Moodboard Monday

It's Monday and you know what that means! It's time for a moodboard - This past weekend I went to Maryland to visit some college friends and attend one of our best friends Baby Shower!! It was so much fun and great to see and spend time with everyone {especially the momma to be!} Remember this amazing bathroom transformation? That's her! They will be welcoming a beautiful baby boy into the world in just a few short months! It was so exciting to be a part of such a wonderful shower.

As for the navy and orange - these are the colors of their nursery!! Navy is such a popular and widely used color right now but the orange added the perfect pop of bright color to the space! I felt as if it was a perfect fit for today's moodboard! I hope you enjoy this little preview of inspiration!

Here's a little group shot from the shower! Happy Monday!!

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This past weekend I celebrated my 23rd birthday at the beach with a few of my friends. It was so nice to have a mini vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the real world and just be able to hang out with no plans and no responsibilities... everyone deserves a weekend like that right? Well even though Saturday was the big 2-3, I'm taking today to celebrate here on the blog!

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed a few photos from my weekend.  Even though the weather didn't cooperate, I had so much fun with these girls! Here's a look back at my weekend through Instagram.

And what would be a better way to celebrate here on the blog than to share a list of my favorite DIY projects via our favorite friend, Pinterest. Some of these I've accomplished or attempted but many are still on my never ending to-do list, but here are 23 of my favorite DIY projects!

1. {Gold Leaf Coffee Table} Nicolette Mason | Pinterest

2. {Scrapbook Paper Wall Art} PoshHome | Pinterest

3. {Anthro Inspired Coasters} Just a Girl and her Blog | Pinterest

4. {Metallic Magnet Letters} Inspired by Charm | Pinterest

5. {Indoor/Outdoor Planters} Brady Bunch Remodel | Pinterest

6. {Abstract Gold Wall Art} House Tweaking | Pinterest

7. {Vintage Kitchen Wall Art} Bean and Cord | Pinterest

8. {Dresser Hardware Update} Style Me Pretty | Pinterest

9. {Bohemian Inspired Trays} Young America | Pinterest

10. {Dresser/Nightstand Update} Flickr | Pinterest

11. {Wire Basket Candelier} Under the Sycamore | Pinterest

12. {Lighted Letter Decor} Grey Likes Nesting | Pinterest

13. {Bathroom Mason Jars} Eighteen25 | Pinterest

14. {Painted Mason Jars} HI[NY] Design | Pinterest

15. {DIY Sunburst Mirror} Love this Pic | Pinterest

16. {Rustic Mason Jar Sconce} Shelterness | Pinterest

17. {Anthro Inspired Letters} Creative Index | Pinterest

18. {Hand Painted Mug} Homedit | Pinterest

19. {Geometric String Art} Home Sweet Life | Pinterest

20. {Multiple Taper Candleholder} Inspired by Charm | Pinterest

21. {Shadowbox Dream Bank} Buy: Uncommon Goods | Pinterest

22. {Hanging Key Holder Box} DIY Not Found | Pinterest

23. {Arrow Jewelry Organizer} Lemonade Makin' Mama | Pinterest

Whew... That's quite the list! Have you tried any of these projects - how did they turn out? Which one is your favorite?

Market Predictions

It's that time of year again! The infamous High Point furniture market is almost in full swing. The freight elevators are running non stop, the showrooms are getting the finishing touches of paint and the beautiful furniture is getting it's last minute rearranging. Everything is perfect, the lights are on and Friday is when the madness begins. For those of you who don't know much about furniture market, it's basically fashion week for the interior design and home furnishings industry.

While I was attending school at High Point University I had the amazing opportunity to work furniture market for a wonderful company. I made so many unforgettable and life long connections with so many people within the industry I will forever be grateful for that experience.  This year I will be going back on the "other side" from a buyers perspective I will be able to browse, take pictures, and see everything I can manage to fit into a weekend.

Much like NY fashion week - Market is the chance for designers to debut their latest styles and trends for the upcoming year. Here are my predictions for Spring Market 2014:

Oh! Oak Cliff!

Mixing Metallics Gold, Bronze, Silver... They're all over the home decor world right now.

Wisteria

Statement Mirrors Like statement necklaces in fashion, these are a must have in your home in today's trends

Pinterest

Radiant Orchid The 2014 Pantone Color of the year will be debuting this market I just know it!

Williams Sonoma

Ginger Jars These popular and trendy blue and white patterned ceramic jars are everywhere today. I can't wait to see these things gracing the vignettes and showrooms through market.

Serena & Lilly

Bold & Bright Colors Mixed that is.. Who said color blocking was only for fashion? Bold and Bright colors are always going to be shown at market but this time around I think they will be mixed and matched more than usual.

Wisteria

Heavy Geometric Patterns Thick lattice work, Chevron, and Quatrefoils are not going out of style any time soon. Mix these bold geometrics with bold colors and black and white and they'll be flying off the shelves!

Ellie Cashman Design

Oversized Florals This trend might be tricky to spot in market because I'm thinking that the oversized floral is more of a wallpaper trend, but I'm sure that it will find it's way into the showrooms.  Pillows or Wall Art maybe?

Society Social

Lacquered Accent Furniture This trend has surfaced market before and it was such a hit. 

Kitchenwares

Today I have a long list of shopping items to make your table tops and cabinets the talk of your home! Ready to get rid of those hand-me-down Walmart plates & bowls you had in college? Want to buy a small set of kitchenwares to set up your table to look picture perfect for when you have company over? These wish list wednesday kitchenware picks will send you to the stores filling your shopping cart before you can say "Winter Olympics"!

I haven't provided kitchenware sets for a reason; don't be afraid to change it up. Mix and Match patterns with solids and bold colors with neutrals. Gold and Silver with Black and White. Orange chevron with Navy Stripes? Why not! Challenge yourself!

Shop the items below for more details on on each!

Geometric Patterns

Trend Alert: Geometric Patterns

I know we all love patterns, especially geometric patterns. So here is today's post. I'm sure when you think of geometric patterns your first thought [for most of you] is.. CHEVRON.

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Yes? No? Well, it was a good guess because chevron is one of THE BIGGEST design & fashion trends right now. You probably have an item or two [or five] in your closet with a chevron pattern. And it's even seen in interior design, sometimes good [sometimes not so good]

The real question today is - [How much is too much?] & [How to mix geometric patterns properly] Let's start out with TOO MUCH.

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Are you dizzy yet? Here's some geometric patterns used the right way

Like what you see? I've even included where to find some of these items and their "look-a-likes"

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yellow pillows [similar] | rope lamp [similar & similar]

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striped rug [similar] | striped duvet [similar] | headboard [similar]

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pinstripe duvet [similar] | aztec pillow [similar] | shower curtain [similar]