just a quick hello and a few of my favorite picks from serena & lily’s private sale. there are some amazing things (think rugs, wallpaper, baby items, lighting, etc, etc!) for up to 60% off!! also, take an additional 20% off with code ‘bonus20’. there’s a couple days left, so hurry!
y’all- i am SO sorry for the silence over here. moving 500 miles away with a one year old has been…a lot. BUT, i’m working hard to get back into the groove with everything and things are falling into place. there’s a lot more to do and a couple fun things being delivered this week but i’m really liking the vibe of this house so far
here’s a few sneak peeks of whats been happening here.
[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.
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
(images)
some of my favorite finds
some of my favorite places to shop.
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!
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.
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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