Catalog Pick: Nala Bench from Ballard

Quite frankly, this is the best thing in a catalog right now. This Nala Bench is what my dreams are made of.

The all-upholstered look is phenomenal and the silhouette is divine.

And what I've always loved about Ballard is that they have great fabric options for upholstery (and a COM program if I recall). They know you want fly choices for your fabrics. 10 versions of beige won't do...but if beige is your jam, they've got you covered.

Are you in love with this bench as much as I am? It's definitely on my short list for the next time I get to spend some cash on new furniture.

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Shop With Me at Bloomie's!

Friends in the DMV! Join me tomorrow!

Saturday, March 19th 

Bloomingdale's @ Tysons Corner

1-4pm

Let's get our spring shopping on! 

I'll be on hand to help you craft those fresh looks you are desperately craving for your house at the moment. And I'll tell you all about my crazy week and why you should always use placemats.

Plus, enter to win a month's delivery of seasonal flowers to brighten your home, 

courtesy of Farmgirl Flowers.

Ever wanted to chat with me in person (read: free design advice)? Tomorrow is your chance (because I never get out of the house on the weekends). Let's fill our Big Brown Bags together.

See you there!

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Safavieh Brogen Coffee Table

Friends, I stumbled upon this fantastic coffee table, the Brogen table from Safavieh.

It has crazy good, simple lines and a ridiculous price tag - $140. That's a good deal.

This table will never go out of style. Promise. So it's actually an investment piece without the investment part.

It has that bamboo leg flair without being all in on the bamboo look. It's more subtle.

And who doesn't love a glass top?? Actually, people with small children don't love glass tops, but everyone else should.

If you are a young professional decorating your first (likely small) place, BUY THIS. It will serve you well in the years to come.

It also comes in a modern-chic white top:

 Or silverish legs if that's more your jam:

Treat. Yo. Self.

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Friday Crush

Need some Easter table inspiration? Take it from Eddie Ross...the man has PLENTY to give. I'm amazed at the sheer volume of creativity Eddie has. I feel like he posts a table like this weekly on Instagram...how does he find the time and endless ideas??? Even if you don't have the necessary accoutrements to make this table happen, take away this message - periwinkle and french blue paired with greens and gold are the ticket to Easter table success.

I am thrilled to be at this week's end. Hope your week was less chaotic than mine. Either way, let's all enjoy the weekend. See you next week!

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Antiques for Little Ones

Photo by Sandra Michailidis for Architectural Digest

I had the flu last week. Actually, I have no idea if it was the flu but for the sake of putting a name on a knock-me-down illness, let's call it flu.

And this week has been a roller coaster of playing catch up after being in a fog for a week. The upside? I watched an entire season of Fuller House. Which is not really an upside. Because it's terrible. But I watched the entire season, so what does that say about me.

So I'm back with a soothing child's room because I'm craving calm and recovery at the moment. And this is SUCH a great example of how to use antiques/vintage for children. I love the idea of using pieces with history that can grow with a child. This little girl is going to love having that nightstand chest in her grown-up home one day.

I'm pretty tolerant of all things, but I have bad feelings toward most children's furnishings. They don't have staying power. But a room like this will grow and evolve with its mini mistress.

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Friday Crush

Design by Kathy Abbott

Love the juxtaposition of these bright chairs sporting Quadrille's Jacaranda with the natural-toned elements in the room. I think when you fearlessly mix in whimsy like this, it ups the luxury factor of your space. 

Have been fighting the onset of a cold all week...I'm ready for a break. Hope you have a fabulous weekend...see you next week!

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Country Kitchen

We just booked our first getaway to the country for the year...we'll be headed to our beloved Blue Ridge in a couple of weekends.

And no doubt during this getaway, like all the others, I'll be thinking about that Mountain House I want...particularly so I can create a kitchen like this one:

Design by Olivia Brock of Lacquered Life

I must have butcher block counters. Must. I refuse to have it any other way. And all that white is just fine with me. Our Mountain House is going to be awash in an absence of color. (I say this now...) 

But what I loved most about this small kitchen was the clever oil paintings with their picture light - they elevate the space in such a simple way. 

What does your vacation home kitchen look like?

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Modern Minis

At 4x4, these little works by artist Emily Brown pack a tee-tiny modern punch.

Love the colors and movement achieved on a small scale. Perfect for collecting (@ $65/each) and displaying in a series of minis. They are works on birch, so they would provide dimension on a wall.

I love pretty much everything put out into the world by the Charleston Artist Collective. If you are not familiar, do check out the site if you love affordable pieces by Southern artists. The bonus is that 10% of sales go to local Charleston charities.

