Currently Craving...green leaves

I don't care how many times I see the ever so hot Martinique Wallpaper...

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Highlights of High Point Market Spring '13

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Wallcolor Wednesday: A pretty little green room...

After a day of being out in the streets walking around I am just overjoyed that spring weather is finally arriving to the city. It has me dreaming of the most bright and vibrant colors on the walls. Especially the color GREEN...

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Wallcolor Wednesday {a burst of citrus orange}

Inspired by my lovely orange water bottle, I have been noticing bright orange everywhere. It could be the summertime, but I just think the pretty color is the epitome of chic. I'm sure it can be a bit much for some, but perfect for a quaint little bathroom, guest bedroom, or smack dab in the living room. Wherever you put this fancy pants color, it will be effortlessly stylish...

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Wallcolor Wednesday {creme de la creme}

So, I finally found an apartment. fingers crossed it all goes smoothly and I will be moving in less than 2 weeks. The apartment is gorgeous and as you can guess, I have been obsessing over my bedroom wallcolor. I love so many colors, black, white, deep blues, but for some reason lately I have been secretly in love with beige walls. More cocoa beige than just plain beige, I feel like it could be a very serene feeling room. Seems like a boring color, but I almost feel like it would be such a fun challenge. My mission...to make beige work it! 

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fashion meets decor...the buttery browns

buttery brown leather shoes

meet 

buttery brown interior adornments...

your supple swagger is enticing me to no end, wanting all kinds of you in my home! 

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So on my decorista radar...gray + yellow

So for some reason I just can't get enough gray in my life. I don't know exactly what it is about it but I have a huge infatuation with him. He's masculine, sharp, cutting edge, and gorgeous! His pretty girlfriend yellow, is just the perfect compliment. Lately, this color scheme is so on my radar. Mixes of grays and yellows are perfect for this season and probably never out of style. Love it. 

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So right now...cowhide rugs

Loving cowhide rugs right now, and they are everywhere!!! Each time I see one their style has just "made the room" so to speak. I feel like they are a twist on the fabulousness of a zebra rug and I'm so glad we have a little zebra breathing room in the world. It's always good to change it up. I just got my hands on a metallic white cowhide rug and I must say, I am kind of in love!

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Decorista Trend Spotting: paneled mirror loveliness

In NYC, I am noticing that basically any project I'm on, mirrors reign supreme. A wall of mirrors is the perfect compliment to a big and beautiful loft window. But sometimes, mirroring an entire wall with mirrors can be intimidating for home owners. When my girl Mackenzie posted this photo, I knew instantly that these paneled mirrors are the perfect way to create a look of mirrored walls without going overboard. Lately, I have seen them around more and more, they are an elegant twist to a regular mirrored wall, no? Stylish, glamorous, resourceful and incredibly beautiful. I love them.

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The Decorista Trend spotting: cork and acrylic desk

In this latest issue of Lonny, I spotted this gorgeous cork and acrylic desk and fell instantly.

I thought I remember seeing it before...

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Accessory Love: Harry Allen piggy bank

Over the weekend I did some really fun shopping in brooklyn (williamsburg to be exact, such fun shops) and one thing I can't seem to get over is the adorable and ever so popular,

  Harry Allen piggy bank. 

It's been around for a long while, but this little guy is still in style and all over NYC. He comes in gold, silver and other fun colors like copper...adorable! Check out how stylish he makes any ol' abode. I am needing one of these babies bad.

 more cute piggies...

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the decorista Trend Spotting: brass deer

These lovely brass (and quite large) deer figurines are all the rage and I have been dying for one.

My obsession started a while back when I found a brass rams head dining table. Since then I have been coveting a brass deer and found out that my dad has one that he is sending me and I cannot wait to get my hands on that little angel. I love it.

P.S. I AM LOVING NY.
I'm getting all settled in to my adorable + cozy apartment...shopping around the cutest little neighborhoods and playing around with the pup in the snow. Too much fun.

decor images one. two. three.

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The Decorista tip of the day... get on board with 2011 decor trends

2011 is sure to be a fantastic year! I am so excited about what is to come in the new year for decor.

The magazines are only getting better and blogging has totally revolutionized the way I see decor trends, it's just fabulous + I can't get enough of it.

Here are a few trends that I am uber thrilled about for this next season...

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The Decorista Trend Spotting...industrial revolution

The time is coming and the industrial chic look is taking over the world of decor.

Its very winter-friendly and is what I imagine London and Scandinavian homes to look like.

I quite like the look of worn leather and exposed metals, I also love weathered wood in any space. It is the perfect look to work with the harshness of metals.

The photo above really gives an essence of the "industrial revolution" (my term for the look) type of decor that I am drawn to. Ochre and Halo are two shops I suggest for shopping for this look.

What I really love about this look is that it can translate as an addition to any style of decor through really fantastic pieces. Take for instance, this gorgeous industrial chair, it could totally go in a glamorous room if done the right way, of course.

chair by casamidy

via delightbydesign, cococozy,

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The Decorista Trend Spotting...mod lighting love

Loving this lighting by LINDSEY ADELMAN in nyc.

Although its completely modern and so on trend, its also absolutely glamorous.

This glass bubble lighting look is all over LA + NYC and I am really into.

How chic would these fixtures be in my teeny apartment bedroom? 

Genius!

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The Decorista Trend Spotting...getting geometric

Right now I am kind of obsessed with 

beautiful + colorful graphic prints for the home!

designcrisis
absolutelybeautifulthings 
 

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needing. wanting. loving. {ikat settee}

I don't know why but I am obsessed with this adorable little settee. LOVE!

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Decorista trend spotting {chic tree stumps}

so... I fell absolutely head over heels for the golden tree stumps I spotted over at lovemaegan.

They are so completely EVERYTHING to me! 

I am dying to score some for my apartment.

I came to realize that there are so many different uses and styles that tree stumps can work, 

and I am digging them all.

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Decorista Trend Spotting {go gingham!}

Lately I have been seeing this pretty pattern all over the place.

I am not too sure about the print...but I do adore these different versions of the 

happy print!

i think these plates are oh so adorable!

this glossy floor is gorgeous with the pretty blues...

this is the perfect gingham for me...pretty pillow so very perfect.

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Decorista Trend Spotting: painted red furniture

This weekend I have been up to lots and lots of projects.

Repainting furniture has gotten the best of me, I'm hooked.

So, lately I have been noticing bits of red catching my eye.

I know we all took notice of this gorgeous apartment in Lonny Mag.

The red console dresser in her hallway did not go unnoticed by moi. I fell instantly in love with the glossy redness of it. I love the drawer with tons of jewels packed in. Ooh la la.

Makes me want to repaint something red, STAT!

images via...lonny, isuwanne, LGN, orangebeautiful, mattersofstyle,  designsponge, 

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