My Home Tour + Sources

As mentioned in a previous post, earlier this month, Style Me Pretty Living, one of my favorite lifestyle sites, featured a tour of my previous home. Since the feature went up, I've received inquires about the sources of some things, so I thought I'd post a complete list here for anyone else who may also be curious to know. Because the apartment was a rental that we planned to live in for only about 2 years or so and we had other priorities financially, when it came to decorating and furnishing it, we did so on a small budget, splurging only on a few select pieces.  BTW, this post from 2012 shows a few photos of what the place looked like when we first moved in!

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Living Room // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Living Room // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Living Room // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Living Room // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Living Room // photography by Esther Sun

sofa - Crate and Barrel  (crazy comfortable!) , pillows - Arianna Belle, blue abstract artwork - commissioned from Parima Studio, gold square wall frames - Target (they were originally silver and I spray painted them), white tufted ottoman - Target, round gold mirrored tray - World Market, large white tray - West Elm, coasters - Anthropologie, small gold bowl - Target, blue rug - Overstock, sunburst mirror - Home Depot (a total steal!), turquoise vases - Target, double gourd lamps - Overstock, black side tables -  Ikea, white media unit - Ikea - customized it by painting the back blue, small light blue lacquer box - Swing Design, sheepskin - Ikea, paint color - Horseradish C15-1 by Olympic

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Dining Space // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Dining Space // photography by Esther Sun

white pendant light - Lamps Plus, white round tulip table - Ikea, clear acrylic chairs - Ikea, gold flatware - West Elm, black and white placemats - Serena and Lily, paint color - Horseradish C15-1 by Olympic

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Bar Tray // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Kitchen // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Kitchen // photography by Esther Sun

gold tray - West Elm, glass decanter - Target, french opaline turquoise glasses - vintage (you can find similar ones on eBay, Etsy, and flea markets), white shelves - Ikea, pot rack - Ikea, stainless steel mixing bowls - Joss and Main, blue treat jar - Homegoods, cookbooks - It's All Good, The Kind Diet, My Father's Daughter, Eating the Alkaline Way, Crazy Sexy Kitchen, Superfood Kitchen, Barefoot Contessa at Home

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Bedroom // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Bedroom // photography by Esther Sun

floor lamps - Ikea, white duvet cover - Bed Bath and Beyond, embroidered sheet set - BlissLiving Home, pillows - Arianna Belle, silver frames - Target, patterned fabric boxes - Blissliving Home, white shag rug - Rugs USA, benches - Rose Bowl Flea Market, paint colors - Olympic Pounding Surf and Freshwater

Arianna Belle Home Tour // Office // Photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Office // photography by Esther Sun

Arianna Belle Home Tour - Office // photography by Esther Sun

white desk -  Ikea, leopardpillow - Arianna Belle, shelving unit - Ikea, rug -  Overstock , doube gourd lamps -  Target, black quatrefoil mirror - Target, artwork - Parima Studio, turquoise binders - Office Depot,  orange tray - West Elm,  file box - Office Depot

FAQ

Q: The base of my Docksta table gets dirty easily from people resting their feet on it, how do you keep yours clean?

A: Magic Erasers! 

Q: How did you hide the wires and cords of your wall mounted TV in your living room?

A: We used these cable management covers we found on Amazon.  I've also seen similar ones at home improvement stores.

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All photography by Esther Sun

Design Spotlight: Nest Design Co.

One of the many things I enjoy about my job, is discovering talented new-to-me interior designers. I thought it'd be fun to spotlight them here on the blog as I'm sure many of you will also enjoy seeing their beautiful work and gain inspiration from it.

This week's spotlight is on Jennifer Wundrow and Heather Brock, founders of their own firm -Nest Design Co. based in Sausalito, California. A selection of lovely spaces they've designed:

Did you drool over that reading nook and that kitchen? Yeah, me too.  See more of their work here!

