Rub-A-Dub Delight

I don’t know how you feel about baths, but I have kind of a thing for them. Not so much when it’s 100+ degrees outside, but you get the point. It’s the one place I can get away with a magazine or book and just BE. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t do it every night or anything crazy like that as I really do hate wasting water, but let’s be real – hiding out on the toilet isn’t nearly as glamorous/comfortable/rejuvenating. Good thing my bathroom isn’t as pretty as this one…my husband would have to send a search party.
(atom floor mirror from Lamps Plus, image via Living Etc., Jonathan Adler lacquer bath accessories, brit duck at Urban Outfitters, perpetual blooms towel via Anthropologie, white vanity stool at Bed Bath & Beyond)

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Banishing the Bedroom Blues

My best friend has the most fabulous house in San Diego and she’s looking for a way to reinvent her bedroom. Working with her dark, rich woods, and pale, bluish-gray walls, I tried to bring in elements of coastal living in an understated way. There’s just something about these colors and textures that feels very serene to me. And, I love the unexpected single copper chair. I see it next to the bed, playing host to a pile of great books or a beautiful carafe.

(area pins grey bedding at Design Public, kartell cindy lamp and amanda kavanagh blue wave print at Velocity Art and Design, glacier votives with gold leaf from Cursive Design, thin metal profile frames from Pottery Barn, redsmith dining chair at Anthropologie)

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Fashion Forward - Handmade Happiness

Maybe it’s a sign of the times, or maybe I’m just more observant these days, but lately I’ve really come to appreciate all things handmade. From patchwork pillows to hand-blown glass, I find handcrafted home décor refreshingly simple. Lucky for me, I don’t seem to be alone. Don't forget to check out the other great Fashion Forward posts on Obstinate Pursuit!

(fleur patchwork quilt at Urban Outfitters, paper chandeliers/mobiles via Lena Corwin, bamboo nesting trays from RE:Modern, terai folding chair at Anthropologie, patchwork bird pillows by RecyleRabbit via Etsy, aqua verde candle by Glassybaby, ripe candle by Glassybaby)

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Roman Holidays

Okay, so I know it's fall and while I love the idea of gearing up my decor for the holidays, it was 92 here yesterday! In my neck of the woods, people are still bbq-ing by the pool instead of making fires in the fireplace. So with blue skies and sandal-weather, this beach-inspired board seemed awfully appropriate. Besides, how great is that dresser??

(pottery barn tile organic sheets via CocoCozy, image from Mary Ruffle, capri blue etched jar candle from Anthropologie, image via Creature Comforts, nelson lamp by Jonathan Adler, the go-to cart from Trampoline via Etsy, vintage map calendar from Anthropologie)

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