All That Glitters Is Gold

Since it's my birthday I decided to focus on the stuff I like best: gold glitter!

All images via: Pinterest

Oh My God You Guys

via Sweetapolita

I made it. I'm 30. Wow, that was hard to say. I'm sure I will get used to it. Or maybe it's time to start lying about my age...

Yes, it's really me. STOP LAUGHING RIGHT NOW.

My Birthday Is Almost Here (Hint Hint)

Nate Burkus Handcrafted Orbit Table Lamp

Um, YES.

Raise High...

I hate that this is a Kate Spade ad but I love this photo.

Image: Kate Spade

Best Nail Color Ever

Rosie Lee by Butter London

Holy crap you guys, this is the best freaking color ever. I will now stop biting my nails so I can wear this glittery nail polish every day.

Image: Butter London

Headboard Love

BEFORE

All I really want in life is a tufted headboard! Wouldn't I look good propped against it in my kimono? Perhaps with a whiskey and a pile of magazines? Yes, I thought so too. 

Jenny of Little Green Notebook unveiled the most delicious transformation on an old upholstered headboard earlier this week and now I am wondering if I should just make my own. Jenny was kind enough to include step-by-step instructions which don't seem terribly difficult and I think I have enough space in my apartment to tackle the project. Check out Jenny's post to see the full process.

AFTER!

 

Maybe I'll be really ambitious and try an embellished headboard at some point too?

Marie Claire Maison

Or perhaps an embroidery project?

Design*Sponge

Room for Color 2011 Aw Yeah

Apartment Therapy's Room for Color Contest is in full swing and the entries this year are killing it! Here are a few of my favorites so far:

Richard & Megan's "Urban Cottage Blue" Room

Jamie's "Darwinian Adventure" Room

Christine's "Explosive" Room

Gigi's "Warm Wood & Crisp Cobalt" Room

Bridget's "Jewel Box" Room

Bernd's "Eclectic Red" Room

Laura's "Sunny Days" Room

Check out the rest of the entries HERE.

These are a few of my favorite things

Crate & Barrel Petrie Apartment Sofa

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Pumpkin Latte!

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Spectacular

Spending the day chatting with friends on the couches at Crate & Barrel is one of my favorite things to do. Today I did it all afternoon. With a pumpkin latte.

Best day off ever.

Inspiration for Hanna's Studio

Maggie of Maggie Rose Interiors is hosting a little link party featuring moodboards that incorporate  items from Lamps Plus and you know how I like a good project...

Lamps Plus is a great resource for beautiful lamps like this one but did you know they also carry fabulous home accents like ikat pillows and pyramid-studded mirrors? Yeah, I didn't think so.

Old Roommate Hanna, who used to occasionally grace us with her presence, has asked me for some help redesigning her swanky Park Slope Studio so I've been busy coming up with creative ideas to pimp out her small space with sophisticated basics and some geometric flair. The challenge to Hanna's studio is the shape-  one square room that needs to serve as her living room, dining room, bedroom and workspace. I'll share my ideas for the new layout soon but in the meantime, above is a sneak peak at a few of my ideas for the living room portion of her space. Clean lines and neutral colors reign but the red accessories and geometric accents will give the room some personality and sass. I'm not completely sold that this screams 'Hanna' yet but it's a good start, no?

Images: (from top): Swan Silkscreen Print, George Kovacs Polished Chrome Arc Floor Lamp, Karlstad Loveseat, Prism Pillow Cover, Jazz Pillow Cover, Paris Print, Brickell Accent Tables, Lights Up! Lamp, Zig Zag Printed Rug, Danish Modern Coffee Table, Format Tray, Benjamin Moore Paint-Galvaston Grey, Free Trade Pouf, Dowel Grey Armchair