SNEAK PEEK INTO MASTER BEDROOM MAKEOVER: The Wallpaper

An up close look at the rhinestone details.

New accessories, like this acrylic leg, tufted bench and accent rug.  

New accessories like this watercolor vase (Williams Sonoma) and ceramic box (H&M Home).  I found this vase for my sister's master bedroom makeover and loved it so much, I bought one for myself.

I'm thinking of hanging fashion illustrations on this wall.

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If you follow me on Instagram, (joann3373), I posted a sneak peek picture of our wallpaper install on Friday.

While the room is not fully complete, I wanted to share glimpses of the wallpaper design.  I'm too excited to keep it to myself!  I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.  It was just as I imagined . . . even more so; especially after seeing it up on the wall.

Still waiting on a few items and look forward to sharing with you the before and after, in the coming weeks.

Here are a few items I've put together that I would like to incorporate in the master bedroom makeover.

xo,

ROOMS THAT INSPIRE

Hope you had a nice weekend.  I was a busy bee this weekend; crossing items off my never-ending "to do" list.  One of them being, dedicating a chunk of my time listing items on eBay.  It has been on my mind for a while now but I just wasn't motivated to do it.  While it does take a lot of time, (taking pictures, posting them and writing a description), once I was on a roll, it wasn't that bad.  If you want to take a look at the items I currently have, you can see them here.  I plan on posting more items soon.

Moving on . . . let me share this week's post on Rooms that Inspire.  Today I'm talking about Designer, Tobi Fairley.  I've seen her work on Pinterest but I really noticed her design work when I read the November/December edition of Traditional Home.  The room was a classic black and white design with shades of pink.  To add a punch of color to that space, a set of green glass lamps were displayed to complete the look; like a beautiful set of earrings to dress up your look.

Not to keep you hanging, here's a picture of the space:

Everything about this space is jaw dropping.  It's so Coco Chanel; masculine with just the right feminine touches.  I LOVE THIS ROOM!

 

 

Traditional Home Magazine predicted: “Tobi will be like Cher or Oprah, one of those women for whom one name says it all.”

From the designs I've seen in her portfolio, I have to agree. 

Take a look at some of my favorites:

If you couldn't tell, I tend to lean towards a softer color palette in a space.  Tobi's eye for design is so amazing.  From the artwork, accessories, paint colors and design patterns. Love!

One thing I'm obsessing over is a lady bust.  I need one in my life right now.

 

 

Love the pop of blue used in this space.

 

 

The wallpaper in this entry space makes a statement but not too bold because of the softness.

 

This chest has me inspired to create a similar look in my home.

  I love the lamp choices Tobi uses in each of her designs and her flower arrangements.

 

This bedroom design is so peaceful and serene. 

Just think how calm and relaxed you would be in this bedroom.  It's like a dream. 

High gloss powder room is so fab!  I could never be bold enough to do something like this.

 

Wallpaper design choices are perfect picks.

 

 

Want to see more of Tobi Fairley's portfolio?  Click here

 

xo,

 

INSPIRATION COLOR OF THE WEEK: BROWN

For this week's color inspiration, I'm talking about the color brown.  I have to give credit to Mr. D.  I asked him to pick a color (not knowing what I needed it for) and he said brown.  I decided to run with that color because I immediately was inspired by this color and wanted to share with you.

Now, brown may sound boring and dull but brown is a color that doesn't get enough credit. 

When I think of brown of I think of nature; the earth.  What do some of us do this time of year?  I'll give you a hint . . . it requires us being outside . . .

For the Home

Planting . . .

Our new River Birch Tree planted in the front of our home

Dirt pathway and mulch beds @ Eisele's Nursery, Paramus, NJ

Gardening . . .

Brown mulch adds a nice contrast to our plantings (image from our backyard)

Even though brown is a dull and dark color, it's a very rich color and contrasts beautifully with lighter colors.  Let's take a look:

Oh, how I love a brown shingle house!  (image via Home Bunch)

A dark wooden desk, brown lamp and brown leather chair go nicely
with all the white trim in this room (image via Home Bunch)

Carry About Vase/Global Views via Interior Homescapes

 

Image Wooden floors

 

How about a nice cup of coffee?  A rich, brown French roast or espresso are my favorites.

 

Coffee bean image via Huffington Post/Porcelain and gold plated coffee mug via Etsy

 

Beauty and Fashion

 

Brown hair and brown eyed beauty, Penelope Cruz (image via Wanderlust Salon)

Bobbi Brown Raw Sugar Shimmer Brick Eye Palette in brown tones

Signature Gucci logo ballerina flats - Neiman Marcus

 

Classic Brown and White Henri Bendel logo

 

Cameron Diaz in a classic summer look . . . white outfit with a brown leather belt
(image via Design Darling)

SWEET TREATS FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY

 

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Happy Monday and Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Whether you celebrated early on the weekend, or planning something today, wishing you a safe and pleasant Irish day. 

 

Here are some inspirational treats to get you in the mood.

 

xo,

 

 

 

 

AERIN HOME: MARCH + GREEN = SPRING

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To kick off the new month, I'm counting down the weeks till Spring.  Looking forward to warmer weather and a greener scenery than the snow covered views we have now.

Aerin Lauder's effortless style never seems to disappoint.  I'm currently green with envy over some of her home décor accents and furnishings.  Specifically, all things green!  These soft colored green hues make a perfect pairing with gold and cream.

 xo,

SPRING DREAMIN

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I have never felt so desperate for Spring to arrive.  I keep thinking how long it's going to take for all this snow to melt away.  While I wait . . . I dream. 

I'm inspired by all the lovely pastels and am definitely adding a few pieces to my home.  I don't have any bold colors in our home so, bringing in some other soft colors will compliment the look. Thinking about the something for the family room, definitely an Easter tablescape and thoughts of adding blush to my home office (so girly but I'm loving it!)

xo

Elegant Living Room

Elegant Living Room by joann-325 featuring ballard furniture

Don't you wish you can design your rooms and change them out, like they do at department store windows? I know I do (lol). There are so many design looks to choose from that it's hard to narrow it to one space you will hope to love for a long time. I've learned over the years it's easier (and cheaper) to change accessories to create a new look for your home.

I created this elegant living room look for someone who loves the contrasting colors of black and white/ivory with gold accents. Creating different looks (online) is fun to do and it doesn't cost me a thing (lol).

Enjoy the weekend!

xo