Look For Less

Bungalow Blue Interiors | Atlanta Homes Magazine

This week's look for less is so simple and sophisticated I can't even handle it. Mixing different shades of one color and layering textures with it is on trend right now! If you love the trend of doing just that but are afraid you won't be able to pull it off this Look for Less will show you just how to do it.  And I promise you there's no better color tone to do it with than Neutrals.

Neutrals are so easy to find in wooden accents, rattan furniture, rugs, decor, anything really! Mix in some added touches of gold and you are good to go - I was so inspired by this image from Bungalow Blue Interiors, I couldn't help but recreate it with my own little touch! Here is today's look for less with the perfect use of neutrals:

This is the perfect example of using Ikea products wisely and mixing pieces in with other brands to complete the look. This creates a high end feel within the space, rather than using all Ikea products which can often give off the look of a college apartment... You all know what I'm talking about.

I also saw the perfect opportunity to use this gold starburst mirror and I pounced on it without thinking twice. I've been swooning over for a month or so now... but seriously, it's been in my "shopping basket" for that long.

The Look:

Chairs: Ikea | $30 each

Coffee Table: CB2 | $349

Side Table: Target | $59

Table Lamp: Target | $25

Mirror: Target | $35

Pillow: H&M | $14 {cover only}

White Vase: Target | $20

Black Vase: Target | $15

Flowers: Target | $13

Paint: Benjamin Moore | Horizon Gray

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Living Room Must Haves

Since moving into my new house, everything seems to be coming together very slowly. I'm not sure if it's because I've been very busy at work or if I'm just slacking a little but it's been slow progress.  Here are the last few little items and trinkets I think would make my new living room complete.

I'm also thinking a few of these can be DIY projects with items I already have.  And if you've been following along for a while, then you understand that me and some paint are BFFs when it comes to a little DIY project. Hopefully they'll actually work and I can share those here as well! 

But as for now, here's my wish list: {minus the DIY dreams}

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Simple & Sophisticated

A Beautiful Mess

This entryway is so simple yet so stunning to me. The baskets serve for great hidden storage, and come on - us girls can always use some extra storage... am I right? Well, adding some metallic accents and some greenery into this simply white yet sophisticated space will polish this look off and you'll have this look for less!

Shop the look:

Console Shelf: Ikea | $199
Starburst Mirror: Target | $35
Wall Art Print: Target | $53
Bowl: Ikea | $13
Candle: Bloomingdales | $35
Flowers: Ikea | $1.99
Plant: Ikea | $3.99
Metal Hurricanes: H&M Home | various sizes

Basket Option #1: Ikea | $7.99 each
Basket Option #2: Ikea | $17 each


Can you see this in your home? Who's ready to go shopping? I know I am!

Wish List Wednesday

World Market

I bought this beautiful mosaic shower curtain from World Market about six months ago. This might sound a little odd but I still stare at the bohemian chic medallion print on it just like I did when I saw it in the store and knew I had to have it. Love at first sight? Maybe a little. I've always been a fan of the bohemian chic design style, and knowing that medallions are one of the pattern that creates the style just makes it even better.

Who doesn't love a good medallion print? Colorful or not, they're great. I love the muted colors of this shower curtain specifically. It's such an easy piece to mix with bold green and eggplant colors along with whites and metallics. And we all know how I love to mix metallics. Here's a few medallion inspired pieces for today's Wish List Wednesday:

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Shop all of the World Market shower curtains here. You don't want to miss all of their beautiful patterns and colors!

Making a Statement

I'm all about making a statement.  Whether I'm a trying out new trend with my outfits like adding a bold statement necklace before I head out the door, or the bright turquoise vases on my table in my apartment. If you've got the outfits covered but you're still looking for some assistance with adding that statement piece in your home, the answer is simple. A Mirror. 

One mirror is all you need. A great way to make a statement in your home is with a mirror you might notice but probably haven't ever classified it on it's own. They're called leaners - No need to fuss around with them attempting to hang them up on the wall without breaking it [seven years bad luck?] They just lean against the wall. It's that easy! Leaner mirrors are large and in charge, they come in all different styles so you can find one that fits yours! And who doesn't like to look at themselves in the mirror... Right?

Today I'm featuring a variety of leaner mirrors from West Elm. They are so beautiful I couldn't just pick one. Which one is your favorite? [All Images via West Elm]

Mother of Pearl | $549

Etched Chevron | $399

Gray Herringbone | $549

Floating Wood | $399

Antique Tiled | $399

Chocolate Stained Veneer | $279 (Sale)

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.