Mix Things Up with Embroidery in Home Decor!

Want to mix things up at home? Adding embroidered decor to your space will definitely do the trick.  Check out how designers are incorporating embroidery into home decor. You'll definitely be inspired!

Image via Architectural Digest

Mexican embroidered chair, Image via MessageNote

Embroidered Kosala Pilllow via Anthropologie

Home of Interior Designer Paige Morse, Image via Design Sponge

Embroidered Cockatoo Lamp Shade for purchase at Anthropologie

Hand Embroidered Giverny Rug for purchase at Anthropologie

Hand embroidered chair by Casamento, South Africa

Hand embroidered chair by Casamento, South Africa

Stray Dog Designs Shelly Table Lamp for purchase at Zinc Door

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Recreating an Elle Decor Bedroom at Home

It's room re-do time on the blog and today I'm recreating a feminine bedroom that was featured in Elle Decor magazine.  This room has wonderful warm tones and is filled with texture and pattern.  With the exception of a few splurge items, this room re-do features budget items that would go well in any home. 

Elle Decor's stunning & feminine bedroom! 

Now you can get the look...

1. Round Capiz Chandelier - $349 - West Elm
2. Song Cotton Carpet in Lilac - $1,250 - Madeline Weinrib (Splurge!) Check out our budget alternative in #12.
3. Mor Ikat Pillow - $525 - Madeline Weinrib (Splurge!)
4. Bone Inlay Gianna Bunching Table - $136 - Wayfair (Great budget option!)
5. Lucida 72" Bookcase by Mercury Row - $335.95 - Wayfair
6. Beige Grasscloth Wallpaper - $38.90/bolt - Home Depot
7. 3 Piece Seaside Sculpture by Imax - $115.95 - Wayfair
8. Coral Table Lamp - $125 - Pier 1 Imports
9. Marrakesh Firefly Ikat Fabric - $19.95/roll - BuyFabrics.com (You can use this fabric to cover a desk or table like in the Elle Decor bedroom or even cut smaller pieces of this fabric and frame it as wall art.)
10. Sanibel Double Bench - $232.45 - AllModern
11. Capiz Hanging Pendant Lantern - $55.95 - World Market (Great budget find!)
12. Trellis Purple Area Rug by Unique Loom - $111.05 - Wayfair (Great budget find!)

Happy decorating!

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Feminine Home Studio with a Touch of Vintage Glamour

Get ready for another great edition of Bloggers at Home! I'm pleased to have had the opportunity to chat with Jennifer of Pretty Little Details blog, and today she is welcoming us into her newly designed home studio. I love Jennifer's exploration of fashion trends on her blog and her fun an feminine aesthetic. I'm excited to see the inside of this fab blogger's studio space.

Jacquin: Tell us about your blog, Jennifer!

Jennifer: Hi everyone!  I’m Jennifer Ashley from Pretty Little Details a fashion & lifestyle blog where I share my personal style, as well as a fresh mix of diy tutorials, beauty tips and inspiration for stylish living!  Today I’m sharing a sneak peek into my home studio! 

Jacquin: How would you describe your decorating style?

 

Jennifer: Like my personal style, my decorating style is both feminine and eclectic.  I love to add pieces into a room that have a story or have personal meaning to me. Refurbished vintage pieces (like this dresser!) also add so much character into a space.  Our new home is inspired by the apartments we saw during our recent trip to Paris.  Parisians know how to effortlessly layer new and old pieces to create a perfectly styled space. The weathered painted brick & ornate dresser we chose are reminiscent of design details frequently seen in french apartments. 

Jacquin: What is your favorite thing about your home studio?

Jennifer: I love that my home studio is a space that is really functional.  The double curtain rod lets me adjust how much light I let in during photoshoots and the oversized desk helps me stay organized when I have multiple projects in the works.  Because I’m in the process of launching my first jewelry collection (the full details will be shared on Pretty Little Details next week!) finding storage for all of the jewelry was a big deal.  Luckily, this vintage dresser worked perfectly in the space and gave me extra room to keep most of my current stock together in one place.

If you like what you see, here are resources to shop Jennifer's fab decor and accessory selections. Have a great week!

