I’m so excited to share this interview with Mark D. Sikes, a multi-faceted designer who’s worn many interesting hats over his career. He’s in Atlanta this week for a presentation at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, for their annual Design…
ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: ART AND DETAILS
VIEW THE FINAL PROJECT REVEAL → I can’t believe we’re only two weeks away from the spring reveal. I’m in my last few weeks of high school so time has really sped up, but the One Room Challenge never fails…
PREPARING FOR GUESTS WITH DYSON
(Photography by Kevin O’Gara) This post is sponsored by Dyson, but all text, images, and opinions are all my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Thou Swell running! Sometimes it feels like you don’t see just how…
THREE BEDROOM STYLES: ECLECTIC
Last week I introduced a fabulous new way to experience wall art with Fracture’s glass prints in a modern bedroom. This week, I’m using my set of three prints in an eclectic setting, making the vibrant green in my photograph…
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ALFRESCO DINNER PARTY WITH WEST ELM
As summer rolls around, there’s a sweet time where it’s not too cold at night and not too hot in the evening sun that’s perfect for setting an alfresco dinner party. Eating dinner with the vibrancy of the newly-green trees…
FOUR TIPS FOR A COZY GUEST BEDROOM
(via Planete Deco, from MiCasa) This post was sponsored by Trulia, a real estate website that makes it easy to buy, sell, and rent homes with tools to help with every step, and written by Jennifer Riner. All too often…
9 UNIQUE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start searching for that gift that blends creativity with intention that’s sure to show just how much you appreciate your mom. Giving the perfect gift is something I’ve learned from…
ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: A BLUE CEILING
VIEW THE FINAL PROJECT REVEAL → When it comes to transforming a room in six weeks, painting definitely gives one of the biggest changes in such a short amount of time. It’s thrilling to watch a room take on a…
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THREE BEDROOM STYLES: MODERN
I’m so excited to share three posts over the next three weeks featuring a set of glass prints I made with Fracture, a new company I’m thrilled to collaborate with. I’ll be sharing modern, eclectic, and traditional bedroom styles with…
STEP INSIDE A CHIC RIAD IN MARRAKECH
(via Riad Mena & Beyond) The Riad Mena stands out from any other riad in Marrakech for its distinctive modern style. Classic furniture mingles with traditional Moroccan design, in a light and airy palette, for breezy rooms that are welcoming…
SHOP MARIMEKKO’S LATEST COLLABORATION
(via Target) Marimekko’s bold, pattern-filled home and apparel collection for Target has finally launched – and it’s fabulous! The design house’s iconic prints fill each piece and give the collection a playful vibe that’s perfect for these seasonal products. The collection…
