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Featured Item: Restoration Hardware Sconces

Posted on April 20, 2015 by melissamuehlfeld

We have a pair of beautiful, in-the-box, Restoration Hardware sconces for sale on the site this week. At $100 for the pair, they are a steal.

They would work well in a variety of rooms, but we like them best for a living room. If you need lighting, but you are not sure what you would pair with these two, here is a little inspiration along with our shopping list.

Shopping List

1. Brahms Serena & Lily Herringbone Throw

2. Round Chandelier

3. Lacefield Designs Quince Velvet Pillow

4. Lacefield Designs Calypso Pillow

5. West Elm Low Bone Coffee Table

6. West Elm Zig Zag Rug

7. Restoration Hardware Linen Sofa

Office Decor Do-Over

Posted on April 2, 2015 by melissamuehlfeld

My home office is pathetic. It is located in a former porch that was enclosed by a previous owner. It appears that it was a weekend DIY project because there is no insulation and the electrical work is makeshift, at best. It is always 10 degrees warmer in my office than it is in the rest of our house. So, while I am very happy to have a space of my own, it is in need of a major do-over and will be addressed during our renovation.
The good news is that in addition to a structural update, I will also be able to update the decor. There are only two existing pieces that I plan to keep: the Sarah Lamp from Stray Dog Designs (available here), which is one of my favorite pieces ever, and a West Elm white parsons desk (available here).

Clearly, I need many things. I want to keep the big pieces neutral and add a few accent pieces to make it a little more interesting. I love white, but it can start to feel too stark without a natural element. I think the pieces below would do a nice job of combatting the stark feeling that I am trying to avoid.

Now for the accents. If you have ever read one of my posts, you know I love orange. So, I can’t resist bringing a little in. What else? A gray patterned drape and a gold-toned side table (to add a little bling and tie into the chandelier tone).

We have a long way to go with the construction, but I can hardly wait until it is time to start decorating.
Shopping List

1. Spindrift Paint

2. Grace Chair

3. Golden Mini Sputnik Chandelier

4. Reclaimed Wood and Lacquer Buffet

5. Natural Hide Rug

6. Schumacher Hot House Flowers Pillow (available on Etsy )

7. Serena & Lily St. Germain Side Table

8. Kelly Wearstler Custom Curtains (available on Etsy)

Featured Item: Hand-Painted Asian Vases

Posted on March 17, 2015 by melissamuehlfeld

We are lucky to have two gorgeous, hand-painted vases for sale on the website right now. The workmanship is beautiful and they would work well in a number of places – perhaps on a mantle over a fireplace, behind the sofa on a console table, or in a dining room as the centerpieces on a long, rectangular table. We especially love the idea of displaying them in the foyer on the ends of a console table with a couple of stools tucked underneath. Here is what we would use to complete the look.

Shopping List:

1. Antiqued Wooden Mirror

2. Chandelier

3. Navy Linen Ottomans

4. Scalloped Hide Rug

5. Brass Console Table

Color Crush: Yellow

Posted on March 11, 2015 by melissamuehlfeld

Image courtesy of Etsy.com
With Spring upon us in San Francisco (uh, Winter, did you get lost?), I can’t help wanting to freshen things up a bit and what better way to do it than with a dash of yellow? It brings an instant dose of sunshine indoors and always makes me smile.

Image courtesy of potterybarn.com
To us, it makes perfect sense to add pops of yellow into the kitchen. Depending on how much of a commitment you would like to make, there are many ways to do it.

1. Reese plates
2. Storage bowls with yellow lids
3. Ikat bowls
4. Smeg refrigerator
But, why stop there? Consider adding pops of yellow to other rooms of your home with these versatile pieces.

5. Moroccan pouf
6. Dip dyed stools
7. Gourd vases
8. Forsythia branch
And, for the real risk takers out there, try adding the hue to your front door, a strategic window, or even a staircase.
Image courtesy of beautifulmatters.com

Image courtesy of apartmenttherapy.com

Image courtesy of apartmentherapy.com
These last few images require a big commitment, but you know what they say, “big risk, big reward.” If nothing else, you’ll be smiling every day.

Links We Love: Serena & Lily

Posted on February 13, 2015 by melissamuehlfeld

Image courtesy of SerenaandLily.com
Around here, we can’t get enough of Serena & Lily. It started when we were decorating our babies’ nurseries and, thankfully, Serena & Lily has expanded its product offerings over the years. Now, after starting as a website that sold beautiful crib bedding, Serena & Lily offers something amazing for every room in our homes. And, even better, they offer something new each season.

Image courtesy of SerenaandLily.com
So, you can imagine our excitement when an email hit our in-boxes this week letting us know that Spring had sprung over at Serena & Lily HQ. True to form, the new offerings do not disappoint. We can’t wait to update our accessories and brighten up our rooms this Spring and here are a few of our favorite new pieces.
Shopping List

1. Fouta Color Blocked Towels

2. Lemon Napkins

3. Ava Dhurrie and Wave Dhurrie

4. Tucker Chair, Navy

5. Cabin Sleeping Bag

6. Teak Step Stool

7. Star Wallpaper

8. Dahlia Wallpaper

Color Crush: Evergreen

Posted on November 5, 2014 by melissamuehlfeld

Did you get the memo? Our favorite fashion blogs have confirmed that green, in every shade and hue, is “it” for fashion this fall and already on the runways for Spring 2015. (See Keep it Chic and Le Catch, among others.)

Apparently top interior designers are keeping up with the latest fashion trend – or maybe it is the other way around (it is a bit of a “chicken and egg” dilemma, isn’t it?). The result? Pops of green are everywhere.

Images courtesy of House Beautiful.
Regardless of whether you simply want to test the water, or you are ready to dive in, there is a way incorporate this trend into every home. Here are a few ideas. Give them a try; your friends will be green with envy.

(1) Green Josephine Desk

(2) Latitude Low Dresser

(3) Feather Wallpaper

(4) Campaign Dresser

Color Crush: Orange

Posted on October 8, 2014 by melissamuehlfeld

In my humble opinion, orange is the most under-appreciated color in the crayon box. You can call it pumpkin, persimmon, flame, carrot, or tangerine – I love them all. And, as anyone who has been to my home can attest, this is not a seasonal love affair; it lasts all year long. Maybe it is the result of my undying affection for blue (they are complementary after all), or maybe it was the rust orange velvet sofa that resided in my mother’s living room during my childhood, but I think every room looks better with a little dash of orange. Whether it is a statement piece, or a few distinct accessories, here are my current favorites.

Image courtesy of Sarah Richardson Design

SHOPPING LIST
1. Matador Tufted Bench
2. Saville Coffee Table
3. Eames Molded Fiberglass Rocker
4. Fort Bunk Beds
5. Pigeon Toe Tri-pod Bowls
6. Ling Orange Ceramic Jar
7. Lacquer Boxes
8. Pumpkin Cosmos Pillow
9. Galbraith & Paul Mum Pillows
10. Le Creuset Oval Dutch Oven
11. Kitchen Aid Mixer