Just add your book collection and you’ve got a sophisticated space in a neutral palette with a pop of greenery. Thanks so much for having me and come say hi at Design Darling!

Today I am over at Born and Bread while Lauren is on her honeymoon and Julie is on vacay (so jealous ladies).

I am sharing a room inspired by this beautiful Alexander McQueen fabric.

First, I wanted to let you know I am over at The Vault Files today sharing whats in my makeup bag. Hope you will check it out! And now today, I have another installment of “Your Favorites”. Alissa from The Goods is here sharing her gorgeous California home. Alissa is a very talented interior designer and I’ve had so much fun following along with her blog for the past 2 years! I immediately felt in love with her house after seeing she used my all time favorite pattern, Asuka, for her bedroom wallpaper. So insanely gorgeous!! I love all of the pattern and color in her beautiful place. So here it is…

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Favorite Room

My favorite room is my den. It’s the room that we spend most of our time in – we watch tv in here, I sometimes work in here {I’m writing this from the den as we speak!} As a designer, I love using my home as a testing ground for my design ideas. In this room I never set out with a specific design plan – the room just came together easily with things I loved.

Favorite Textile

My favorite textile is this LOVE pillow {from Urban Outfitters.} It lives in my favorite room – my den! I love the pillow so much it has lived in lots of different rooms – my bedroom, my office – but it recently took up permanent residence in the den. The bright color and graphic print just make me smile.

I’ve admired Carter Kustera’s silhouette art at Barney’s and Jonathan Adler – so when a Groupon popped up to have my own custom work of his, I had to jump at the chance! We sent him photos of ourselves in profile view, gave him a witty comment about ourselves, and voila! a few weeks later we had our own masterpieces. They hang in our bedroom bringing in a nice pop of color.

My bed! I fell in love with the color combo of gold + navy for my bedroom. First I picked out the gold and cream wallpaper from Osborne and Little, and then had this bed made at a LA store called Room Service. I love the shape of the headboard, the rich navy blue headboard, the button tufting. I took this photo on my iPhone the day it was delivered. I was so happy I was jumping up and down for joy!

Favorite Miscellaneous Item

My favorite miscellaneous item is the ceiling in my office {does that count as an item?!} I fell in love with the idea of putting star wallpaper on the ceiling, but couldn’t find the right color combo to work in my house. So I called up the decorative painters I work with and they meticulously painted my ceiling using a stencil they made. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.

 

Today I am over at Julia’s blog, The Urban Slant, participating in a brand new series. The series is about people who left their job in corporate America to pursue their dream job. There are so many incredibly talented people out there in the blog world who have taken this bold step, this new series looks into their decision and I am honored to be a part of it!

Now on to equally as important things. Obsessions. Pink Edition

I asked Spencer if I could have this nugget for Valentine’s Day. He said no. So I asked if I could have her for March… Day. He said no again. Any other ideas? I need HER. I would name her Tallulah and call her Tully. All the hard work is basically done. 

 If these shoes didn’t have a weird, creepy curved heel I would buy them for my wedding in a second. They are the perfect color of pink. Too bad, too bad.

So looking forward to another girl’s Valentine’s party. This time a brunch. I am already brainstorming decorations for this year. This pic is from last years soiree! 

 

This pink bag would be so perfect with any outfit. I have been lusting after it for way too long to now own it already. Silly budget.

I call this room, “Ryan Korban does minimalism”. I sort of love it. I would add a bunch of stuff though, so it was really not minimalistic at all. But I still love it.

I know I said I was taking a break but I’m back for just a second to let you know to stop by Long Distance Loving if you want to hear my precious little love story.  

Ok off to Mexico. Happy Holidays!!! Hope Santa can find me on the beach.

Today I am over at Design Darling participating in one of my absolute favorite blogger series, The Design Dialogues. I am so honored that Mackenzie asked me to stop by. She is one of those girls who is really damn good at what she does. Who isn’t obsessed with her blog?? And yesterday, Mackenzie made the announcement that she is in the beginning stages of opening her own business and I cannot wait to see what is in store. I have a feeling it is going to be fun, colorful and preppy no matter what it is!

Head on over and check out my post! 

Today I am over at one of my very favorite blogs, Look Linger Love. The amazing Chassity is having a little baby boy early next year, so she asked a couple bloggers to put together a dream nursery for her little nugget. I am honored to be a part of such a talented group of ladies and so thrilled to be sharing my ideas for this little man’s room.

So please head on over and check out what I put together! And while you’re there, take a look at the fashiony gorgeousness that Chassity has to offer!

Today I am over at vmac + cheese participating in her amazing “Behind the Scenes” series. It is so much fun to learn more about different bloggers, so I loved being a part of this!

These pictures might seem random, but they are all actually very important to me, and my future! Head over to Victoria’s to see more!

And Wedding Wednesday is postponed until tomorrow, don’t you worry.

Today I am over at Breakfast at Toast sharing some of my favorite Chicago restaurants and activities! Best of all, there are tons of other Chicago bloggers over there doing the same thing. Between all of us, you’ll have Chicago recommendations for life!

Head on over to check it out! Hope you have a great weekend. xo

Today I have another amazing guest post to share with you. I am over at one of my all time favorite blogs, The Now Stylebook and I am translating this chic outfit into a room

 Head on over to see what I put together. And want to know the best part?? Elizabeth (of the E&A fame) is going to be in Chicago this weekend so I might even get to meet her!! Lucky me!!!! Cannot wait!

Other goals this weekend? To attempt to survive this insane heat. Seriously, I would rather it be -10 degrees than 100 like its been (and is going to be for the next 10 days). I miss winter. Yeah, I said it. I miss the cold. This is straight up insanity. 

This is how I feel. You seriously can’t be naked enough in this weather. Sitting in the freezer is the only solution. I cam home to find my dog with his entire face in his water bowl. Yup.

Hope you have a fabulously air conditioned weekend, I know I will! xoxo

 And if you haven’t entered the Leigh Viner giveaway you have a couple more hours to do it! So do it!