Tag: florals

A Floral Culotte Jumpsuit!
Who else has a bunch of March snow outside right now? *raises hand* I have a ridiculous (in the best way) outfit I’m dying to wear, but the weather is not cooperating.

Want a peek?

I went to the store specifically to try this jumpsuit on, hesitated for a minute or two, then promptly rung it up. It’s a little in the realm of ‘the pattern is wearing you’ but I’m into it!
1. Wild Flower Culotte Jumpsuit, Ann Taylor
  Psst: It comes in black too.
2. Fabienne Crossbody Bag, Clare V.
  Simple, easy to wear, goes with everything. Add a tassel and change it up!
3. Marcella Low Block Heels, Target
  I had been planning on adding a new pair of red sandals to my wardrobe, since I completely wore out my last ones. Grabbed these when I saw them at Target, but the other options I was considering are listed below.
4. Large Enamel Signet Ring (Coral), J. Crew
  I’ve been big into rings lately, and this is a good one.
5. Befoep|Tech 3D Dot Studs (Large), Adorn\Milk
  They stick straight out! Clever little things.
6. Dahl Glasses (Crystal), Warby Parker
  My go-to black frames are feeling a little visually heavy these days. Time to switch to lighter frames.
7. Butter London Nail Polish (Steady On), Nordstrom
  There is enough going on with this outfit, right? Polished but not bright nails will go nicely.
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— more red sandals with block heels —

Also? Ann Taylor seems to be having a moment right now with prints that look like dated wallpaper, which of course I love. I bought this shirt too, and here are a few more that I liked. You know, in case you’re not on board the culotte jumpsuit train but still want to wrap yourself in grandma prints.

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March 14, 2017
A Bedroom Inspired by a Pillow
I spotted these Evie floral pillows on clearance at Pottery Barn when I was out the other day. I hadn’t noticed them online or browsing through the catalog before. The pattern has the quirk of a good vintage find, and scattered amongst the leaves and flowers are caterpillars, butterflies, and beetles (you know how I feel about beetles). I liked the back, which isn’t shown in the product photos, even better than the front.

I often see a new print, piece of furniture, wallpaper, pillow, whatever, and I start dreaming up a whole room around it. Do you guys do the same thing? It’s a little dangerous because I want to buy! all! the! things! so instead, I come home and whip up a design plan I can share here. Good thing I have a blog, eh?

Creative outlet: go!
1. Linden Coral and White Bedding, Crane & Canopy
2. Evie Floral Pillow, Pottery Barn
3. Threshold Vintage Washed Sheets in Possibly Pink, Target
4. Franklin Marble Threshold Table Lamp, Target
5. Queen-sized Jenny Lind Bed, Land of Nod
6. Malone Campaign Teal Blue Nightstand, West Elm
7. Muuto Rose Pink Nerd Chair, Design Public
8. Paint: Pink Ground, Farrow & Ball
9. Downing Desk, Kate Spade
  Have you seen this IKEA hack inspired by the Downing desk? Brilliant.
I would love to see this as a guest room. I wanted to play up the pinks and blues in the pillow, and the vintage-style bed is a nod to the pattern style. The use of black throughout would keep the whole thing from veering off into too-sweet territory, and more modern pieces keep the look current. The imperfect dots on the desk are a good complement to the floral print, and the brass hardware and lighting add warmth.

p.s. I almost used “bed bugs” in the title but then thought better of it. You’re welcome.
March 18, 2016
Speckled Blooms Curtains in My Office

Well, I went and ordered those Speckled Blooms curtains so I could see them in person. They’re pretty. They also don’t go with my rug (which I knew), so now I’ll have to decide which I like better.

If I keep them, I’ll sell the zigzag rug. Then I’ll either bring in the white Orleans rug from the nursery (depending on what we do in August’s room when we get rid of his crib), or I’ll pick up something white and fluffy for the office. Maybe just a little sheepskin for under my chair?

The curtains are pretty girly, but it is my office, so I’m not too worried about that. I don’t know if I’m in love with them though. If I were to really implement everything from my reimagined office design board, they would be beautiful. Without the lovely wood tones from the card catalog dressers (or maybe an awesome vintage credenza), and the added interest of the brass and bright red, they’re falling a little flat.

February 7, 2013
Crazy Floral Pumps
I spotted these shoes yesterday, and quick like a bunny I ran to try them on. They’re just so loud, but I can’t help but love them. Aren’t they weirdly great? I bought a pair, and today I had a little fun virtual-window-shopping for what I’d pair with them.
I’m planning to pair them with solid skirts and striped tops too, or with my striped dresses. Basically, I still can’t get enough of the stripes and florals combo.

p.s. The shoes are available as flats, too.
January 11, 2013
Deciding on New Kitchen Curtains

I now present to you a series of awkward photos in which I stand on my countertops, holding up fabric to the window in approximation of curtains. Ready?

(the photo backdrop)

(the tablecloth)

That’s a photo backdrop and a tablecloth, both by Rifle Paper Co. for BHLDN. I bought them to use in a baby shower theme photo shoot, and as I was falling asleep the other night, I realized they would make awesome kitchen curtains.

The backdrop’s pattern is larger and I thought it might be too overwhelming, but now I think I like it better. Which is good, because the tablecloth is no longer available and it was going to break my heart a little to cut the fabric up. (I’d been searching eBay for another, but no luck.) Which one do you prefer? Wait, don’t answer yet… there’s more.
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September 19, 2012
A Guide to Mixing Patterns in Your Home

Mixing patterns in fashion happens all the time (I’m always a fan of stripes and florals), but people seem to shy away from doing it in their homes. I mean, other people tend to shy away — not me. I’m a pattern mixing fool, so today I put together a guide to doing just that. Huzzah!

I think of Photoshop as a decorating tool, just as you would consider a designer’s measuring tape or sketchbook. Seeing how everything comes together digitally has been the best way for me to get a good idea of what will work in a space, and I love putting together layouts for you. Below is the guide I’ve created, with 27 patterns matched to perfection.

• You can find the links to all of the patterned chairs and pillows used in the graphic above on my Pinterest board.

The trick to mixing patterns is to start with a bold scale. I like accent chairs in oversized prints, so I begin there. Pick something like this one in pinstripes, or maybe something a little crazy like this one in raspberry ikat or my floral grandma chair. It will be easier than you think to make it work! For example, my chair may seem limiting at first, but there are so many colors in it that it’s easy to find a match. (In my home, that match is of course pink. And now coral too.) Next you add a contrasting pattern. In my case, the next thing would be my pink zigzag rug.

You can stop at two patterns, but you don’t have to. I certainly don’t! Vary the scales enough (something large, something significantly smaller, and then maybe a teensy ditsy pattern), and everything will look fine. This corner of my living room, below, has a whole lotta pattern going on. Bold floral fabric on the chair, a zigzag rug beneath, wallpaper in the room beyond, a textured (read: patterned) side table, art above, a patterned throw, and a patterned pillow. But it all works.

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July 24, 2012