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Friday Crush

Speaking of chairs, I l-o-v-e Windsor chairs - especially when there is an exaggerated back involved. This pair of black ones is super stylish and only $130. For the pair. Perfect as a symmetrical set to flank a fireplace. Or maybe a buffet in a dining room. I'd love to see one in the corner of a black and white bathroom. Basically, they will work anywhere. And for that price...

Hope you had a fantastic week and are looking forward to some weekend downtime as much as I am. See you next week!

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Mystery Chair

Who is going to fill me in on this chair?

I can't find it anywhere. Only thing I know via Pinterest is that it was originally pinned from Joss & Main, but it's no longer there. But seeing that it was on Joss & Main to begin with is a signal that it can be purchased retail.

I really like it. It's like three chairs put together. And I can definitely see that seat reupholstered into something dazzling. Retail side chairs usually make me fall asleep, but I woke up for this one.

If you have details, please share in comments!

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Talking Heads

Sometimes you need a simple, fetching piece of modern art to set off your traditional space (see: design tension).

If fetching modern art is your goal right now, check out Etsy artist BorianaM and her incredible collection of abstract head silhouettes:

I love how the artist has framed them for her shop listings - I would mimic this framing style if I purchased one. And since most are prints (though some original are available), prices are affordable.

Any of these would be the perfect punctuation mark in a space. Especially juxtaposed in an otherwise classical or traditional space.

Check out the Etsy shop here...

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Friday Crush

image by LB Originals

Blerg. This busy week got away from me and thus no blogging. I hate it when that happens.

But I have been dying to repost this image from Instagram account LB Originals. This Etsy seller (keyword seller - you can buy her creations) is a MUST to follow if you like preppy, color, and Chinoiserie. Isn't this table setting fulfilling all of your valentine dreams? I would like to dive into this setting and just live in it. Move right in. It's so refreshing and sweet.

Ana Claire and I have a Galentine's date to see Disney on Ice this weekend while the boys hang back and do bro things at home. I have gotten such a kick out of seeing Valentine's Day through Ana Claire's eyes and her collection of valentines from school - they brought back so many memories of how thrilling this holiday was with the cutesy notes, candy, and decorated mailboxes. Hope you have some fantastic plans with the ones you love. See you next week!

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Friday Crush

Decor and image by Ranger 911

This is genius on so many levels.

1) Vintage dollhouses are gorgeous

2) But you may not want your kid to actually rip one apart play with one

3) And the best place for one is usually the floor, but then no one can see how pretty it is

So why not put one on a wall shelf for all to see and enjoy? And yes, your precious child will likely ask over and over to play with it and you'll let them, but putting it back on the shelf will give it some prominence in their little mind/heart/soul that will hopefully make them think twice about decorating its walls with a black Sharpie.

(Sidenote: Did I tell y'all that Ana Claire took to our WHITE kitchen cabinets with a BLACK sharpie marker several months ago. Like ALL over our lower cabinets. And granite countertop. Let's continue...)

I love how the gorgeous colors of the dollhouse inspire the space here...eBay is a great place to look for dollhouses. I could definitely see myself doing this in our imaginary Mountain House.

Big C and I have an epic weekend ahead...a babysitting double header...adult plans both Friday AND Saturday night. This never happens and I'm pretty excited about it. Hope you have a great weekend! See you next week!

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Thibaut Luzon Wallpaper

This is how I can get behind neutral. Thibaut's Luzon wallpaper in this bathroom. Exquisite.

Image via The Enchanted Home on Instagram

The silvery glow of this bathroom must be beautiful. And that wallpaper is just bananas.

Speaking of bananas...that are yellow...Thibaut's wallpaper also comes in this ridiculous colorway:

I am bookmarking this. Imagine a black and white checkered bathroom floor with this paper on the walls. So, so good. Chinoiserie wallpaper, FTW.

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Strawberry Wallpaper

I am completely enchanted by this strawberry wallpaper. If Ana Claire had her own bathroom, this would go up on the walls immediately.

It's by Spoonflower artist thislittlestreet....which means that it also comes in fabric. This could be ridiculous as bedding, wallpaper, and window treatments in one of those rooms that picks a pattern and uses it everywhere. Do we like those rooms? Sometimes I do.

Anyway, those strawberries are everything. I am very loyal to the combination of red and pink, so this pushes all of my buttons.

In other news, this seller also has this little number that is equally fantastic if you are a cactus lover:

But I'm still eyeing those strawberries. #love

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