I just recently stumbled upon these really cool Test Tube Chandeliers inspired by Polish scientist Marie Sklodowska Curie and designed by Pani Jurek, with one and two rows of test tubes. So clever! They’re really so pretty the way the little bottles each hang suspended from the base… and imagine all the fun stuff you …
Feather Wall Art DIY African Juju Hat Tutorial
A few weeks ago, after what seemed like a never-ending decor battle with my console table design layout {I know, so dramatic}, I decided that the wall above it, which is part of it, needed something that was pretty enough to draw attention but not so much as to distract the eye. It seemed like …
The Viceroy Hotel Sovereign Villa Suite 105 Palm Springs
We’ve been staying in Sovereign Villa Suite 105 at the Viceroy Palm Springs for the last five days and four nights and honestly, we could move in for the entire Summer and be perfectly content! It’s a 2bedroom/2bathroom little Spanish house with a full kitchen and dining room and extra small reading room or office …
DIY Dip Painted Chopsticks Using Nail Polish
Just thought a fun little gathering would be all the more festive with customized dip dyed chopsticks! Especially because, it’s relatively free! But shhhh… don’t tell Ralph’s that I snatched a handful of “free with Sushi purchase” chopsticks! I was hoping the Chinese food delivery the night before would come stocked with chopsticks but they …
Small Entryways & Foyers Design Decor Inspiration
Thinking about all the projects I’m going to tackle once I have a bit of free time and my entryway and guest room top my very long list. I had great plans for both spaces but have yet to finish either because they were sort of “good enough” as they were. I bought wall decals …
White on White // My January Mantelscape
I wasn’t quite ready to box up all my pretty floral Christmas tree ornaments just yet, so I found a new home for them on the cow skull above the fireplace… the horns to be exact. The purple and blues actually work really well against the facing dark gray walls of my living room and …
Thanksgiving Tabletop & Decor Inspiration // Various Styles
Before we get all Christmas-crazy, let’s remember that Thanksgiving is just around the corner! And as much as I want my husband to hang little white lights all over our house, I want to focus for just a few more weeks, on pretty warm colors and well, food. I’ve done a bit of diy Thanksgiving …
Fall Centerpiece with White Pumpkins & Reindeer Moss
What You’ll Need * 2 Large {squished} white pumpkins {I don’t know the actual name of these, do comment if you do!}, 2 medium/round pumpkins, a few small white pumpkins. I tend to buy a few extra pumpkins during Halloween that I don’t carve so I can use them through November for Thanksgiving. Spray painting …
The Mystery of My Golden Stumps {Side Tables} Solved
When I found these golden tree stump side tables at The Sherman Oaks Antique Mall {for $25 each!!!!} I had to have them. They were just too unique to pass up and the price was ridiculously right. There is no designer stamp to be found on them and since they were used a bit I …
* She Dreams in Color, She Dreams in Red *
What I’m Wearing* Ari Dein silk pajamas in peacock from Faire Frou Frou …and now looking at their shop I want the boutique hotel chemise omg it’s so fabulous. * Fake glasses I’ve had forever and always want to wear but feel ridiculous wearing fake glasses. * Photos taken by the husband in our Master …
DIY Coral Home Decor Accents Inspired by Eduardo Garza
Normally I’d rather not rip off artists {…big corporations are fair game, lol} but artists work hard to make a buck and art is art. HOWEVER when I saw these shell and coral sculptural decorative art pieces on gold bases by Eduardo Garza for sale at GILT Home the other day priced between $600-$1500 each …
My (old) Office/Dressing room – projects & progress
Originally Published on: May 17, 2011 My lack of extra time and propensity for perfection are keeping me from finishing my office makeover in a timely fashion but since I’ve been teasing you with the idea that you will see it soon, I feel the need to show you a few things I’ve done in …
A Few New Things Around the House // Old House
Just a few new things around the house that I’m loving. My Suck UK 1 Gun Ceramic Wall Vase has become a current obsession …mainly trying to keep a fresh flower in. Though I don’t really mind the wilted garden rose that you see in it now. It’s almost like the gun killed it, lol, …
DIY: Turn Wood Shelves into a Chic Mini Bar
While we’re not big drinkers, we do happen to have quite a large collection of barware & drink paraphernalia. With no extra storage space in the kitchen, I used these shelves I was going to give to Goodwill to create a mini side bar in our dining room & display all our booze. Here’s how …
MoMA Store WiSH List
Link List 1. George Nelson Sunburst Clock, 1949 $385 2. River Stones Bowl, 2006 $175 3. Pedra Coasters, 2002 $60 4. Rainbow Chopsticks, 1994 $30 I already have an extensive chopstick collection but these would just complete my set! 5. Brun: Gesund Und Gut Mit Butter print, 1951 $25 {unframed} I really like butter and …