Trends & Details

Well, we've talked about exposed closets, bare bulbs, naked cakes, and now stripped shades...sounds kind of scandalous, huh? I admit it, I have a thing for stripping things down. There's something really lovely about showing off the structure of something--it's so simple and honest! I love seeing exposed beams and pipes in buildings, too. Wire frame lampshades are one of the easiest (and cheapest) trends to try, so why not? I ... Read more ►

Do you guys remember the post I wrote about Smitten Studio, and the super stylish cabin that Sarah and her husband are renovating?  Well, they've made a lot of progress since then and it's looking so good. I'm especially loving their kitchen with it's farmhouse sink, open shelves, subway tile, and butcher block counters (pretty much my dream kitchen). And if you're thinking a kitchen this pretty must be way out ... Read more ►

I'm usually a little slow to embrace trends when it comes to fashion. I guess I'm afraid things will go out of style before I've had a chance to wear them more than a few times. I've never bought a romper, harem pants, a high-low skirt, colored denim, or anything chevron. I've never tried the ombre trend in my hair or in my wardrobe. And my closet includes more striped ... Read more ►

I love writing posts with specific ideas, trends, and idea--but there are also lots of lovely images that inspire me, but don't necessarily fit into any of the posts I have planned. This post is a collection of some of those photos. For even more pretty pinspiration, follow me on Pinterest! Denim shirt & polka dots. I love the Peter Pan collar on the denim shirt, and I love how ... Read more ►

I've been seeing geometric shapes everywhere lately, and I'm loving it. I posted about triangles and hexagons before, but these 3D faceted shapes are even better. I mean, what girl doesn't like gemstones? This table runner is fairly inexpensive, but it sure does look amazing! The gems are made by folding paper (get the templates here), then they're put on bamboo skewers and stuck into a wooden pegboard with a ... Read more ►

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