Pretty pictures from some of my favorite blogs

Happy Friday everyone. Boy was it a long week. Here's some eye candy to get us through the last day.



...loving that last dress...looks like what Elizabeth would've married Darcy in!
via Perfect Bound

What a great way to dine


via Delight by Design



via Chic Tip

DIY: Check Chair Cushion

Here's a quick little makeover I did on my two Ikea Stefan kitchen chairs...


1. Supplies: two foam cushions, cabin check Country Curtains fabric (about 1.5 yds), staple gun and screw driver.
2. Cut corners on the back of cushion to fit chair seat. Repeat on other side.

3. Measure fabric over cushion allowing enough fabric to tuck under seat.
4. Unscrew seat from chair.

5. Use measured fabric as guide for additional chairs.
6. Use cut foam as guide for additional chairs.

7. Staple the fabric to bottom of seat. Or use upholstery tacks and hammer.
8. Screw seat back on chair.

As a bonus, I used the additional check fabric to cover the window seat cushion that came with the house. Since we're renting, I didn't want anything permanent and just cut the fabric to size and tucked into place...
...TGIF!

Yours,

Chic interiors inspired by the one and only Audrey

We love Audrey Hepburn. She seemed so effortlessly chic and sophisticated. From Charade to My Fair Lady, her movies are style icons unto themselves. Who can forget the "little black dress" in Breakfast at Tiffany's or the black and white extravaganza of the races in My Fair Lady? Audrey Hepburn's personal style was equally feminine and elegant with modern twists. It's easy to see how these elements can inspire chic interiors.

Holly Golightly's wardrobe with its trench coats and little black dresses was classic but her apartment was anything but. Remember the bathtub loveseat?

Audrey as Holly Golightly on tub settee.†(via)

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Her Brazilian inspired dÈcor in Breakfast at Tiffanyís was eclectic to say the least, fearlessly mixing antiques, modern lighting fixtures, taxidermy and vintage pieces with classic elements like a tailored tablecloth. Very Domino magazine!

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We love the bold black and white stripes and French style accessories of this small powder room. The stripes remind us of Eliza Doolittle's races outfit from My Fair Lady. What do you think?

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Beyond her famous movie roles, Audrey Hepburn personified feminine, European chic. Tailored clothes, classic accessories and crisp color combinations are hallmarks of her style.

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We love these rooms "inspired" by Audrey!

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Mary Macdonald found inspiration in the famous Tiffany blue box. The feminine but not frou-frou furniture and black and white photos give her office a crisp, tailored feeling.

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We're inspired with interior design ideas from the mix of antiques and frilly touches, like the feather covered table lamp in this garret bedroom. The dressing table and French chair add a Parisian feel to the dÈcor.

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This room is tailored without being fussy, just like Audrey. The black and white picture of her in this room is a nice touch along with the delicate wall sconces.

This post comes courtesy of Arcadian Lighting, a site that specializes in top quality light fixtures at extremely affordable prices. Come visit us today!

disclosure: this is a sponsored post from Arcadian Lighting

A mix of Natural and industrial - an beautiful fusion in one home

This glam and fabulous home is that of designer couple Jamie and Larry. They both have a love of natural objects and industrial style and have carefully edited their home to reflect just that.

amazing fireplace





I love all the little vignettes throughout their home

Did you ever think a kitchen could be so glamorous?


via Rue

Gorgeous images from my favorite blogs

I started this little "favorite images from my favorite blogs" feature to reconnect with what got me started blogging in the first place - other blogs. But with the chaos of running my own blog and being a freelance web designer, I tend to loose touch with my beloved blogosphere. This week I refused to put it off again though, so without further ado - some lovely images from my favorite blogs. Enjoy and happy weekend!

Just discovered this blog. I'm the New Victorian Ruralist's new biggest fan. A wonderfully edited blog - you don't have to go far to find lots of luscious pics.





The lovely La La Lovely Things

LOVE the books in the fireplace


*swoon* I could really use a day at the beach. This is heavenly.

Last but not least, some images from Joey and Lana Make a House a Home

I'm liking black and white as a palette more and more everyday.

pretty pretty pretty - a few great houses from a new online decorating magazine

Domino may be gone, but god opened a window and has graced us with a handful of really great new online decorating and interior design magazines. These pretty houses are from an Australian newcomer called Adore. If you like what you see - go straight to the source - the Adore Magazine site.





I ADORE the throw on that bed!







I have those candlestick holders! They are from Black and Blum