Style{d}

12.22.2011

{stuck in the office}

Working hard, can't wait to show you what I am up too!

12.21.2011

{craigslist SCORE!}

As many of you know I love me some Craigslist and those close to me know my home is fully furnished from Craigslist, Thrifts Stores, Flea Markets, and Home Goods {and of course Anthropologie}.

Today, I am so excited to show you a piece I found on Craigslist and share how I got it.

The room I am focused on today is my bedroom.

My bedroom colors are yellow, black, white, grey, and a touch of purple, a little Hollywood Regency, Modern Twist.

When I decorate a bedroom I don't normally start with the nightstands but in this case I will make an exception. Why? Oh, because I found the two most AMAZING pieces.

Yep that's right, isn't she lovely and the best part is she was only $75.00.

Now because this piece is original vintage from the 1960's-1970's era the possibility of finding another piece to match is near to impossible. I was thinking I was going to have to find a vintage side table that would go with this beauty and match the yellow with paint.

Until, I was searching Craigslist last week and came across this magnificent vintage Hollywood Regency style night stand!

First off, the color could not be any more PERFECT, right!

Second, REALLY, a Vintage Dorothy Draper style night stand has been a dream ever since I saw this credenza Vanessa De Vargas styled. You may have seen this shot on {DecorPad}.

I was secretly disappointed that there wasn't two nightstands so if I wanted to change things around later and turn it into a credenza like above, I could. However, I am not COMPLAINING!

The BEST part of this find is that I did not spend a penny. That's right! I ended up trading a different table that I no longer was using, it wasn't really my style anymore anyways.

As many know, I am very budget minded when I shop like most of you are or having to be now.

Today with the economy the way it is, people are having to downsize, losing their houses, and can't fit there stuff into the new place.

The way I see it is, why not be creative and help each other out. It turns out to be a WIN, WIN for both of us!

If I know I have something comparable to what they are selling. I will offer to trade. It may not always work but in this case I got LUCKY.

This was too big for them and it was PERFECT for me!

SHH! Don't tell anyone my secret but if you happen to try it out, you must leave me a comment and tell me all about it.

GOOD LUCK SCOURING!

{Check back as I have a very special bedroom DIY project coming up and I can't wait to tell you who I am collaborating with!!}

12.20.2011

{dilemma of the week}

Okay, I have a dilemma this week and need your help blogger's!

I just moved and I am trying to decorate my new place. I have been searching for a new rug for my living room, after scouring every online rug store and seeing who had the best sale going on.
I finally decided on a rug from RugsUSA.

chevron (black and white zig zag)

I love the choice I made but now here is the problem. I have a 3 year old who runs around all day, who likes to change her outfit 10 times a day, each time putting on a new pair of shoes.

The front door also opens into the living room, so when people enter they will be entering onto the rug.

How do I keep a black and white rug from getting super dirty from all the foot traffic?

I could ask for people to take their shoes off when they enter. However, I am still afraid I will have a dark trail across the rug where people frequently walk.

Do I scotch-guard it before laying it down? Do I have it cleaned more often?

I am so nervous that I don't even want to lay it down! Any suggestions....

While I figure out what I am planning on doing with the rug situation, here are a few other rugs I was considering from {RugsUSA}.

{FYI: They are having an amazing sale going on, anywhere from 20-50% off rugs.

Don't wait go check it out NOW!}

Which rug would you choose?

10.03.2011

{What I want}

Antique Brass Lamp Shade

Marc Jacobs Iphone case

Sofa LOVE!

9.23.2011

{Things I am loving}

{Mustard Yellow}

{Layering and Michael Kors}

{Everything but most of all the Brass Lotus Chandelier}

8.31.2011

{September is ALMOST HERE!}

Is everyone as excited as I am for September to come?!!

I will be lined up on September 13th to get me some Missoni for Target.

Who is with me?

I am dying over every piece! Let me just tell you what I will be running, diving, and hoarding. :) I'm just sayin.... "Wink, Wink"

I mean come on, have you seen the shower curtain and bath towels "sigh"..... I love!

My heart literally skipped a beat when I spotted the rugs!

Rugs {$29.99} "Swoon" Do you hear that? They are calling my name.... :)

See you there!

8.28.2011

{styled tween}

Today, I wanted to show you a few shots from a recently re-styled girls room I did down in Carlsbad, CA. I had the lovely privilege of designing a 10 year old room from her child like "baby room" as she stated to a room that screams SHAYNA! She wanted lots of color, personality, and a place she could hang out with friends.

I of course wanted to throw in a little bit of vintage and when I mentioned this to her mom she was ECSTATIC! She actually made my job really easy, she had a collection of vintage pieces that she wanted me to use, such as the CUTEST vintage sack dolls I have EVER SEEN! I have added them to my list of smalls I want to collect and pass down to my daughter.
I had an amazing time working with Sherry & Shayna on her tween room and with just a little elbow grease, paint, and my love of shopping (haha!) we made her room a dream come true.

I left the frames empty so Shayna was able to participate in the room design by being the one to choose pictures of her friends and family.

I am dying over these vintage sack dolls!

How cute is this vintage loveseat?

I chose this piece for Shayna because she can read on it, hang out with her friends, and years to come take it with her to college.

The best part is her mom does not need to worry about her wrecking it, or spilling on it because when she wears it out, or changes her style, all she needs is some new fabric and one phone call to her upholsterer.

Pillows: Home Goods

Loveseat: Craigslist

Rug: Ikea