AT HOME WITH A SPANISH PHOTOGRAPHER

(via Nuevo Estilo) The home of Spanish photographer Itziar Guzman is full of art – from the photographer herself, in the eclectic details in each room of the apartment, and even from her mother, the artist of the painting in…

MY TOP THREE SMOOTHIE COMBINATIONS

Breakfast has always been one of my favorite meals of the day, and smoothies have become a regular part of my morning routine over the past couple of years. Packing in as many fruits and vegetables to kick-start my morning…

ELEGANT DECOR WITH ART & COLLECTIONS

(via Flodeau, design by Harriet Anstruther Studio) I’ve been sharing stunning London townhouses this past few weeks, from art deco to clean-cut modern, but I couldn’t resist sharing another after I saw the fabulous black-and-white striped sofas in this elegant…

FIRST APARTMENT CHECKLIST WITH CB2

In between take-out boxes and hand-me-down furniture, first apartments can easily look less spiffy than we set out for them to be. But in modern times, it’s much easier to pull off a stylish look in spite of a small…

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CLEAN-CUT MODERN IN LONDON

(via Vogue, photography by Kasia Gatkowska) At first glance, the living room of London fashion designer Simone Rocha seems to embody a fairly minimalist style of decor, but every detail of the 19th-century house was renovated with care by the…

MY DORM ROOM REVEAL

I know I’ve been MIA for the past week, but I’ve got a big post to share (finally!). I have been working on the last couple of weeks to finish up the last details of my dorm room design, and…

JESSICA BRILLI ART & FRAMEBRIDGE

Back in August I got to give my little sister’s bedroom workspace a little refresh with some new prints from Framebridge, including an art print from painter Jessica Brilli. I started out the project with her Red Zenith radio print,…

THE YEAR OF THE DAYBED

(via Citizen Atelier) Although I’m late to the game sharing this roundup, I didn’t want to miss the chance to jump on the daybed train, as it’s been one of the biggest home decor trends I’ve watched explode this over…

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SWELL SHOPPING: BLACK & WHITE LIVING ROOM

(via Elle Decor, photography by William Abranowicz) The chic living room of Chicago-based designer Megan Winters uses a timeless black and white palette, punctuated by gold accents and layered textures for a full look. The combination of cowhide and jute…

OPEN-AIR ECLECTICISM IN SPAIN

(via Nuevo Estilo, photography by Alfonso Quiroga) The open-air design of this eclectic home in Spain feels unique and expressive. From the mix of styles (that I often find in Spanish home tours) to the mix of period architecture and…

TOP LABOR DAY SALES TO SHOP NOW

(via Style at Home, photography by Laura Muir) While we may no longer have to put away our white jeans after Labor Day, it’s still the unofficial start to Fall and I’m excited about the cooler temperatures the autumn breeze…

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