Fashion: Room inspires outfit

Hi everyone! Jocelyn here bringing you another outfit inspired by a beautiful room featuring Jen's artwork. Today's lovely room was featured in Matchbook Magazine a few months ago and belongs to Caitlin Wilson. It's such a fun eclectic wall with feminine appeal that I was immediately drawn to it!

That wall color works just as perfect as the backdrop for the picture frames in the room as it does as a pair of colored denim pants for the outfit. I'd say I hit the lotto with that ampersand sweater find. It is such a good representation of that amazing graphic. 

A few bright bangles and gold and white accents pulls the overall look together. Thanks for the inspiration Caitlin!

I bet this would make a fantastic Holiday party outfit as well! Don't you think?

Ugmonk sweater | J.Crew pants | Clare Vivier clutch | Kate Spade graphic bangle & pink bangle | Tory Burch wrap bracelet | Topshop shoes 

-post by jocelyn sanchez

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Coming Soon...

So many of you have emailed me asking when new paintings will be up & why they're all SOLD out! Well, if you didn't get your hands on a painting, here's an opportunity to take a bit of Cocoa & Hearts home with you! We are so happy to announce the new Cocoa & Hearts notebooks!

These are gorgeous & high quality with my paintings on the inside & out! With 4 designs to choose from & available this week! 

UPDATE: available now via MadeByGirl

-image by jen ramos

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See You Monday!

Hey guys - I'm still in Minnesota - back in the NYC on Sunday evening. Can't wait, it's so pretty here, but I miss all the good food & culture back in the city! Today I wanted to say thank you to a few ladies who have bought some of my work/designs & showed it off on their blogs! Here are a few of this weeks favorites. Enjoy your weekend!

Above is Julie's Metallic Silver love print - love how she styled it! 
 

The pretty Julie above from Elliven blog. Here she is sporting my first iPhone case - available here. 

 How about this gorgeous credenza belonging to Anya from Elegantly Untamed blog. Love how she displayed my Cocoa & Hearts painting, don't you?

above - more cocoa & hearts paintings - this time framed in Joanna Toro's home.

A pretty bedroom for her daughter via sue at home. She decided on lot of color & a custom ABC Kids print from MadeByGirl.


Enjoy!

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Coming Soon to Cocoa & Hearts

Studs & spikes are so in right now. I'm sure you've seen them on jewelry, shoes, handbags, clothing and now you'll get to see them even more!  
 

Coming soon to Cocoa & Hearts, a NEW series called 'Backstage' - where you'll be introduced to several ROCK STARS, new & old. It's an interesting twist, bringing a little FASHION directly into the art - I think you'll enjoy it! Have a nice weekend.
 

......let the copying begin.

1. valentino rock stud boot

2. valentino leather tote

3. elizabeth & james studded denim shorts

4. deux lux empire clutch

5. charm bracelet

6. rebecca minkoff wallet

7. green suede studded pumps

8. vince camuto stud earrings

-top image by jen ramos

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Design: Art Inspired Room

Good morning everyone! I'm Katie from H2 Design.  I am thrilled to be one of the new decor contributors over here at the MadeByGirl blog. 


What you will find about me, is that when it comes to interiors, I am a huge fan of mixing it up! No matching furniture sets, please! So, let's put this idea to work! And what better way to start than by styling a room around one of Jen's smaller paintings available through Cocoa and Hearts, right? 

I have always loved the palettes Jen creates, not to mention her skills at creating a stylish vignette! Honestly, the hardest part was choosing a favorite! But after a bit of deliberating, I chose Colors 189, featuring a bright fuchsia, royal blue, sandy buff, creamy white, and golden yellow.

Now on to the decorating...

1 / Let's start with a little bling.
Satellite Chandelier via DWR

2 / Add some timeless comfort and a large dosage of color.
Landau Sofa via Jayson Home
pillows (from left to right) via AriannaBell, Zinc Door, Anthropologie, MarthaAndAsh, AriannaBell

3 / Of course, every room needs an iconic modern splash.
Saarinen Low Oval Coffee Table via DWR

4 / A comfy spot to get a little work done (or just to catch up on some online design blogs!).
Glass Rounded Table Lamp via abc home
Raymond Desk via Jayson Home
Claude Dining Chair via Jonathan Adler
Vintage Books Box Set via Anthropologie

5 / A little something to warm your feet.
Agadir Twists Rug via Anthropologie

6 / And last, but certainly not least, we all need a bit of vintage charm.
pair of Vintage Knoll Chairs via Jayson Home
Kartell Stone Stool via abc home

Wasn't that easy! Until next time everyone... Happy decorating!

-post by katie hackworth

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Designer: Jordan Carlyle

Hello Monday morning! I happen to adore Interior Design. Even though I'm no designer, I think I can hold my own. If money math weren't a requirement, I probably would've become an Interior designer. It's true, I suck at Math. These days, I'd rather just look at Interior Design online & in mags.

