Office Envy

I can't wait to have my own thoroughly designed home office! I'm thinking hardwood floor, fur rug, organizational shelves, and always fresh flowers on the desk .... below is some more inspiration ....

 { images via Design Darling, The Office Stylist, The Decorista, & my Pinterest }

Art & Design Book Wishlist

Pantone: The 20^th Century in Color, $31.80

The Perfectly Imperfect Home, $30

Details: A Stylist’s Secrets to Creating Inspired Interiors, $36.11

Decorate: 1,000 Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home, $22.43

Tricia Guild: Colors, Patterns, and Space, $35.71

Domino: The Book of Decorating, $20.51

Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic Colors, $11.60

Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, & Everything Glamour, $11.10

The Gospel According To Coco Chanel, $13.15

Parisian Chic: A Style Guide, $18.11

Cecil Beaton: The Art of the Scrapbook, $169.87 ß Splurge!

Link Love

* I'm waiting for an occasion to make this elderflower champagne cocktail.

* DIY Project: Salvaged Barnwood Headboard

* I love this idea: Holiday Box Advent + Free Printable 

* I cannot wait to visit C. Wonder's colorful flagship store in Soho

* TROHV looks like an AMAZING home & goods shop: Trovh: a collection of artful objects discovered or found.

Wall Hanging Part 2

I posted a How To here, but I just found this amazing wall gallery inspiration diagram to give you some ideas on how to organize your hangings!

{ via Anne Beck Photography }

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Some inspiration for your Thanksgiving table tomorrow..... what are you thankful for this year?

{ images via Coco + Kelley, Brunch at Saks, Habitually Chic, The Glitter Guide }

How To: Hang A Gallery/Home Wall

This seems to be a never-ending struggle for me and, I'm sure, many others. I always have a bunch of photographs, sketches, paintings, etc. I want to hang on a wall but how do I do it in a cohesive, uncluttered way? Thankfully The Glitter Guide is here to help! Love their suggestions here and below.

"We love the idea of creating a gallery wall in the home, whether it be in a living room, bedroom, or even an office space. We turned to interior designer Muffie Faith, whose store was featured on Glitter Guide earlier this week, for some expert tips on hanging a collection of frames!

Pay Attention to Size: If I’m doing a mix of sizes, I start with the largest piece first and work out. One thing that people always seem to do is put too much space between photographs and sketches. Think of it as a puzzle, but keep in mind that larger, bolder pieces need “breathing room” to emphasize the dramatic effect created by the art. Frames need to be similar — not necessarily in texture, but in color. You wouldn’t necessarily mix solid golds and silvers, but some pieces may have tiny flecks of each that allow you to make a bridge between both hues.

Practice First: For a large group or gallery, it’s often best to start by practicing your layout on the floor before you begin to mess with the walls. Don’t try to be exact or you’ll drive yourself nuts! In many cases, a tape measure will be your best friend to achieve consistency.

Change it Up: As the mood strikes to change your artwork, remember: putty fills a hole in the wall. Don't be afraid to make a mistake!"

Found

Just a few (or maybe more than a few .... sometimes I get carried away) photographs found on one of my favorite photo websites: jjjjound.com.

{ via jjjjound.com }