Accentuated Beauty

Hello hello to all of my wonderful design loves out there! I'm sorry I've been so sporadic with my blog posts recently, I am still adjusting to my working schedule but I think I'm finally getting the hang of it so you should be hearing from me on a much more regular schedule! This week, I was inspired by a multitude of different accents and accessories that I wanted to share with y'all...A simple headboard, door handle, wall, or even a chandelier can be absolutely stunning when taken and made into a beautiful piece of art.  Accessories have the power to take a well designed room and turn it into something truly beautiful, remarkable, fun, even unexpected! So I have a great collection of some examples of these kinds of accessory pieces that have the power to do just that. I have absolutely fallen in love with them... And I hope you do too! As always, please feel free to comment or email me if you have any questions about what you see here or have questions about your own home! Enjoy! ...db

Pretty in Pink

Hello, my lovely design loves! I am so excited to be in the wonderful month of August- it is my birthday month after all :) And so, in honor of that I wanted to share some pretty and pink inspiration with y'all this week. Working as a professional designer, I meet people everyday who think they need to stick to the formal (and not-to-mention stiff!) ways of interior design's past. Design is more than just beige walls and boring couches. Design is about having fun, and expressing yourself through rooms and pieces that bring out the true you... In ways that only design has the ability to. That being said, this week I am excited to share a little fun you can have with your home. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and get ready for decor excitement! Enjoy!! ...db

Unexpected Glamour

Hello, my wonderful design loves! I have been keeping very busy with work this past month, but somehow I've found a few minutes where I can spend some quality time with my keyboard and bring y'all a fun new blogpost this week... In the design profession, I am constantly studying rooms and furniture so it is really exciting when I find a space that is truly unique. Taking a great piece and creating a design that is unexpected is one of the reasons I love doing what I do, and this week I've collected a group of images that demonstrate that design philosophy. The images below show how the designers that created them went above and beyond to make their room stand out, and to make us as viewers do a double take. In these images, you can see how unexpected colors like pink sofas and chairs, furry pillows or rugs, and even glamorous chandeliers and lighting, make these rooms shine. Have a great rest of your week, and I hope these images bring as much inspiration to you as they did to me! Enjoy!! ...db

Tufted Glory

Hello hello, my design loves!! This week, it seems like everywhere I look I am seeing tufts! I just can't seem to get enough of them, although if I'm being honest... I can never really get enough of tufted furniture! Tufting adds a little extra glam and oomph to the piece of furniture, and really makes you do a double-take when you look at a space. So this week, I have a collection of some of my favorite examples of tufting for your visual pleasure... These pieces are true examples of how beautiful pieces can be transformed into something truly extraordinary with just a little something extra. Here's hoping that a little bit of tufted inspiration can transform your home into something extraordinary too! Enjoy! ...db

 

Palette Trends

Hello my design loves, and welcome to the summer season!!! I hope y'all have all been doing well these past few weeks, I can't wait to show you some of the things I've been working on! One of the questions I get asked most often is suggestions for paint colors, so this week I want to go through what a successful palette looks like for today's home! Some people gravitate towards brighter colors, while others prefer a softer look. Whatever your taste, the key to a beautiful paint palette is flow! Also, it is generally a good idea to create a softer background as a backdrop for your home, and then you can experiment more with colors as accents. Being a girl of neutrals, I am definitely one to gravitate towards a softer palette but if you would like suggestions for your own home please feel free to ask! And until then, here is a collection of colors to bring out the beauty in your home, so enjoy!!! ...db

Livable Working Spaces

Hello, my design loves!! I hope you have all had a wonderful week, and because we are rapidly closing in on the weekend I also hope that today's post will help you through the last two days! The right environment can make all the difference in your outlook on work and life... And since I am a huge believer in your surroundings influencing your attitude, I have put together a collection of beautiful, unique, and livable home offices that will inspire greatness in you in honor of the work week! Enjoy, and as usual feel free to ask me anything!! ...db

Funky & Fun Accessories

Hello, design loves!! I hope y'all have had a wonderful past couple of weeks! Mine were very good but very busy, and I am so excited to share what I have found for y'all this week! Whenever I go somewhere I am always on the lookout for fabulous finds that you won't get just anywhere... And this week I have some incredibly fabulous (and funky!) items that I instantly fell in love with, and I hope you do too!! Scroll through to see some of these fun items, and get the details on some of the rooms that they would work great in!! Enjoy! ...db

I found this a few weeks ago while browsing online and maybe it's my southern roots coming through, but I instantly fell in love with it!!! This is my new favorite home accessory I've seen in a while! An unexpected twist with a delicate print and classic colors take this piece way past just mounting a deer head on the wall. It's something that both you and the hubby can love and proudly show off in that eclectic living room of yours!

Items that hold a circular shape tend to give us a sense of comfort, and these three shown above are no different! I love the crochet rug, the wooden wall art, and these pebble-like mirrors which all add a little edge to the "comfort" feel. Put these items in your foyer to really make a statement when guests come into your home, and to keep you smiling every time you walk through your front door.

These more delicate items caught my eye this week as I was looking through various websites this week. I love how the creators of these pieces took an ordinary household item and turned them into something unexpected. Whimsical decor like this vase and doorknocker have the power to turn your house into a home, so why not try mixing in some fun into your home this season??

And finally, I think it is important to make the outside of your home look just as beautiful as the inside... So here are a couple of fun and funky accessories for your front porch (or wherever you want to put them)! I love that these two pieces compliment one another with their old-meets-new metallic features. The feminine design is also complicated by the masculine material, which makes for the perfect balance in any home! Try these new accessories out and let me know how they work for you!