A delightful home

Here is a home designed by Rebekah Zaveloff and I think its done so well.  It's got charm, and interest and lots of fun pieces - without being overdone.

Fantastic floor lamp and sconce.  

Love the drum coffee tables. and the art above the mantle.  

A Great Tip for Studio Apartment Living!

Right here is the perfect example of making studio apartment living work.  This room completely maximizes the space while looking rich and luxe.

Here are some great tips for making your studio apartment work!
1. Pick a color story and have it reign through the entire place.  This white and pink/red palette works perfectly.   Try to pick a neutral and a pop color.
2. Section off certain areas by using an area rug.   The rug in this room completely give a living room feel.
3. Another way to section off areas is through paint and wallpaper.  The stripes behind the bed are solely for the "bedroom".
4. Pick a pattern and bring it throughout.  It gives cohesiveness, even if you are making designated areas.
5.  Make the space feel special with details like gorgeous lighting, intriguing furniture.

Minty fresh bedroom

This bedroom has style, the kind of style that isn't trying too hard to be cool, oozes off the perfect amount of style (those mid-century modern nightstands are fab).  This is a room that you wouldn't get sick of, and feels clean, modern, yet still warm. 

Designed by Erica Leblanc

Ivanka Trump's Living Room

This picture may have been around the blog loop already, but I haven't come across it until now.  It's the living room belonging to heiress Ivanka Trump.  It's impressive because this picture was taken in 2007 - yet it is just as current if it were designed  up today.  Foo dogs, a gold pair of cocktail tables, a gorgeous black settee, murano lamp....  It's really gorgeous.  I wonder how it looks now, over 3 years later. 

New Segment!! and THANK YOU!

Hi Guys!

Just wanted to give you a heads up that I have a new segment coming up on The Glam Lamb, "The What! What. What?" And these are interviews with my favorite bloggers, designers, friends, family, creative resources and more.  It's taking time to get it up and organized, but I just wanted to give you the heads up that some really cool articles on fabulous friends are coming through here and I can't wait to hear what you guys think!

I must say that the blogging community is such an amazing world, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.  Every day I make new friends, learn new things, and really get inspired.  I look forward to seeing everyone's blogs and websites and businesses evolve.  So - thank you to everyone for following me thus far, and pushing me to think outside the box. My home has become more inspiring because of you, and that means a lot.

I hope you all are enjoying your holiday season.  I have so many wonderful things happening right now, I am so blessed.

All my love!
Hallie

LB Flea Market Report - a couple weeks late.

As many of you know - I love attending the Long Beach Flea Market.  I tend to ALWAYS find what I am looking for, or something better.  Well.... the November market was definitely a tad bit different.  It rained all weekend, so the grounds were puddled - and even though the sun was shining - the turn out of vendors and shoppers were pretty low too.  Christine came with me this time also looking for a chandelier.  Anyway - now that I am looking at the pics, there were a few cool things - but it was definitely not a successful trip. 

All I know is hat the December market will be way better!

The jadite tea set were really pretty in person.

This chandelier was stunning in person.  

Christine has these exact pictures in her living room that she got in Palm Springs.
Pretty funny that we saw them at the LB Flea.

This Platner chair was awesome.  Christine and I stared at it for a while, it totally needed a fresh coat  of paint and a seat cushion made.

These were beautiful in person.

This was a gorgeous koi fish pitcher, but the price was way too high. :( 

Dainty powder room accessories

The trusting peacock chair.  

Geodes are so popular right now.  

You can never deny gold vintage bamboo

Whimsical dreams are done right here.

I can only imagine the sleep I would have and the creative thoughts that would come to mind when hanging out in this bedroom.  The swirled headboard botanical wallpaper is so delightful.  

Image via Homes & Gardens

Shop like a designer - a Glam Bedroom

A glamorous bedroom like this one can require a hefty budget.  So... I decided to break this down a bit and make it a little bit more budget friendly.  The thing is with rooms like this - going too cheap is going to make the room look that way as well.  So, I chose resources such as Custom Sofa Design, Restoration hardware, HSN where they aren't cheap, but yet they are way more down to earth than the original.

Resources:
1. Hotel Collection Bedding - Amazon - $89.99 set
2. Octagon Mirror - Restoration Hardware - $195
3. Chandelier - Gallery 802 - $349
4. Drapery - Drapestyle.com - $479 for the pair
5. Love seat - Custom Sofa Design - $749
6. Rug - CSN Rugs - $281
7. Coffee Table - Nate Berkus for HSN - $279
8. Faux Fur Rug - Keepsakes-Etc. - $139

Delightfully Symmetrical

 I love rooms that have pizzazz, and this room below definitely has some delightful eye candy.  

