My wish list and inspiration for my new home

Now that we've been living in our home for a couple of month, I've been having more and more ideas for what I'd like to do with it.  Unfortunately, my wish list and ideas rarely align with our budget.... sigh... a girl can dream though...

Here's what I've had on my inspiration board:

 I've been loving iron and wood...

We plan on knocking out one wall in our kitchen and putting in a breakfast bar.  These pendants would look great above it.

 A glam tufted ottoman would have so many uses!

I desperately want a wing back upholstered bed, not just a headboard.  I am so tired of ironing and readjusting bedskirts...

 I've always loved chunky throws...

This rug is like a toned down cozy sweater...

All of these items from Joss & Main...

Have a great weekend!

My new house - living room inspiration!

We've been in our home for over a month now and things are still looking sparse and unfinished. Part of the reason is that I have just been so busy with my freelance web design business, and also because I want to take my time and really get it right. Since we probably spend the most time in the living room, that's the room I've really been thinking about. Here are a few items I have on my wish list.

Cleaner, sleeker lighting.  The lighting in the home is good quality, but it's too Italian country for my tastes.  I've had my eye out for cleaner, more modern options, like this resin and nickel pendant light.

available at  One Kings Lane

We actually never had a coffee table in our apartment, but we have the space and need for one now.  I think wood and iron is a nice combination, though ideally something even simpler than this is what I'd like.

Okay, maybe accessories are at the bottom of my priority list, but these leaf trays are so beautiful. available at Joss & Main

I'm trying to decide if I want a sectional, or a gorgeous leather armchair and ottoman.  This chair looks heavenly!

All items above available at Joss & Main

None of these rooms exactly embody the look I'm going for, but they are close:

via BHG

via House Beautiful

via Pinterest via Crush Cul de sac

via TradHome

uh...hello chicness!

Okay I don't randomly post random products...but have you ever seen a chicer hanging bowl...it would look fab in my navy blue kitchen!

$35.95 at Joss & Main

Bliss Living Home sale!

Hope you all had a great weekend! I can't let you miss this sale! Bliss Living is one of my favorite sources for bedding, throws, and pillows. Enjoy!

 I love the London stuff - and it's so perfect for the upcoming Olympics enthusiast.

A love affair: tribal rugs - and where to find them on sale...

Oriental rugs are a classic that are seeing a big revival as of late. We're seeing them everywhere, and modern interiors and traditional interiors are sporting these tribal beauties.

Oriental rugs as seen in Amanda Peet's popular Domino house tour.
2 images above via Domino

via Trad Home

Luckily you don't need to have tons of money to get your own - I've been seeing them regularly on sale and at a big discount.  Below are a sample of some of what you can find on sale and where to snag them...

Can't swing a carpet right now?  Grab a pillow made from antique rugs for about $100

The above are all on sale right now at Gilt. To shop the Gilt sales - you have to be a member - but it's free and fast - gilt.com


One Kings Lane is another flash sale site that seems to have regular sales on tribal rugs..

This beauty is listed at $1,950 - but they have it for sale at $599!

I didn't hear about "Beyond on Rack" until recently - but they seem to have regular sales on rugs like these..(and also lots of great home organization stuff!)

 This 7'7" x 1'9" runner is on sale for $129.99!

 so gorgeous..

One bad thing about these flash sale sites is that they only last a couple of days - and the good stuff sells out fast...

I got my pride and joy - below - from the sale site Ideeli.