Category — Design

In addition to loving great home design, I really dig a thoughtful store design (think Anthropologie, Free People, etc. – i.e., amazing and constantly-evolving store decor and themes.)  This store, Sukha Amsterdam, happens to be a million miles away from the states, but we can still swoon from a distance.

Sukha carries apparel, books, accessories, gifts and unique handmade products, a.k.a., an all around-awesome shop. And the stores’ design, though it’s props are constantly changing, has stunning high ceilings, crisp white walls and a grey painted concrete floor that I want.  Plus, there’s a tent/tepee.

Don’t you just want to throw crochet cushions on the floor and a vintage lace tablecloth over your dining room table?

Images via Vosges Paris // Jeltje Janmaat // Sukha Amsterdam

Mom Always Said: chin up. smile often. have courage. /via Kate Spade

Thanks, Mom.  For everything.

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Interior designer Barbara Westbrook lives in the village of Whittier Mill in Atlanta, Georgia in a home that was previously a general store.  In fact, many of the re-purposed shelves were leftover from the original store. And most of the interesting pieces of furniture that Barbara has gathered over the years, from the gorgeous leather club chair to the white Klismos chairs around the dining table and the weathered blue Swedish armoire, are amongst her favorite finds.

Found on Dust Jacket // Via Planete Deco

Photographed by Erica George Dines for Atlanta Homes Magazine

Feast your eyes on the playful and inspiring home of ceramic designer silje aune eriksen that was featured in the latest issue (March/April) of Norwegian elle decoration.  For whatever reason, this great space reminds me of a grown-up/modern dorm room.  I’m in love with all of the grey and pops of neon.  This is one cool home.

I am especially loving the “Be More Brainy” print, the ceramic milk cartons, the animals decorating the shelves and walls, the worn lockers, the NEON – have I mentioned how obsessed I am?

Images via SoFiliumm // Photography by: trine thorsen, Styling by: kirsten visdal

This beautiful apartment belongs to passionate interior design enthusiast, Nina Bergsten. Nina goes to great lengths to furnish her home with unique pieces … even hiring a crane in order to take a window out to fit in a marble table top and buying a mirror in Paris – to be shipped to Sweden – weighing in at a whopping 60kg. That’s design dedication.

By the way, isn’t that tea set on the marble slab table divine?

Images Via Dust Jacket // Via residence // Photography by Marcus Lawett

These images have me positively inspired.  I know I’m always going on about exposed beam and brick and that perfect rustic feel, so why stop now?  Southwestern decor in particular has that perfect earthen-meets-modern vibe, featuring cowhide, kilim, wrought iron, exposed wood and stone, and rich, colorful patterns.  What do you think?

Images found on Design for Mankind // via Inside

I spotted these super bright tablecloths on The Merriment Blog and I was immediately smitten (and bit by the DIY bug.)  I need more hours in the day, less work piled up, and maybe a calorie-burning brownie.  Asking too much?

And without further ado, a DIY ombre or dip-dyed tablecloth tutorial on Oh Happy Day, by Brittany of The House that Lars Built.

Images found on The Merriment Blog // 1 + 3: Photographed by Polly Wreford for Red Magazine – here and here at Bright Bazaar // 2: Photographed by Emma Lee via House to Home

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Happy Wednesday, all!  Today I’m guest posting over on A Newfound Treasure.

A peak at what I’m lusting after …

If you haven’t heard of the DANNIJO brand and designing duo (sisters Jodie and Danielle), you’re missing out. In addition to their jaw-dropping baubles, the pair took to design in this photo shoot for the Coveteur a few weeks back, and it’s just plain awesome.

I was bit by the travel bug a long time ago, and though we’re on a budget now, it certainly doesn’t stop me from dreaming in air travel, brasseries, foreign languages, the ever-popular tourist traps, rows of quaint shopping streets, and marble-lined museums.

I love the idea of incorporating vintage maps – or any maps, really – into home design, especially because the images remind me of where I’ve been and where I most definitely want to go. Plus, maps are inexpensive, but look luxe on your living room and bedroom walls.

Images: 1 // 2 // 3 //4 // 5 // 6