The chandelier, pair of lamps, and the art of over the mantle are absolutely gorgeous and make the room come to life.   It's actually a quite simple room - those 3 key pieces really lift it up!  

 image via Homes & Gardens

Vintage Gift Giving and a helpful little guide!

Going vintage can be a great gift idea, but can also be a challenge.  

So many things that we see at Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Jonathan Adler, Burke Decor, even Home Goods are inspired by vintage finds. 

I think its way cool to give someone the original instead of the copy. 

Here are a few tips when gift giving vintage:

1. Know your recipient - If they aren't going to appreciate it, pass on the vintage idea all together and just head over to Anthro.  Or if you know someone who loves chess and you come across an amazing vintage chess set - this could be a "WOW" gift! Find out someone's passion and go from there! Ya never know what you will come across.

2. Whatever you do purchase - make sure that it is in pristine condition - Chipped glass or ripped linens are not good gift ideas. Ever. (Unless your recipient is into the shabby chic look or its signed by Elvis or The Temptations... pass!)

3.  Know a little something about what you're giving (if possible).  It would be so nice to include a notecard with a small description about the item.  If its Vera linens, Culver Glass, a fabulous find at your favorite vintage shop... etc. 

4. Get creative with your Ebay/Etsy search words - here are a few of my favorites: Culver glass, Imperial glass, Fenton, vintage linens, vera, vintage tray, Candlewick, gold bamboo, vintage glasses, vintage owl (yep! that's what it says).

5. Wrap it carefully and beautifully. - If you are shipping your item, make sure to wrap it properly either in bubble wrap or acid free paper (for linens). Also - vintage pieces are special items - so I'd definitely wrap them with neat paper and a beautiful bow (black and white newspaper print and a red grosgrain ribbon always looks sharp!).  

Grouping of 12 vintage linen tea towels.  A fabulous hostess gift.  Find it Here on Ebay.

Vintage gold bamboo magazine rack via Ebay

Amazing Culver vintage glasses (set of 4) from Ebay 

Turquoise Imperial Glass votive holders. Get it here: Ebay
Urban Outfitters has copies of these candle holders in stock all the time. 

Pink and gold serving piece set.  Would be great for a girly-girl - jewelry holder... From here on Ebay

Vintage set of 8 napkins Get it Here on Ebay Another fab hostess gift!

For the home decor enthusiast these are unreal. Available at Etsy - Here.

A great thing about vintage is that many of times, the prices are incredible.  For instance, this bracelet is  $10, where you can by brand new copies of this for $88 at Henri Bendel.   So its not always the amount you spend, but what you search for. Available here at Etsy

Awesome vintage pair of gold bamboo picture frames. Available here @ Etsy.  

Set of 6 Culver glasses (can you tell I like Culver....) available at Etsy - here

Be careful when buying framed art for someone - but if you absolutely know they will love it - then go for it.
Available at Etsy - here

Set of 8 vintage Vera coasters get it here on ebay I absolutely love these.  Vera has a new coffee table book that looks awesome.  Check it out HERE.

Vintage Costume Jewelry Bracelet from Ebay here.

Another set of vintage Culver glasses from ebay, here

Set of 6 glass grape cluster dishes.  Really cute for entertaining. From Etsy - HERE

Decorating with Botanical Prints

Botanical Prints can come off sometimes being too traditional - well not in these cases...**

Love these rare blue and white botanical prints. Image via decorpad

Designed by James Michael Howard.  Absolutely  love

Image via Homes & Gardens

Image via Houzz.  Fab wallpaper. 

Image via decorpad

Image via Homes & Gardens  The ticking stripe sofa is fantastic too, and I love how they prints are lined up with the  the sconces. 

** And, for a budget friendly tip: Beautiful botanical prints can be found at flea markets and antique malls all over the country.  Just look for old botanical books and frame the images that you like.  (That's exactly what the pros do!)

Giving a punch with a soothing color palate

Love how calming the color palate is of this room - yet completely wowed by that dramatic wallpaper.  It's soothing, yet still has edge.  

image via Homes and Gardens

A girl can dream of Lladro.

When I think of Lladro, I think of feminine figurines, and as beautiful as they are, they really aren't my style.  So... flipping through Elle Decor's new December Issue, I noticed the Lladro advertisement and immediately went to their website (which is quite exquisite).  I have fallen in love with these three mirrors.  Aren't they incredible pieces of art? In the words of Zoe... "I die!"