My favorite accessory.

As far as home accessories go, I definitely have a favorite that stands out among the rest: THROW PILLOWS. They are perfect for adding color, texture, and pattern to a bland space. Also, they are affordable and can be easily replaced as trends go in and out of style. So if you're debating on buying that bright yellow floral print sofa (for example), a throw pillow might be a good compromise. At the moment I'm particularly fond of tribal and chevron prints for accent pillows.

Notice this room is mostly white however it feels really colorful thanks to the various throw pillows on the sofa. They make such an impact! 

Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns and colors! There are no rules to using throw pillows. Have fun with it! 

Throw pillows are a great way to bring your unique personality into your home! 

 

Get the look! 

 [Available at West Elm]

[Available at Dwell Studio]

 [Available at I.O. Metro]

Color Splash!

I. <3. Color.

That being said, one of the color combinations that I am particularly fond of at the moment is turquoise and rust. These complimentary colors are the perfect contrast of warm and cool. I will say though that this duo is definitely not for the play-it-safe-lets-paint-everything-neutral types. Both colors are bold, bright, and in my opionion fabulous when paired together. The combo works particularly well in a living room, bedroom, or sunroom to create a friendly, cheery, and relaxing space.  

Love it? Get the look!

 

[ Stella Chair shown in Rust available at I.O. Metro]

[Byron Chair shown in Rust available at I.O. Metro]

[Numbers IV Canvas Art available at I.O. Metro]

[Turquiose Zhang Vase available at I.O. Metro]



[Blue Star Mirror available at I.O. Metro]

Organization

So today on my day off I'm attempting to clean and organize my apartment. Yes people, all of that in ONE day. Can it be done? We'll see. Cleaning I'm definitely good at, organization on the other hand not so much. My method is generally 'out of sight, out of mind'. That kind of cleaning leads to crammed closets, cabinets, and drawers. So today I have decided to tackle all of those areas including my art closet, linen closet, bathroom, and kitchen. Before I begin the process I'm searching the internet for some guidance and ideas from the masters. 

Remember, the first step to having a beautiful home is having a clean and organized living space. Decorating is the icing on the cake!

[This space is beautiful, functional and organized. This Country Living photo inspires me to make my own desk using filing cabinets for support and an old door as a desktop. The filing cabinets would be great to store drawings.]

 [Love the idea of using an over-the-door shoe organizer for paintbrushes, colored pencils, etc. I would use a clear one for easy locating though.] 

 [This linen closet is perfect. Matching baskets are a great way to make a linen closet look great. They are great tools for organization and what makes them even better in this case are the clothespins that make it easy to add and remove labels!]

  [Nothing collects clutter like bathroom drawers. File away makeup, hair accessories, etc. in little trays. You could also use a silverware tray as an organizer.] 

 

[Again these matching baskets add instant organization for toilet paper and towels. Putting cotton swabs, cotton balls, and other toiletries in clear containers makes them easily accessible. Also I love the clear over-the-door container for hair dryers and straightners.] 

[Paint the inside of your kitchen cabinet door with chalkboard paint to make grocery lists, menu plans, or to do lists. Great idea! Nobody will ever know it's there.]

Happy organizing!