My Kind Of Style

Good Morning Dolls,

How are you this fine Sunday morning?  I'm doing pretty swell today and my mind is swirling with ambitious ideas for my home.  If someone was to ask me what my favorite decor style is, they'd probably receive a blank stare as my brain flipped through it's photo files as I tried to narrow it down to one. The truth is that I can't say that my home (or taste) reflects just one style. I'm a fan of many. Perhaps it's my indecisiveness or my lack of self control when I see anything pretty that contributes to my choices of an array of home decor.

 If I was to sum it up...I'd say my home is a mix of coastal, shabby, contemporary, and a little vintage thrown in. It's what works for me, and I'm kinda thrilled that I can include all four and still keep my home looking unified.

 Like so many of you, I get inspiration for my home all over blog land. There are so many ideas out there that you can hardly expect a girl like me to choose only one for her home. I've decided to share a few pics below to give you an idea of what my heart desires for my abode.

This home has a perfect combination of contemporary and shabby.  If you notice the vintage desk and slipcovered sofa are complimented by the blasts of green.  The woven rug and window treatments tone down the luxury and make the space livable.  The morrocan footstool in lime gives the room that touch of modern element that I crave.

The contemporary chandelier add more cheer to this room, and play with the blue and green accessories.  The wood floors and white linens and window make the room feel romantic and cozy.

This desk represents the shabby touch that I admire.  The painted furniture and an antique typewriter add character and influence.  The green bottles and old photos add nostalgia to an already perfect space.

This is (to me) is the ideal living space, and has every style consummated into a flawless masterpiece.  Contemporary colors and accessories, white cabinets (yay!), wood floors, the vintage sign, dining table chairs, and pendant lighting.  Last but not least is the painted farmhouse table.  It doesn't get much better than this.  They have this look down pat.

I hope you have enjoyed this post, at least as half as much as I do.  

Happy Sunday Gals!

Do you remember when?

I can distinctly remember having a joy for decorating my room in my teen years.  The biggest difference back then was my love for black and white.  I had a black comforter, with black and white striped or polka dotted throw pillows.  A white dresseer, black mirror and so on and so forth.

I also recall decorating my walls with pictures from magazines (since my mother didn't let me paint my room).  I had a few framed pictures, but mostly I had clipped ads from one of my favorite stores...Guess.

I still like these pics...and have to admit....they are a little racy, especially for a teen.  It didn't matter then though.  I remember admiring these girls, and wanting to meet the guys ; ).  My how things have changed.  It's so fun to reminisce.

How was your room decorated as a teen?  What was your style?

Courtesy of Guess by Marciano

Redesigning the Loo...

My restrooms are nice enough for now but I aspire to transform them into something of the following pictures.  Time is definitely on my side, but the pocketbook needs some improving before I can get started. Aaaaaaah....dreaming already.

I like the touch the chandelier gives to the room, and I've

always been a fan of the checkered floors.  I like how they

have incorporated it into an elegant room.

White...but not plain by any means.

The subway tiles give it a sleekness and the hint of blue

in the glass doors give just the right touch.

So cozy

I like the arched window and shutter in 

this pic.  I'm not a fan of the rug but the feel

of the room is still enticing.

These photos are courtesy of House Beautiful Magazine.

Beachy Bedrooms

Talk about some inspirational photos....WOW!!  I love the beach theme with the modern touches.  These are just gorgeous rooms!

                                                    These are a repost from Coastal Living