March 2015 | Home design

Friday Five | 03.27.15

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Thank goodness it is Friday! Here's what has caught my eye over the past week!

Yesterday I was asked for my favorite floral pillow sources, so I rounded up a few of my favorites! I love the Etsy shop Spark Modern - I could literally take every pillow in their shop home with me! They are a great source for designer pillows - the prices are very reasonable, especially when you look at the price per yard when purchasing designer fabric! These are great statement pillows that could easily make a space!

Chaing Mai // GP&J Baker Imperial Pheasant // O&L Maharani // Manual Canovas Misia // Schumacher Katsugi //Schumacher Chenonceau

I also rounded up a few of my favorites for under $25, ranging from $5-$25!

Ikea Stockholm // Ikea Snabbvinge // Threshold Floral // H&M Linen Cover // Threshold Orange Floral // Threshold Gray Floral

Short on space or in between nightstands? Try using a garden stool to rest your drink or phone at night - as seen on Style Me Pretty! p.s. Home Goods/Ross/TJ Maxx etc. typically has them for $30-$80!

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style me pretty

A few month's ago, I shared about #gohugo, a 1 year old boy who had a cancer diagnoses. I'm SO happy to say, as of a few week's ago Hugo is cancer free!!! I've been thinking and praying for Hugo and his family often over the past year - this makes me smile so much!

An amazing reminder that no matter what the news tells you, there IS good and happiness in the world!

This bedroom by Caroline Brewer on Design Sponge has the perfect amount of crisp white, color and pattern. Doesn't it look so relaxing?

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Love this pom pom pillow from Pottery Barn Teen - monogram is also available!

Love the Marmot pendant from Serena & Lily - currently on sale for $220!

Hope you have an amazing weekend!!

Gathering Inspiration with Arhaus

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Over the weekend, I browsed around on of my favorite shopping areas, Tysons Corner - where all of my go to home decor stores are next to each other. I love soaking up the endless inspiration!

Today, I'm talking about Arhaus! I love the mixture of eclectic with modern touches and use of natural materials.

I was instantly drawn to the Pavo Sectional. We've been looking for sofas casually for a few years (I'm pretty picky, it has to be comfortable and solidly built!) Now that we're moving into our home soon (verse apartment living), and ready to purchase a few investment pieces, we'll be picking out a sofa or two soon! Wouldn't this be perfect for relaxing in our TV room downstairs - I love the deep seating! I was super impressed with the comfort and quality.

Love the Clancy Daybed - perfect for dividing a long living room, yet keeping it open, like The Makerista did here.

After this winter, I'm dreaming of having barbecues outside! Love the mix of woven rattan with the clean modern lines of the concrete table and benches. Portland Dining Chair and Julian Outdoor Concrete Bench and table

I also love the Metro Outdoor Chair and Ottoman - love the warm oatmeal fabric paired with the clean lines of the arms and base. It certainly doesn't look like outdoor furniture! Those poufs are pretty great too - I can't resist a good print!

Also, while browsing online, I found a few more favorites that I didn't see in store.

1. Tansy Chair // 2. Grace Rocking Chair // 3. Round Pouf in White and Blue // 4. Moroccan rug

Couldn't you see designed a room around these pieces? Love them!

Arhaus is currently running a contest to Pin Your Dream Outdoor Oasis contest on Pinterest - for a chance to win a $250, $500, or $1000 gift card (Ends March 28th), check out Arhaus' blog for all the details!

This post was created in collaboration with Arhaus - all thoughts and opinions are sincerely my own. I only choose to share brands that I love and have had a great experience with!

Marble, Brass Side Table | Before + After

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Today I'm sharing perhaps our simplest DIY project yet - a traditional marble side table to a sleek, modern brass and marble side table. (or is it a plant stand??)

Here's the before .. a whole lot of detail going on in such a small space. $15 at the thrift store. The marble was a little stained - rubbing baking soda and letting it sit for a few hours got it all off.

The wood spindles had threaded ends, so we just unscrewed it to remove. We picked up some brass parts, a threaded rod from Home Depot and Ace Hardware.

Here's what we found: Top cap, brass washer (qty 4 packs), threaded rod (ours was 24" not 36"), brass tube (qty 7), brass nut, brass cap nut

To get started, we drilled the top holes a little larger with a masonry bit - underwater to reduce the risk of the marble cracking. This allowed the top cap to sit flush.

Then we inserted the top nut and the threaded rod from the underside.

