Sunday, April 15, 2018

Spring Fashion Picks...

Just two days after enjoying the most beautiful 70 degree spring day in Cleveland, we have had 40 degrees and NON-STOP rain all day! I am seriously SO OVER this weather! I had to get a spring/creative fix, so I pulled together some spring fashion picks. I collected a variety of bright, cheerful pieces with fun details: tassels, pompoms, ruffles, embroidery, ric-rac...Just click on description for link to shop (no affiliate $$ for doing this, simply my sporadic hobby! ; )) Hope this finds you enjoying your spring and hopefully sunnier weather wherever you may be!!
xo Claire


Sunrise Crystal Blue Clare Dress
Talbots Flower Applique Fit-And-Flare Dress


Boden Easy Rickrack Dress

Boden Marla Embroidered Top


Boden Hotchpotch Broderie Top


Boden Ferne Top


Boden Emily Jersey Dress

J.Crew Drapey Tie-Shoulder Jumpsuit


Lilly Pulitzer Jane Maxi

Eliza J Flounce Hem Dress

Eliza J Cold Shoulder Dress

Eliza J Eyelet Lace Dress

Alice + Olivia Chambray Romper

CeCe Flutter Sleeve Dress

Vineyard Vines Ric Rac Dress

Vineyard Vines Tiamo Dress
Bishop + Young Off Shoulder Top

Julia Jordan Scallop Hem Dress
Splendid x Margherita Missoni Jumpsuit

Ted Baker Ruffle Dress


London Style Cold Shoulder Dress

Madewell Embroidered Top

Eliza J Stripe Balloon Sleeve Dress

Pleat Collar Shirtdress

Eliza J Stripe Off Shoulder Dress
Halogen Top

Eliza J Flare Cuff Shift Dress

Vineyard Vines Ocean Stripe Dress
LOFT Beach Mixed Stripe Coverup


Ann Taylor diagonal stripe top
Stripe Layered Cuff Tassel Top

Madewell Embroidered Top

Gianni Bini Coverup

LOFT Crocheted Lace Flutter Top





Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Craving a Neutral Bedroom....

Although I love pops of color in design, I am craving a calm, neutral space for our master bedroom.  Our master currently has medium/dark taupe painted walls, and I have always mixed up the design with different window panels, artwork, lamps, etc. Yet, I have never been totally happy with the result. I would love to paint the walls a lighter mushroom, light beige, or cream color, and I have been inspired by various design images for an overall lighter, more neutral look. I do love a 'more is more' vibe when it comes to color, design, pattern, etc (i.e. Miles Redd, The English Room, Iris Apfel)...But, sometimes the most simplistic designs are best in a room made for sleeping! There is nothing more peaceful and relaxing as when you walk into a light, neutral bedroom (I am talking to you, all white bedding!)

I think the key to making a light-colored, neutral room work, is to incorporate a variety of textures to make it interesting. Perhaps some matchstick/bamboo blinds, soft cozy throw blankets, linen, sisal, wicker, straw, wood, or leather. I also love the idea of faux bois, or 'wood-look' wallpaper, but the space is too large, and this would be very costly. So perhaps just on the ceiling or on the wall behind the bed, or even incorporating rustic wood elements elsewhere, a girl can dream of beams, right? Some inspiration pics below...

via 1st Dibs Chadjamesgroup Design


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Atlanta Homes Magazine


Traditional Home

Brookes and Hill Custom Builders

M Elle Design via Cococozy

Marthas Vineyard Interior Design

Linda Burkhardt

McCroskey Interiors

Nanjoo Design

Summer Thornton Design

Talianko Design Group


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Andrew Howard Interior Design

Marie Flanigan Interiors via ErinWestDesign IG

Katherine Carter Design via MyDomaine

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Atlanta Homes Keith Summerour Architect


Richard Lane Ryan Street & Assoc

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Atlanta Homes Magazine


Atlanta Homes Magazine