Turkish-Barak Rug Inspired Girl's Room

When designing a child's room, most people start with the 'theme.' Winnie the Pooh? Disney's Cars? 

I'm not the biggest fan of this method. One, you're are limiting yourself to a specific style. 

Two, kids grow up. Are they going to be a big Batman fan in 5 years? Probably not.

I prefer to gain inspiration from an adult piece of decor and build a room that is youthful but not childish.

I have used wallpaper as inspiration for a nursery, a chandelier for a shared bedroom, and here, I'm using a
 TURKISH-BARAK RUG to INSPIRE A GIRL'S BEDROOM.

I don't know about you but I would be just as happy in this room at 20 as I would be at 8.

1. Turkish-Barak Rug via Caitlin Wilson

2. Fur Pillow via Horchow

3.Coral Dot Pillow via Joss&Main

4. Marcel Bed Luxe via Layla Grace

5. Aleppo Inlay Table via Serena & Lily

{rug image via Caitlin Wilson}

I Married Adventure Osa Inspired Design

After several attempts, I finally won 

"I MARRIED ADVENTURE" BY OSA JOHNSON

on eBay!  I have been pining after this vintage zebra covered classic 

but haven't ever loved it enough to pay the $100-150 price tag.

I snagged this baby up for a mere $27! 

Here's my tip on how to snag yours for steal: 

look for listings with the original dust jacket. 

The seller I purchased mine from only posted images with the blue cover:

which, let's be honest, is not that cute. I realized a lot of bidders over-looked this listing

because the gorgeous zebra print cover wasn't catching their eye, so they didn't bid.

The original cover is probably in better condition if the dust jacket is present, too.

That's a win/win in my book!

Here's how others have styled their "I Married Adventure:"

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The antiqued zebra print is making me dream of using a lil' zebra hide elsewhere in my home:

Do you have an copy of "I Married Adventure?"

{Images via Google, Vintage Girl, Home Beautiful, Elizabeth Bauer Design, 1st Dibs & Lonny}

French Dining Chairs with Unfinished-Finished Backs

My jaw dropped when I came across this image of these

FRENCH DINING CHAIRS WITH UNFINISHED-FINISHED BACKS.

(Could that be the most awkward description of a chair? Possibly...)

I adore this unexpected twist to the timeless Neoclassic frame.   

I have been hemming and hawing over dining chairs for YEARS now 

(literally, I've never used my dining table due to the lack of chairs), 

and I think these won my heart! 

Here the chair frame I have my eye on, finished in a creamy white:

and maybe upholster the seats in faux shagreen?

RAAAARRRR.... So sexy...

{images via The Decorista & Online Fabrics}

Greek Key Inspired Style

I have a confession. I'm a design dork. 

When I'm down and need a little pick-me-up, sometimes I'll create 

DESIGN BOARDS.  

When I do this I like to use furniture that I will most likely never be 

able to work with because of the price tag.

Here is one of those boards I created with a mix of designer vintage pieces in an achromatic palette. 

I know gray has been around for awhile but I'm still enamored with this fabulous neutral.

1. Z Gallerie Studio Frames

2. Sheepskin Rug

3. Sciolari Italian 1960s Chandelier

4. Kittenger Greek Key Mandarin 1940s Chest of Drawers

5. Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1960s Tete-a-Tete

Snap Shots from Ohio

Hello Loverlies!! 

I'm back in Utah trying to recoup from traveling yesterday.  

Here are a few snap shots from my week in Ohio:

This is what I woke up to each morning... at 6:30 AM.  Good thing these kids are so cute!

Chipotle is my new favorite g-free discovery. Look at those tacos!!! Delish. 

Minus a few CRAZY gail force hail storms and getting my shins beat to all heck from rough housing kids, it was a pretty fabulous week.  Maybe I just won't make it back to real life anytime soon...

Sigh... one can wish.

Oh-Hi-Oh-Hi-OOO!!!!

Takin' a TRIP TO OHIO to visit fam.  

I'm excited to see nieces and nephews and hit up King's Island.

Be back next week!!

{vintage inspired art by LuciusArt}

Marble Infinity Sink Design Board

Nothing is more timeless than Carrara marble. If it was good enough for 

Michelangelo to sculpt the David out of, 

it's good enough for our modern homes, right?

Here is a classic bathroom designed around the 

CARRARA MARBLE INFINITY SINK.

 The REACH FAUCET 

is from offered at ChicVesselSink.com, as well, in chrome, nickel or oil-rubbed bronze.

Tres chic, don't you think?

1. Restoration Hardware Pivot Mirror

2. Thomas O'Brien Hicks Pendant

3. Chic Vessel Chic Reach Faucet in Chrome

4. Ann Sacks Beveled Subway Tile

5. Carrara Marble Infinity Sink