Oly Bovary Table

Life's CRAZY busy again. Here is how my days have been going lately:

1. Wake up, get dressed, get out of the house.

2. Run to client's homes for consultations and/or run to stores to source products.

3. Go to my full-time job for 8 hours.

4. Make dinner from scratch because I can't do take-out anymore with my new diet.

5.  Tackle at-home design work including sourcing products, placing orders, answer emails, etc. etc.

6. Cuddle with my husband and/or puppy before turning in for the night.

Holy. Cow. 

Does anyone know where I can buy some extra hours for my day?

I'm not complaining, it's good to keep busy. 

Especially when I get to create chic rooms and use fabulous products, like this beauty:

It's a pretty table overall but look at the detail on the top:

Yup. It's just a little herringbone action for ya. HERRINGBONE.

I. Die.

Anyone out there have any time management tips??

I could use some right about now...

{Oly Studio's Bovary Dining Table via Layla Grace}

Shades of Peach

Along with mint, I have been obsessed with 

SHADES OF PEACH 

this Spring.

Here's a combo of a painting and lamp that ended up being pinned by each other, 

creating a wonderful happy accident vignette:

 I know this is an iffy color for most.

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON PEACH?

{images via Nick Mauss & Robert Abbey}

Mad Men Season 5 Premier: Mad Men Betty Inspired Design

I can't believe it's really happening.  Tonight is the 

SEASON 5 PREMIER of MAD MEN!

Remember how Don proposed to Megan? 

Remember how Joan hooked up with Roger and now she's PREGNANT?  

And Betty is moving away from the gorgeous home she once built with Don?

Oh Betty, you are so pretty, yet so sad. Of all the characters, I think I'm most intrigued by Betty.

As the show goes on she gets meaner and meaner. Hopefully something will happened to help soften her. 

She's just too pretty to have that frown all day long.

In honor of the new season, here is a 

DESIGN BOARD INSPIRED BY BETTY 

and her sherbet colored wardrobe:

1. Abstract Art Dorothy Eggleston Circa 1960

2. MG+BW Conner Sofa

3. MG+BW Nola Table Lamp

3. NDI Peonies

4. Ponti End Table Circa 1960

5. High Street Market Vintage Bar Cart 

6. Sputnik Pendants Circa 1960

Don't worry Betty, it'll all be okay.  

Stay tuned, tomorrow I will be announcing the winner for the 

DESIGN BOARD GIVEAWAY!!!

eDesign Board Giveaway!!!

I am announcing the Modern Sophisticate's first GIVEWAY!

Drum roll, please...

It's for a customized 

eDESIGN BOARD FROM 

BROOKE JONES DESIGNS!
(you can more samples of design boards in my portfolio)

That means no matter where you live,

you can have a room plan specific to your, taste, needs and budget.

GIVEAWAY IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED!!!!!

The giveaway ran through Friday, March 23rd and the winner will be announced Monday, March 26th.

Good luck!!

Brooke Jones Designs on Studio 5 Tomorrow

Wanting to know more about the latest trends in interior design?  I'll be on 

STUDIO 5 TOMORROW

to talk about a trend I'm seeing everywhere lately- floating shelves. 

We'll discuss what rooms to use them in and how to style them for function, as well as beauty.

Catch me on KSL Channel 5, 

Tuesday March 20th @ 11:00

(if you don't live in Utah, I will post the segment later in the week).

Also, I'll announce a 

HUGE GIVE AWAY!!

A give away you say? Yep. You won't want to miss it either.

Check back in tomorrow for your chance to win!

{image via Brooke Jones Designs}

Good News Coming...

The long waits between my posts will soon be to an end... hopefully.  

I've been working on some exciting stuff and it'll all be worth it soon.  

Stay tuned, I have GOOD NEWS COMING this week.

Here's a quick sneak peak:

So excited.

Brooke Jones Designs Sneak Peak: Kid's Playroom

Hello my lovelies!  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and 

I wanted to pop in to give you a quick

SNEAK PEAK 

on another project I'm working on. This time it's for a fun 

KID'S PLAYROOM.

We are on a definite time crunch on this one.  

Keep your fingers crossed we can finish in time!

{design by Brooke Jones Designs, LLC}

eDesign: Modern Glam Living Room

I was contacted a few weeks back by the fabulous author over at P.S. I Love This, 

who needed some guidance on her formal living room.  Her home is already amazing.  I mean AMAZING. 

 I was so honored when she asked me to put together an eDesign board for her

MODERN GLAM LIVING ROOM.

Seriously, I have never met someone with such similar style to mine.  I kept telling my husband we have to be twins separated at birth. I would source an item for her design board, then peruse her blog and see a post about the EXACT product.  It's clients like her that make my job the best in the world!

Here are my favorite shots of her 

STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL19th CENTURY HOME:

I am so blessed to even be a small part of this home!

You can read more about the renovation and 

my eDesign at P.S. I LOVE THIS...

{design board by Brooke Jones Designs, LLC and images via P.S. I Love This}

The Dark Side of Pinterest

Yesterday a friend and I were discussing all the styles of interiors found on Pinterest.  

