(via Vogue Living Australia) After painting the wall behind the bar in our living room a light blush, I’ve slowly fallen in love with the range and versatility of pink as both a statement and neutral in a room. From…
12 PINK ROOMS TO CRUSH ON
SHOP THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY HOME DECOR SALES
(via My Domaine, photography by Douglas Friedman) The turkey has been gobbled up, the pecan pie devoured, and now the shopping craze of Black Friday home decor sales is upon us! There are some incredible promotions going on but it…
HOW TO WELCOME HOLIDAY HOUSEGUESTS
While enjoying time with family and friends is what makes the most memorable moments during the holiday season, it’s often daunting to host guests overnight in your own home. When it comes to welcoming holiday houseguests, the trick is to…
URBANE ELEGANCE FROM STUDIO KO
The effortless addition of iconic mid-century and modernist pieces to an architecturally ornate apartment in Paris is breathtaking. In the living room a coffered ceiling sits above a plush, curved mid-century sofa, while in the bedroom original stained glass windows…
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GREENS WITH CULTURED COCONUT YOGURT & OLIVE OIL
I’m excited to welcome a new food contributor to the blog today, Almila Kakinc, a recent graduate from Mount Holyoke College, where she buried her nose in “stacks of Medical Anthropology, English Literature, Art History books.” Her passion is with reproductive…
TWO TAKES: UNIQUE HOLIDAY TABLE SETTINGS
The first things I think of when it comes to the holidays are memories around the dinner table, warm nights with spatters of candle wax on the tablecloth, and the crackle of the fire as family and friends gather in…
SWELL SHOPPING: EVERGREEN IN THE LIVING ROOM
(via AD España, photography by Bethlehem Imaz) In an eclectic mix that’s oh-so European, this green living room brings together the opulence of de Gournay panels with the casual folds of a grey linen slipcovered sofa. The result is a…
GRAPHIC ELEMENTS IN A HISTORIC APARTMENT
With the fall One Room Challenge behind me, I’m ready to gear up Thou Swell to resume my regular blogging schedule! I don’t know if it’s the changing weather or the approaching holiday season, but I’m feel refreshed and ready…
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ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: LIVING ROOM REVEAL
Welcome readers, ORC bloggers, and decor-enthusiasts! If you’re new to Thou Swell, you can meet me on my About page, and catch up with my One Room Challenge project here: Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five.…
ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: FINISHING TOUCHES
Well, we’re finally on the home stretch! Our living room is starting to feel like a completely different space from where it started, and the new furniture is starting to feel at home in the room. I spent some time…
ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: DESIGN DETAILS
(Modern blue and leather inspiration via Emily Henderson) First, I have to apologize for the lack of posts around here. There hasn’t been a post since last week’s ORC update, but I’ve got some great home tours and exciting partnerships…
