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Well its been exactly a month since my last guest series, so now its time to introduce you to another one of my absolute favorite reads, Look Linger Love. Chassity had the amazing opportunity to design her house from scratch! So here it is… her favorites! ************************************ Hello Sparkly readers! I’m so excited to be here today sharing some of my favorite things. Things That Sparkle is one of my favorite blog reads, and Alex is one of my favorite bloggie friends. So when Alex asked me to contribute to her fun series I was honored, and then was quickly racking my brain. I have so many things that I love in my home. Here are just a few of the things make me smile on a daily basis.
Favorite Room:
My kitchen is easily my favorite room in my home, which is a good thing because this is where much of my day is spent. We built our home so I was lucky to design every last detail (a headache to many but so much fun to me!). I’m a sucker for grey tones, so my whole home is comprised of shades of grey and white. If I had to narrow it down to a couple of my kitchen favorites, I would say that I most love the charcoal painted ceiling and the marble brick tile backsplash by Saltillo.
Favorite Piece of Furniture:
This was also a really easy decision. My Luccia sofa by Cisco Brothers is hands down my favorite piece of furniture (purchased from Dwelling). While it was a splurge, the craftsmanship, comfort, and beauty of this sofa has easily made it a must have. We have two sofas in our family room, yet on many nights you’ll find my husband and me snuggled up together on it thanks to it’s extra deep and roomy seat.
Favorite Textile:
I had a little more trouble deciding what to share for my favorite textile. I love everything in my home, but textile wise there aren’t any real obvious standouts. But I do think that this Damask Tibetan rug from Restoration Hardware in my entry hall sets the right mood for the rest of my home.
Favorite Piece of Art:
At our wedding 4 years ago we commissioned artist Danny McLaughlin to capture our reception as it unfolded. Today we have this beautiful painting hanging in our dining room as a reminder of that amazing day with all of our friends an family.
Favorite Miscellaneous Item:
I had a hard time deciding what to share here as there are so many things in my home that I love. But considering that this chandelier (purchased from Carolina Lanterns) was probably the first purchase my husband and I made for our home I think it’s fitting to include it. It hangs above our dining table and adds a glamorous feel to the room.
Thanks so much for having me today Alex. I hope you enjoyed the brief tour of some of my favorite things in my home.
XOXO,
Chassity
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Ah- how much did I love this!! Two of my favourite blogging ladies in one place! Chassity, your home is beyond gorgeous. I adore adore every single thing you showed in this post. That chandlier and sofa literally have be drooling- and your kitchen…ridiculously good. Thanks for the very inspiring post. I think we all need to meet in person! xoxo
I forgot a few things and had to come back- firstly, is it just me or is your couch the sweet sister to my ottoman?? And I missed the ikat pillows in the first glance – j’adore. Finally, your commissioned painting is so amazing- what a gift to have. OK, finished now…I think:)
Thanks so much for featuring me Alex. And thanks Danielle and Christine for the sweet compliments. Christine, you’re cracked me up. I think the couch is the sweet sis to your ottoman. And I got those pillow covers from fabricadabra.com.
I am SMITTEN with the kitchen! Great details and you say your not a designer…I know better! I am also loving the chandelier, to me they are the earrings of the home! Tre’ Chic lovely. XOXO!
Love that Chassity girl! (c: And yes. BEST. SOFA. EVER. Why is this the first time I am seeing it??? Where has it been all my life??? Great blog Alex! Glad to find you!
@ Chassity…love how you got to feature your favorite things from your house. Your kitchen…it’s BEAUTIFUL but I must say my absolute favorite thing is the painting from your wedding day. That’s the best freaking idea ever. What a special piece of art that you will have for a lifetime!
@alexandras, well hello fellow CHI-TOWN blogger! Nice to meet you…I also reside in Chicago and blog.
YAY guest posting! So excited to find your blog through Chassity! And seriously lovin’ the picture painted through your wedding?? omg! that’s amazing – what a why to create memories.
Chassity without a doubt the commissioned artwork at your wedding is AMAZING – definitely my favorite thing!! So wish I had done this for our daughter…just hard to think of everything. Great house and great post!!
Chassity, glad to find you, it seems we have so many things in common! I love gray too and I am remodeling my kitchen, making it in the same tones like yours…Your backsplash is gorgeous! I can’t wait to show you mine when it is done! The elements of your home are classy, artistic and fresh. Great job!