Inspired By: Blue Print

While reading the Domaine feature on Cynthia Collins, I learned that aside from being an interior designer, she is also co-owner of Blue Print - a store in Uptown Dallas.  I clicked on over to the store website and immediately fell in love.  They sell handpicked antiques, original artwork, accessories, and high-end furniture, all inside a really charming and architecturally beautiful old home:

They do such a beautiful job with styling:

If I ever go to Dallas, I'd love to visit the store. Looks like such an inspiring place!

All photos via Blue Print Store

Hunting for a New Lighting Fixture

The dining room is one of the spaces I've neglected in our home and is in need of a little attention.  It's a small little space that is open to the living room.  Since moving in, all we've done is bring in the clear chairs we had from our previous home, a white tulip table, and white curtains. The owners of the home (we're renters) left their chandelier and we've left it up because, well, it's functional. It's not really our style though and I've been itching to change it out.

I've been keeping an eye out for light fixtures that I like (and aren't ridiculously expensive). Below is a round-up of what I've found so far.  Some of them aren't right for the space but thought they were worth sharing here, for any of you out there who may also be on the hunt for the right light fixture.

1- Five Arm Chandelier, 2- Marmont Pendant, 3- Brass Pendant, 4- Modern Pendant Light, 5- Brass and Glass Globe Pendant

#1 is beautiful but it's probably a bit too fancy for our home. #2 has a fun vibe to it, though I'm not sure if it would emit sufficient light. #3 is a strong contender - I love it's simple elegance. #4 is clean, simple and my husband's favorite. There's also this one, which is similar and I like.  #5 is really cool and I love that it's handmade by a fellow small business owner.  It's also the most budget friendly. Given the current chairs we have though, bringing this in would probably be too many clear elements in the space. Perhaps if I got new chairs... (haha I wish! ...not in the budget right now)

If you happen to come across a light fixture you think I'd like and is reasonably priced, feel free to send it my way. I'm open to options.

Mirrored Vanities

If I had a dedicated dressing room, I think I'd like to incorporate a mirrored vanity table. There's something just so glamorous about them wouldn't you agree?

image credits: 1-via ashley's pinterest via marcus design inc.; 2-photography by alexander johnson via houzz; 3-photography by grey crawford via here; 4-via alyson's pinterest via ArhZine ; 5-via traditional home; 6-via lesapea musings; 7-photography by scott woodward, interior design by agnes verrier, as seen in rue

Find me over at Marcus Design

This morning I'm over at Marcus Design talking about what my dream kitchen would look like. Check it out here!

photo via food and cook by trotamundos, edited by me

Happy Earth Day

For a happy way to end the week and celebrate Earth Day, I thought I'd post this beautiful bedroom by Tobi Fairly, which most people wouldn't guess is an earth-friendly design. The cheerful tangerine and turquoise color palette really makes the room and dispells the idea that green decor is necessarily dull.

Most of the fabrics used throughout the room are organic cotton, many of the pieces are vintage or recycled, and the paint on the furntiure, accessories and walls are low-VOC. For detailed information on how the room is eco-friendly, click on over to Traditional Home.

all photography by Nancy Nolan

Heidi's Home Office

Recently was delighted to stumble upon this lovely office from the home of fellow design blogger Heidi of A Thousand Laughing Starfish. I'm loving the pops of color, the orange chair with nailhead trim detail, the blue knobs on the desk, and the vase filled with vibrant fresh flowers.

New Online Mag: Dabble

A few of my favorite shots from the design section of the premiere issue:

The magazine also features great food and travel sections. Go check it out if you haven't already!

Good Morning

Welcome to a brand new week :)

Although, as usual, I have an awaiting to do list, I like taking a few calm moments in the morning to pleasantly ease into to the week...

How about you? Do you have a busy week ahead? How do you like to start off your Mondays?

P.S. Isn't that blue chair fabulous??

Image credit: 1

High Gloss Magazine!

Aren't you just loving all these online magazines? High Gloss just went live with their first issue today and I'm absolutely loving it! My favorite interior design feature was the Boston bachelorette pad designed by Erin Gates of Elements of Style (love her!). It's pink done right. Unapologetically girly, sophisticated and oh so chic. Contrast piping on the furniture, lucite pieces, patterned pillows, floor to ceiling drapes, the marble countertop and tulip table... I pretty much love everything in here, I don't think I'd change a thing...

photography by Sarah Winchester

Have you read the magazine yet? What was your favorite feature?

