The Darling Boutique

One of my favorite bloggers, Design Darling has opened up her own online shop! Of course, it's just as darling and well-edited as you would imagine. Each item is so girly and adorable...from her home decor to her gifts and jewelry. A few of my faves...

Monogrammed Acrylic Tray

Worcester Jar Matches

Beautiful Turqoise Baubles

Original Artwork (only $45!)

Coral Candelabra

Mix & Match Expert: Caitlin Wilson Textiles

Source: facebook.com via Melanie on Pinterest

I am in love with this image that I found on pinterest. As someone who adores pattern and color, this headboard and pillows spoke to me immediately. I discovered the designer of these fabrics, is Caitlin Wilson and she has an entire site filled with gorgeous, printed textiles.

 

 

She also has pillow covers pre-made so that the work is done for you!

If you are looking for color and fabric inspiration, Caitlin Wilson is like a decor candy store. You can check out all of her beautiful goods HERE.

OBSESSED...those damn yellow lamps!

I follow the blog of a great store in New Orleans called Perch. Today, they posted about these...OH YES... the yellow lamps of Rachel Zoe's that I have been ogling for years. Guess what? They have 4 of them...the only 4 left ANYWHERE! Go forth and shop people, now is your chance!!!

LARGE $575, SMALL $420

FOR THEIR CONTACT INFO, CLICK HERE

Stripes and Bows

Could you think of a more perfect combination? I am loving these pillows! Too bad they don't come in more colors...I am thinking aqua, pink or a yellow stripe.

$45 on Freshlypicked.com



Inspiration: Home Office

Wouldn't it be nice to have a glammed up home office?

                                  

                                           I would definitely need a pretty desk (by Pieces)

gotta have the Louis Ghost Chair

                                                       Lamp by Fine Home Products.com

Rug by Serena and Lily

Upcycled Leather desk organizer $18 Vintage Wendy's Shop

Folder Box on See Jane Work $32

Lucite Tray by Tilly Maison $38

Pencil Cup $8 on See Jane Work

And the perfect accessory? These gorgeous pencils! The colors and patterns had me all googly-eyed! I love them! $15 for 14 by Iomio

 



Colorful, Vintage, Ornate...

I just came across Shabby Vintage Mom's shop on Etsy. I am just loving her vibrant colors and ornate vintage frames that are upcycled into pretty mirrors or magnetic boards. I would love one of these in my kitchen.

11x13- $32

Her frames would be perfect for my "gallery wall" project that I will hopefully be putting together this summer.

And the mirrors could not be more fantastic...OR AFFORDABLE! $82? YES PLEASE!

For more fabulousness,  visit Shabby Vintage Mom's shop HERE

Pimping out my coffee table...

We are in desperate need of some beautiful coffee table books for our family room table. I want something that not only looks pretty, but has good content as well. Here are some of my faves...

Hermes Book $55

Louis Vuitton Book $52

Lanvin Book $52

any personal faves I might be missing?

commitment.

Some people think marriage is a commitment, I on the other hand feel like painting a room is a commitment. I don't know why I torment myself over paint color, but I do. It is a lot of work to paint a room, so I feel like you should really love it!

My husband and I had our house on the market for a few months and then decided to take it off, so we had put painting our bedroom and bathroom on hold. But, now since we have decided to stay, we need to figure out what to do with the 2 rooms. Problem is, I just can't commit. You may remember me talking about doing a Navy and White room a few months ago. Now, I am chickening out, I am not sure I will love dark navy on the walls.

After browsing the internet,  these rooms appealed to me...

Here is what we have that has to stay. We have dark wood furniture that is staying, as well as white bedding with brown trim (similar to the picture above). I wold love a white tufted headboard, but that's not going to happen. Our room is large with a big white tray ceiling, so doing a dark color wouldn't be an issue. I am just not sure I will love navy forever...

So, all of my decorator blog friends. What is your advice? 

Little Accents

I just stumbled upon Furbish Studio via MadebyGirl's blog. She featured a home where they used this gorgeous python tray. This is exactly what I have been looking for to use in my bathroom.  The medium Tray is $55

When I clicked through, I ended up at Furbish Studio's site and found the most fabulous little trinkets and decorative items. Their prices were pretty amazing...

mini sea urchin vase $14.50

Zig Zag pinched tray Large $25

Chevron Frame $28

Zebra Porcelain Tray $39

3 ikat mini notebooks, $25

and they have jewelry too! This Elephant Bangle is $30

And if you are lucky enough to  live in North Carolina, you can visit their store in Raleigh.