• Mongolian Lamb Pillows

• Plaid Upholstered Ottoman

• Kate Spade Glitter Charm Heels

• Animal Kingdom Adult Colouring Book

• Oleg Cassini Wedding Dress Book

• Paper to Petal Book

• Eiffel Tower Statue

• Small White Candles

• Faux Sheepskin

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Winner of Fox's Home Free Show Gives Us A Look Inside Her Home

Aidah recently had the experience of a lifetime when she and her husband competed for and won a house on Fox's competition reality show "Home Free". Congratulations Aidah! Aidah also writes a creative lifestyle blog called Aidah's Creative Life incorporating DIY, modest fashions, and great recipes. She has a passion for creative living and interior design, and she's even a Metalsmith. One of her favorite things... whipping out the torch to create jewelry with silver and copper. This home tour features Aidah's lovely home, which is filled with special design touches. Thanks for welcoming us into your new home, Aidah.

Aidah's favorite blog post thus far...

My favorite blog post is actually my latest post from my Pay it Forward Friday series. I discuss giving to the needy with signs and those that ask for assistance. The post was really a reminder for myself but one that I hope inspires others.  You can read it here. 

Aidah's favorite place...

My favorite space in the home is hands down the kitchen. The cabinets in front of the windows are a unique feature that allows a lot of light into the space, which is always a great thing. The blinged out hardware is another reason why I spend a lot of time in this space.

Aidah's DIY creation...

The artwork in the master bedroom is a DIY that I did that uses wood planks and old tools. I was inspired by the industrial revolution and the move from the farming age to the Industrial Age.  

Loving the decor selections? You can shop the look!

1. Wood Hairpin End Table - World Market

2. Stella Pillows - Pier 1 Imports

3. Everett Foyer Table - World Market

4. Ektorp Blekinge Slipcovered White Sofa - Ikea

5. Gold Threshold Bar Cart - Target 

Stop by and say hi to Aidah over at her blog, Aidah's Creative Life.

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On the fringe... 10 Ways to Rock Fringe Furniture at Home

Fringe trim on furniture is so dynamic. It can invoke traditional elegance or even an edgy, contemporary vibe depending on your styling. Here are 10 inspirational interiors featuring stunning and unique fringe detailing. I love them all in different ways. Which one suits your style most? 

One. 

Tory Burch's NYC Office, Architectural Digest, Photography: William Waldron

Two.

Gray fringe sofa

Three.

Douglas Mackey Interior Design, London 

Four.

McGuire Luxury Furniture

Five.

Architectural Digest via Atelier Turner

Six.

Image via MyDomaine, Photography: Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Seven.

Kelly Hoppen Design, via Visuelle Magazine

Eight.

Designed by Paige Morse Creative, via Design Sponge

Nine.

Mohair Chair, Designer Coral Stephens, South Africa

Ten.

Image via Better Homes and Gardens

Would you give fringed furniture a try? I sure would! Fringe detail is just too chic to pass up.  Just don't go overboard. Have a lovely week!

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When Furniture Combines Art and Storytelling...

Designer Emily Henry of Millicent Furniture- Photography: Jen Judge

A special piece of furniture can add an unexpected beauty to your home while telling a warm and welcoming story. New Mexico furniture designer, Emily Henry of Millicent, is a creator of this special kind of furniture. 

Emily's furniture is artistic and natural while utilizing unique narrative carvings to tell a story to everyone who lays eyes on it. What I like most about Millicent's furniture designs is that each piece invokes a fine art feel along with a modern nod to nature.  With every piece being a work of art in itself, Millicent's furniture cannot help but capture your attention.  

Kit Carson Electric Console shown in light poplar, Millicent - Photography: Peter Vitale

Happy's Curios Credenze in pine, Millicent - Photography: Jen Judge

Pueblo Plum 3-Drawer Side Tables (Right and Left facing) shown in light poplar, Millicent - Photography: Jen Judge

Jane's Garden custom built-in upper office cabinets in light poplar, Millicent - Photography: Peter Vitale

Meeting in Gallup Credenza in pine, Millicent - Photography: Jen Judge 

Pueblo Plum 2-Door Side Table shownin light poplar, Millicent - Photography: Peter Vitale

Pueblo Plum Credenza in pine, Millicent - Photography: Jen Judge

Designer Emily Henry of Millicent - Photography: Jen Judge

When art and storytelling combine with design, the results are truly magical.  Millicent's furniture designs are absolutely spectacular and truly unique. It's furniture with soul. I look forward to seeing what whimsical narratives are shared in Emily Henry's future furniture creations.  

To see more Millicent furniture, visit their webpage here.  

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