Deep Colored Walls — Powder Room, Family Room, Library… Oh My!
California can have its light, breezy SoCal vibe with all white walls and boho splashed in. Fresh exciting, bold things are happening with deep, dark colored walls. Paint or wallpaper are all in. Think of London library vibe. Shake of the norm. No wall is permanent. Be brave and go for it. xo, Jen
Blush Pink in Design
Blush Pink is having a major come back and we are fully on board! We just wrapped up the tween girl’s bathroom makeover that we carved out of a former laundry room. The space was tiny, but we used every inch wisely and the results are adorable! Check out images below.
Tween Boys Black & White Plaid Bathroom
We just wrapped up one of our favorite bathrooms to date! With twins and older brother started to outgrow the family’s current bathroom situation, we revamped a former laundry room for the girl’s bathroom (details in another post to come) and renovated the existing bathroom to focus on the tween boys and a space they […]
How to Decorate with Plants
Plants are often overlooked as a potential element to design a space. Plants not only bring in needed color and life but can be integral in finishing a space. Plant life is also a great way to keep the space fresh visually and satisfy the need to mix it up. One of the most popular […]
A Stylish Shelf – Best Practices for a Perfectly Styled Shelf
For some reason people commonly struggle with how to style a shelf and make it look natural and an organic collection. The key is actually collecting personal items from travel or a particular memory- over time. If everything is purchased at once or at one store, it starts to feel artificial and not personal. The […]
Dark Painted Cabinets
Dark painted cabinets are having a moment. A moment that I think is going to stick around for a while. We have spent 20 years in the beige range that dulled our senses and put us to sleep. It is an exciting time to be in design and see the marketed shift in peoples comfort […]
Favorite Chairish Picks
I surely hope you have discovered Chairish, the fabulous curated vintage marketplace from vendors across the country. Think of 1st Dibbs meets Etsy, which is a happy mix of vintage retailers and everyday individuals that have an amazing piece to sell. It’s a great place to find an original pieces to introduce in a unique element […]
Best Up & Coming Artists
Author: Sydney Piwowar Finding affordable, art can be hard… it’s expensive! To find affordable art that is original, is even harder. This is one of the main reasons why I love to embrace new, up and coming artists. Often these artists have not only a fresh, new look, but more reasonable prices too. It’s a […]
Colorful Front Doors – Stand Out from Your Neighbors
Author: Sydney Piwowar On October 31st, many Americans were standing on each other’s doorsteps. Accompanied by our children, doorstep-to-doorstep ringing doorbells and listening to our kids’ yell “TRICK OR TREAT!” As a creative person, I was paying as much attention to the costumes as I was the doors. After half a dozen of white and […]
Plug-In Pendants and Sconces: The Go-to Problem Solvers
Author: Sydney Piwowar You hear me talk about lighting all the time and how it is key to give any space a particular mood. In reality, it has a much more practical application required for everyday life. We need good lighting for tasks such as work, getting dressed, make up, shaving, cooking, etc. Getting good […]