In the navy...

As if, the Emecco Navy chair could get any better....

Now, it's made with 111 recycled 20oz Coco Cola bottles...

debuting May 16, 2010. Sold at Design Within Reach.

Now, you have an environmentally responsible reason to spend $400.

xoxo,

Hot like the Sol

 Hello, good looking.

Mmm... raised beds, hot fence...

SOL, otherwise known as Solutions Oriented Living, is a net-zero energy neighborhood development in Austin, TX. Chris Krager, the genius behind KRDB, designed these incredible sustainable housing plans. Plus, how hot looking are these photos!? 

So hot, I feel like I'm staring into the sol. :)

xoxo,

Bathrooms: I've been collecting pictures of Bathrooms and I'm not sure why....

 Great idea! Fluorescent Strip light! I like the dark grey walls too.

 Cool color combination: mustard yellow walls with orangey red subway tile!

Crazy ornate bathroom! I love the foiled wall paper and bright oriental rug.

Have you ever seen a clawfoot shower?! I hadn't until I saw this one.

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This one is my favorite. Black (or is it navy) penny rounds! The faucet doesn't hurt either, does it?

;)

Do you have a favorite?

xoxo,

DIY Round Up!

Have I mentioned my love of hex tile before? Why, yes I think I have. 

Here's a cool DIY tutorial to disguise ugly vinyl/linoleum bathroom floors and give them a faux hex tile look.

 I know I know, everyone is bananas over chevron, and so am I. Even though this tutorial is circulating blogland, it's so good, I need to make sure you've seen it. I LOVE that this chevron application is in muted colors... I think that creates an elegant understated feel to this otherwise bold graphic pattern. And yes, one accent wall is plenty.

Apparently those designer duvet cover companies are making a killing, because making one yourself is so easy! I am super eager to try out these simple instructions for making your own duvet cover. You can even purchase two flat sheets of designer bedding to make a cheaper version! This is my dream duvet, but I would use this fabric.

xoxo,

Ode to Accent Pillows

 Accent pillows- they can make or break a room. 

They can completely change the color scheme or style with a different pattern or texture. One of the most inexpensive ways to update a living room or bedroom is to throw in some new accent pillows (like my pun? THROW in... cuz, they're also called throw pillows? har har).

Here are some of my favorites as of late:

 Rug Company

Pottery Barn

West Elm

Target

Crate and Barell

Pretty, No? I know it feels crazy to plunk down $50 bucks down per pillow, but really, it's an inexpensive way to give a room a face-lift. What do you think? Any of your favorites I forgot to add?

xoxo,

Monday Inspiration: Today, known as Design Brain Jumble

Today, I am moving us. 

We are temporarily going to be living in this darling old little house, with glass door knobs, hex tile (yes, HEX!), and old squeaky wooden floors. I'm running around, organizing and cleaning today, but didn't want to forget about you, my blog friends. After all, it is Monday... a day requiring pretty inspiration (as well as copious amounts of coffee).

 Love this beautiful kitchen renovation, as seen on Design*Sponge- navy lowers, DIY concrete countertops, and open shelving. I hope you also noticed the chartreuse pottery accents. So lovely.

 I adore this bathroom, with walls entirely covered in aqua mosaic tiles! 

What a great idea for a wall or space divider! Kind of industrial but organic, if that's even a possible combination. via.

On a completely different note, how cool is this sliding door detail!?  I have a thing for sliding doors and barn doors.  

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So... that's what I've been looking at lately...

Happy Monday, friends!

xoxo,

purple, yellow, aqua, wood

 I know I've been MIA lately... so sorry. For a while I was sick, which threw me out of the whole swing of things! I'm sure most of you have seen this home tour. If not, you must. I LOVE this purple room, wood accents, and grey sofa. The whole tour is fabulous.  

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 Doesn't hurt that this couple who bought and renovated the place is ADORABLE!

Happy Easter tomorrow!

xoxo,