Archive for the ‘Decor’ Category
My personal space is in New Times
A friend interning at New Times this summer sent me an email asking to take pictures of my house for a new section called “Personal Space.”
I like my house…so I agreed.
My husband stressed about it.
“I’m not worrying about it — it’s how we live. I like it when they aren’t all perfect,” I told him.
That said — I still put the ratty cat-scratch ottomans and some superfluous knick-knacks in the “junk room.”
Home sweet home
Refinery 29 recently posted a feature on the home of the marketing director for cool brand Madewell. There are lots of house tours online, but what I like about this one…it actually looks REAL.
There’s cool stuff, there are knick-a-knacks, there are extra shoes under the couch, some stuff on the coffee table…like real people have. It looks homey and quirky — and not unattainable.
Desert Living goes digital
Desert Living is going digital and launched a new lifestyle site including stories and information about design, fashion, deals, travel…and more.
Check out the new site for places to go, things to do, and inspiring home photos like this:
Really N.E.E.T.
Found this cool photo AND this stylish-yet-livable room in online magazine, N.E.E.T.
Seeing that it’s pimping a holiday gift guide, I’m likely late to this party.
But there’s a new one out now…
Cup of goodness
As someone who has a good amount of stuff hanging around, I love this idea as seen on SF Girl By Bay blog –
Vintage cupcake tin as jewelry box.
Check out her blog for more cool design and decor ideas.
My new house
Okay, so it’s my new house…in my dreams. But really, as far as I’m concerned Julia Brabec’s New Hampshire A-frame, which was recently profiled in Ready Made magazine, is nearly perfect.
Take a look at the rest of this amazing house (like the bedroom below) on Itinerant Bordeaux blog.
Free shipping on furniture at UrbanOutfitters.com
Through January 24th, Urban Outfitters website is offering FREE SHIPPING on selected furniture.
Here are 3 items I wouldn’t mind putting in my house:
- Danish Modern Storate Side Table, $180
- Jet Set Storage Bench, $240
- Jewel Ikat Slipper Chair, $325
Holiday trim
Last year we took the holiday off from decor. No tree, no lights, no wreath. The spirit was in our hearts (kind of). Isn’t that enough?
Not this year.
Last weekend my husband got a Christmas bee in his bonnet and decided to uncover our big white tree and take down the 9 bins of brightly colored balls, lights and holiday accoutrements, and create a holiday wonderland at our place of residence.
The first hiccup came fast and proved debilitating.
When we pulled our big white tree from the bag, the whole back of the tree was a rusty shade of brown.
Hmmm. It’s not good, but nothing some shiny balls and a shit-ton of garland can’t help.
Then we removed the tree topper from the bag and it looked like it had spent the last 2 years in someone’s bum. What was once a white Christmas was now a giant skid stain on our holiday.
I saw it as a sign to post-pone decorating for yet another year. My husband, however, got on Amazon and found an iridescent tree he thought might withstand the heat.
Now that is holiday spirit.
Holiday-ready home
A few festive things to get your home in the holiday spirit:
1.) Alexander Girard Nativity Set, $410
2.) Utopia Man/Woman Menorah, $295
3.) 3′ Tinsel Tree, $29
4.) Pop Up Holiday Centerpiece, $25.95
5.) Mustache Ornament, $8
6.) David Stark Sparkly Wreath, $47
7.) Mod Dot Dreidel, $24
8.) Christmas Tree in a Can, $9.95
Soooo cute-o
What’s Cracking Good — Alessi home accessories
Whenever I go into Haus, I end up oogling all of the adorable kitchen accessories by Alessi.
While not cheap, you can’t help but smile at the whimsical colors and cool design.
Here are some of my faves:
- Lily Pond Sushi Set, $94
- Paradise Birds Salt & Pepper, $56
- Suicide Bath Plug, $28
- Banana Boys Bottle Caps, $36
- Mr. Chin Egg Cup, $29
Find them locally at Haus Modern Living
4700 N. Central Ave., Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-0111
Tues – Sat 9 – 6pm
Sundays & Mondays 10 – 4pm
