Best Foot Forward...

The sun is shining today in Chicago! Put your best foot forward.

Have a great weekend....

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3 things to love...

Teal Walls

 Starburst Mirrors!

Leaf Patterned Headboards

sources: ashe + leandro design, emma's blogg, unknown

Living in Color

I'm always inspired by creative furniture.  

These pieces stand alone for their use of color and inventive shape.

I love how they capture a movement in some form.  

sources: kris's color stripes, blu dot, mydna bookcase, the future perfect, haute-living

Flower Inspiration

I am going through my flower folders finding inspiration!

Here's some of my favorites.

Black N White

I Love These Black and White Kitchens...

*keep things simple=successful.

sources: emma's blogg, decor pad

wedding inspiration...

While I've been busy working on the wedding details,

I am also collecting inspirational images along the way to help me decide a color palette, theme, and the style I want to include! It's kind of like preparing to design an interior of a room! So of course I love it and can't get enough of

the little details...

My first inspiration board!

happy weekend..

via cindy on flickr

Friday Jean Fashion...

What Style are you?

Super Skinny

the Boyfriend Baggy Jean

Super Bells

or the Ripped look with stilettos

Have a good weekend...

source: myself magazine

3 things I love

1. 9 by Design on Bravo- Sixx Design Cortney and Rob Novogratz are self taught designers with 7 children!! They remodel and build inventive homes for a living and basically live my dream life! The show is so entertaining & I loved them in one episode.. check it out on Bravo at 9pm

some of their work below

sources: the inside source, my knotting hill, stash studios, a life more fabulous

2. Lower Neck Tattoo- I think it's sexy but my father wouldn't!

source: unknown

3. old Domino Magazine files.. I miss that magazine but thank god we can still share the inspiration!

 domino flickr

Before & After

I did a couple quick projects over spring break week on an old small bookcase

for my office and a couple of side chairs... I absolutely love what a little paint can do!

I said YES!

"I've waited my whole life for you"

Best Foot Forward...

I'm pulling out my hottest heels for this weekend to celebrate my best girl's birthday! 

Happy Birthday Erin....

via wedding whims tumbler

New and Improved!

Many many thanks to Liz Villacorta over at ev photo chic for my amazing make-over!

It was such a treat to work with her. She is so talented & captured my style to a T.  

I would definitely check out her services

if your blog/ business logo/ and or website is in need of a serious make-over! 

be sure to check out her esty shop as well- i heart her prints....

Design Break...

Last Thursday I took the day off to visit Chicago & explore design shops that I have been wanting to see for awhile. It's important to see what is available around you locally!

Here's what I found...
First stop Revision Home in West Town- Owner Katie Ernst has a wonderful collection of vintage pieces. It is definitely worth a stop to take a look. Call to make an appointment. There will also be a May show coming up with new inventory. I will follow up with those details. Here's the set of chairs I have on hold to use in my dining room? They are in their original state & I love the white leather!

Next Stop Andersonville- White Attic they have amazing refinished pieces. So if you are looking for a fun colored vintage chest or dresser, this is your place! They reminded me what a little paint can do. They also have a fun "lamp bar" where you can mix n match bases and lamp shade fabrics.

Next to White Attic is Scout a little shop filled with industrial utilitarian pieces, classic vintage furniture & interesting accessories. It has a nice vibe & is worth seeing.

Brimfield also brings an interesting flavor to Andersonville. This shop has been described as "Ralph Lauren meets a Paris flee market" by owner Julie Fernstrom. If you love plaid this is the shop for you! She offers a variety of wool blankets & found objects of interest. Across the way is Urbanest this is a great place to look for a sofa/sectional at a great deal! They are holding their annual floor sample sale 10-30% off. Take a look online. Andersonville also has some great antique stores if you like antiquing and sifting through stuff! Going South a little on Clark you'll run into Patina. This small quaint store offers industrial style carts, pottery, harvest tables, and mid-century items. I was in love with this steel table that was for sale in the front window, it is the perfect size for my small condo! I hope it goes on sale.

I then proceeded into George Lowell which offers great accessories, side tables, artwork, and mirrors. This is a great shop for you if you like instant gratification. I picked up an interesting dried root for a vase at home for a mere $10.00. Last Stop for the day was Foursided an artsy frame shop which has fun cards and vintage art. I got a fun gift for my friends birthday this weekend.
*After a long day of shopping & research I still didn't make it to the Museum to see Green Home. But that is still on the list & i'll have to take another Design Break very soon!

Happy Hop Hop...

Last Minute Decorating Ideas for Easter! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

image: martha stewart

Organic @ H&M!

I stumbled into H&M last night to look for quick outfit for my boyfriends bday party coming up and what a surprise the Garden Collection caught my eye!

All organic fabrics for reasonable prices! What's not to love? Needless to say I made a

generous donation last night! 

Happy Thursday 

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