(via Thou Swell – Green & White Scandinavian Home) By placing art in your home, you have the power to create a moments or vignette where there was just an empty wall, shelf, or tabletop before. Hanging prints in unexpected…
30 MUST-READ INTERIOR DESIGN BOOKS
(via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles) Design books have long been the design-lovers best friend – not only are they rich with imagery and text of beautiful spaces around the world, they provide a designer’s unique point of view, and are…
SWELL SHOPPING: LIVING IN WINTER WHITES
(via Tom Delavan) There’s something profoundly symbolic about the way the starkness of winter forces us to refresh our palettes for the rebound of life in spring. Winter whites can create the perfect landscape for wintry reflection, plus they help…
LAYERS OF STYLE IN THE WEST VILLAGE
(via Sawyer Benson and T Magazine with photography by David Leventi) It may be the winter weather or my appreciation for well-curated collections, but I love the warmth, personality, and sophistication brought to a room layered with special decor and…
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9 STUNNING INTERIORS WITH OLIVE TREES
(via Bolig Magazine) While I’ve loved seeing (and using) fiddle leaf figs in design projects with their big glossy leaves, I’m ready to see some more statement plant options – and it seems we have an exciting newcomer to the…
FOUR STEPS TO A VALENTINE’S DAY SOIRÉE
Valentine’s Day can be the perfect time to entertain – whether you’re a singleton or celebrating a relationship. Why not create a rosy-hued soiree and invite friends over for some delicious appetizers? I set out a spread with deviled eggs,…
12 (MORE) PINK ROOMS TO CRUSH ON
(via D Magazine, photography by Stephen Karlisch) My love for dusty blush hasn’t died since the year of Rose Quartz ended – it may have even grown stronger! I’m determined to use it in my sisters’ bedroom on Tye Street…
AT FIRST BLUSH: VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
(via AD Spain, photography by Antonio Terrón) It feels like we’re only days into the new year, but the beginning of February is already upon us and February 14th is just around the corner! While Valentine’s Day can be a…
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GRAND GESTURES ON THE LEFT BANK
(via Architectural Digest, photography by Matthieu Salvaing) The Rive Gauche or Left Bank of Paris is known for its historic communities of philosophers, writers, artists at Montparnasse, the Latin Quarter of students attending the University of Paris, so it seems…
A SWEET VALENTINE’S DAY ARRANGEMENT
This post is sponsored by Mars, Inc and American Greetings but all text, images, and opinions are all my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Thou Swell running! Valentine’s Day can be such a joyful holiday when…
THE FIELD TO VASE DINNER PARTY TOUR
I recently learned about the beautiful Field to Vase dinner party tour organized by American Grown Flowers, and when I saw these photos I fell in love with the beautiful photos of their flower-filled tables. Each dinner is hosted by…
