just bought that. in virginia. we’ll  be moving in a short FOUR weeks. and would love to hear y’all’s additions for my charleston bucket list. don’t worry, we’ll be back often! but i have lots of ideas and projects for this new house. something about a house being a hundred years old really inspires me. can’t wait to share.

crushing on: patios

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with all this nice weather happening in charleston lately, all i want to do is be outside. i feel that sometimes its easy to forget about outdoor living spaces but if designed right, it can totally be used year round. i like my porch/patio to be equal parts cozy, coastal, preppy, bohemian.

some of my favorites

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some of my favorite finds

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some of my favorite places to shop.

serena and lily

west elm

terrain

anthropologie

one kings lane

gallery wall recipe

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ingredients:
– a good mix of art- the more the better! you can always eliminate when you layout your design. my gallery wall includes thrift finds, original artwork (including a mixed media, abstract ice cream cone by my favorite 5 year old), abstracts and photography. i really like illustrated quotes, organic paintings or photos (rocks, leaves, etc), neutrals with pops of vibrant colors and old maps/topography.
[side note- i’m really sentimental (maybe too much?) so i added some kitschy art from my granny and a random sticky note that simply says “jordan’s gold heart” that she had written and placed in a plastic bag with my heart necklace that had broken. i took it to staples and had them blow it up. it’s something so personal and gets a lot of attention.]

-frames (i really like these. keep it simple with uniform frames or you can mix it up with vintage and new)

-hanging tools (see below)

directions:

-find your art. places to look include goodwill, antique stores, flea markets, estate/ yard sales, online (etsy, 20×200, serena & lily, design darling, etc), anywhere! if you like it, scoop it up!

-find frames you like or better yet, if they’re framed already, great!

-find a big wall- location suggestions- half bath, entry, living room, kids/playroom.

-lay out your design on the floor. make it very uniform or organized. also, here are some layouts.

-actual hanging directions!

also- a few quick reads on gallery walls! (apartment therapy & architectural digest)

need some real life inspiration? here’s mine!

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lighting update

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okay, so i know y’all are dyyying (hah) for a master update! unfortunately, i don’t have too much to share other than a lighting update. i decided to go with these because having extra room on the nightstands really appealed to me and i really liked the look. but when we were installing them, we noticed they were really poor quality (crooked arms, missing parts, unstable on the wall, etc. ALSO, there was a warning in the box that said they contained lead and to wash your hands every time you touched them. UM they’re swing-arm lamps. how are you not supposed to touch them all.the.time??) and giving PB the benefit of the doubt, i sent them back and got new ones, thinking it was just a bad batch. nope. these were worse than the original ones. so, long story longer, (riveting, i know) we are left with scuff marks and four screws in the wall.

so i scratched my original idea and started the search for just lamps. lamps are easy to find but pretty, cheaper ones? not so much. i was reading another blog this morning and she happened to be talking about master update, lamps, etc and i loved her lamps but they were just a bit more than what i wanted to spend. i played detective and seriously found their doppelgangers for more than $100 cheaper. you’re welcome.

*a couple copycats- pretty good, right?! (right column is the cheaper route!)

color study: lavender

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ever since i can remember, i’ve been obsessed with color. being an interior design/ art history major in college, allowed me to really study, learn it and fall in love with it even more.  (side note- funny, because i have major commitment issues with it in my own house.) i also go through phases where i see a trend in everything i pin/bookmark. and right now i’m super into lavender.

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want to incorporate lavender into your house? here are some helpful tips:

tone: make sure you have the right tone. a good amount of grey or blue will make for a chicer vibe without being babyish.

accent colors: tangerine, cobalt, eggplant, hunter green, grey, navy.

colors to avoid: any other pastels (hello easter!)

decor: keep it masculine for the most part (a few girly pops here and there are okay!) with clean lines and modern fabric.

suggested accents: to keep things looking fresh and clean try; vintage brass sconces, leather, ghost chairs, a moody watercolor abstract, a mid-century modern chandelier, statement wallpaper, a graphic fabric (pillows, a small chair), wood elements.

not ready to bite the bullet/ too much color for you? try it in small amounts- the powder room, a little girl’s room, pillows, a cool abstract painting, two cozy chairs, the patio that needs a spring update…

be bold and have fun!

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weekend edition

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 [i’m sure everyone has already seen this but i love it!]

here are a few of my favorite links this week:

-i have an obsession with floor plans- so i obviously love this!

-if you live in charleston, this is a must read (because i know y’all must get a ton of guests like i do!)

-have kids? or a niece/nephew? etc? love this idea to keep things (visually!) tidy.

-i see some diys in my future.

-the everygirl has the best reads- especially the home tours!

-lastly, my favorite v-day post- amaaazing!

also, update on the bedroom makeover- the sconces have been ordered- yay!

happy val/galentine’s y’all! hope your weekend is full of love, happiness and sweets!

diary of a room makeover

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i don’t know about you guys but i’m a huge fan of one kings lane. they do such a great job of curating perfect, unique finds at a great price point. usually i just browse their current “events” but somehow i always forget to check out their home tours. Y’ALL- i am obsessed with the latest tour of erica chan coffman, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the ohso popular blog Honestly WTF. they executed this living room perfectly; the layering is on point, the soft colors with those bold pops of blue, the lived in vibe while still keeping it super chic, the mix of fabrics- i mean….

here are a few of my favorites.

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see the whole tour here.

coffee table staples

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IMG_3332i love a big coffee table. its so nice to have the room to spread out and work, have all my current favorite books and candles displayed and still have room to spare. i try to keep things pretty, simple and fresh.

wondering about the coffee table? its a find from my step dad (who tracks down a lot of my amazing stuff!). it’s a country pine kitchen / work table from c. 1900 -1910, but could be a little earlier. it was found in bedford, virginia and most likely made in central virginia. pretty characteristic of small shop or farm made utility tables, its mortised and pegged constructed on the base with a more rustic face nailed top. the base was probably originally painted or painted early on and again on top of that later but now has a nice textural patina which i love. we cut down the legs so it works better as a coffee table. i love using items that were used for completely different purposes.

on current rotation:

– books
the coast of maine– small but i love the pictures and reminds me of my sister    who is living up there right now.
design sponge– love all of the pictures and great inspiration.
the southerner’s handbook– a cute little staple
small town escapes– i’m always to take little road trips and explore quaint,        rural towns.
homemade– beautiful pictures and great recipes.

{my wish lists -for the coffee table and cookbooks– i have SO many!)

-magazines- i always keep a stack of my collection of old dominos- so glad they’re back! and current magazines that i still haven’t figured out how to keep up with them…

-candles- super into produce (sister company of rewined– another fave) right now. the branding is SO on point, smell amazing and are made right here in charleston!

-planner + favorite pens- this year i went with a different planner* (don’t know how i ever strayed from this planner though.) so far i really like it and am feeling super organized. also, the only pens i use, le pen, are the best and come in every color.

*sold out right now but if you’re local go grab one at dulles design!

-etc- a little bowl to corral matches (mine’s old anthropologie but loving this one), a tray (old target but dying over this one) and lastly my hand blown glass heart that daniel got me in steamboat springs.

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