Gallery Wall Lust Continued...

OBSESSED with the above eye charts. I really want to buy one of the two but they are no longer available on the Keep Calm Gallery. Does anyone know where to find them? I think it would be the perfect start to a gallery wall paired with the deer silhouette below.

The eye charts pictured below are currently available:

I would probably purchase the "Rarely See" one.
Shop the eye charts and dear silhouette here.

Side note: Who styled the photos above? Blah.

Elegant Touch Pillows

If you haven't checked out Elegant Touch on Etsy I highly reccomend it! Love the fabrics they choose and their price point is incredibly reasonable. Pillows are such an easy, afordable way to change up the feel of a room.

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo

Loving Painted Floors

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A Small Space With Big Style

Have you seen Natalie's alcove studio on Apartment therapy?

Absolutely adorable! Loving it.

Oh. My. Gosh.

DIY rug! I have the exact same rug from Ikea and now I'm dying to try this! Here's what Natalie said about it:

Proudest DIY: The rug! I had been ogling Moroccan tile rugs for a long time but could never find one that fit my teeny-tiny budget, so I decided to make one myself. My mom gave me an Erslev Ikea rug that she pulled out of her garage and since it was so cheap I didn’t mind attempting to paint it. I made a stencil out of a sheet of cardstock and just starting painting. I’m enamored with the results and the best part is that it’s completely machine washable!

I love the above pitcher. I've purchased it a few times as a gift from Crate&Barell and just recently saw it at Pier1. I think I'm going to have to give in and buy it soon!

Eddie Ross DIY Thanksgiving Table Styling

Admittedly, I have not given the latest Lonny issue my full attention. I just haven't had time to pour over every page like I usually do. I stole a moment today to quickly flip through and I DIED over the Thanksgiving table syling by Eddie Ross.

Above, Ross used Tintex fabric dye to breath new life into boring old white napkins.

"When in doubt paint it Gold"-Ross

Above, small pumpkins are painted gold and used as place card holders.

Below, a gold pumpkin centerpiece was made by hollowing out a pumpkin and making it into a vase. If you try this, Ross recommends that you put a plastic container of water inside the pumpkin to safeguard against roting.

Above, inexpensive bird figurines go from tacky to FAB with a splash of gold paint.

This man is clearly a genius! Check out all of his tips here.

A big thank you to Lonny for providing endless inspiration!

Happy One-Year Anniversay!

I can't wait to pour over the rest of the issue.

Fabric Obsession/ Headboard DIY

Over the weekend my obsession with the Mexican Suzani Bedspread from Table Tonic ran wild. Whats wrong with me? It's not like its the first time I've ever seen it. Regardless, my renewed interest clearly led to this post where it is used on a headboard. The fabric is hand embroidered by Otomi Indians in Mexico. It can be purchased at Table Tonic, the Mexican-Textiles-Museum-Store, and Jacaranda.

Two important questions:

1. How in the world has this not been made into wallpaper yet?!

2. Do you think Santa reads my blog?

Over the past year or so I've watched the video tutorial below about a million times. My conclusion: I need to meet a guy who owns some serious power tools. I know I know, don't rely on men. But seriously, there's no way I could do this on my own!

Check it out below.

Video originally posted by Design Sponge

New Online Magazine: Adore Home

A new online Australian home and lifestyle magazine, Adore Home, has just launched. I'm loving it, and am so happy to see so many bloggers homes featured!

I'm still lamenting the fact that I don't have a home office. I'm dying to decorate one and I LOVE the offices they featured! Jaw-dropping spaces that would have me working away all weekend long.

Oh. My. God.

Seriously...seriously?!

Louise Bell (owner of Table Tonic) creates usable space beneath a staircase for her home office.

I'm also loving the nursery below! I'm not a fan of "baby"design themes in children's rooms (think cartoon decals on the walls etc.). Louise Bell hits another home run with this design.

Are you as obsessed with the Mexican suzani bedspred (pictured top right) as I am?

Find it here, at Table Tonic.

Even though I was familiar with many of the interiors featured, I can't wait until the next issue!

Whirlwind

...sums up my state of mind right now.

Crazy week thus far and all I want to do is relax but that will have to wait until the weekend. A few inspiring images for today:

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I'm clearly loving chairs.

More Zebra Love

My appreciation (more like obsession) for Zebra print continues...

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The orange and blue color combination is perfect in this space.

The zebra curtains paired with grasscloth wallpaper is simply phenomenal.

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Absolutely obsessed with the zebra print wallpaper. I love the bold print used in a small space. It adds drama and a punch of color. I'm not sure that I would like it as much in another color. Certainly not in black. I hope I can use this wallpaper at some point.

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Love this fun zebra wallpaper! I've seen it used in powder rooms as well as in a restaurant. I'm particularly drawn to the brown color scheme.

Which is Preppier?

A few of us have been reading the book "True Prep" (follow-up to The Official Preppy Handbook) which has provided endless fodder for email chains and constant banter concerning all things prep.

Recently the question was posed: Which is preppier, duck boots or loafers?

Here are two of the responses:

I'm going to have to go with Duck boots UNLESS your loafers are vintage Gucci and your wearing them with total disregard (such as to a horse race, or in the rain).
I think it goes without saying that said loafers will be worn sans socks.

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I will have to second the duck boots as it harkens back to the days of preppy-past meets present. Much like the matching grandmother-mother-daughter lilly dresses, duck boots are acceptable for all ages and help you attain the fabled fountain of youth; which we all know is Preppy rule #17: You do not age as long as you wear clothes which are also still sold in the Children's section.

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So what do you t hink? Duck boots, or loafers?