REINCARNATION: Floor Poufs

The floor pouf. A fancy way to say pillow? or so much more? I am going to say, for me, the jury is still out on this idea. This floor pillows have been around forever, and I find them perfect for a family with kids, but I think there might be a sophisticated way to bring them in to any space! Here are some of my favorite home-spirations for floor poufs, and some of my favorite pick for any space.

 

They make a great foot rest!

I love this and this makes me laugh all at the same time. David and I are huge Will & Grace fans and this always reminds me of the “dinner party” Grace threw where everyone had to sit on the floor. This is much more chic!

 

I don’t think I could convince David to snuggle up on the floor with me. But I love this idea!

 

Here are some of my favorite poufs for your space…

Star Printed Cotton Dhurrie Pouf from West Elm for $249. I love how large this is!

Threshold Pouf from Target for only $59.99. Perfect for smaller spaces!

Leather Metallic Gold Pouf from Overstock.com for around $220. If you’re really looking to make a statement!

Knitted Jafra Orange Pour from World Market for $79.99. I love this fall color!

 

If you are crafty and looking to make your own pouf, these DIY examples are super simple:

STYLE ME PRETTY: DIY Pouf

MAKES ME SMILE: DIY Floor Pouf

RETROPOLITAN: From $3 Floor Mat to Floor Pouf

 

ENTERTAINING: Outdoor Fall Dinner Party Inspiration

With thanksgiving right around the corner, I have been obsessing over tablescapes and the idea of a fall dinner party! Being in Texas and loving the mild weather here I love the idea of an outdoor fall dinner party, here are some of my favorite entertaining inspirations.

Love this idea!

Outdoor wine and cheese night. OBSESSED.

REINCARNATION: Gold Flatware

Through the process of registering for our wedding I have come to realize how many incredible options that are out there for flatware! I mean as I was looking at them all I could plan a dinner party in my head for each table setting. We chose a classic silverware place setting, The Monogrammed Hampstead from William Sonoma, we wanted something timeless. Though we chose something more traditional, a girl can always dream about crazy tablescapes! I have been seeing more and more pictures of gold flatware! This stuff is genius! Perfect for a funky dinner party out in your backyard, a bridal shower, every day life with funky and eclectic dishes, and it even goes with classic black and white! Here are some of my favorite home-spirations images for gold flatware and a few great options for your own table!

Here are some great options for everyone!

Vera Wang Wedgewood Polished Gold (set of 5 pieces) for $80 from Macys

Doma Flatware (set of 6 pieces) from Anthropologie for $98

For a more budget friendly option there is the Threshold 5 Piece Arkita place setting from Target for $19.99

Almoco Flatware set from Design Within Reach for $53 (it is also available in a beautiful copper, silver, or black)

HOME-SPIRATION: Unique Vent Hoods

One of the last and final steps of our downstairs renovation is to finish up the tile backsplash in our kitchen and put up our new vent hood. We decided to get rid of our clunky microwave/vent hood combination and replace it with an update and GORGEOUS vent hood (Thank you David for this amazing idea!) Here are some of my favorite home-spirations for unique vent hoods. They really can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

 

I love this all white kitchen and wooden vent hood!

An amazing way to create more storage!

Amazing statement in an outdoor kitchen!

A great way to create another personalized space in your home!

A mixture of modern and funk y with the white gold and wood!

Love.

 

 

HOME-SPIRATION: Brick Floors

Of course after our recent renovation, I wouldn’t take anything but our gorgeous hardwood floors (mildly obsessed… yes) But I came across a picture of this gorgeous entry way with brick floors and I thought it was just too amazing not to share. I didn’t realize how many spaces could really support and look amazing with brick floors. Here are some of my favorite home-spiration images for brick flooring.

 

 

REINCARNATION: Woven Pendents

I never thought finding lighting and light fixtures would be the most difficult things to find on our home renovation, but boy was I wrong! I spent hours looking for the perfect light fixtures that were great for our space, but also unique. There are so many cookie cutter light fixtures, and little do people know you CAN find something unique for your space at the same price. I thought I would dedicate this lighting post to a very unique type of light fixture I found, the woven pendant. Pendents are a great light fixture in any room, over tables, in hallways, and over bars! Here are some of my favorite home-spiration images for woven pendants and a few of my favorite finds for your space!

