Another Great DIY Find

Simple black leather belts give white curtains a great update, yes?

Via STILL inspiration

Easy Does It

I had to share this great, simple idea from Week Day Carnival:

DIY Coatrack via WeekDayCarnival

A little copper pipe, some paint and some polish and you have a great piece for any entry or a fun way to show off pretty pieces in your bedroom. Love!

The Wonderful World of Felt

This post is inspired by my wonderful aunt over in Denmark…one of the only toys I’ve kept from my childhood is a little stuffed doggie she made from black leather back when I was little and she had a shoe shop in Copenhagen. And then there was that pink knit pig that everyone in the family ended up with (not sure who made those, my grandma or my aunt- I know the original was by my grandma, but they started multiplying in the 90′s…) Anyway, point being, I really treasured those handmade items. Now on the island of Bornholm, my aunt is working with felt, so I thought I’d share some  great applications of the handsome material…

West Elm Gray Felt Drum

Via Remodelista, these cushions would be great for yoga practice, too! love...

West Elm Felt Pen Cup

Coffee Sleeves

Other West Elm Accessories

Mini monkey on Etsy

I love the feel and texture felt adds to a room or accessory. Hope this gives you guys some ideas or appreciation for this wonderful material  xo, co

Mark My…Book

I loved this idea because if you’re anything like me that means you, too, are reading at least 10 things at any given time… Using colored strips of a sturdy material (I think leather would work nicely), display your favorite reading material while marking your place! xo

Via Maia Then @ Pinterest.com

Holidays Are Here!

Okay….are you ready? Ready for that whirlwind holiday rush around, go everywhere, see everyone, eat and drink everything, dress up and dazzle time of year?? I had a quiet, productive weekend with plenty of take out and movies to prepare- because this week it’s meetings, work and school all jammed up in the beginning– then it’s food,  family and football (epic Niners game waiting to happen….can’t wait!) for Thanksgiving.  Saturday I’m leaving for Japan so that leaves Friday to shop, pack and prepare for a case (I’m going to help interview clients, so it’s for work but I am still excited to go!)…by the time I get back, December will be here and then it’s holiday parties, a couple 30th birthdays, a final, a paper, a school project and wait for it……. 10 days off from it all to celebrate Christmas and New Years, get some snowboarding in, SLEEP in and do whatever I want!! It’s a crazy ride and I’m ready. I love this time of year!

Thought I’d share some of my favorite decorations… true to my general approach to design: less is more…or less. Cheers!

Scrap wood tree via Remodelista, Via Vos gesParis

Starry String Lights via Remodelista

Via CB2 blog. Love the wreath and alternative tree!

Christmas Washi is a great way to wrap! via the SoHo.blogspot.com

I Love Washi

Okay, I have one roll of this sweet little colored Japanese masking tape and I am using it for everything. I want so many more colors and I have so many ideas! Guess I’ll be purchasing this set from CB2….or I could wait until I’m actually in Japan!? next week (…wait, what?!) and snag some from the source. Anyway, do you have a roll yet? What are you using it for?

5 roll set from CB2

Mood Board via Improvised Life

Burlap and Blues

Burlap, or “hessian” outside the United States, is a woven fabric made from the skin of the jute plant and may be combined with other vegetable fibers…Hessian has been historically produced as a coarse fabric, but more recently it is being used in a refined state known simply as jute as an ecofriendly material for bags, rugs, and other products. Read more here.

I love seeing burlap in interior design and we can all feel good about this plant derived wonder material! Pair with other neutrals and light blue for a crisp cooling look and a natural feel!

Via design fabulous

Via Etsy, Via Pinterest.com

Grainsack industrial stool via Remodelista.com

West Elm Jute Rug via parkdaleave.blogspot.com

Love this table setting! Via ruffledblog.com

{Pallets}

Oh the possibilities! I love the way shipping pallets add an organic feel to any room.

Via sewnasty.com

Via looplane.com

Via inhabitat.com

Via looplane.com

I want to make something….

Via easyvectors.com

Via urbancomfort.typepad.com

Via fontsgraffiti.info

{Gallery Walls}

A few things to keep in mind when trying the gallery wall look at home? Keep some consistency running throughout- for example, set a [strict or loose] boundary in which all the frames will fall within, and/or chose a common color scheme or thickness for all of the frames.