Walls of Glass

My apartment has one wall that is all glass (a sliding glass door and windows on either side) - I think it's my favorite part about the space. It completely opens up the room and brings the outside in.  Too bad it doesn't look as chic as it does in these homes...

Chictip

Happy Friday!

It's been a loooong, exauhsting week. I won't bore you with the details but some sh** has gone down at work and there have been lots of changes! I think it's all happening for the better and I'm excited about what the future holds. But until it all gets sorted out I want to focus on all things beautiful. This picture has always brought a smile to my face. Isn't it dreamy?! If anyone knows where it's from let me know...

Office in a Closet

Almost every household has a computer and the need for a space to stash bills and other paper junk BUT not every household has space for an office! So why not jump on the bandwagon and create a workspace in your closet? It's actually kind of genius - all the cords, mess and headache can be hidden behind a simple closed door.  Check these out for inspiration...

 Country Living

 Apartment Therapy

Darth Cena

Lowes

Home Goods Happy

I have to share my new found love for Home Goods.  I always thought it only consisted of cheesy trinkets and fake flowers (which it does) but it's so much better than that! I was in the market for some new table lamps and I found exactly what I needed at the local store.  At $50 bucks a piece I couldn't be happier!

Our new bedside lamps! The only thing I hate about these are the large, bulky finials.  Luckily I had simple brass finials that matched the shade hardware and swapped them out.

I didn't have a need for this lamp but I really wanted to take it home!

The lamp that now resides in my living room.

Vendor Spotlight: Hannah Nunn

I was going through my old files and found these amazing paper cut lanterns I found a while back.  Hannah Nunn is an extremely talented lil lady and she's come up with even more brilliant designs since I last checked on her.  My all time favorite are her "Fairy Lights" that can be customized for any occasion - if I ever tie the knot I am definitely getting a string of these! Can you believe she cuts these each by hand?! Craziness...

These would be the perfect night light in a little kids room or baby's nursery!

Brassy

Brass is one of those classic finishes that never seems to go out of style. It gleams and shines when new but has the ability to create a beautiful patina with age.  Lately I've been loving it in light fixtures.  There are so many options out there, whether it's traditional or lil funky (which is more my style) like these......

Michel Contessa via 1st Dibs

Gallery L7 via 1st Dibs

One of a Kind Antiques

Snob

Negrel Antiques via 1st Dibs

Pariscope Design via 1st Dibs

Ikat

Ikat fabrics have been in fashion for quite some time but I can't get enough of them! The natural look of the weave combined with crazy bright colors is right up my alley.  Although they became super popular a few years ago I am finding the pattern everywhere these days. There are so many options to choose from - this is just a sampling of what I'm loving....

Elle Decor, April 2008

West Elm

Lonny

 

  Anthropologie