An awesome suzani round rug

I'm looking for a round rug to go in my dining room, this doesn't really match - but I just loved it and wanted to share it with you.

Available HERE - World Market (Blanc Noir 5' Round Rug $149.99)

A black and white room with a bit of chrome

I love this space.  The chrome lamps, the greek key pillows, the sleek sofa, and the gorgeous rug! Stunner. 

A perfect example of mixing what you love!

I am a firm believer in mixing things up. See, we all have appreciations for different arenas of design (shabby chic.. meets hollywood regency... meets mid-century modern... meets minimalist.)

Here is a fab example of bold wallpaper prints paired with clean lined furniture, paired with romantic and soft pillows. If you love it, everything will blend perfectly!

all images via HGTV.com

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

3 gorgeous dining rooms have something in common:

And what do they have in common?

Gorgeous chairs and fantastic lighting. 

So here's a budget tip: If you need to cut corners, don't focus on the table, get something clean and modern (Ikea would be a good source) and then splurge on your chairs.  

Love the open space and clean lines all softened with that wide plank white hardwood floors and that glammed out chandelier.  Image via Decor Pad

Ghost chairs and Adler.... Always a strong pairing.  Image via Living Etc.

Love how happy this space is.  Image via Everything LEB

From the personal file, I could get some work done here

This home office is amazing. The desk isn't actually my favorite... but the walls lined with the black shelving, the chair, rug, chandelier, and organization really make this room amazing. 

I would get some serious creative work done in here. 

image via Living Etc.

A way cool teen room!

This is such a cool teenager's room.  I usually don't post too many kids/teen rooms, but I thought this one was so well done!!  It's grown up but still youthful and fun!  

Image via Houzz

Well aren't you sexy?!

Image via Houzz

Quirky Love - From the personal file

I love quirky-ness.  I love pieces that make you do a double take and this room is filled with so so so many. It's a room filled with show stoppers and I love that!  Every piece can stand alone.
Let's begin, shall we?
1. The rams' heads coffee table base
2. The black and white rug
3. The bright yellow sofa
4. The gold side table
5. The crystal chandelier
6. The horse painting
7. The black with gold detailing credenza
8. The horn accent table
9. The khaki/grey wing chair

and the list goes on... and on.... Amazzing!

image via Rebecca June

A black and white kitchen with some zip!

This kitchen is great and all- - but what got me to make the post was the flooring in this kitchen.  It gives it so much zip!

Designed by Steven Shubel via HouseBeautiful.com

Red and White Delight

Red and white done in a bedroom and living room.... So pretty, fresh, vibrant, eclectic! :) The bedroom above is designed by Amanda Malson. (love the head board and side tables BTW).

image above via Plush Palate

A Glamorous Fix Up!

I love this....

This kitchen was featured in Lonny Mag.... a perfect example if you don't want to re-do kitchen cabinets, but want to spruce up your kitchen... Just put up wallpaper, a glitzy chandelier and a white bamboo mirror.

These aren't real!

So, I've been cruising through the Diane James blog for the past several minutes, and then came across this gorgeous bouquet. Can you believe these are artificial?! Anyway -- I kinda need this. I definitely should not be allowed to own real plants - so DJ is right up my alley. www.dianejameshome.com

A Bad Ass Kitchen

This kitchen is bad ass. Enough said.

images via Traditional Home

A Ruthie Somers Breakfast Room.

I don't know if I could actually do this for my own living space, but I saw this picture of the breakfast room designed by Ruthie Somers and it made me do a double take, so I knew it would be worth blogging about. It is a pretty interesting room with the black and white walls and the all different candy-colored chairs. The chairs itself are beautiful, and the colors are so happy. It just made me look and examine it a little more. My absolute favorite thing though about it is the chinios-bamboo style chandelier in high-gloss white. Now, that I love!

Black and White with a Splash of Hot Pink

I saw this bathroom and thought it was just so cute and happy! It's fun yet sophisticated. That wallpaper is such a great pairing with the white molded tub and the black granite counter tops.

Image via House Beautiful

Dear Bedroom, I Love You!

This bedroom has so much style and flair, yet its not overly done or complicated. It's glamorous and youthful - yet sophisticated. The pairings of prints and fabrics are amazing. And here's my list for why I love it so much!

1. The wall paper - I am usually not a fan of using wallpaper or paint on just one wall - but this I just adore. It really frames that stunning headboard

2. The entire wall - the wallpaper with the dramatic headboard, being framed by those gorgeous matching lamps.

3. The bedding - I love how the bed skirt and the bolster pillow match - tying it all together, yet it completely off-sets the black and white theme. Then on top of it, adding that punch of color with the coral pillows. It really works quite well. Using a simple white duvet just makes it all pup a little more

4. The use of the closet - Wow! Taking the doors off of the closet and making a beautiful vanity. This is so smart, and such a fantastic idea. The size of that closet is so small anyway - this really takes great advantage of the space. I love the tulip based chair with it. (Cute artwork inside it too!)

5. The end tables!

6. The pouf - adds a great element of whimsy.

Lovely!

Dramatic Headboard

This headboard is pretty dramatic and I love it! I've never seen anything like it before, and I like that it has been done in the black and white color scheme. This headboard calls for some serious attention and claims the room, just look at the height of this thing!

Geometric Pattern

Hot Trend: Geometric Patterns. Google It! It's everywhere.

fabric below from http://www.absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/ coasters (above) http://www.burkedecor.com/