Showing posts with label mantle styling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mantle styling. Show all posts

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Hello Again {I'm still here}

Hello Friends! 

It has been so long!  Hope you are well.  Did not plan to take such a long hiatus, but, you know....moving is hard!



Where were we last time?  Oh yeah, you all were kindly helping me with this design dilemma...the ugly former wet bar turned cheesy half-assed desk.  Funky in a bad way.



You all had some fantastic ideas!  If you missed them, check back to the post and see all the great suggestions.


As per usual for me, I cannot make a decision without taking F-O-R-E-V-E-R, so here is what the space currently looks like:




I had the upper cabinet and everything else (except the plumbing) taken out.  With the fresh paint, it looks really clean and fresh, which I like.  This will do for now.    
No idea what will come next.

However, I do like the idea of something like this:


(Grey and Scout)

A small chest with a tall arrangement and some art would fill the space nicely and give me some much needed storage.  Been looking for one that is just the right size.


I have also made a little progress with my books.  Still have more books in storage, but making headway.


(sorry for the crummy iphone pics...too lazy to learn to use my nice camera ;)

 


If you follow me on Instagram (@homesweethollywood), you know that I finally made a decision on a rug for the living room.  Was hemming and hawwing (are those real words?) but got a much needed kick in the pants when West Elm put all rugs on sale 30% off!  Funny how that works.


 
 

 
 West Elm's Amer Wool Dhurrie rug, which is deceiving because it's not wool.  It's a beautiful linen and cotton blend that is hand-dyed so there are many different shades of blue.  I knew in a minute it was perfect for my room.  Done :)


So that's what I've been up to...how about you?  How has your summer been?  It flew by for me in a blur of boxes, packing paper and bubble wrap. 

If you're still here, thanks for hanging around!  I really look forward to hearing from you.  Have a great weekend.



#helloagain

xo

~Karen~
 


Friday, May 10, 2013

Another Adorable Small Apartment ~ Chicago Style

I'm a terrible blogger.  If this were my real job, I'd be fired for sure.  Fortunately this space is only for funsies and I get here when I can.
 
Lately I keep finding adorable small apartments designed by some really talented young gals.  How cute is this home of Danielle Moss,
co-founder of the wildly successful blog
The Everygirl.  Check out the full post with sources, interview and lots more pictures here.
 
 

 

 

 


 

 
Lots of white, just like I like.  And so very cute!
 
In home search news, I have put in 9 offers and still have no home.  This real estate market stinks y'all and it is not for wussies.  I am still hanging in there....barely.
 
Praying for miracle.  That would be a nice birthday present (which is Monday, lucky 13th).  Have some offers out there presently.  If I get one, you might here me screaming for joy.
 
Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the lovely mommies out there. 
 
#keepthefaith 
 
xo
~Karen~
 
 




Sunday, April 7, 2013

City Living

City living = small {tiny} spaces
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
{Domnino Spring 2013}
 
 
With style and creativity, these designers make living in tiny quarters look easy.  
Desirable even.

#livingwithless
 
 
 
Hope you're having an awesome day.
 
xo
~Karen~