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September 14, 2018

2018 Fall Home Tour

Hello friends both old and new. Marty at A Stroll Thru Life has done it again and has a team of 30 bloggers ready to show you their homes decked out for Fall. If you are heading over from Alicia at Thrifty & Chic– Welcome! Doesn’t Alicia have the most amazing DIY ideas?

If you are new here, I’m Jennifer – a Human Resources consultant by day and a design enthusiast and blogger in the wee hours of the night! Our family recently purchased our dream home that we rented for 3 years, so are so excited to fix it up and make it our own one room at a time. Bye bye beige walls and hello color! You will see what I mean when you tour my daughter’s new room!

I don’t normally do too much fall decorating. Maybe it is because my birthday is in October and growing up I disliked orange and brown, and those were always the featured colors for my special month. There are also some elements of my tour that are not per se fall, but I am so excited I wanted to show them to you anyway! First off, we remodeled our kitchen and I am in love. Second, I made over my daughter’s room. I hope you enjoy and find inspiration in them even if they are not screaming fall.

So, let’s start the tour. Starting first with our porch. I was tickled pink when Trader Joe’s had pumpkins last week. It is still soo hot here in Northern California, I was not sure if I could track down any real pumpkins. This is about as fall as I get with our outdoor decor. My girls are dying to have a graveyard and corpses for Halloween but it is sooo not me.

In the dining room, I went with rustic elements. Eucalyptus just screams fall to me and I had these fun antlers to play into the rustic/glam vibe.

To the living room I just added some soft florals and added some new pillows. I was so happy to find these pastel pumpkin pillows at HomeGoods. Orange and brown just do not go with the softer tones in my home.

To me nothing says fall like soup! Our breakfast nook is where all of our cozy meals take place. I adore these little lionhead soup bowls I found at Target. I think they are a Williams-Sonoma knock-off. I also used our vintage soup tureen to hold our fall-hued flowers.

Now here come the not so fall, but new spaces. First up is our kitchen. We recently did a refresh by redoing the counter tops, backs plash, sink and appliances.

I will have a full post on it soon, but we went with Quartz counter tops that look alot like marble and beveled subway tile. I am also giddy to report that I now have a deep farmhouse sink. I was always sooo jealous of all of those Instagram photos of beautiful sinks with flowers haphazardly arranged (aka totally styled) in them. Bam! Take that social media. I am now a flower in the sink kinda gal 🙂

Another one of my favorite features is doing one section of the back splash in this herringbone pattern. Our floors are hardwood in a herringbone pattern, so I didn’t want to go crazy up top, but I didn’t want it to look boring either. I think this small vignette is a compromise.

A few white pumpkins bring in a touch of fall.

Fall flowers were a bit sparse in our stores, so I went with the bounty of the season to display on our counter tops.

I also made over my daughter’s room and bit the bullet by wallpapering it in a wallpaper I have loved for years. It is bold and bright and totally me!

So that’s it. I hope you found some inspiration for fall and for seasons to come. Up next is Kristy at Starfish Cottage. Her chic coastal style is not to be missed. You can also find the full line up below.

Monday, Sept. 10th

A Stroll Thru Life | Nesting With Grace | Pink Peppermint Design

Southern Hospitality | Decor To Adore | Cuckoo4Design

Tuesday, Sept. 11

ZDesign At Home | Duke ManorFarm | Setting For Four

Simple Stylings | Seeking Lavender Lane | Life On Virginia Street

Wed. Sept 12

Our FifthHouse | Our Southern Home | Clean & Scentsible

House By Hoff | Follow The Yellow Brick Home

Remodelando La Casa

Thurs. Sept 13

Inspiration For Moms | Life Love Larson | Monica Wants It

Haneens Haven | My Sweet Savannah | 11 Magnolia Lane

Friday, Sept. 14

Thrifty & Chic | Decorating Delirium

Starfish Cottage | Thistlewood Farm

Hymns & Verses | Far Above Rubies

Until next time . . .

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September 9, 2018

Sneak Peek of Charlotte’s Bedroom Makeover

Hi friends!! I have an exciting preview to show you of Charlotte’s bedroom makeover. I posted here about what I had dreamed up. Only thing holding me up was the wallpaper which was quite expensive, once you included installation. I can DIY a lot of things, but everything I had read said NOT to DIY wallpaper!

Well guys, I bit the bullet and did it. Here are some quick preview photos. I still have a ton of details to put into place like new curtains and curtain hardware, a new area rug and I need to hang the art. In fact, as I look at these photos, the curtains and curtain rods drive me CRAZY!! I have brass and acrylic rods on the way that I bought on sale Labor Day weekend at Ballard Designs.

Since the pattern on the wallpaper was pretty busy, I tried to keep the other elements in the room simple. I got her new crisp, white sheets from California Design Den. They are a classic percale sheet made with organic cotton. I have washed them several times and they truly get softer with each wash.

