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}

Get Cozy: Reindeer Hide Rugs

I'm sure you have seen cowhide rugs everywhere these days in modern interior design.  

I still love the organic and chic feel they give to a room but when I stumbled across some

REINDEER HIDE RUGS,

my heart skipped a beat.  

Maybe it stems from my Nordic heritage, or maybe it's the whole Rudolph thing since

Christmas is a week away, but I can't get enough of these beautiful skins.

Before you call PETA on me, know that the people of Lapland hunt wild

reindeer herds, use the meat as their food source and use their skins for clothing, blankets, rugs, etc.  

The reindeer hides I'm posting are the by-products and complete the sustainable recycling process.

Aren't those colors to die for?  

The whites, beiges, taupe greys and charcoals would fit PERFECTLY in my living room.  Just sayin'...

If Rudolph isn't you thing but you want to add the same color palette through a fur, 

why not try some naturally dark Nordic sheepskins?  

Or while you're at it, why not have a reindeer hide in one room a coordinating sheepskin in the next?

Adding either would a be great way to cozy up any space to get us through winter.

{images via Toast, Cox&Cox, Style Garage and Graham&Green}

Brooke's Black Friday Christmas List

I survived my first G-free Thanksgiving!! 

I think I deserve something nice as a reward, don't you?  Here's a quick 

CHRISTMAS LIST

of objects I can't stop thinking about. 

1. Made By Girl Lulu Clutch

2. West Elm Mongolian Fur Pillow

3. Diane Von Furstenberg's Night Gold Tone Flatware

4. West Elm Faux Fur Throw

Maybe Santa will be extra nice to me and get me EVERYTHING
 since all the items look so great together.

My fingers are crossed!

What are you asking Santa for this year?

Did you go Black Friday shopping and did you survive?

Feminine Bedroom: So Fresh and So Clean Bedroom

If I was a single gal, my bedroom would be light, feminine and 

SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN.

Every room needs a little animal something or other and this fur throw does the trick (this is a much better option than the taxidermy peacock on the nightstand.  That may be a little too Alfred Hitchcock in the wee hours of the morning...).

{images via Mack}

Mongolian Wool Pillow

Want some instant glam in your home?  Look no further than a 

MONGOLIAN WOOL PILLOW.

  It's pure sexiness in a pillow and they are offered in a variety of price ranges, 

so anyone can afford this chic accent.

Pieces Inc:  $295

Crate & Barrel: $89.95

West Elm: $59

Pier 1: $31.96

Can you belief this one from Pier 1 is genuine wool? Looks like I'll be heading over to Pier 1 this weekend...

{images via Crate&Barrel, Pieces Inc, West Elm & Pier 1}