Design: An Emerald Christmas

Hello lovelies, Drew here. Looking for last minute gift ideas for your favorite decorista? Or maybe you want some inspiration to add touches of emerald, 2013's color of the year, into your home. 

Combining different shades of emerald will be sure to bring depth and a more interesting appeal to this brilliant shade! Add its contrasting hue, an orangey coral, to the mix with pops of white and gold and your room will truly blossom with chicness.

Hoping you all have a wonderful holiday, filled with love, cheer and dazzling decor!

1) Z Gallerie Painting
2) Zara Home Pillow
3) Joss and Main Pillow
4) 1st Dibs Chairs
5) Z Gallerie Gold Boxes
6) Z Gallerie Rug
7) Z Gallerie Photo Frame
8) One Kings Lane Journals
9) Anthropologie Deer Hook
10) Lulu and Georgia Lamp
11) Lulu and Georgia Table


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Design: Christmas at Target

Drew back, sharing with you a little Christmas time decor. I know all of you have been surrounded by advertisements of the Target and Neiman Marcus collection! I even bet some of you got up super early to dash into the store to grab some of your favorite items from some of the most well known fashion and design experts! 

These are just a few of my favorites from the collection, as well as some other Target pieces that will go quite nice with your other items. 

No Target in your city? Head online and get them before they're gone!

1) Frame

2) Glitter Reindeer

3) Pom Pillow

4) Trinket Box

5) Snow Globe

6) Glasses

7) Letter Opener

8) Dinner Set

9) Antler Glass Bowl

10) Ornaments

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Decor: Fall Decor

Hi there! Drew here! Welcome back from your long Thanksgiving weekend!  It's a pleasure to be back bringing you a fall decor inspiration palette. Before we head into winter, here's what you need to know!

The colors encompassing this look are golds, teals, blues and creams. If you can see, this color scheme already provides a sense of warmth and coziness, with a spice of gold shine.

Don't forget the wood burning fire and the holiday cheer and thanksgiving surrounding you all around! 

1) Horne Lamp
2) Anthropologie Chair
3) Anthropologie Throw
4) Nate Berkus Tray
5) Anthropologie Meringue Book

6) Anthropologie Deer Pillow

7) Anthropologie Velvet Blue Pillow

8) Anthropologie Rug

9) Anthropologie Candle
10) West Elm Side Table

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Design: Grays in Decor

Hello! November is halfway over & and the chilly days have finally arrived! Drew here, while Jen is settling into her new apartment I thought I'd bring you a hue that is sure to stand out this month & throughout winter. Gray. It's a cozy & welcoming color, exactly what we need during these holiday months.

Think of all grays, from dark to light. Using all shades of this hue is enchanting, much like an abundant snowstorm.

You'll see what I mean as you glance through each room...

 

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My Ideal Home

Cochrane Design

 

West Elm

Pick out key gray decor pieces to add to your living space and cuddle up with a warm blanket, a perfect read, with an espresso in hand.

1) Bobby Berk Home Frame

2) Neiman Marcus Lamp

3) Z Gallerie Sofa

4) Z Gallerie cowhide rug

5) Z Gallerie frames

6) Anthropologie small lantern

7) Zinc Door Sheets

8) Named by Art Print via Etsy

9) Z Gallerie pillow

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Decor: small space ideas

Hi guys! Drew's back! I've been inspired by Jen's recent moving news & thought I would show you a perfect little living space that would fit her small-living needs in the big city. 

Alvhem Makleri has the PERFECT space to get your ideas rolling for small living quarter ideas. Think lots of white with creative storage units, shelving and touches of color added throughout the space in decor.

Having a SMALL space definitely doesn't mean it can't be functional and stylish! Take a look at these rooms and you'll see how creative and innovative they really get!

                  

Here are a few key items you can look for and purchase when looking to decorate for a small, but design-worthy apartment or living space:

1) Z Gallerie Magazine Tote
2) Anthropologie Hook
3) Urban Outfitters Case
4) Addonovo Sectional

5) Ikea Shelving Unit

6) Dash and Albert Rug

7) Z Gallerie Kitchen Table & Chairs

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Design: A Tablescape for Tea

Welcome back! Monday has arrived! How are you? I wonder.... have you EVER thought of having a tea party with friends??? Well...

Drew here, with tablescape inspiration to suit your high tea fancies.

Elegant gold and silver trays, stemware and glassware will make this tea party a sure standout. Touches of lavender and mint in the fabrics enhance the look a bit. To add the feel of an old English countryside be sure to add your charming tea set, fine china teacups and saucers, while serving up scones, crumpets, tiny cucumber sandwiches and of course the finest tea.

From Zara Home:

1) napkin 2) tea set 3) cutlery 4) tray 5) napkins 6) napkin rings 7) tall glass 8) charger 9) plate

10) tablecloth 11) crumpets 12) silver/gold tray


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Design: How To Add Color

Drew here, with a how to on adding color to a room.

There are many ways to incorporate color into a room, but the most important thing to remember is: 

too much color is never too much!

I've provided a few examples on how adding certain elements with color, such as lighting, pillows, furniture, artwork and rugs can really make a complete impact on brightening up a room.

Whether you have lots of lighting or minimal lighting, a bold color used in either a chandelier or floor and table lamps will add such a strong impact to a room. The picture above is a perfect example. The aqua, crystal chandelier becomes the focal point of the entire room.

Erinn V Maison via Decorista

1) Puji Lamp

2) Decorexi Chandelier

3) Zinc Door Lamp

A simple way to add touches of color to a room is by adding fun and playful, patterned pillows.

They are easy to mix and match and even cheap alternatives to changing up the look and feel of a room.

