If you’re needing a bit of a pick-me-up this Monday, check out this new-to-me color palette generator! Found over the weekend through Creature Comforts, I’ve become officially obsessed as it feeds my love for all things color.
I can think of so many ways to use this great tool – to match a palette for a room, to build a mood board for an outfit, to plan a color theme for a party…oh the possibilities!!
I’ll be spending many a color-loving minutes on this lovely find…
Happy Monday!
I’m loving the bit of whimsy in each of these rooms. The unexpected details that tell you they don’t take themselves too seriously…
via Kishani Perera
via House to Home
via House and Home
I’m craving a bit of whimsy in my home…what will it be?
Letterpress Coaster Calendar via Meadowlark Creative
I love a new calendar…blank and waiting to be filled in with fun reminders!! I’ll be using the bright, happy red one below. What about you?
Calendar via Bookbinders Design
Zig Zag Calendar via May Day Studio
Accordion Calendar via Snow and Graham
Letterpress Calendar via Ink + Wit
Academic Calendar via Paper Source
Bunny Calendar via The Paper Thieves
Monday, already? Where did the weekend go? I’ve lost track of time and completely missed it…Today I’m in Hong Kong, the last stop on my adventure through Asia (a work trip no less:) and am a wee-bit homesick.
Homesick for my wonderful home in the making – which I promise to share as soon as I get some things hung on the wall and the place a bit more gussied up and debut ready. Instead, I’m sharing a glimpse into my inspiration file that I’ve been collecting to guide me in my own home decor. I use (and adore) pinterest to keep my online tears organized.
I’m striving to create a look that’s modern yet rustic at the same time. Something gorgeous, but also lived in. These rooms strike the perfect balance of personalized style + comfy abode. By combining natural elements like antlers, hides and plants with simple streamlined furniture and sticking to a mostly neutral color palette, these rooms please both the eye and the soul.
I want to stretch out in any of these for a good, long weekend with a stack of magazines and a big glass of pinot noir. Mmmm. Perfection! Hope your week is off to a good start!
images top to bottom: lonny magazine, lonny magazine, lolina found via mrs. french, real living.
Today I’m sharing a stylist’s site I’ve had bookmarked for quite a bit now.
I pop by every now and then to check what’s new or to fill my head with wonderful styling ideas to borrow for home. 
Kim Ficaro is the creative force behind all of these great shots and her work has graced the pages of Domino, O, West Elm and Town and Country.
It’s so exciting to peruse a stylist or photographer’s site and instantly recognize so many of the rooms I’ve oogled over in shelter magazines.
I love how each of these rooms is an eclectic, personal expression that draws you in and makes you want to know the person who lives there…something we all strive for in our homes.
Ficaro’s gifted eye for detail and the unexpected has got me scavenging around my house to gather up all my inspirational bits to style with. See more of her lovely work here.
Good morning lovelies! I am fully rested after a good night’s sleep in my London hotel room.
My all-neutral London hotel room. Which got me thinking that I also have an all-neutral bedroom back in Dallas.
And while it’s peaceful and wonderful for rest, I think it could use a bit of color to freshen it up!
Taking a cue from these inspirational bedrooms, I’m on the hunt for accents to work in a pop. A bedside lamp, new sheets or a piece of art for the wall or the dresser would be the perfect way to introduce a small touch of color!
Mark Rothko Poster; Bedding; Yellow Lamp; Sunburst Tray; Elephant Tray; Embroidered Pillow; Applique Pillow.
I’ve blogged before about my love for grey + yellow in interiors. And I had thought I might actually be a bit over this look, but then…I stumbled across this and WHAM! My color crush is back in full force.
I’m glad we’ve finally made our way to Friday. I’ll be working through the weekend, got lots to catch up with both my real job and my jobbies (job+hobbies) and then looking forward to heading to London and Stockholm next week. Can’t wait to be inspired and see some new sights and of course looking forward to sharing it with you back here next week!
xoxo, jill.
The bar stool. Such a well-used piece of furniture. I myself am perched on one as I write most blog posts. My friends end up sitting here through most evening’s over, sipping wine as we cook. A clever bar stool can set the tone for the kitchen style.
Cherner Bar Stool via The Conran Shop
Emeco Bar Stool via All Modern
Tabouret Metal Stools via Overstock
Max Bar Stool via Chiasso
Shen B Bar Stool via Burke Decor
Oslo Bar Stool via Clayton Gray Home
Round Leather Barstool via Home Decorators Collection
Henriksdal via Ikea
Phoenix Bar Stool via CB2
The fall catalogs have started arriving – and I’m loving all of the natural, rustic accents adorning their pages. I’m always on the hunt for a few pieces to add to my space to update and make it feel new for the season. A few that have caught my eye so far.
I hadn’t checked out a RH catalog lately – and was smitten with their styling and home accents. Lots of beautiful accents and furniture pieces that would add a perfect rustic touch to any space.
French Glass Cloches; Resin Antelope Antlers; Parisien Club Side Table; Fishing Weights; Copenhagen Chair; Pharmacy Lamp.
Next up, Viva Terra. I’ve often bought gifts from this retailer and have always loved their style. But this fall’s book turned me on to the amazing furniture pieces they have, as well as a few decorative objects that I’m coveting.
via Viva Terra
The mix of warm colors, rich textures and industrial accents is just perfect in these pages. I adore the trend in printmaker’s inspired sideboards here and at RH.
Porthole Mirror Collection; Vintage London Bus Roll; Sawhorse Table; French Bottle Lamp; Mushroom Stool; Meadowflower Rug.
And finally, my favorite home pieces from the Neiman Marcus‘ fall home book. Luscious and luxurious…these pieces are perfect eye candy.
Chair; Set of 5 Trophy Heads; High Hat Brass Table; John Derian Plates; “Distant Views” Painting; Jonathan Adler Nesting Cubes.
Lots of wonderful options to bring a bit of the fall trends into your home! Unexpected color, rustic accents, vintage finds – all great ways to freshen your space in style.
I’ve been spending quite a bit of time in my favorite chair working my way through the Steig Larrson trilogy. Oy! In honor of my reading nook – I’ve pulled together today’s post to inspire you to carve out your own space (and time) for reading! In my opinion – you need a comfy chair, a good side table (to hold the required glass of wine) and a lightweight blanket to keep you warm.
Chair + Blue Stool +Throw
Lounge Chair + Pedestal Table + Blanket
Hope you have a great weekend and leave plenty of time for resting, reading and relaxing! I’ll see you back here on Tuesday!