WOW!!! Alex, we are so excited to come across this AMAZING guest-post on your FAB blog! Chassity, we are over the moon to know that your sofa is in such a beautiful home with a family who appreciates and enjoys it! The rest of your home is simply stunning… we’re completely in love with your kitchen backsplash, and your commissioned reception painting is beautifully done (and such a CLEVER idea)!
Also happy to see that so many others love the sofa, too! Seems you picked a winner! Thanks so much for the mention.
Ah- how much did I love this!! Two of my favourite blogging ladies in one place! Chassity, your home is beyond gorgeous. I adore adore every single thing you showed in this post. That chandlier and sofa literally have be drooling- and your kitchen…ridiculously good. Thanks for the very inspiring post. I think we all need to meet in person! xoxo
oh my god, i die over your couch!
I forgot a few things and had to come back- firstly, is it just me or is your couch the sweet sister to my ottoman?? And I missed the ikat pillows in the first glance – j’adore. Finally, your commissioned painting is so amazing- what a gift to have. OK, finished now…I think:)
Thanks so much for featuring me Alex. And thanks Danielle and Christine for the sweet compliments. Christine, you’re cracked me up. I think the couch is the sweet sis to your ottoman. And I got those pillow covers from fabricadabra.com.
just found your blog through Look Linger Love and adore it! I’m also loving those ikat pillows…
I am SMITTEN with the kitchen! Great details and you say your not a designer…I know better! I am also loving the chandelier, to me they are the earrings of the home! Tre’ Chic lovely. XOXO!
I also wanted to tell Alex I am gob~smacked by her blog…totally adding it to my blog roll
Cheers lovely!
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I love the kitchen and that sofa is amazing! What a great home!
Love that Chassity girl! (c: And yes. BEST. SOFA. EVER. Why is this the first time I am seeing it??? Where has it been all my life???
Great blog Alex! Glad to find you!
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Thanks everyone!!! So happy to have some new friends over here. And thank you Chassity to letting us into your beautious home!
@ Chassity…love how you got to feature your favorite things from your house. Your kitchen…it’s BEAUTIFUL but I must say my absolute favorite thing is the painting from your wedding day. That’s the best freaking idea ever. What a special piece of art that you will have for a lifetime!
@alexandras, well hello fellow CHI-TOWN blogger! Nice to meet you…I also reside in Chicago and blog.
LOVE it all!!! Especially the kitchen… and the sofa… and the rug.. and the… well everything!
That rug is beautiful!
YAY guest posting! So excited to find your blog through Chassity! And seriously lovin’ the picture painted through your wedding?? omg! that’s amazing – what a why to create memories.
Adore Chassity and her gorgeous home. The painting at the wedding… I’m dying it’s so fabulous!!!
oh my, this is gorgeous! LOVE the sofa!
Wow what a gorgeous home! Fabulous kitchen… it’s going in my inspiration file for sure. So is the couch. And the chandelier.
Chassity without a doubt the commissioned artwork at your wedding is AMAZING – definitely my favorite thing!! So wish I had done this for our daughter…just hard to think of everything. Great house and great post!!
Oh, and Alex, so thrilled to find your blog…it’s fabulous!!
Wow. Thanks so much for all of the sweet messages everybody. I’m grinning from ear to ear over here
LOVE! i want that kitchen! gorgeous!
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Chassity, glad to find you, it seems we have so many things in common! I love gray too and I am remodeling my kitchen, making it in the same tones like yours…Your backsplash is gorgeous! I can’t wait to show you mine when it is done!
The elements of your home are classy, artistic and fresh. Great job!
Thank you Alex for posting this!
What a great post! Lovely kitchen–I adore that backsplash. And the couch and rug are so me. As for that piece of art, how special!
All so beautiful! Chas has great style!
ohmygosh…beautiful home!!! how amazing to design it from the ground up…fabulous choices all around! well done girlie!
WOW!!! Alex, we are so excited to come across this AMAZING guest-post on your FAB blog! Chassity, we are over the moon to know that your sofa is in such a beautiful home with a family who appreciates and enjoys it! The rest of your home is simply stunning… we’re completely in love with your kitchen backsplash, and your commissioned reception painting is beautifully done (and such a CLEVER idea)!
Also happy to see that so many others love the sofa, too! Seems you picked a winner!
Thanks so much for the mention.
All the best,
Leigh