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1) Joss & Main Pillow 2) Histoire Pillow

3) One Kings Lane Pillow

Feeling bold? Purchase or paint your own furniture. With a neutral background, the furniture will set the stage for a room full of color.

Joss & Main Couch

Joss & Main Chair

Society Social Table & Chairs

Wanting to spice up your space or leave a unique, lasting impression? Try hanging original works of art and paintings to your wall. There's nothing greater than a full sized painting taking color control over an entire room!

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1) Jennifer Moreman via Etsy

2) Wink of Pink via Etsy

3) Paulina 722 via Etsy

Rugs tend to be viewed as a neutral foundation. Why not step it up and give your floors a punch of color! Don't just stop at one...add two or three, or even layer rugs to give your room an impressionable statement.

The Apartment via Wolf Eyebrows

1) Anthropologie Rug

2) Neiman Marcus Rug

3) Rug via Polyvor

However you decide to use color in your house, be bold and gutsy! 

Nothing shows more personality in a house than bright hues and a colorful layout!

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Design: Designer Gillian Lefkowitz

It's Drew here, bringing you another dose of design inspiration. This time, let me introduce you to designer, Gillian Lefkowitz. After seeing this California home, I automatically want to run out and search for a modern architect to build me a house that resembles this incredible home!

I love the clean and minimalistic white walls with bold, contrasting pops of color in the decor and artwork. There is an obvious modern approach, but the touches of vintage accents give it such a charming impression.

   

How stunning is the gold light fixture outside of the living room and the crystal chandelier in the dining room? Gives each room just the right touch of glam, that I go crazy for.

I love how each space is so open and inviting. The curtain separating the dining room and other living area is such a great way to use as a divider or opening.

Can't you just imagine waking up to such a sunny and bright kitchen?!

What a great color choice of sage green for the cabinets. 

I don't even have to tell you what an incredible wallpapered accent wall that is in one of the bedrooms. High ceilings and windows are a huge plus too!

Then of course we're left with a shady and lush backyard. Spending summers out on that porch would automatically give me the itch to plan an outside barbeque and have friends and family over for a fun evening in this perfect spot!

Thanks for living through this little dream of mine through this extraordinary, California abode!

Until next time!

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Decor: Eclectic Beach House

Drew here, with an eclectic take on a beachy design scheme.

When styling a room with an eclectic vibe, mixing different patterns, textures, furniture and sometimes unusual and unique objects, always helps in creating this particular look.

To me, an unexpected twist to a traditional beach scheme is often times more intriguing, leaving quite the impression, as opposed to the usual norm.

You can also observe a more modern and less literal approach in this design palette.

1) Pottery Barn Lamp

2) Z Gallerie Coral

3) One Kings Lane Striped Pillows

4) One Kings Lane Octopus Pillow

5) Serena & Lily Hanging Chair

6) One Kings Lane Couch

7) Bloomingdales Bowl

8) One Kings Lane Jar

9) One Kings Lane Rug

10) One Kings Lane Side Tables

What are your thoughts on this eclectic beach vibe?

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Design: Entertaining This Summer

Hello loves, it's Drew, bringing you some entertaining ideas for your summer porches and patios!

I just love a good picnic and barbecue overlooking a peaceful ocean or lake. That's what summer is all about! Cooking and sharing moments with close friends and family. Being surrounded by nautical or punchy decor doesn't hurt either! 

Here are two looks you can get inspired by and run with to create the most appetizing dinner party ever!

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1 anchor pillow

2 navy & blue pillow

3 couch

4 umbrella

5 BBQ grill

6 charger

7 plate

8 lantern

9 table

10 flatware

CRATE & BARREL

 1 chair

 2 umbrella

 3 circled pillow

 4 pinwheel pillow

 5 stake light

 6 pitcher

 7 orange plate

 8 glass charger

 9 string lights

10 chip/dip plate

11 planters

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Design: Blue Pagoda

Drew here, so excited to share a short art history insight with you today.

This beautiful watercolor print, having roots in China and a recurring theme in European art styles since the 17th century, has been a popular design symbol in America throughout the decades. Most consist of peaceful gardens and whimsical imagery.

The particular blue pagoda is quite striking. It can be seen in wallpaper, bedding, art and decor. There are so many outstanding and unusual pieces of porcelain and china in these patterns that are invaluable works of art on display. From the most humble of cottages to the most royal palaces over thousands of years, these are some of our most priceless examples of design.

Have a look at the modern approach we've taken with blue pagoda today:

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Charles Faudree via Lux Interior Designs

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 Mary Anne Smiley via The Pink Pagoda

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1) Glam Furniture Mirror

2) Zara Home Tray

3) Zara Home Fabric Swatch

4) Zara Home Bathroom Set

5) Lamps Plus lamp

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Design: Inspired by Stripes

Stripes are everywhere! Wouldn't you agree? They tend take a very classic approach to fashion and design.

It's Drew, giving you a little insight into the striped interior world! I feel if you use large, bold stripes in a room it can be quite impactful. Your eyes are led in a certain direction, whether the stripes be vertical or horizontal, creating a sense of energy and interest.

Vertical stripes on curtains or painted stripes on a wall make the room appear to be taller.  If you're looking to elongate a room, definitely keep this in mind. Stripes will do the trick!

Just look at these rooms and you'll see what I mean!

Decor Pad

Parlour Home

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Elle Decor

Country Living

Celerie Kemble via Black and White Book

Imagine how many ways you can add stripes to a room!

Here's a few of my favorite pieces:

1) Maisons du Monde chair
2) Calypso St Barth Rug

3) Shoppe table runner by Amber Interior Design

4) Neiman Marcus Pillow

5) Jonathan Adler glitter jar
6) Barneys NY Jewelry Box via Houzz
7) 1st dibs couch




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