Pinterest Anyone else having this kind of month week day? Just a little reminder to not get caught up in what's not perfect, but enjoy what's really great. Sometimes good enough, is just good enough. Or perhaps I'm just trying to give myself a little pep talk to make it through the next two weeks of finals, and the rest of the things life has in store right now! Here's some design envy to help tide us all over. I'm not working on any major grand and glorious projects right now, most of them are subtle and modest, which I love. But apprently grand and glorious is on my mind - check out these amazing chandeliers, nailhead detail and more. Ahhh the life of luxury! Bunny Williams in Elle Decor Ally Coulter Designs Fox-Nahem Associates Traditional Home...

I know it's been a little while since my last post, but I've been making my best efforts at keeping my sanity despite things getting crazy! I can't believe we're almost into May! We've also been in the throes of wedding planning, which is starting to come along nicely! I won't share too much yet, but I'm feeling slightly better about it all. I'm sure you've seen a post on here by now about the house my sister and her fiance have been working on for the last few months. I'm so excited to share the finished house with you all - it's beautiful! The house is located in Medway, MA - just a few miles outside of Boston, MA. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms - perfect for a family! It's all new construction, which was done by Katz Home Improvement. Here's a photo tour of...

Last weekend we took a drive about two hours north of the city to look at a potential wedding venue. Lately we've been looking at estates and properties that we could rent out to host on the wedding, so we headed out to look at this huge property in the Hudson Valley surrounded by mountains. There are also two houses on the property that are stunning, so I wanted to share this modern marvel with you.   Since the weather isn't quite ideal yet and March doesn't do the grounds justice for how beautiful you know this place has to be, I included a photo of the house in nicer conditions - you can see the landscaping is just stunning. The kitchen, living and dining areas are in this structure here and on the left you can see what looks like wooden boxes. You actually go down the stairs in...

  Happy Friday my friends, and happy Easter weekend to those of you celebrating this spring holiday. I know it's been a fairly quiet week, despite the fact that I'm on break, but I've been running around like a crazy person to catch and maybe even get ahead. (life if laughing at me thinking I'm getting ahead in my organizing and to dos) I went on a little road trip north this week to take care of some business and even meet with someone for a project that I'll hopefully get to share with you soon! We also visited a few wedding venues (including this amazing property in upstate New York that I'm going to share with you next week - stunning!) and this weekend we're going on a little road trip to see family in Vermont for Easter Sunday. (Come to think of it, I spent the bulk of the...

The use of cork in interiors and decorating has been increasing over the last few years. And now it's emerging as a fashion trend. From chairs to lamps to shoes and bags, cork is everywhere. It does have some valuable qualities though - impermeable, bouyant, sustainable, environmentally friendly, fire-resistant and it's a good source of insulation. It can be mixed with cement to increase the energy absorbtion and is being used more frequently as an insulation due to it's great accoustic and thermal properties and safe materials. Here are some unique uses of cork to get you inspired: Sources: Gizmodo, Dezeen, Modwalls, Maison Martin Margiela, Stonewood Products Personally, I'm a big fan of the penny tiles. They provide some cool texture and I also think you could get creative with a grouting option. If you use it on the floors, you're practically creating a waterproof surface, which is a bonus. Is...

I stumbled across this lamp yesterday on Fast Company's design blog while researching masculine lamps...yes, I'm not sure how this fits into that search category either, but I digress. This is the Bride pendant lamp design by mammalampa. It comes as a table and floor lamp as well. Is this a design do or don't for you?  Personally, I'm hard pressed to think of a project that this would really fit into. Instead, it seems a bit off and even creepy. It's a don't for me, but I'd love to hear your thoughts (P.S. It's made of paper, not real hair!)...

Happy (snowy!) Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. This week is midterms before a week off for spring break, which means lots of projects due. I'm so looking forward to some time off! I did manage to get out and have a little bit of fun this weekend, including cheering for Sunday's half-marathon here in NYC and enjoying some corned beef and cabbage (it was amazing!) I have a round up of all kinds of great things I've been meaning to share with you, so I wanted to finally put that post together.   There is some swoon-worthy stuff in here so enjoy! Image Source: Style Me Pretty Living One of my favorite wedding blogs is Style Me Pretty. I've been reading them for years now, and watching them grow - and now they've grown into the home space (yay!) Under their Style Me Pretty Living blog,...

I've found my new dream land. It's at the D&D building, or the Decoration and Design building, on 3rd Ave. near 59th Street. (And conveniently located near Bloomingdales, but I digress.) Let me paint a picture for you: huge building, 14 floors and an endless number of different brands and showrooms full of great items. Fabrics, furniture, decor accents, wallpaper and much more. This place was sheer bliss. I'll admit that I only made it to three floors (and that took almost two hours) and I was little overwhelmed. I regret that I really didn't take any pictures - I think I was even more overwhelmed then I remember because I actually made a mental note to take a few pictures and then just got lost in the sea of inspiration. Here are two of my favorite showrooms from my visit this week: Holly Hunt - This was a huge showroom...

As we getting some nasty winter-like weather today, I thought it help keep all our spirits high by looking at some great spring fashion looks. While the winter coats, hats and gloves are likely to stay out for a little while longer, there is nothing wrong with dreaming of warmer weather and what we'll be wearing. Plus, you'll need to get your wardrobes prepped for the first sign of spring!   Source: The Fancy This look is the perfect way to ease into spring. A classic trench with a pop of color. Not too much, but it hints at the bright colors of spring and summer that are right around the corner. Want to get the look? Here are some options for any budget size:   On a side note, you'll notice the blog is back up and running! We had some technical difficulties this week - a hiccup, a crash...

Navy is often reminiscent of the nautical trends, but when it's paired with gold, it takes on a richer, more serious tone. Will you be adding navy and gold to your homes or wardrobe this season? Sources: Hygge & West, COCOCOZY, J. Crew, Piperlime, Room Service Store, Dwell Studio...