Paris apartment tour...whimsy & color

It's been taking me a minute to get adjusted back to the week. After having guests all weekend, I need a good time to recoup, reflect, prepare,etc. Monday was a slow start for me but today I'm finally getting back around to feeling sane again due in large part to coffee. What I love about the home, is that if decorated well, it can completely support you in life. I love my little condo and just looking around at beautiful things that are aesthetically pleasing and complement each other, it just makes me feel so good. I'm a huge believer in that. While black, white and gold are my happy place, I am certainly made happy by the colors of the ocean too and that was made obvious to me when I saw this room and the gorgeous blue sofa...

So, when I found this home, even if just perusing online, it did the same thing for me...happiness McGee. I love the grey wood flooring and the grey walls. That shade of grey is fantastic. It makes the blues and greens pop so beautifully. Not to mention the mix of brass and natural accents. That's when I decided that sharing this home was so necessary. A few things to note here, a painted ceiling. I really enjoy when an entire room is painted and not just 'ceiling left white' situation. The palm wallpaper in the breakfast nook. I've never really seen this pattern before, therefore I adore it!

BLUE 2
BLUE 2
BLUE GREEN WALLS
BLUE GREEN WALLS
BLUE GREENS
BLUE GREENS
BLACK AND GOLD
BLACK AND GOLD

The darkness of the walls and the light wood flooring is such a winning combo. This Parisian apartment just killed it for me. Colorful, yet still whimsical and modern with metallic accents. Yes.

images via AD Paris

10 things that rocked my world this week. 9.15.14

 
austin san jose hotel
austin san jose hotel

1. The weather in Austin has changed. Woop. A bit of that chilly cold front came in. I am loving it. Spent my Sunday at Hotel San Jose, one of my favorite hotels in town.  I am so into the butterfly chairs too.

chair
chair

2. It's hard to tell in the photo but the chill in the air from leaving the door open on my balcony felt so good. I love that fresh air feeling at home.

target
target

3. I got to go do some shopping at Target and will be giving my bedroom and whole new look with these fab black and gold touches. { pillows / angel wing / urchins / vase }

turtle
turtle

4. I've been having fun creating some tablescape mixes with my black, white and gold vintage vibe. Kinda into turtle shells lately.

vanity
vanity

5. The beginning of September is such a good time in new york. I was missing my apartment in nyc and my pretty vanity. So glam.

atlantishome
atlantishome

6. I also spent a LOT of time on instagram getting inspired. Do we not love these leopard chairs on @atlantishome ?

thecrossdesign
thecrossdesign

7. How about brick walls and windows on @thecrossdesign ? I love all that white bedding, I clearly need more pillows.

housinigworks
housinigworks

8. WANT this gorgeous orange lacquer console I spotted on @housingworks .

ana antunes
ana antunes

9. @anaantuneshomestyling made this chic little office space in my color palate. Very into it.

magazine
magazine

10. There is a new magazine in Austin and I think I am in love. So many cool things happening in Austin. I am loving it.