Habitually Stylish

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Gray+ Pink= My Heaven

"For me, the summer will be pure gray - mother-of-pearl gray, very pale gray. To me, this is the big statement for summer. Then we have light blue, light turquoise, and lots and lots of pink." -Gianni Versace

This post is really from my personal style point of view (and is exactly what I did in my place). I love the soft pink paired with the warm gray tones. When I decided to completely renovate my humble abode, I knew that this was the color palette I was going to use and I think it was a major success. Look for before and after photos to come!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Stylish, yet guy friendly...

“Decorate your home. It gives the illusion that your life is more interesting than it really is.” -Charles M. Schulz

While helping a guy friend decorate his posh new L.A. pad, it was important keep things masculine, but also with enough structure so it looked pulled together. We chose neutral pieces from Room and Board, Restoration Hardware and Crate & Barrel as our focal points, and filled in with accessories from West Elm, Design Within Reach, and even some great online stores like Gilt. Before & After photos to come!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Pick your palette...

“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.” - Georgia O'Keeffe

Keeping it real with color this season is an easy way to put a little spring in your step. Go with what makes you feel most at home...for me, it's pale greys and seafoam greens...for today, anyway.

Monday, April 15, 2013

For the love of Ikat...

i·kat: noun 1. A craft in which one tie-dyes and weaves yarn to create an intricately designed fabric. 2. The fabric so created.

Call it what you want, but ikat is where it's at...from the 2011 runways to dishes, pillows, rugs, and just about everything else, it is taking the world (literally) by storm. Here are just a few of our favorites...

Rachel Comey Fall 2011, Proenza Schouler Fall 2011, and Gucci S/S '11

"Middleton" Ikat Indoor/Outdoor Rug. $199-$789; Horchow.com

Feed Bags; http://www.feedprojects.org/. Small pouch $19

Ikat bowl. Anthropologie.com

Ikat inspired room. Elledecor.com

Interior Design magazine, design by Elizabeth Bauer

The Sunshine Ikat pillow for $24. WestElm.com

Bengall Bazaar Lumbar pillows. OneKingsLane.com. $139, pair.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Out with the old and in with the blue

With summer just around the corner, I am constantly trying to think of new ways to brighten a home. Throw pillows, lamp shades, and rugs seem to do the trick without breaking the bank, and why not venture out with a new color that goes hand in hand with the sun? Call it a minor crush on the color blue...

Barclay Butera Home, Arabesque Pillow, Indigo. OneKingsLane.com

Blue & White Room from sensationalcolor.com

The blue glass tile add a brightness & whimsy to this kitchen by Suzanne Kasler Interiors

Blue Living Room by Spring Interior Design Style

Trust me when I tell you that I am not usually a fan of wallpaper, but something about this blue pattern and matching chair fabric makes me want to change my mind.

Wooden Upholstered Sofa with Bridal Rug. Wisteria.com

John Robshaw bedding. Johnrobshaw.com

Blue & White Zig Zag Rug. Madelineweinrib.com

Barclay Butera Home, Essex Ottoman, Navy. OneKingsLane.com

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

"Show me your horse, and I will show you what you are..."

I can't think of a better focal point to a room than a piece of art that evokes something for everyone. I, myself am in love with the horse painting in my dining room. It somehow makes the room feel less stuffy, and I couldn't really ask for more. Check out some of these other great rooms and accessories that are all about the horse.