Perfect for an outdoor space!

 

 

Here are a few of my favorite woven pendants for your space…

BASKET PENDANT in Natural from Bliss Home and Design for $710

GREEN OAKS PENDANT also from Bliss Home and Design for $780

More from Bliss Home and Designs! This is the UPDAIPUR PENDANT JUTE for $463

This is the Beehive Woven Pendant from Belle Escape for $845

The MESH BEEHIVE PENDANT LAMP from Anthropologie for $168

Last but not least, the BEEHIVE DESIGN by Currey & Company for $690

HOME-SPIRATION: Outdoor Fireplace

So in recent months I have done A LOT of outdoor fire pit and patio posts. I think it is due to the fact that having recently moved to Dallas I am realizing how many months of the year outdoor spaces can be utilized here! I mean its October and today the high is 90 degrees! Yes I do miss the leaves changing and bundling up for fall activities, but I definitely do not miss the snow and cold! I love the idea of an outdoor fireplace for these late fall months in Dallas. It does get cool at night and I can imagine me and David having a place in the future with a gorgeous outdoor space, drinking wine and enjoying an outdoor fire. Here are some of my favorite home-spirations…

 

I think anyone who knows me knows I think everything is better in white!

I just love this ceiling! Imagine enjoying a fire while it rains on that tin ceiling! LOVE.

Eating and entertaining outdoor space. LOVE.

I love this and the wood storage next to it!

HOME-SPIRATION: Bold Doors

In honor of our new backdoor being installed today, I thought I would share some of my favorite home-spiration images of bold new doors. You can you use color on any door to give a space a unique feel or just a pop of color!

Such an adorable pantry door for a fun and funky kitchen!

 

 

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: Plaid Fox

In my opinion it really takes time and effort to find good online home goods stores that are the generic West Elm or Pottery Barn. Don’t get me wrong I do love those places, but sometimes you are wanting something a little bit more original, something a little less expensive, or just something new! The website of the week posts really started so I could keep track of all of the wonderful and amazing home goods online stores in one place. Now I really just can’t wait to share them with everyone! Here is a new one I found just the other week called http://www.PLAIDFOX.com

My favorite part about this online home goods story is that you can shop a specific style. If you’re looking for a great industrial piece of furniture you can go straight to industrial, if you’re looking for a great coastal accent for your lake house you can go straight to all the coastal home goods! LOVE.

It just gets even better, because if you don’t know what your style is, or really don’t know what you’re looking for but want something for your space you can take their “Find Your Style” test and see what would go best with your taste! Here were my results:

 

They also run an amazing blog called THE DEN with home decorating ideas, recipes, and interviews with artists and designers.

 

Now, here are some of my favorite products from THE PLAID FOX…

The Arvensis Wall Clock for $500

The Gaffert Iv hanging pendant light for $160

The Gramercy Pillow for $65

MY FAVORITE!! The Suspension book ends for only $50!

REINCARNATION: Floor Lamp Favorites

Happy Monday morning everyone! I thought I would bring a little light to everyone’s week and talk about, well of course, lights! When I used to think of floor lamps I would think of the plastic floor lamp from Target that was in my dimly lit dorm room. Tacky and not functional. However, of recent I have rediscovered the beauty of the floor lamp when searching for lighting for our living room. Here are some of my favorite home-spiration images of floor lamps a few amazing options for any space!

 

 

 

If you’re looking for a stylish floor lamp of your own, here are some of my favorites…

NOVARA FLOOR LAMP from Anthropologie for $398

Mid-Century Overarching Floor Lamp (my favorite!!) from West Elm for $699

A touch of gold with the STELLA FLOOR LAMP from Urban Outfitters for $129

The Tripod Floor Lamp from Lampsplus for only $149!

Last but certainly not least, the HEKTAR lamp from IKEA for $69.99