In her opinion, all the pins were too light and airy.

She wants to see more dark, warm, moody interiors with character 

In honor of my friend, here is

THE DARK SIDE OF PINTEREST.

I am still enamored with the off-black look that is happening right now.
Dark is SEXY, no?


{images via Pinterest}

Sputnik Chandelier

I'm crushing on this 

SPUTNIK CHANDELIER 

 from Z Gallerie. And for only $299??

 Who said style had to cost a lot.

It's going in my wish list for my future home office.

 Love.

{image via Z Gallerie}

Classic Bathroom Design

For some reason, I have been day dreaming about tile.  

Maybe because I am SOOO over my renter's linoleum that I'm forced to live with. 

YACK.  If I was able, I'd remodel with in a 

CLASSIC BATHROOM DESIGN

like this:

The husband even said he likes the floor tile!!

Now to figure out a way to install tile temporarily so I can get my deposit back...

{image via Architectural Digest}

Chic Halloween Decor

It's finally here! I LOVE me some Halloween.  

In fact, it's my favorite holiday and I start celebrating mid-July.  

You think I'm kidding. I'm not. 

I did plan to have a weekly Halloween post throughout October but since my life got 

uber crazy, here is the most fabulous post with the most 

CHIC HALLOWEEN DECOR

I have ever seen.

Best. Holiday. Ever.

Have a haunting weekend!!

{I have collected these images over the years, so I have no idea where I found them.  

If you know, drop me a line!}

Guest Post: Modern Bar Carts and Accessories

Hi! My name is Jenn and I am a writer for Design Shuffle, a popular social media and networking website that follows the work of top interior designers and interior design trends worldwide. Every day I get to write about home decor and scour the web for inspiring websites, and one that I’ve had bookmarked for some time is The Modern Sophisticate, where the posts are beautiful and always creative.
I was so happy when I heard I’d be guest posting here today and blogging about 

MODERN BAR CARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

 Thanks for having me! 

 Sometimes what may seem like a small detail is actually the aspect of a space that truly defines it. Such is the case with modern bar carts and accessories. Streamlined and elegant, a well-stocked bar cart is not only welcoming but a stylish home decor idea too. Here are eight stunning modern bar carts and accessories.

   

 A bar cart in glass is ideal because it mimics the glass bottles it displays. Here, the lower shelf is used for liqueurs while the top half is a display shelf.

   

A brass bar cart is decked out with modern-day features like a built-in wine glass rack and bottle holder. The wall hanging and red chair give this vignette some colour and character.

   

This great room begs to play host - the stainless steel bar cart looks stately below the mounted ceramic deer head, and the adjoining kitchen design includes a sleek bar table with contemporary chairs.

   

 A trendy acrylic bar cart somehow fits in with this somewhat dated space - the chrome frame gives the piece loads of metallic allure.

   

This sterling silver gem, with glistening cocktail shakers and double wine buckets on the end of the cart, make for a distinguished modern bar cart and accessories.

   

Need dining room design ideas? An industrial-infused bar cart such as this is a great accent and usability to your dining room design.

   

What’s so interesting about this modern bar cart set-up is not only its circular configuration but also the beverage-inspired drink prints on the walls above it.

   

Living room designs with a luxe modern bar cart and accessories in black and steel can look  fashionable as well as practical when topped with a grand slab of marble. [ Images 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 ] 

Love adding accents to your interiors? You can find inspirational interiors with various accents at Design Shuffle. Design Shuffle is full of inspiration from top interior designers including San Francisco interior designers and Boston interior designers.

Interior Design Renderings

Sorry I've been SOOOO m.i.a. lately.  I've taken on a few more projects and I've been working into the wee hours on budgets, product sourcing, design boards and, my favorite, 

RENDERINGS.

There should be only one more week of craziness, then I'll be back to normal.

Fingers crossed.

I can't wait to show you what I've been working on!

Modern Baroque Furniture by Modani

Sorry for the long hiatus.  This past week has been crazy.  With additional design clients and my car getting broken into and stripped of its car seats on top of my regular full-time job, I've barely had time to breathe! 

As I pull my life back together, here are some gorgeous

MODERN BAROQUE FURNITURE

to inspire your day.

Don't you just LOVE the Audrey chair?
If I was a single gal, it would be mine...

{images via Modani}

Missoni Styled Chevron Tile

The fashion house of Missoni has been all the rage the past few weeks with it's limited edition line for Target.
The items are cute but well, I'd rather have a 

MISSONI INSPIRED TILE BACKSPLASH.

Bananas.

{I was blonde a didn't record where I found this image.  Anyone out there know?}

Craig Olsen Interior Design

So, I was taking a moment and vegging in front of some Rachel Zoe, 

when I spotted one of her assistants running into a chic LA boutique.  

I jumped on the ol' lap top and discovered

CRAIG OLSEN INTERIOR DESIGN.

Love their aesthetic. They are definitely my kind of people.  

Take a look at some of my favorites from their portfolio:

Drool worthy, no?

Check out more here.

{images via Craig Olsen Interior Design}