A luxe neoclassical home

FREE IMAGES I love this home and it's mix of feminine glamour and industrial strength.

via Chango & CO

A Look Back at August

FREE IMAGES August was such a great month! With cool but still sunny warm weather, a few showers to keep everything green, and the subtle hints of fall around the corner - we wanted to make sure you didn't miss a thing! Here's a look back on what all we posted about in August:

  

Chic & Unique Living Spaces that made me want to call it my own as well as some Gorgeous and Functional Home offices that will make you want to redo yours!

 

The Swedish Style I adore and trying to find the perfect shade of peach for my office!

 

Street Art meets home decor and fresh and airy spaces that make me want to declutter and start new!

 

A look at Stephanie Bradshaw's gorgeous apartment and Rdeco showing off some great ways to add industrial to chic!

 

Gold accents to make your space luxurious and a look at New York loft life!

 

Barn Style inspiration and some great finds from Etsy you wont want to miss!

 

Gallery Style wall design and a look at open concept living.

 

Gorgeous floor inspiration and a look at different calendar wall systems to organize your life!

What was your favorite part of August?

Other Blog's I'm Loving!

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Here's a little preview of some of the blogs I am loving:

A look at mixing Industrial and Chic together at Rdeco.

Adding an Element of Good Luck in your home at MaterialGirls

A White Paint Transformation at CreatureComforts

Herb Garden Accessories at ToBeCharmed

I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Industrial Eye Candy - using just a dash or go all out

FREE IMAGES Spring is the time for cleaning out our homes and bringing in new fresh design. It's all the season of yard sales, festivals, and fairs which can bring some seriously great finds for your home! Here are a few ideas of what you can do with those industrial style finds:

via funkyjunkinteriors

I love the industrial style shelving here, even if you can only find the pipes there are plenty of tutorials on how to create your own shelving with them!

via Pinterest via A Passion for  Beautiful Things

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It could be something as simple as a light fixture that gives you a little extra in a room or some great baskets to use on open shelving. 

via Pinterest via Stroll Without Shoes

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The great thing about industrial finds is that they are great for mixing and matching. You don't necessarily need to have an industrial theme in order to make a piece fit into your decor. It can stand on it's own and look amazing. 

Timeless Inspiration

FREE IMAGES Finding that perfect piece of furniture to fit your space isn't always as easy as it seems. Luckily there are plenty of timeless iconic pieces that have been making statements and creating inspiration over the years.

This chic colorful armchair adds a little hint of playful to a room but keeps the glamour alive! Perfect for small spaces where you are looking for a little more seating but you don't want it to just blend into the wall!

Looking for something a little more rustic and original? This coffee table would definitely be the talk of the room and pull together your room for a finished touch. The gorgeous wood taps into the traditional design but the wheels keep it modern and almost give it an industrial feel!

Going for a rich luxurious look? A desk like this would make anyone feel like a professional! I love the sleek look of the drawers and the rounded edges of the legs. It screams elegance!

If comfort is more you style then sit back and relax in this gorgeous simple armchair. This seat may not steal the scene in your room but it will definitely be a favorite among many! 

All of these pieces have been acclaimed iconic design and will be timeless additions to your home. You  might even consider them a piece of art! Each of these pieces have been found via Infurn who is known for providing great classic pieces of furniture at affordable prices.

A fool proof way to mix and match styles, and a tiny peak into my home

FREE IMAGES During the warmer months I don't spend a whole lot of time indoors, so once it gets chilly, my mind - an body, turn to my home and it's decor. It's the time of year when I swap out cushions, rugs, and throws, and give everything that's being packed away a good cleaning. Objects that stay out or don't get rotated - like furniture, get wiped down and I revaluate the room it's in or it's placement in a room. It's times like these that I'm always thankful that for bigger price tag items - I stick to the time-tested classics!

 For those who know me you know that my tastes change and vary. I don't necessarily like to stick to one particular style, but I like a transitional and eclectic look. One such classic in my home is my mid-century rocking chair. It gets compliments from almost everyone who walks in the door, and I got it in white so it can fit in anywhere I put it. Since I don't like all of my furniture and decor to be from one era alone, it's important to know your classics and basics from the various eras. There's a lot of great books and online resources that cover the classic furniture for each era - I like to refer to the One King's Lane resource page.

Above: My rocking chair, the side table I made, the bookcase from Ikea, rug by Surya.

If you want to add some classics to your furniture collection, but not be a slave to a certain era or style, make sure you mix and match a bit.  I think rooms done all in mid-century modern can be a bit heavy on dark woods, drab fabrics, and primary colors. Here are some items I would mix in with my rocking chair to mix the look up a bit:

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This sofa ever so slightly adds a little glam to the mid-century modern style with it's feminine color and minimal tufting.  The clean lines tie it in to the chair.

via One Kings Lane

I would push the mix little farther then by adding this Asian inspired table.  It nods to Chinoiserie but the primary lines are clean and keep the look cohesive.

via One Kings Lane

Accessories and small goods, like these vintage Swedish candlesticks, really allow you to play and have fun mixing and matching.

via One Kings Lane

A wooden tray adds a touch of the industrial and natural.

via One Kings Lane

This gorgeous rug in a silky turquoise throws traditional in to the mix. It adds enough pattern and depth for visual interest without screaming for attention.

via One Kings Lane

I'd make sure that at some point I'd circle back around and add another mid-century elements, like a lamp.


What are some guidelines or tips you have for mixing and matching styles?

Creating a space for entertaining

FREE IMAGES More and more, Chris and I were finding our small apartment tough for entertaining.  One thing on our "To Do" list for our new home is to knock down the wall between the kitchen and the living room to create a breakfast bar. That would give us a little more space to entertain, but mostly it would vastly increase the flow in our home, making even our modest space more conducive to guests.

via Angie Hranowsky

This seating area isn't particularly large, but the open concept layout and variety of seating makes for plenty of ways for guests to mingle.

via BHG

This kitchen bar can be a great addition to more seating.

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Sometimes the bar stool itself can make a big difference. Having backless bar stools still gives you the visual space you need but allows for guest seating. 

via  Houzz.com

I love this "campy" industrial wheeled cart turned bar.
via Country Living

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