Friday Favorites

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Friday Favorites

FREE IMAGES With the amount of things that go through my inbox on a daily basis as well as great finds I see while I am out and about, I figured I'd start sharing some of my favorite things with you all!

This sunburst mirror is $299 from One Kings Lane and it's absolutely stunning! There are so many spaces in my house I could imagine this being. 

Vera Wangs Ikat Duvet is simply gorgeous and I love the colors. You can find this at ideeli for $129-159.

These fun trays at Cococozy are adorable and I love the extra storage they'd provide. I could definitely picture them in my office. You can get them in bright colors or neutrals for $99 each. 

Last but not least, I am loving loving these Captiva Sling chairs at Serena & Lily for $350. They are perfect for some outdoor comfort and look so simple but comfy. 

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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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?