snuggled down . . .

When I spotted this beautiful room over on Miss Erin's blog, it immediately had me daydreaming of going home to curl up in a comfty outfit with my luscious faux fur blanket accompanied by a cup of Mariage tea and my brand new book. With the hectic week I've had I thought that instead of going home to work, it is a perfect night to keep my computer in my work bag and check out for a night. Nite, nite lovelies - I'll be back tomorrow!

Photo: Inspace Locations

Donna Karan Cashmere Sweater / Mariage Fréres Tea / Missoni Scarf / Splendid Leggings / OPI Nail Polish / Calypso Faux Fur Throw / An Object of Beauty

roaring fire . . .

Wishing I had a fireplace to warm up my apartment on a cold gloomy day.

*Photo: arch daily via aubrey road

Perfection: Malene Birger's Home

There aren't many words to describe this Cophenhagen home, except for the fact that it's utter perfection. Danish fashion designer Malene Birger's home is filled with treasures that any women would dream of having.

The photos speak for themselves; the coats, shoes, earrings and decor are perfectly placed. Skona hem did a phenomenal job photographing this inspiring home.

{photo's courtesy of decor8 via Skona hem}

Chairs: Taupe, Red, Ivory, Oh My!

I'd DIE to have this chair in my apartment right this very minute. The color, the buttons, and the silver chrome. Ahh...it's killing me.

Everyone loves a good pattern. The white and red geometric print is fabulous. This is the Brooklyn townhouse of interior designer Demi Adeniran, who owns the home furnishing shop Fabrica. 

I love the look of this living room, but the chair just looks like it needs to have someone sitting in it. I'd me more than happy to do so with a good book. The fact that people are still designing rooms in whites makes me smile. I love a white room, especially the color of the walls with the pictures on it. I also love the white curtains and ivory chair.

{photo's courtesy of flickr}

Obsession + Inspiration

My first stop in Portland is always a trip to Saint Maine. It’s an amazing interior design store that will end up hurting your wallet. Trust me, I know from experience.

I’ve been dreaming for over a year about a navy blue velvet chair and round ottoman set that I saw there recently. I thought it would’ve been sold by now, but no, it’s sticking around to torture me every time I walk into the store. Since I’m still in love with it, I’ve been trying to figure out how to incorporate blues into my décor at home. Currently, my apartment is decorated in white, chocolate brown and hints of green everywhere (mostly in the kitchen and bathroom).

This image has helped me visualize adding blues into my décor. I love the midnight blue walls in the above photo, which offset the cream sofa, white painted side table and white lamp. The taupe armchair and sofa create a cozy but sophisticated living room. I also love the ottoman coffee table that matches the walls. I think that choosing accessories that go with the room's main color helps tie the dark walls and pale furnishings together.

{photo courtesy of flickr}