Adore Magazine's NYC Issue....

The newest issue of Adore Magazine hit the online blogosphere a few days ago & I felt right at home!  The issue was all about NYC - where I was born, but don't live anymore unfortunately.  However, I'll be in the NYC at the end of this month to visit my family! Woo hoo!!


As I've said before Loni Parker, the creator behind the digital mag is brilliant! You can see the evolution of the publication with every issue that comes out, each one keeps getting better & better! Don't you think?


Adore is definitely one of my top go-to (online) Design mags!




Living under a rock & haven't seen it yet? check it out.




























See those coooool GOLD glasses on the table!?!?? I have those!





You can get them at Zgallerie.





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Book Fetish...

Books should be illegal. Well, not really. I just LOVE them too much and my pocket book suffers at times because of it!


I have a book FETISH & I love it. Any of you out there feel the same way?!?!
 
Books are OBVIOUSLY great to read & they even serve another purpose....DECOR.
 








If you want to add some interest to your coffee table, just stack a few books. But remember, choose your books wisely. 
 
An UGLY book cover can really mess up the overall look of your coffee table. For instance, I'm NOT crazy about the "Rooms for children' book on my coffee table - note to myself "MUST REMOVE SOON"
 
Lately, I've been CRAVING these 7 titles (actually, I already own #6) .....however, if I were to choose from my list below to add to your coffee table, I'd choose number 2, 4, 5 & 6.









So, I'm curious....do you also have a book fetish??







1. my wonderful world of fashion
2. fashion
3. artwork seeing inside the creative process
4. yves saint laurent style style style
5. rajasthan
6. american fashion designers at home
7. creative walls






 -top 2 images by jen ramos (of my home)

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Olive & Cocoa...

I'm back....sorry I missed yesterday but I had so much to do & then I just decided to take off with some friends & go bowling! I'm not the BEST bowler- but I did hit a few strikes. Felt good to bowl with the exception of those UGLY bowling shoes, which I cant stand wearing.....


Anyway, back to blogging. Today I wanted to write about this cute company called Olive & Cocoa - which I've been hearing about for awhile now!


They have a wide selection of products from home accessories to kids decor! I've rounded out some cool stuff I think you'll like, but you can always head on over to their site for more! Most of the items I chose had the color PINK...can you tell I'm obsessed??

























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Uno, Dos, Tres....My Cushion List...(Via Made By Girl)

Cushions are a bit of an OBSESSION for me, I won't lie! I'm still VERY much into Ikats because they're so versatile. With a ton of color variations and patterns these cushions seem endless. 

Sometimes, I feel I've seen them ALL, then something NEW pops up! Ever have that happen to you?!? Of course, these aren't all IKATS, but it's a collection of cushions I'm really loving right now!  PLUS...I bought numero seis! Told you I was obsessed.


Which is your favorite from the 9 ??







uno: pillow throw decor
dos: fabricadabra
tres: ottoknits
quatro: silkway
cinco: ottoknits
seis: kassapanola
siete: design retreat
ocho: madeline weinrib
nueve: trendy pillows




pink ikat cushions: Table Tonic 



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Soon at Jen's Closet...(Via Made By Girl)

I added a few more items via Jennifer's Closet now for sale. Unfortunately, I cannot hold any items, it's first come first take!! 


Some of these items are FOR SALE 'now' or will be in the next few days! Just letting you know that Jennifer's Closet will be updated real soon! If you have a question just email me here.








-images by jen ramos

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Designer Angie Hranowsky....(Via Made By Girl)

I'm certain MANY of you are aware of designer, Angie Hranowsky's work. Well, I've been a fan of hers for quite sometime...so I can't believe I'm just featuring her now.  I'm super excited to showcase her interior interior design work here on my blog, finally! As many of you know, she's been featured in countless home magazines so she's definitely one to watch for! 


When I look at her work I feel inspired & wish she & I were BEST FRIENDS so she could agree to do design my space....sure, I can dream....right? 



















How CUTE is her inspiration board at her work desk??
Her desktop wallpaper looks similar to mine! 









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Becky's Basement Re-do....(Via Made by Girl)

Hello everyone! How did YOUR weekend go? I had an amazing weekend & it looks as if we now have plans to go away for Thanksgiving weekend, which will be fun! Can't wait....I DESPERATELY need a break. Then hopefully when I get back it's kitchen RE-DO time!!

This MONDAY I'm bringing you Photographer Becky Kimball's home which was featured here on my blog back in March.... & I loved so many aspects of it. It was simple, cozy and stylish. Becky slightly re-did her BASEMENT, making it more interesting by adding wallpaper & a few gorgeous accessories! 

So, if you're looking to decorate YOUR BASEMENT, take some inspiration from Becky, she did a FAB job! You can also check out Becky's blog here.


What do you think??
































images by becky kimball

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A Modern Home in Paris....(Via Made By Girl)

How amazing is this modern pad in Paris?? I'm really loving the DARK hardwood floors combined with white interior walls (my absolute favorite look)....sorry, I'm JUST not into colored walls anymore! Wallpaper however... I will do! 

Placing LARGE scale ART on white walls makes the white not seem so stark. The ARTWORK or PHOTOGRAPH seems to pop even more when placed on a white background...of course, that's my opinion.


Oh....to live in a place like this in Paris, what a dream!!



The design is by French designer Vincent Parreira (who I'm looking forward to seeing more of) and it's an eighteenth century home converted into a modern masterpiece.  

















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A 10 Year Old's Room by Giannetti Designs...(Via Made by Girl)

Brooke Giannetti over at Velvet & Linen blog has agreed to share her daughter, Leila's room with all of us. She designed this lovely girl's room with her daughter's growing tastes.  

She NO LONGER craves PINK, but more "mature" colors. (A true sign that your little girl is not growing up).  Brooke's daughter is now 10 years old and for Leila's B-day, mom told her she could re-decorate her room! 

WOW....I remember being 10 years old....I was STILL sharing a room with my little sister!! Leila is a lucky girl!





The design starts with a trip to Anthropologie where Leila chose a beautiful and colorful flowery rug!  I love the vintage feel of the room as well as the architectural details on the ceiling. 










Below: beginning the process








And...how about all that FRAMED artwork hanging on her wall??! How cool is that? I've always thought creative-type spaces (like this one) really open up a KIDS creative energy!



Great job Brooke!

To read more about this amazing room re-do, visit velvet and linen

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Fun On The Floor Carpets... (Via Made by Girl)

Fun On The Floor (based out of the UK) is a carpet company with a great mix of carpets for the home! They have a dedicated team of interior and style experts on hand to help you select a carpet for your home!  Very convenient for those who are not good at selecting carpet styles. If you're ready to begin your next project... they are currently offering a FREE VOUCHER where you simply enter your post code and the voucher is immediately sent to you.


Here's what you'll receive in their current carpet offer:
• Free planning and carpet installation advice
• Free measuring and on-site surveys
• Free estimates for fitting carpet



The WORST thing in a home is old, SMELLY carpet!!  If you have ALLERGIES (like I do), new carpeting can work wonders! So, if you're looking to REPLACE an OLD carpet or re-decorate a room in your home, their voucher is an ideal way to get started. It's all about discounts!  I was actually THINKING about using carpet for my master closet....just haven't FULLY decided on it yet. Hmmm, maybe a leopard print....














 Visit Fun On The Floor for other cool and funky style carpets. 





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