Dining in the ROUND

My first dining table was round, and I loved it!  Even though I graduated to a larger rectangle table, I still have a soft spot for a quality round one.  It is also easier to fit in smaller spaces, like for renters or frequent movers.  I also wanted to showcase in this post how fun an upholstered dining chair can look in your space.  I wanted to go with just a little color POP in each room - the first one being cobalt and yellow and the second being a pale rose.  What do you think?  Can you picture your dinners in these fab rooms?

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Light Fixture

Art
White Vase

Sideboard

Cobalt Vase

Flowers

Table

Chairs

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Light Fixture

Sideboard & Hutch

Vase

Wine Glasses

Table

Chairs

Rug

Artificial Plants

Bedroom Balance

I truly believe one can wake up on the wrong side of the bed! Even though I am horrible at taking my own advice, I think one's bedroom should be awesome, comfy, clean (this is where I fail), and well balanced...or zen if you will. If you make the bedroom your favorite room, I think a good night's rest and a happy morning is in your future!

Here's a little easy recipe for balance, style, and comfort: Grand bed, matching night stands and table lamps, soft rug, fab throw pillows, and a cushioned bench.

Disclaimer: this post is pricey. Will try and be more affordable next time =)

Bed

Nightstands

Lamps

Throw Pillows

Bench

Rug

Bed

Nightstands

Lamps

Throw Pillows

Bench

Rug

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

Chandeliers for Boys

Boys, if you want to be a prince too and only run to the kitchen for cookies and beer.....I can make that happen as well ;)

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Chandelier

Bed

Canvas Art

Plant

Table Lamp

Bedside Tables

Pillows

Throw Blanket

Rug

Side Chair

Shabby Glam Room

It all started with this chandelier...oh me oh my.  If I could have a chandelier above my bed, I'd feel like a princess and never leave my room.  Except maybe to eat cookies and drink wine ;)

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Chandelier

Plant

Stag Head

Bed

Flower/Glass Art

Black Fuzzy Pillow

Metallic Hide Pillow

Bedside Dressers

Throw Blanket

Bench

Rug

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

There's always room for the boys

If you're gonna commit to being a bachelor like 90% of the guys I end up dating, please do it with style.  Here is my take on a neutral, masculine, modern room with lots of texture and a little fun!

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Beer Sign

Breaking Bad Art

Floor Lamp

Bed

Big Pillows (Tammy Price)

Hide Pillow (Le-Coterie)

Throw Blanket (Mayenne Maison)

Side table

Rug

Magazine Rack

Leather Bench

Dresser

Don't forget the Jack! And if you don't know where to buy a tv, then I can't help you ;)

White. Wood. Leather. & Iron.

I had pulled so many cool pieces of furniture from the last room that I felt inspired to do another.  Also, I really want to go shopping, but am lacking the funds to do so.....so looking at clothes is a whole lot like torture at the moment!

Back to this awesome room though! These 4 things make such a classy recipe for a crisp and chic room.   If I knew how to be cleaner, and maybe didn't have a shedding animal, and maybe didn't drink red wine, I'd have a white sofa.  Or it could go in a room no one sits in....either way, it looks so good, right?!

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Bookcase

Pendant Light

Canvas Art

Sofa

Tree

Pillows

Coffee Table

Bowl

Rug

Chairs

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

Clean and Simple...and a little girly

I didn't really have any direction in mind for this room.  I started with a rug that tickled my fancy, and I chose a lot of pieces that I thought would be good backbones for a room.  I think it is smart to choose a neutral sofa and neutral other larger items because if you're anything like me, you may get the urge to fall in love with a new color combo.  This way you can switch out your pillows, rug, and side table and give the room a whole new feel!

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Bookcase

Art

Sofa

Floor Lamp

Table Lamp

Pillows

Accent Table

Coffee Table

Side Chairs

Rug

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

Cowtow to Cow Teal

A mini edit of a room today...you all know I love animal prints and being from Texas and all that good stuff.  I also love teal as it is my sorority color and oh so similar to a little blue box everyone knows and loves..

all items not labeled from One Kings Lane.

Puttin' on the Ritz

With all the excitement of moving into a new apartment this weekend, I have started fantasizing about turning the second bedroom into an office instead of finding a roommate. Ahhhh would be nice.  A grown up, fancy, smancy, office.  A perfect space for creating my very own super duper successful charity based clothing line?! Wah. If I only I could afford such a magnificent fantasy...

(items not labeled found on One Kings Lane)

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

Cozy Industrial

I can see this room as part of a giant loft with lots of potted plants, a big architectural desk, enormous leather sofa, exposed pipes and beams, and massive windows.  Ah in another life..

Not labeled:

Pillows: Dot & Bo

Plant: Google images

Throw Blanket: Cost Plus

She Fancy, Huh?

I'm a girl; therefore, things that sparkle and shine tickle my fancy.  I am obsessed with chandeliers and mirrored furniture, and I have been itching to use this ABC chair in one of my rooms.  So why not go all out?! It's a blog, and I'm living out my fantasies on here, so take this room with a grain of salt.  It's all around fancy, shiny, metallic, but with a neutral pallet.  I personaly couldn't pull this room off, but some seriously glam single gal probably could! ;)

Not labeled:
Pearl and Gold pillows: Pier 1
Natural pillow w/gold stripe: ABC Home
Art from Etsy: Here

Eclectic Dining - Austin meets LA

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

Cheaper Chic

Realizing that I usually post quite expensive furniture rooms, I attempted to design one that is a little more affordable.   I wanted it to be classic, fresh, but still chic!  I personally shop at West Elm, Pier 1, Z Gallerie, and Cost Plus, so I am happy to use the stores that I know and love.