Shimmery

I like these Tory Burch Caylee Sparkle Wool Pants pants and want them.

Curtain Call

I have been looking at window treatments lately. I have no coverings on any of my windows except for one of the bathrooms and that was there when we moved in. Terrible, I know.

In my defense, I didn't want to spend money to put something up, just to turn around and take it back down once I decided what I wanted a certain room or space to look like and/or how to adorn the windows.

I've been perusing the different types of options.. panel drapes, balloon and roman drapes are standouts for me and my style.

I these looks, panel and balloon shades, separately.

I believe I want to do a roman shade or more specifically a "London" shade for the family and dining rooms. Panels for the living and breakfast rooms.

I will be working on window treatments in the living room first so here's what I'm thinking.. two different looks.


Striped panels for the French doors:

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And for framing the bay window, solid panels with an interesting trim, like these:

or this:

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I also have to choose what type of top header I want.

French Pleat

Goblet Pleat

Inverted Pleat

Parisian Pleat

I must say, I adore the Goblet Pleat.

I watched a video discussing this curtain header options and while they say that the Goblet Pleat is very formal, it just looks really fun and cute to me.



What do you think about having different window treatments in the same room?

Shoegasm

Have you ever seen a shoe that you just HAD to have?? I know that's a crazy question, practically every shoe I see, I just HAVE to have. This bootie is no exception.

I want these shoes sooooooo badly, that I'm considering buying them a size too big because they don't have my size.

It's Finally Here

The sofa I ordered from Sanctuary Design Studio finally came today. I'm so thrilled with my new sofa. It's exactly what I wanted... Sanctuary Design Studio did an AWESOME job!

So PRETTY!! Although it looks really white.. it's actually a creamy white. I LOVE it!

My small attempt to "stylize" the living room.

Love the French chairs but something is off to me...

I like this configuration but not LOVING it...

I did like this but it seemed like the big chair was too big.

Ummm, I think I'm not a fan of the backs of the chairs facing the foyer.

Doesn't work, right?

I thought this was a winner.. but then I didn't

The black chair kinda got lost in the room. Love that arm chair but not in this space.

I'm back to the French chairs.. I kinda like this..

But it still looks kinda off...

Hmmmm.. what to do? How do I make this work?

I was trepidatious about putting the chairs in front of the buffet..

But it WORKED and looked GREAT to me and the rest of the family.

It doesn't feel "off" or cluttered.. It makes me feel calm. I like calm.

I added the only rug I have to see how a rug would further anchor the space and while I won't be using a hide rug, I do see how it defines the space. I'm thinking of layering a wool rug with a flotaki rug. I love how glamorous flotaki rugs look so I want one. 

 

 

 

 

I really want my living room to look and feel glam... I know I need something on the bare walls, to style the buffet and the fireplace mantel, add something on the windows and the french door, pillows for the sofa and accessories. I also want to get new lamps and have a chandelier installed. So much to do and source but I'm loving every minute of it.

So, do you like the direction I'm going so far? And suggestions?

Get In My Closet!

I can't help myself.. I want this dress.



ASOS Bodycon Dress in Yoko Pop Print



I would feel like a walking piece of art.

Caramel Delight

This photo captures the look and feel I want for my family room. It's warm yet chic and beckons you to stay awhile...

Via

The caramel / camel colored sofa almost makes me drool at all it's finery. Sumptious velvety fabric, bench seat, tufting and nailheads. Oh, what more can a girl ask for, besides blue and yellow diamonds and an unlimited clothing and shoe closet?

I love the inky walls and the pictures framed in gold. Love that coffee table. I want a tiered table for the family room.

*sigh* I'm seriously KICKIN' myself for not getting this table when I saw it on Ebay.. KICKIN'!!

It would have been perfect. Brass hardware mixed with leather.. I'm having serious non-buyers remorse. Hopefully, I can find another beauty that will be just as fab.

I've also decided that decorating my home is not a race... it's a journey to be savored. Yes, I would like a magazine worthy home, like RIGHT NOW but I really want to enjoy taking my time to find things that I love, that are meaningful..things of great quality and substance.

I'm honing my decorating eye and exercising restraint to be patient and not just buy things just to get rid of the bareness. Being patient helps me to further tease out my design and decor preferences and style.

Speaking of patient. I've waited two LOOOOONG weeks to receive my sofa and it will be here tomorrow. YAY!!!!

Get In My Closet!

Another "in my closet" post. Hey, what can I say? I'm in a shopping mood, for myself rather than the house, for a change.

I'm totally LOVING wedges. They are perfect for polishing your look with a heel but without the teetering or sometimes, pain.



Matiko Madison Black & Orange Color Block Wedge



I LOVE THESE WEDGES!! They are just works of artsy fabulousness!! The black leather in front, orange suede in back and the gold wedge makes for a super dope bootie! Yup, I said DOPE!!

I want these sooooooooo bad.