My motto is everything is always better monogrammed, so this euro Matouk pillow case was monogrammed in the same pink hue as the wallpaper.

Here is some of the art I have chosen that still needs to be hung.

I wrote here about making over this vintage cane chair. I am pretty sure I will never attempt to re-cane anything again! The end result was beautiful, though.

I found this vintage pagoda lamp on Ebay which pairs perfectly with the wallpaper.

Here is one of the art pieces, which will probably be propped up on the wall for the next year.

So there it is. It is big and bold and no one will ever want to buy our home should we sell it. But I don’t care. I love it and that is what creating a home that is uniquely “you” is all about. I secretly have to admit that I now want to switch rooms with my 9 year old. Have you decorated recently with wallpaper? If so, did you go bold or for a more neutral pattern?

Until next time . . .

California Design Den provided the sheets for my review. All opinions, as always are my own.

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August 1, 2018

Storage Solutions: Skirted Tables

Hi friends! We are on vacation this week, but I am trying to get in some extra posts on the blog since I have a little extra time to do what I love!

As some of you may know, for my day job, I work as a Human Resources Consultant. My job is wonderful and flexible, and I get to work from home. The one problem, however, is that I do not have a home office. So, all of my files, my printer, etc. are in my bedroom. NOT the ideal setting for where the majority of relaxation is supposed to take place.

I have done a ton of searching for the perfect small desk that would fit in our bedroom. The only problem is that the desks that would fit, did not have much storage. So, I have been exploring the idea of just using a round table with a custom tablecloth similar to those below.

I primarily work at our breakfast nook table, so it would primarily be used for storage, not for a work space. I am thinking I could store my printer and files underneath it??

Or, I could also do a skirted console table like these. Although I might be pretty hard pressed to fit a printer under a table this size.

Do any of you work from home? How do you keep that work/home balance? What are your best storage solutions?

Until next time . . .

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July 30, 2018

Nursery Crushes

In the world of design, there is nothing more fun or sweet that designing a nursery. I know that personally for me, it was the most fun and special room I ever got to work on. Alas, there will be no more babies in our family nor nurseries to design. That apparently does not stop images of designer nurseries from popping up in my Pinterest feed. So needless to say that nurseries are on the brain over here.

Here are some of my favorites. I tend to find that those using wallpaper are the most chic and striking.

Wallpapering a ceiling has such an impact. This would be darling for a baby boy.

This nursery from the San Francisco Decorators Showcase almost broke the internet. The lattice, the matching wallpaper and curtains, and the brass and lucite crib are just pure perfection.

The symmetry of this feminine nursery is so elegant and calming.

This room demonstrates pattern play at its best. The fabric and curtains are not a pairing I would immediately be drawn to, but I definitely works.

I have a major crush on all things Chinoserie and this dreaming nursery is no exception. I am doing a similar wallpaper with a bit more color in my daughter’s bedroom.

There are no words to describe this nursery. The curtains, the wallpaper, the crib, the art, oh my!

What was your favorite part of designing or decorating a nursery? Was it hard to convert it to a big girl or big boy room? I am hoping to add an e-design feature to the blog soon. If so, I would love to see some nursery inquiries.

Until next time.

xo,

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July 2, 2018

Designer Spotlight: Mary McDonald

Hi friends. I hope you are all having a wonderful summer. Things have been a little crazy over here trying to keep the kids busy and working. I am sure the struggle is real for a lot of you out there.

Well, as I was online “stress” shopping the other day, I came across the most beautiful lamp at Bellacor. It was one of their “Open Box” sales. I posted here about my new obsession with finding Open Box deals. In summary, Open Box deals are where someone purchases a products, opens the box and then returns it. Then the retailer resells it again at a significantly reduced cost. It is a great way to get the look for less and I have been very successful finding needles in the haystack on sites such as Bellacor.

The lamp I purchased was from a line Mary McDonald did for Robert Abbey. Isn’t it just gorgeous?? I got an amazing deal on it.

Here is the lamp styled in an office.

I was so in love with the lamp, I wanted to know more about its designer, Mary McDonald. Here are some amazing rooms from her portfolio. Her style is so chic and glamorous.

There is a peek at the lamp in a different color in the next two phots.

Have you found any new inspiring designer portfolios lately? Please share with us in the comments. I swear my idea of a perfect Sunday would be breakfast in bed followed by perusing designer portfolios. Alas, my Saturday and Sunday mornings are usually filled with carting kids to sporting events!

Until next time . . .

xo,

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April 16, 2018

A New Line at Target: Opalhouse

Target has done it again! They have a new line of furniture and home decor that is very reminiscent of products from Anthropologie and Serena and Lily at a much more affordable price point.

They have furniture, decor, bedding, bath, kitchen and outdoor products.

Here are my favorite furniture pieces. The bar cart and umbrella are my absolute favorites!

Rattan Console / Love Seat / Bar Cart / Umbrella / Chair / Lamp

Here are my favorite home decor finds. I purchased the rattan tray and the peacock figurine.

