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!

A plethora of designer and antique eye candy

Cause a girl can dream, and because it's finally Friday. All of these are from Fyndes, which "...is a showcase for art, photography, antiques and contemporary designs. Our aim is to provide a central, global marketplace where independent artists, dealers and designers can achieve exposure. We provide a setting in which they can display their collections, as inspiration for home decorators and interior designers."


Svend Madsen desk! I love it!


I am smitten with this chaise. It's linen and burlap, which is modest and down-to-earth, but it's bones are beautiful and elegant.




I love globes as decor!

Alicia Bock's nostalgic photography is actually really affordable at $35.00. More of her stunning work on her website.

a chic minimalist vanity by Paul McCobb.

via Fyndes

dazzling charming living rooms

How great would it be to walk into your home and decompress in such a pretty living room? I'm sure with a little bit of saving and planning it could be accomplished, but I think the most important part this day and age is setting oneself a time frame - at least for me time is often the biggest obstacle.

A. I love how cozy this living room is while still feeling airy. The white coffee table keeps all the leather from being too stuffy and dark.

B. I love how the wallpaper has been treated more like art in this room, hanging on just one wall. It's so energizing!

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F.I love the color palette of this room

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I.That clear coffee table is something I've been coveting for almost two years now...I don't know what's holding me back!

J.So cozy...

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N.LOVE the upholstered chairs!

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Do you have a favorite room/s? It's soooo hard to choose, but I'd say mine would have to be A,B,J,L, and N.

Images via Ideal Home

What color should I paint my bedroom?

So, sadly I have to move out of my adorable brownstone parlor floor studio. I'm moving in with my friend and her fiance, and they were kind enough to give me the big bedroom. I'm already trying to figure out how I want to decorate! I've already begun saving for a lovely white upholstered headboard, as I've just been sleeping on a plain old mattress for a bed the last two years. I also plan on getting a charming white secretary style desk. The only thing I'm undecided on is what needs to come first--what color should I paint the walls? I only have one window, and we're on the ground floor, so I don't get the best light. I'm also going to be doing my work in the bedroom from time to time-- so I need to keep that in mind. Do you guys have a favorite bedroom color? Should I go for cool or warm? I'm leaning towards a light greyish-blue...

calming grey-blue





bright happy blues...




cozy neutral

the palest pink...

green and blue


or a gorgeous white bedroom...