Bookcase styled three ways... part 3!

Last and final version... get ready for some serious color!

 

Before

 

AFTER

 

 

 

 

 

Kinda crazy with color, right? But fun, no? In this version I tried to spread the color around the display along with some neutral pieces to counterbalance all the color.

 

Remember 90% of this stuff was the clients own. I did purchase the pink border pillows and the white sheepskin throw. You can read about the other two bookcase styles here and here.

 

If you like this look and want to achieve it in your home check out the previous versions and add these:

 

Pink border pillows  - Caitlin Wilson Textiles

 

White sheepskin -Ikea or

you can use this pillow from West Elm.

 

Pink tinted wine glasses - here

 

Moss handbag - Valley Forge Flowers

 

One last observation... I mixed metals in this display. Are you horrified? Don't be. I thought it worked. Brass table and brass nail heads on the chairs and mostly silvery accent pieces in the bookcase--so don't worry about mixing metals in your own home.

 

Want to learn the secrets to styling your bookcase? You'll have to wait until my next post:)

 

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Little bits of this and that.

That's how I was feeling this week ... kind of all over the place. Ever feel that way?

 

Styling 



Let's start with the early part of the week I helped fellow designer, Stephanie Shaw of Stephanie Shaw Designs style a clients daughter's room for a photo shoot that will be featured in her design portfolio.

Stephanie is an unbelievably talented designer and so fun to work with! Here's a sneak peak of her room ...

 

 

I love how she paired teal and orange together in this desk area. And that Ikea acrylic chair? I'm diggin' it at just $79.

 

 If you'd like to add some pops of orange to your life, try these...

lulu and Georgia rug

Furbish 

c wonder


 

c wonder

Jonathan Adler

z gallerie

Lighting
 

Loving these for projects I'm working on

 

Simple, clean lines

here



 



here

here

And fancy-shmancy...

here

 

here

here

 

here

FLOWERS

The allium just bloomed in my garden. Pretty, huh? I talked about how easy they are to grow  here.

Bought these at Whole Foods. Just love peonies, don't you?

pink peonies

white peonies

Go out and treat yourself to a bouquet today- you deserve it!
 

Hair

 

I  saw the Great Gatsby.
 

 

 Not exactly what I was expecting but it was incredible. Total thumb's up. Just love Leonardo DiCaprio and the movie made me want to chop my hair off again.

 

 Check out these looks.

 

Daisy Buchanan

 

Jordan Baker --Daisy's friend

 

So chic, right?

Have a great holiday weekend!

If you are looking to spruce up your home for summer send me an email ... I'm totes avail (that's totally available) to chat!

Ten Things I'm Pondering ... in no particular order!

#1  C Wonder Gold Serving Pieces

I introduced them at a little soiree I was hosting and now I'm addicted! And like us they are much better looking in person. 



C Wonder
$44

They looked so pretty with the gold and white chevron runner and white funky bowls my table was sporting.


paper source



Ikea
$29.99

 

#2 Mothers Day

I'm treating my mom to this beautiful Know Me Journal.

Know Me Journal
$24.99

My kids are forever peppering my parents with questions like What sports did you play when you were growing up?, Where did you live?, What were my great-grandparents like?  I could go on and on.

So I'm going to arrange a nice sleepover over at the grandparents house (wink, wink) and my mom can answer all of these lovely questions for my kids.

Perfect, right? An oral and written history of my mom's life ... documented memories perfect for all of us to keep and cherish forever.

By the way, these journals are written by an amazingly talented local Wayne woman named Gretchen MacMurry MacKenzie. You can read more about her here. My own words could never do her inspirational story justice. Trust me on this:)

In addition, a portion of all journal sales goes to charity. You can read about that here.

#3 A Caftan 

Too much? Maybe a little too Mrs. Roper?

Looks comfy but I don't know if I could pull it off... probably not.

India Hicks

Lilly Pulitzer

Society Social

#4 Table Lamps

 This

or


That

Both Circa

I can't go wrong with either of these beauties can I?



#5   Meal Delivery Service

Too extravagant, right? ...  maybe?

After I wrote the post on moving to a plant-based diet here. I've received several emails from readers recommending Real Food Works in Conshohocken, PA.

You can order as little as 5 meals per week and they offer gluten-free and all natural meals.  Their website says...

"The ingredients in our meals are 100% from-the-earth. Read: if it grows naturally, it's in. If it's made in a factory, it's out."

Kinda Heidi Klumish wouldn't you say?... Natural food in, processed food...YOUR OUT! Aufwiedersehn! (in a German accent with a double kiss --of course).

Definitely something to ponder. Learn more about their meals here.

#6  Spring Cleaning 

I have a confession to make.  I'm absolutely petrified to clean my electronic devices like my camera and computer screens. Does anyone else share that same phobia? Why is that? 

Well, I'm going to take the mystery and fear out of it for all of us. Check out Design Mom's tips for cleaning all things techie here.

#7 Books

These books for my nieces. This first one --- just because it's Audrey. And I love all things Hepburn. A classy friend of mine gave it away as swag at her daughter (Audrey's) birthday party and it was just perfect -- like Audrey herself.

  

And this adorable book from the same author here.

#8 This Bar Cart

She'd be great for entertaining this summer. All sassy and brassy and holding lots of alcohol. Makes me smile just thinking about it.

Society Social

 

#9 This Ikat Topper

Two Penny Blue
$275

You can buy it here at Two Penny Blue.  

#10 This Gossip Chair

oomph online

Just because it's cooky and pretty at the same time!

And I mean, really? How would you converse with someone in this chair?

Have a GREAT weekend! If you need to refresh your home for spring and summer shoot me an email at kraussteph@yahoo.com. More information on my services above!