Crazy Train to Colortown

I come from a long line of pale Swedes. I’m talkin’ the smattering-of- misplaced-freckles- sunburned-despite-45-SPF-face-flush-like-a-tomato-when-I take-the-stairs-at-work kind of pale. This being the case, you’d think I’d be obsessed with things like lipstick and colorful home décor. Not so much. I’m a chapstick and white lacquer kind of gal as you well know by now. However, I have a feeling that colorful shelves like these might add a refreshing dose of excitement to my life. Either that, or send me into a tailspin of crazy similar to Jack Nicholson’s character in The Shining. Hmmm, tough call.

(colorful bookshelves via Colour Lovers, bella pencil cups at See Jane Work, large square pillow “Park” pattern by Lena Corwin, henley floor pillows from Crate and Barrel, terra console table from West Elm, "why you should buy art" by William Powhida via 20x200)

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Glam it Up

I'm a flip flop girl. Truly, I wear them every day to work, to shop, to dine. Okay not always to dine, but mostly. Comfort is my first mistress, but there's a small part of me that secretly dreams of adding a touch of glamour every now and again. If my bedroom looked this one though, I'm willing to bet my shoe options would be far greater!

(post card by ceci ny via Snippet and Ink, image via House of Turquoise, marisol mirror from restoration hardware via Apartment Therapy, provence society perfume bottles at Anthropologie, necklace by Old Soul New Heart, baxter sofa at Pieces, hayworth nightstand from Pier 1 Imports)

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It's In The Print

I love to mix and match prints while keeping colors complementary and I think this room is such a great example of how successful it can be. Not to mention, how great is the covered acrylic bench at the foot of the bed??

(house beautiful image via House of Turquoise, petite script plates from Jayson Home & Garden, mason jars from Perch Design, philippe starck louis ghost armchair from Design Within Reach, lomography diana+ aviator camera at Urban Outfitters, letterpress print from Hijirik Studio, desmond screens by jonathan adler, erich ginder ghost antler coat racks at Design Public)

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A Few of My Favorite Things...

I just loved the colors in this board and if I could do my pre-marriage pad all over again, I swear this is what it would look like. Pale blue and yellow simply make for a happy space, and that craft closet? I die. My husband doesn't know it, but I stare at his closet often, dreaming of how to overtake it.

(ruthie sommers home image via Simply Seleta, swimming pool photograph by Alicia Bock, vintage map at Revamp Boutique, lacquered stacking boxes at Lille a Shop, yellow bed photo via This is Glamorous, craft closet via A Field Journal, vintage sign via Three Potato Four, kahler’s fiducia magnetic vases and candleholders at A+R)

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Coming Up Poppies

I've always loved the combination of red and blue together. I am Swedish, after all. I also fell in love with this great fabric by Swanky Swell immediately and knew it warranted a board built around its prints and colors. I picture it in the form of pillows on an all-white couch, of course.

(poppy photo by Alicia Bock, tie image via Rebecca Thuss, white coat rack via Urban Outfitters, swanky swell fabric image via Decor8, table and chairs at The Make Lounge, tea cup by Cox & Cox)

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