A brass washer was placed and then the threaded rod was covered with the brass tube. Note: we did wrap electrical tape around the threaded rod at the top and bottom of where the brass rod sits to make it snug.

We added another washer and repeated the steps.

For the base, we cut the final brass rod in 3" sections with a pipe cutter - added a nut to tighten the whole base up - slipped the threaded rod over and added a brass cap nut to finish it off. We're currently using it on carpet and it is secure, but the top cap (which is flat) could also be used here - there would just be a line at the connection.

Hydrangea and and Ranunculus are my favorite flowers, second only to Peonies!

Total cost was around:

$15 Stand

$30 for Brass parts

$45

One last before and after.

I looooove it SO much!!

David and I finished this last night after dinner, it only too about an hour or so! Super easy! So look out for those diamonds in the rough at the thrift store - you never know what you'll find!

Friday Five | 03.20.15

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Happy Friday! Here's a few of my favorites from the past week!

I'm itching to go to Ikea to take a look at their new faux gray sheepskin. Has anyone seen it in person? Just $12.99!

Kirsten from 6th Street Design School shares how to easily and inexpensively make a bookcase look amazing!!

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6th street design school

I'm loving this colorful and fun house tour on Apartment Therapy!

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Refinishing furniture takes time - if you're looking for a quicker way - check out Emily Clark's amazing bamboo dresser makeover. It turned out so good!!

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emily a clark

We've had this set of organic cotton sheets for a few years now and they look as good (or maybe better) than new. They are super soft and the price is great! (I can't remember, but maybe they've gotten softer with time?) We also have a set of 800 thread count and I definitely prefer this set at 325 thread count. p.s. Extra 10% off with code SHAMROCK

How fun are these monogram pillows from Anthropologie!? Currently on sale for $19.95! Stop by to see if they still have your letter in stock! This tassel pillow would be great paired with it!

Have a great weekend friends!!

Take Five Series with Burlap and Lace

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I'm over at the super sweet and talented Shannon of Burlap and Lace guest posting while she's away. Make sure to stop by!! Also, be sure to browse around while you're there - TONS of inspiration!!

Shopping with Sarah | Hobby Lobby

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On today's Shopping with Sarah, I'm sharing what I'd buy at Hobby Lobby! Thanks so much to Jennifer for suggesting that! I go to Hobby Lobby fairly often - mostly to buy craft supplies, but I always like browsing their home accessories.

First up, this gallery wall print booklet. Last week Dwellings by Devore posted that Hobby Lobby had a collection of gallery wall prints for just $7.50 (normal price is $14.99) It wasn't on sale at my Hobby Lobby, but I was able to use a 40% off coupon (just google Hobby Lobby coupon and it will pop up) and got it for $8 something. Thanks so much Bethany for finding that - such a good deal!!

The pads are 14-18 pages (prints sized 4x6 to 11x14) and most pages include multiple prints that you tear out. I picked up the one on the left (photo below). Lots of gold leaf prints included!! There are also a few suggestions for how to hang the prints if you're looking for some ideas.

(p.s. I did purchase bells that day too .. I didn't mean to put them in the photo, but we are using them in hopes that the puppy will learn to ring them when she has to potty - we are ringing them with her paw before she goes out. She rang them twice yesterday, but I think it was unintentional, hopefully it will catch on soon!)

These starbursts are great (I prefer the small size here)! Target also has a black and gold set that is great too!

Love this geometric lantern - perfect for candles, maybe succulents or maybe wire it and hang it as a small pendant light.

Love this diamond - wouldn't it be perfect on a large stack of books or on a bookshelf.

I didn't walk around the whole store - so I'm sure more would have caught my eye!

I also like to buy upholstery foam by the roll here, with a 40% off coupon, it's pretty inexpensive. Though it is a lower density foam than Joanns (which is pricier), but I think it's fine for benches or dining chairs, etc. that you don't use everyday.

What else do you like buying at Hobby Lobby? If you have a store that you'd like to see what I'd buy, let me know!

Friday Five | 03.13.15

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Happy Friday! Here's a few of my favorites from the past week!

I love Britt Bass Turner's art! Did you know that you can also get her paintings as throw pillows?

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britt bass turner

Throw pillows can add up quickly - a great way to get a high end look for less is to mix in less expensive shams. Maybe pair this one from H&M with the Britt Bass Turner listed above? Also check out Ikea, Home Goods, Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc. for great deals!