Matchbook Magazine!

Have you read it yet? If you haven't heard, it's the newest online lifestyle magazine that just went live last night, created by bloggers Katie Armour and Jane Lilly Warren. I haven't read it all yet (it's more text heavy than other online mags) but so far, I personally am absolutely loving it! It's filled with lots of charm and personality. A few of my favorite shots:

The Delightful Mr. Boddington (page 24)

Drawer Full of Stripes (page 44)

50 Classics for Your Closet (starting on page 38)

Chelsea Jewel Box (page 78)

An American in Paris (page 112)

Glimpses of Lela Rose's apartment (page 126 )

All images via Matchbook Magazine Issue 1

Good Morning

Absolutely in love with this gorgeous kitchen and all its lovely details by Alice Lane Home:

This one is definitely going in my Dream Home inspiration file.

breathing space

Hey guys, sorry I was MIA yesterday. I have been having a very rough and frustrating time lately. Among other things which I won't discuss here, being the clumsy person I am, the other day I tipped over a glass of water onto my MacBook causing it to shut down and make a sizzle sound. I've been taking the advice of friends and letting it dry for a few days. I'm pretty sure it's dead but maybe it will miraculously turn back-on again...we'll see. To those of you who have emailed me lately, sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet, I hope you understand.

In the meantime, my husband has allowed me to borrow his computer to blog (which almost always brightens my days). In an effort to lift my spirits a little, I'm posting this happy and cheery yet calm oasis of a space from the latest issue of Lucky magazine:

The beautiful photo spread is inspiring me to surround myself with beautiful things, pour hot tea into my favorite cup, light a candle, relax, clear my mind of negative thoughts and just breathe....

Bathroom Makeover

I'm absolutely loving this fantastic before and after from my girl Irene over at designstIles:

Before

After

Isn't it beautiful? I love how fresh it feels! Read her post about it here.

Designer Spotlight: Sara Tuttle

Recently came across a photo of one of interior designer Sara Tuttle's projects and was delighted to find an inspiring portfolio once I clicked over to her

website

. I love how beautifully she incorporates classic and antique pieces and makes spaces feel lively and fresh with layered color, texture and pattern. A few of my favorites from her:

all images via Sara Tuttle Interiors

Beautifully Organized Space of the Week

It's the last one of 2010, so let's make it a fabulous one shall we?This week's beautifully organized space is from the home of fellow blogger Megan of Honey We're Home. Prior to moving into her custom built home, Megan lived in a townhouse with very limited closet space so having the opportunity to have a walk-in closet of this size was a dream come true for her.

The closet is just off the bathroom and measures 9'4 x 13'2! It was designed to include an island with cubbies in the middle, a shoe rack, built-in dresser, adjustable hanging shelves, shelves for purses, and a fabulous chandelier.

Pants are hung on wire hangers from Bed, Bath and Beyond and jeans are on small felt hangers that don’t bow in the middle. Before the shoe rack was built, Megan counted her shoes to see how much space she’d need. The top shelf was removed to fit tall boots which are kept upright used boot inserts.

Scarves are hung and tied over a lower rod. Lightweight sweaters are folded over white plastic hangers from Target and arranged by color -creates such a beautiful rainbow effect don't you think?

Megan created a necklace holder behind the door using Commandhooks. She stores her purses on the side shelves. Her dresser drawers hold gym clothes, undies, sleepwear, and more jewelry.

The full-length mirror to the left of the dresser is where she plops down to do her makeup each day.

Atop the island is a runner is from World Market, a clear bin holding her makeup from The Container Store, and a flower vase and candy jar from Home Goods. On the right side of the island, she keeps her tank tops, casual long sleeve shirts, and shorts/capri pants. On the left, storage bins from Target hold belts, bikinis, and scarves. The zebra ottoman is from Hobby Lobby.

To see more of Megan's gorgeous home be sure to visit her blog if you haven't already!