your favorites | AK Studio

A quick response to yesterday’s post. First of all, I am so glad you guys liked it. It was definitely out there for me, but also something I really wanted your opinion on.

Second, I don’t think I articulated one particular point very well. And that is that I really love personal posts. Its how you get to know the blogger. No one ever read my blog until I started to get a bit more personal. What I don’t like is people being on their soapbox. Using their blog as platform to preach. Really irks me.

Basically, most of us are coming from the same place. A blog isn’t that fun unless you know a little bit about the person behind it. But a blog also isn’t the place to force your personal opinions. Agreed. Thanks for sharing all of your thoughts with me, I so appreciate hearing from you all.

And now onto the regularly scheduled posting.

Today we have Jessie from The Long and Short of It sharing her favorites. This series never gets old for me. There are so many talented bloggers out there with gorgeous homes, and I feel very lucky to be able to share some of them to you. Jessie has such beautiful, colorful, southern style. And don’t you love that her yellow lab made it into a picture? He should be friends with Maverick.

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Favorite Room:

My favorite room is our entry way. I put my favorite lamps in the entry way so they are the first thing you see when you walk in. The garden stools are great when I need to add some extra seating to a room. The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality and a warm welcome in the South.

Favorite Textile:

My favorite textiles are in my formal living room. I had a pair of my mom’s old wing back chairs recovered at Furbish. The floral pillows are my favorite fabric of all time.

Favorite Art:

I am obsessed with these neon prints. Also, they are special to me because I picked them up on my honeymoon in Belize this summer.

Favorite Piece of Furniture:

I found this chandelier at an estate sale. It was disgusting when I brought it home. I spent a weekend cleaning all the crystals. It ended up being so worth it.

Favorite Miscellaneous Item:

I found this decanter in a thrift store. Gold polka dots make me happy!

Today is another post in the “Your Favorites” series!! My favorite. I will never get sick of these peeks into bloggers’ homes. Today we have Becca from Rebecca June. Hers was one of the very first blogs I discovered when I began blogging. Her home is absolutely gorgeous. So comfortable and cozy with a touch of glamor. Just the way I like it.

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My Favorite Room

My current favorite room is my Dining Room. While rarely used it holds some of my favorite things. My beautiful books, my gorgeous ghost chairs, and the moulding I had put on the wall.

My Favorite Textile

My favorite textile is happens to be this luggage colored leather pillow that I fell in love with at Pottery Barn several years ago. Every time it gets a knick, or worn, it just looks better and better. Plus, what room couldn’t use a little leather?

My Favorite piece of Art

My Favorite piece of art is also my biggest! Nicole Cohen from Sketch 42 was kind enough to make this dreamy watercolor ‘Rainbow Map’ for me in the bigger than life size. It makes me happy when I see it and the punch of color is just what my room Living Room needed.

My Favorite Piece of Furniture

My Favorite piece of furniture is actually the set of four Ghost Chairs that my parents gave my husband and I as our wedding gift. I had loved those chairs but could never fathom buying a set for myself. So I was blown away that after throwing us this beyond gorgeous wedding they were also going to purchase a huge gift that would make my home an even happier place.

My Favorite Miscellaneous Item

I love my disco ball! It is a little random and however when the lights hit it and they reflect on the ceiling of my house in the afternoon, I feel a little better no matter what my day has been like.

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PS I am over at A Simple Affair sharing my favorite things that start with B, check it out!

Your Favorites: The Long and Short of It

Your Favorites: Rebecca June