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Fresh Year, Fresh Finds

January 14, 2016

I wasn’t kidding when I said that I wanted to build my life around the gorgeous spaces I shared with you two weeks ago. In fact those rooms have been on a constant loop in my head, massively influencing my aesthetic for the year. Case in point is today’s post on exciting new interior finds for 2016. I found myself making these selections based on what I could envision at home in the picture-perfect kitchen, living space and bathroom that I posted. This seems to be an effective way for me to shop because I adore each and every one of these picks!

Let’s start in that airy, earthy and inviting living room…

There is no way around it…these gorgeous mirrors are going to have to happen, though I’m thinking maybe more in the form of an upcoming DIY project than an outright purchase.

Interior Inspiration for the New Year

December 31, 2015

Well, it’s time to say farewell, 2015…you were such a lovely year but I have been craving a fresh start and am ready to move forward in my life. There is no better way for me to get my mind in an open and creative place than with some brand new interior inspiration. I’m feeling the airy and sparse, natural and luxe vibes of these rooms and basically want to spend the next 365 days building my life around these spaces.

Dark upper cabinets with glass fronts, natural lower cabinets and floors, and a marble countertop and backsplash make this kitchen feel modern yet refined.

Halloween Decor for Adults

October 22, 2015

When I was a child I adored the pageantry of Halloween. I remember carving pumpkins with my parents and grandparents each year, carefully picking out my costume, and scouring the shelves of the local grocery store to select the absolute BEST candy for my parents to give out to trick-or-treaters. Halloween night itself was always an invigorating mixture of excitement and terror…multiple families in my neighborhood would make over their lawns turning their front walkways into pathways of horror. My own father would answer the door in a creepy clown mask, petrifying our younger visitors. It was always such a fun and unique time of year.

As we get closer to Halloween I’m seeing an increasing number of pumpkins and ghouls gracing the fronts of homes on my daily drives to and from work and am reminded of the Halloweens of my childhood. While I am very much looking forward to re-experiencing youthful Halloweens with our own child in the future, I am finding myself wanting to have more grown up versions of the night for the next few years. Enter Halloween decor for adults. This combination of rich colors and romantic lighting with traditional influences lends itself to a sophisticated and glamorous take on the night.

Home Goals: Gallery Wall Around a TV

September 24, 2015

Can we please take a moment to discuss the challenge of creating a gallery wall around a TV? Apartment Therapy has deemed this such a conundrum that they have devoted multiple posts to the topic over the years (found here and here). While they offer good suggestions they don’t really hit it out of the park in terms of inspiration for somebody like me who has a more minimalist approach to decorating. The lack of workable solutions available has led me to seriously question whether it is even possible to create a minimalist gallery wall that includes a television. Not one to be deterred by a challenge, I am determined to produce just that.

Due to the open plan of our living space our TV is not centered on the wall and is requiring careful design consideration. My original inspiration came from the below images, both of which feature neutral tones that I feel are ideal in this setting because they do not distract the eye when watching TV. (I’d love nothing more than to completely disguise the TV, thus not having to consider whether a piece diverts too much attention, but it simply is not an option seeing as my fiance utilizes it for work.)

In terms of color I am staying true to the neutral, muted palette I selected for this home. I find the below tones incredibly soothing which is essential to me to have in our open, multi-purpose room.

This is an area of our home that I know I am going to hold off on completing until we have lived in it a bit longer. While I am inspired by the above ideas I have not quite determined the best way to implement them in our space. My fiance and I are also adamant that we want each piece we choose to be meaningful and do not want to rush into any selections (though he has chosen two prints at this time). I am really looking forward to continuing to hunt down selections that we absolutely love to perfectly compliment our favorite room in our home.

Home Goals: Bathroom

September 17, 2015

This edition of home goals was a little different to write because we have now officially moved and are getting settled into our new home. I therefore have a much better idea of what will and will not work in all of our spaces which makes it a lot easier to visualize the ideal finished product.

The bathroom cabinetry, much like in the kitchen, is darker than I’d ordinarily choose myself but is apparently completely on trend according to Apartment Therapy. While I’m not particularly concerned about the bathroom being on trend, it is nice to know that the aesthetic is on point for the time being.

To start with the basics, our bathroom sink area feels similar to the below images featuring dark cabinets and light countertops. Sadly it did not come with the gorgeous tiled floor featured in the second example but rather with a lovely wood…no complaints here!

The countertop accessories in this bathroom are low-key glamour perfection.

Now about those tiles…

I am planning on executing some serious organization and accessorizing in the upcoming months and am drawing inspiration from these images and objects.

I have some DIYs in mind to create cute storage containers on a budget.

We lost a linen closet in the move and I’m searching for nice ways to store linens under our sink. This image ties together linen and bath storage nicely.

I am doing my best to keep purchases under control but have decided that new Turkish towels, likely in a charcoal gray, for the crisp, white shower and toilet room of our bathroom are a must. They look so lovely draped across the tub in this bathroom.

Accessories will come in time as I come across the perfect items (or DIY ideas), but I would ultimately like to incorporate natural elements along with metallics to round out the look. I’m really excited to be looking out for the perfect finishing touches! I have a feeling the bathroom area is going to become one of my favorite spots in the apartment.