10 things that rocked my world this week. may 2014

1. First off I want to apologize for not being so regular in my 10 things post, I'm definitely overwhelmed right now with so much going on. I've just needed a minute to recharge my brain and that means a lot of time away from the computer. I was bordering on burn out. I'm back though. I'm feeling like I got re-inspired and ready to move. One thing I have noticed in decorating my new abode, pattern. I'm so not into pattern right now, or I'm liking to keep it very minimal (like leopard print obviously, but its a neutral in my book, as are black and white stripes) This bedroom above, model Natalie Halcro has a taste that is right up my alley, exotic skin, neutral colors, curves and metallics. Yes.

thrift finds

2. In my new apartment, I'm loving everything that I find at thrift stores because of the character happening. My brass coffee table, these gorgeous pair of tall lamps (which you will see in a minute re done) & this oversized black mirror with a gold pinstripe. So fab. All together under $60.

black piece

3. Luckily, I'm in Austin and this town has the coolest creatives with fresh style. Haylie from Hayleon Vintage is the coolest girl and doing super fun things right now. She has a talent for finding antique pieces and giving them some snazziness. I'm hooked on her stuff. We collaborated together and did a custom piece for my new space. It is magical.

hardware

4. The gold hardware is so good, it needed a closeup.

gold drawers

5. We even made the drawers gold for a pop of metallic chic.

brass palm

6. Did you notice the lamps? These babies look so good after I added black drum shades to the top. They really make the whole vignette come together. How cute is this little brass palm I found while thrifting? Love her.

orchid

7. I'm also a believer that a house is not a home, unless an orchid is living there...

dining room

8. My dining room nook aka my desk, is coming together slowly. I need some fab chairs to go with my new brass bottom, black glass table.

outdoor soiree

9. Thanks to Ikea, black & white stripes are making my patio area so chic right now. I'm loving spending time here.

bachelor pad

10. Bachelor pad project is coming along so nicely too. It's looking so good & manly glamorous. I love love love. Can't wait to show you all the final looks! Stay tuned xoxo

my new brass coffee table

Is it already Wednesday? My goodness time is flying right before my eyes and its already Memorial Day weekend. What is up with that? Anyway, things are moving along swiftly at my project locations including my very own Austin abode. The thing about my own home is its becoming a melange of my favorite things as opposed to a design plan I have mapped out. I've been collecting found things at thrift stores for furniture, because I've been splurging on smaller glamorous essentials like dish ware and custom pieces for the bedroom.

I've always been in love with these brass coffee tables. Pretty much everything in this room I love, but its definitely a little too femme for me. Anytime I go on the hunt for vintage items, I always keep in the back of my mind 'brass coffee table'. Then, the other day, I found this beauty for $20. Eureeeeeeka!

my brass table

She is pretty much perfect for me. Her gold shines so bright, which I also love love love. Here she is getting all settled in. Still no sofa yet, but thats on the way...

coffee cute

She's not perfectly set up and styled yet, but I wanted to show you all anyway. I'm so short on time these days. By the way, check out my fab gold office items. Gold stapler by Nate Berkus. He also has scissors, clips, tacks, etc. Good good stuff. My file folders are also pretty chic too. I also got this adorable black and white box thats pretty good for styling & storage. I will be using my for my remotes, so annoyed of those ugly things.

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