Jonathan Adler Score!

If you follow me on Instagram (and if you don't then get on that please ;)

you already know about my awesome score over the weekend. 

I found one of the pillows for my new bedroom!

 

 

 

I was in Jonathan Adler in Santa Monica on Saturday, not really looking for the pillows because the ones I want for my bedroom,

(based on this inspiration room)

 

 

are a very old colorway.  So I was assuming I'd have to track them down on ebay.  But on a whim I decided to ask.

 

Of course the sales people said they didn't have either pillow.  Good thing I don't give up that easily.  "Are you sure...can you please check in the back?  What's that?  You want me to come back there and help you?  Sure!"  

There were hundreds of pillow covers in the back room....stacked on many many shelves.  Just when I was about to give up (salesgirl kept saying she was sure they didn't have that colorway anymore) there it was!

 

Then she had the nerve to tease me by saying the Melrose store had the other pillow.  She called them, they said they would hold it.  Hmmm....Saturday afternoon trekking across Wilshire from Santa Monica to West Hollywood?  Yikes.  But I was tricky and decided to take Mulholland from the 405 over the canyon to Laurel Canyon.  Little bit more miles but no trafffic!

 

Long story short, got to the Melrose store and it was the wrong colorway!  Bummer :(

 

But that's ok because finding the big pillow, and it was on sale btw, pretty much made my weekend!

 

#cheapthrills  #imeasy

 

Have a good one!

 

xo

 

~Karen~

 

 

The Waiting Is The Hardest Part

Last week it was The Grateful Dead....this week it's Tom Petty.  I'm feeling musical I guess.  My son will be so proud.

Seriously, the waiting is killing me!  I want escrow to close and I want to be moved so I can commence decorating.

Here are some pretty rooms that I want to copy right down to every last detail (it's ok to do that right?)  

This one above from Jennifer Laraia Designs has me thinking about a sectional for the first time ever.  It's so pretty and inviting. 

Cannot shake this one.  Danielle Moss.  The painting reminds me of the Cougar Town painting and I'm in love with the brass sconces from Euro Style Lighting.  White sofa, no brainer for me.

I've had a crush on these chairs (above) for a long time but always thought they might be too modern for me until I saw how Liz Bachman styled hers with sheepskin and ikat pillows.  Love!

I really love the light and airy feeling in this dining room (Liz Bachman again).  I've always loved the West Elm chairs but never would have thought of using them with this table....love them together.

And if I could squeeze in this little tulip table (decor8) that would make me happy.  Here's an eye opener....almost all of the dining tables in my Pinterest  board are tulip tables.  I've never owned one.  Apparently I really like them a lot.

And of course you remember this bedroom.  This is going to happen, some way some how...and by some how I mean without the $1300 nightstands.

 

And could we please throw in one of these cuties....loved this Jonathan Adler pillow for awhile now.  Just buy it already.

Six months of NOT buying stuff while house hunting is no fun!  

I'm ready to shop and agonize over every decision and second guess myself to death and wonder if I have any taste at all.  Yep, that is my decorating process.  
 

#happyhumpday

xo

~Karen~

 



Copy Cat and Oscars Monday

Sometimes you see a room that stops you in your tracks.  You say out loud to no one "whoa whoa whoa".  I love it when this happens!

 

source

 

Saw this Jeff McNamara image on Pinterest the other day and did the whoa whoa whoa thing.  Then started to break it down.  It's so simple.  I can do this.  My basic bedding is all white.  I have been called a dog with a bone...when I want something I will hunt.it.down.

 

 

Dash & Albert rug

 

 

 

Jonathan Adler Bargello Puzzle pillow

 

 

 

Jonathan Adler Bargello Waves pillow

 

 

 

Lamps Plus

 

How cool is Lamps Plus new Color Plus line of lamps in a bazillion colors?

Or here is the actual lamp in the photo, it's this one from Circa Lighting:

Circa Lighting Lauren lamp

 

 

For the art above the bed, I already have some great black and white prints that would be perfect.

 

 

And here is where my plan hits a road block.

 

 

C.Bell Waves Side Dresser



 

 

How gorgeous is this lacquered nightstand?  It's kind of important in the overall feel of the inspiration room right?  But's it's $1075!  And obvi you need two.  Yikes.

 

 

Herein lies the challenge.  What are some suitable (and by suitable I mean "normal" price range) substitutes?  I'm taking suggestions...email me photos please.

 

In other news...

 

#Oscars2013

 

ARGO!!!

 

 

 

Woohoo!!!  How did you enjoy the show?  I thought:

 

 Seth was adorable and very funny. 

 

Barbra made me bawl! #memories #hubbell

 

Jennifer Lawrence charming and deserving.

 

Ben Affleck was ridiculously sweet.

 

Daniel Day Lewis..Brits can really make a good speech.

 

Jane Fonda #bestdressed

 

I'm out...Have a great Monday.

 

xo

~Karen~