h o m e | l i v i n g r o o m

Geoff and I purchased a beautiful old home in May 2011.  And while it is old, it's in great shape...we just need to put our stamp on it.  We've been busy collecting ideas (thank you Pinterest), but the rooms are starting to come together.  

home | biggy stripe

I'm feeling inspired by this image I found online. The big bold stripe is an awesome way to break up a wall. Must. Use. It. Somewhere.

New Obsession

I have been obsessing over Pinterest for months.   Now, I'm sure you know what it is, but here's an explanation anyway.    Pinterest (as described by Pinterst themselves) “is a virtual pinboard – a place where you can create collections of things you love and “follow” collections created by people with great taste.” 

It’s so simple to use!   You can “pin” anything you like on the web and add it to any “board” you create. You can also “follow” other "pinners" and see what they're pinning. Just be sure to find the original source before pinning. (We always want to give proper credit.)

home | green thumb

After living in this house for over a year...we have some yard work to do.  Really just some colorful plants to add to the front, ground cover for the back and we need to plant a garden.  Stay tuned for the results.

office furniture for hipsters

Turnstone has come up with some creative modular office solutions they are calling Bivi.  There's even a spot to park your skateboard. 

'tis the season to decorate

Not sure how to transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year's?  Get more mileage out of your holiday decor with these options! Oh, and they're all from Etsy of course!

 Wine Wreath

 

Old Book 

 Yarn!

happy halloween

tear off wallpaper

I love this idea...

Perforated “tear off” wallpaper from ZNAK.   Basically you can customize the design by tearing off the pieces.  Read more at Design Milk: http://design-milpaper-by-znak/#ixzz1SQ2GXr3Gk.com/tear-off-wall

objects of my obesssion

I'm an obsessor.  Is that even a word?  No, but my friends know what I mean.  It's pathetic. I get something in my head and I can't sleep, I want to fix it, buy it, etc.  Currently I'm bouncing back and forth between fashion and interior design thanks to the great Denver weather and our new home.  Here are somethings that I'm obsessing over right now.  

 1.  Owls.  Any Owl.  In this case the ceramic owl from West Elm that I attempt to pet, squeeze, and dote over every time we're at West Elm.  If this one doesn't do it for you, they have several others. 

2.  I'm totally feeling the fringe bags.  While it's very "Olsen Twin-ish", I still want one. 

3.  Yes, the Barcelona Chair Knoll.  My husband appreciates this signature piece by Mies van der Rohe but the price...not so much.  

4.  I also like these acrylic dining chair.  Not too worry hubby, I'm not going to replace our dining chairs.  I just need to find a spot for this nouveau guy. 

5.  Oh so perfect for our entry!  The Sheep Credenza by doublebutter is just what we need.  Thankfully this creative duo are our friends so I believe a discount can be arranged if we hand over some libations.  

6.  Lastly, with summer here, I am back to obsessing over anything with sea salt caramel in it......or on top of it or anywhere in the description.  Needless to say, I'm not picky about the usage.  Yum!

All White?

I'm leading with the thought: there's nothing more timeless than an all white space. I believe that, and I often dream of living in a space that's all white, but then I think...could I?  Would I feel like I've been institutionalized? I'm still not sure, but these images make me think maybe I could do it.