Mirror / Pillow / Chandelier / Basket / Peacock Decor/ Tray

There are so many other good options in the line. You must go check it out. Target has been killing it lately. I shopped the recent Hunter line for Target over the weekend and got some great finds. Although I heard it sold out really fast!

Has anyone else checked out Opalhouse? If so, tell us your favorite pieces in the comments.

Have a great day!

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March 20, 2018

Lilly Pulitzer For Pottery Barn

Hi everyone! I am so excited to tell you guys about this new collaboration. Lilly Pulizer has a new bright and preppy line for Pottery Barn. It includes Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and PB Teen. While there are some classic over the top prints, there are also a lot of more subdued decor, such as the bookshelf below. Here are a few of my favorites from the collection.

Kennedy Bookcase

Polished Palm Tree Chandelier – A steal at $199

Rhodes Occasional Chair

Round Shell Mirror

I love the Palm Beach preppy vibe of Lilly Pulitzer style. I am seriously considering ordering the rattan bookshelf for my daughter’s room. Time to get rid of our Target bookcase that is falling apart.

Until next time.

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December 5, 2017

Holiday 2017 Gift Guide For The Design Lover

Hi everyone! I am back with another gift guide for your 2017 shopping pleasure. I spent all weekend helping to put on a holiday home tour where 6 beautiful homes were decorated beautifully by interior designers, so I have decor on the brain. Below are my picks for the design lover in your life.

Velvet Pillow / Canisters / Frame / Box / Door Vase / Sculpture

Hoping this gives you some ideas for the loved ones in your life (or for yourself). I am trying not to panic. I still have so much shopping to do!

Also, stay tuned. On Thursday I will have our holiday home tour up as part of A Stroll Thru Life’s blog hop.

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September 12, 2017

2017 Fall Home Tour

Hello friends both old and new. Marty at A Stroll Thru Life has done it again and has a team of 30 bloggers ready to show you their homes decked out for fall. If you are joining me from Deb at Seeking Lavender Lane- Welcome! Wasn’t Deb’s tour amazing? She pulls off elegant farmhouse style perfectly!

Full disclosure here. It is still in the mid-90’s where I live and there is not a pumpkin or gourd in site. So, the fall touches you see will be more of an end-of- summer/ start-of-fall tour. In addition, right before this tour went up, we had our hardwood floors re-surfaced (you can read about it here), so much of my home was under construction or at least under a layer of dust. So, the spaces you see here are the salvageable ones.

So, let’s get started with the tour. As you walk in our home we have a very small entry table that I decided to adorn with this rustic vase I found at an antique fair. It is brown and wavy. It is kind of like a tree trunk. The inside is painted the most beautiful aged gold. It is a very unique piece and adds the rustic touch I wanted for fall.

The entry leads into our living and dining rooms. In our dining room, I swapped out some pastel pillows for an animal print bolster. Reds, oranges, and browns don’t really go with my decor, but I will take an animal print any day!

In our dining room I have touches of fall on a bold tablescape. The hammered gold vases are from Target and I love them. They can stand alone on their own or make a lovely vessel for flowers any time of the year.

I opted for simple eucalyptus branches to tone down all the gold. I used pears in a variety of colors as the centerpiece (no pumpkins remember!!)

I used my favorite fall napkin rings with a gold leaf on them. I purchased them at World Market years ago.

Moving into the breakfast nook, I have a simple flower arrangement next to the soup tureen that has been in our family for years. Once fall finally arrives in my neck of the woods, homemade soup is definitely on the menu.

No home tour would be complete without a photo of our vintage zebra. Here I have some velvet pumpkins in jewel tones adorning his feet. Who needs real pumpkins when you have velvet ones, right? I have wanted some for years, so I finally but the bullet this year!

I hope you have enjoyed the tour and found some inspiration for your home.

Up next on the tour is Christy from Our Southern Home. You have to check out her vintage French Country style!

Here is the entire weeks’ line up. You have to check out each tour. There is so much inspiration to be found:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

The Chronicles of Home | Erin Spain | Nesting With Grace | 21 Rosemary Lane | Our Fifth House

Thursday

Friday

Until next time . . .

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August 1, 2017

Miles Redd for Ballard Designs

Hi everyone! While my last post was about calming neutrals, I am switching up gears and discussing pure glamour. Famed interior designer Miles Redd has partnered with Ballard Designs to produce a line of amazingly glamourous furniture and accessories with a distinct Hollywood Regency look. I mean he did write a book called “The Big Book of Chic” after all. Miles does bright, colorful, unexpected designs and no one room he does is alike. One look at these photos and I want to ditch neutrals. The paring of colors, patterns and textures is too much fun.

Here the white mirror, console and chair balances out the wild Chinoiserie wallpaper. I love the shell console. I used to collect shells growing up, so anything with a shell motif is nostalgic for me.