Decorating for fall, Tartan style...

I am loving all things fall right now. 
The magazines on the shelves are thick and full of juicy goodness and football season is around the corner, YES!
This fall, I am inspired by so much and to start off the season,
I suggest you throw in some of this beautiful print to your home.
Get the look...

tartanplates, Pendleto; plaid tote, redmaple; plaid pillow, shetland; passport, verabradley; framed tartan prints, jaysonhomeandgarden; plaid mug + notebook, zazzle;

Home Tour + decorating ideas: scandinavian style

These are the moments of this scandinavian blogger's domestic bliss.
If I had her view, I would be in bliss every single day! It's absolutely gorgeous. 
I find it quite cute how she displays her collectibles in such a boutique-like way
She has such an Anthropologie signature style and I can't help but love the eye candy. If I lived in Norway I would be visiting her everyday...just like I sort of stalk Anthropolgie just to see the latest + greatest store decor!

Home Tour: tv host + lifestyle blogger Karen Bertelsen

I am just crazy about bookcases. 
So you can imagine that when I stumbled upon this photo, I took a second look. As I dissected this photo, I couldn't take my eyes off that ridiculously cozy looking chair. Who wouldn't want to sit in that thing for hours? The cowhide rug + silver side table combo left me wanting more.

Style at Home did a full feature on Miss Karen (the art of doing stuff author)and her lovely home. She did it herself and it she did it in under 1 month! I am all about a girl who gets things done!
This woman has totally inspired me, I can spot out plenty of easy-to-achieve looks that I wan't to incorporate into my own home...hope she inspires you too!
 
I love the dining room! The wood and brick together with gold framed portrait art...gorgeous!
Don't even get me started on this living room. That mirror is my new best friend!

secret of domestic bliss #30...decorating with birds

Sometimes, decorating can be daunting when you are trying to create a welcoming + cozy home but you feel like your look is a little stuffy. The key is adding whimsical touches to your space. If you don't have a bevvy of whimsical items around and you appreciate being "clutter-free", try throwing birds into your decor. There are a multiple ways to incorporate this adorable and happy animal. 
I personally love elephants, but lately, I have been utterly inspired to throw in a few birds to my apartment...and I must say, they absolutely make me smile!
See if you can spot the cuties...









the Art of Living...cleverly displaying your jewels



The minute I saw this photo, I feel instantly in love.



I took a quick notice at how the lovely jewels are displayed. 
I am always looking for creative ways to hang my necklaces so they are on display + chic.
So I toiled around the blog-o-sphere for a while and checked out how other decorista + fashionista bloggers hang their necklaces.
Some fabulous ideas here ladies, take notes!

lovemaegan. cupcakesandcashmere. scandinavianchic. ariannabelle. rebeccajune. smart+sassy.

living it up in London

Take a few moments and join me on a quick trip to London. While on board you will experience interior decorating excitement as you feast your eyes on this pad. Apartment Therapy gives us a peek into the supremely quirky pad of this London-ite and lets us relish in the colors + mix match of furniture styles. Enjoy the ride in full length here...You will so be glad you did!

The Art of Living...3 things you can do with scarves

Eddie Ross's brilliant and creative self shows how to turn scarves into pillows...
ooh la la!
Or...
you can frame them in all of their glory and display them as beautiful + exotic art!
or...
you can purchase a ready made scarf turned pendant lamp by the fabulous house of Chanel!

 

Bespoke Chanel Silk Scarf Chandelier


Brilliant stuff, right?

headboard looks to love!

I came across this extremely adorable headboard over at apartment therapy.
Alicia created this adorable bohemian look for her apartment.
I am just smitten with it. Props to her for doing it herself too!
Makes me crave a new headboard. Here are some that I just love...
A perfectly pretty painted one is easy peasy!
Mirrors of course step it up in the Glam department!
My love for chinoiserie here is illustrated perfectly.

chinoiserie...oh so chic

This beautiful picture currently reflects my "design mood", if you will.
I am so over the top in love with chinoiserie at the moment.
I mean, don't get me wrong, I always love some good chinoiserie moments, 
but currently I just can't get enough of the look.
The wallpapers, the fabrics, the furniture, the accessories...ouf!
I have been searching and searching and there is endless inspiration.
I think I need to buy some chippendale chairs and call it a day.
(i apologize for the mass of photos in this post, but i love them all so much i couldn't leave any out)

all images via the beautiful beth over at Chinoiserie Chic

decorista inspired art walls

The weekends in LA are just getting better and better.
The sun is shining and everyone is bustling about here in beverly hills. I am just loving it!
Totally why I moved out here from Texas....these are the moments I remember why. 

This weekend I am on a mission! The art wall in my room needs some art, and not just a few bits but I want my wall covered in beautiful art.
I am always inspired by the gallery and I am extremely inspired by some of these walls that are filled with art from wall to wall.
I just love the way it looks, something about the way an art wall can capture personality is so inviting.
My sweet friend Jami and I are hanging out today and hitting up Dwell on Design .
Hopefully I will get inspiration there too, for now, he is what is speaking to my heart...
images via...elle decor, mrs.blandings, everythingLEB, ritakonig,