Chase the Rainbow

Iridescent, oil slick, or just my obsession... I can't get enough, and my inner 13 year old thanks me for it! The rainbows really lift my spirits! I have a bunch of the items below, and you can guarantee that curling iron is on my Christmas list. I love this 90s revival that has managed to stick around for a while, but being a Realtor and a rather classic dresser, I like to incorporate trends and more fun in my accessories and home as much as possible. I also find that this look goes with a lot - really versatile and matches everything.

Let's get on this mermaid train together, shall we?

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ASOS sandals

Kay's ring

Loeffler Randall purse

Hot Tools curling iron

Etsy plate

Essie nail polish

Swell bottle

ABC Home flatware

Fitbit band

Get with the GREY

All the newly renovated homes are jumping on the GREY bandwagon. If you feel like getting with this cool tone, I've got some great ideas for you! Flooring is one of the biggest changes people are making, and when you can't do a dark wood in AZ, why not try a grey laminate - easy to install and easy to clean! If you can't make any huge changes, Restoration Hardware has some beautiful grey fabric choices on many incredible sofas, or splurge on a silk and wool rug from ABC Home (my favorite place for rugs!).  My two favorites though are the grey and white marble wallpaper and the backsplash.  This tile would be gorgeous in a kitchen or a bath, and it's from your local Home Depot. Are you feeling the grey?

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Burke Decor

ABC Home

West Elm

Home Depot

Best Laminate

Restoration Hardware

Stylishly Scottsdale

Here's my take on a Scottsdale inspired room. I gave it a muted palette with an elegant feel.  I love the mixing of modern and rustic elements in this room.  The navajo rug inspired it all!

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Lamps Plus Chandelier

Vango Palm Tree Art

Etsy Print by Oh Finale

Home Depot Palm Plant

Lamps Plus Floor Lamp

One Kings Lane Sofa

Joss and Main Gold and Tan Pillows

Joss and Main Brass Side Table

Joss and Main Coffee Table

World Market Candle Sticks

All Modern Skull Decor

Etsy Felt Cactus by BySarah

ABC Rug

One Kings Lane Side Chairs

Joss and Main Wood Side Table

Joss and Main Ruffle Pillow

Decor Wishes

I have 2 things I want to do to my apartment - make it a little less girly yet a little more accessorized....are those achievable at the same time?! Well, I would settle for the latter =)

Wishing these were in my house now...

PS Items not to scale.

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Restoration Hardware Light

West Elm Skull

imm Living Longhorn

Anthro Bowl

imm Living Gun tray

Z Gallerie Skull

ABC Home Giggledust

West Elm Hello

If you can't live without them, you might have to live with them...

I know one day my pink chair and floral painting will have to (hopefully) trade places with a handsome man.  In that case, I better brush up on my decorating for the sexes....

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Edison's Lab Chandelier

OKL Bookcase

Oliver Gal Art - Left, Middle, Right

ABC Home Mirror

Restoration Hardware Sofa

Pillows

Dot & Bo Coffee Table

Armadillo Decor

OKL Rug

ABC Home Chair

West Elm Throw

Fem Industrial

I don't think I like a room without some industrial elements.  Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of living in a giant loft in NYC; but as I've gotten older, I really appreciate cozy and comfortable spaces.  I can't help but constantly merge the 2 together in my photoshopped rooms, so I do hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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Marmont Hill Art

Dot & Bo Cabinet

Dot & Bo Lamp

Pier 1 Tree

One King's Lane Sofa

One King's Lane Pillows

Dot & Bo Side Table

ABC Home Coffee Table

ABC Home Rug

Safavieh Chair

Eclectic Industrial

Starting off this new year with a few of my favorite things. Elements that I will always want in my home: something Texas, elephants, animal print, iron/metal, and wood.  It's like a room isn't complete without at least one of each!

Links to buy (note that most of these place require signing up):

Austin Art

Chandelier

Elephant head

Table Lamp

Bedside table 

Bed

Grey pillow

Throw blanket

Dresser

Ottomans

Rug

Flower Power

This all started with that dresser...so girly and cute....then it got a tad expensive...but all is well in internet dreams!

Not labeled:
White Pillow: Z Gallerie
Pillows on Bed: ABC Home
Side Table:  Dot & Bo

Worldly Textures

As I am plotting my excursions to NYC, Montana, Texas, Hawaii, Vegas, and London for the next 6 months, I start to imagine what kind of room would fit a world traveler.  I picture something cozy, but vibrant with textures and lots of personality. The decor and furniture would be inspired by all parts of the globe, and elements of nature and vintage accessories sprinkled throughout.

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Pillows:  Wildflower Organics

Seeing Sunsets

I will never ever ever tire of seeing a sunset.  I have raced home many times from work just so I can walk down to the marina and watch as the sun sinks down over the water.  All of the colors are so vibrant, romantic, and engulfing.  I can get lost in my thoughts, but always leave feeling optimistic and happier having just seen something so naturally beautiful.  I take a crazy number of instagrams of those sunsets that I think Rusty might be a little envious of their screen time. ;)

I am glad that others find inspiration and joy from the sunsets...let's hope this trend stays a while!

So ME Room

If only I could change my room to be more like this! I love these colors, patterns, mixture of modern and vintage, neon lights, and rich wood.  Not to mention the $1k cashmere throw blanket...oh me oh my.  It's also the bedroom to this living room....and not even on purpose!

Items not labeled:
Pillows: Gilt (Deny Designs and E by Design)
Throw Blanket: ABC Home (Kevin O'brien)
Chairs: One Kings Lane
Candle: Pier 1

Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice!

Inspiration comes from everywhere.....even favorite childhood movies =)

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Pillows: Bed Bath and Beyond
Skull: Z Gallerie
Beetlejuice/Edward Scissorhands face off: Pinterest

Vintage Rock Room

Since my pup has gotten so sick, it has been really tough to think about too much else.  Being creative can be hard when my mind is so full, but it can also be such a great outlet for me.  I started 3 other rooms before this one began to unfold, and I think it really came together as my stress loosened.  It's one of those rooms that would be great for a couple because it has both masculine and feminine elements as well as a neutral pallet.  I love the texture and warmth with clean lines and vintage elements.

Girly Glam

In these days of being single, I can't help but relish in the excessive girlishness that I get to enjoy.  If someone had told me that I'd be single from this time to that time, perhaps my apartment would have this kind of look about it.  You know, there is such a small window until a man turns the entire apartment brown and tan ;)

Pink and sparkle overload commences now...

PS:

Rain City Print -  Etsy

Elephant Book Ends - One Kings Lane

Starring: Tie Dye

I've probably spent the past 20 years trying to figure out my style.  The problem is that I like all kinds of styles - rock n' roll, preppy, bohemian, sporty, girly, you name it.  My closet is just one big mix of styles, and yes I try my darndest to mash them together whenever possible.  If I could harness the perfect boho-rock-sporty girly gal, then life will be almost complete.

I give you now what I think is my second ode to tie dye.  Tie dye is one of those things I've loved forever and will love always.  It makes an appearance in all style types, so it will be a wardrobe must for my perfect style self.

Ok.. I know the rug is rainbow, the chair is splatter, AND the pillow is dip dyed, but they are such close relatives of tie dye! =)