In fact, that's how I learned all about Jordan Carlyle's work for the first time. He emailed me introducing himself. Where had I been that I hadn't seen this amazing designer??  + he's handsome!

Enough about his looks, we know he doesn't really need them because his work speaks for itself. Ok, maybe looks help a bit, but just look at the pictures below. The first few photos are of his pad in NYC - from his choice of art, to the black bookshelf to that black & white sofa (which is part of his furniture collection fyi) - I love it all!

I'm not sure how much the sofa is his collection goes for, but if one day I'm able to splurge - something similar is what I'd want for my next sofa. Amazing.

I wonder if that's the Jonathan Adler wallpaper in his office below??

Jordan's Interior work can be seen in all the photos below - every space seems to be carefully crafted and though out. He's definitely a designer to watch out for - if you haven't heard of him yet. 

Jordan also has a collection of Fine Art, of which these two are some of my favorites!You may recognize the George Washington one if you've shopped at CB2.

-all images via Jordan Carlyle

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New at Made By Girl

You can see all this & more in my shop: MadeByGirl

You can see all this & more in my shop: MadeByGirl

-images by jen ramos

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A Little Mood Board

My friend Chassity over at Look Linger love did a series today called 'Styling This Art'. She asked me to style a space using her artwork as well as my own from Cocoa & Hearts. I came up with 2 living room mood boards. Below is the 1st one & other one you can check out on her blog.
 

I'm NOT an interior designer, but I love decorating - this is one of the few mood boards I've done, so ta da! It's a funky & fun space, hope you like them both! 

"Thrive" Abstract - by Chassity

Skull

Zebra Stool

Colors Painting - cocoa & hearts

Lamps

Red spotted Ikat Cushions

Rug

Coffee Table

White Sofa

Antlers

Black & White Pillows

Books

side tables

bench

blk & white abstract art

mirror

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Coming Soon to Cocoa & Hearts...

We WERE supposed to shoot new stuff for Cocoa & Hearts today, but it's really overcast & not good natural light...

We're hoping to shoot at the end of this week so hopefully you'll see new paintings to the gallery! Here's a peek at what's to come! Keep a look out!

Sorry for the awful iPhone pics....better pics coming soon, promise!

 

If you want to be notified when all this goes up on Cocoa & Hearts, just go to the homepage of the site & subscribe by adding your email.

 If you're on the email list you'll be notified first!

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Cocoa & Hearts News....

-image by jen ramos

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How to Create a Gallery Wall....

Ever wonder how to create a gallery wall that actually looks GOOD??? 

Well.... photographer Monica Shulman from Ciao Chessa shows you how here.  She included my GOLD Love print in the mix, looks awesome don't you agree? 

-images by monica shulman

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Cocoa & Hearts News....

New paintings + Cards will be added very soon to the Cocoa & Hearts gallery! Stay tuned! Thank you soooooo much for all your support in 2011! 

Cheers to the New Year!!! 
 

-images by jen ramos

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Cocoa & Hearts news....

Hello everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend! Here's a quick update this Sunday night.....I added 2 large paintings to Cocoa & Hearts last night & one already sold! The only one left is this one - a HOT PINK & GOLD beauty called 'Path'. 

This painting is SO much prettier & glam in person...one of my favorites so far!  Available here.

I'll be adding more paintings soon...if you want, feel free to subscribe to the email list on Cocoa & Hearts. You'll be the first to be notified when they're up!

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Cocoa & Hearts News....

I've had several inquiries about the next round of Cocoa & Hearts paintings that will launch. Well, I decided that I'll be adding a few more to the gallery sometime before my trip to NYC on October 22. 

So, if you want to be the first to hear about it, make sure you subscribe to the mailing list on the Cocoa & Hearts homepage. Unfortunately, I can't hold paintings so if you see it, grab it before it goes!!


I also have a few commissions that I'll be doing as well..... I may have room for one more...but I'm limited in time.  

At this time, everything is SOLD OUT except for 2 paintings, you can go to the large gallery to see the 2 that are still available!

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Cocoa & Hearts News...

I love how Monika of The Doctor's Closet - captured a few of her fave things including one of my Cocoa & Hearts paintings! Cute huh? 

I'll be adding 5 NEW 8x10 paintings either today or tomorrow - stay tuned!! 

-image by monika

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New Paintings Added at Cocoa & Hearts...

Take a closer look at these new paintings & more via my shop: 
Cocoa & Hearts.

If you're an INTERIOR DESIGNER & are interested in any of my paintings for your client, please email me here.

-images by jen ramos

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New Paintings Added at Cocoa & Hearts...

Just launched- the newest 8x10 original paintings at Cocoa & Hearts!  These pieces are perfect for bookshelves & even look great placed on your desk! 
You can also have the option to frame & mount any painting you see on the site - check them out here! 

 all paintings come signed by me

 

-images by jen ramos

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