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Winter Green : Outfit to Room

Written on January 17, 2013 by

emerald Winter Green : Outfit to Room

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I thought a little of a winter Emerald Green – the 2013 Color of the Year  - was a great way to kick off January…I loved this un-preppy take on emerald green and leopard.  Black hardwood floors are both modern and provide a great dramatic backdrop for almost any color palette.  Like a green wool coat, a green sofa would definitely be a big investment, but if you’re in love with the color, why not?  Green can go many different directions, so you could change up the vibe of the space as your tastes change.  The casual gray flannel ottoman is a good counterpoint to the fancier leather chair, like a good pair of Chuck Taylors.

1. Nate Berkus for Target Oversize Chain Link, Target.  2. Kartell FLY Suspension Lamp, Lumens.  3. Murphy Sofa, Room & Board.  4. Leopard Pillow, Jayson Home.  5. HRI Rainbow Rug, Rugstudio.  6. Arteriors Danforth Ivory Chair, Zinc Door.  7. Bliss Ottoman, West Elm.  8. Peppercorn Hardwood Flooring, Armstrong.  

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Autumn Brights: Outfit to Room

Written on October 11, 2012 by

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Outfit Image via Style by Kling

Sure, I could have gone with a plaid/mustard/burgundy combo for a fall look, but this one is just so much more fun!  The camel coat grounds the brights and the black accessories toughen up a classic piece.  A perfect irreverent approach to a modern but classic room.

Blue Bulletin Board Lamp, Land of Nod; Panorama Chandelier, West Elm; Jonathon Adler Walnut Desmond Screen, Zinc Door; Aluminum Wood Side Table, West Elm; Clarke Sofa, Room and Board; Lava Burnt Orange Rug, CB2; TOFTERYD Coffee Table, IKEA; Zip Line Pillow, All Modern.

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Summer Pattern Mix: Outfit to Room

Written on July 31, 2012 by

SVOTRSummeroutfit Summer Pattern Mix: Outfit to Room

 

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I absolutely loved this summery outfit, and the idea of taking great basics like a leather bag and striped tee to ground a more seasonal piece like the skirt.  The basics are preppy, but the little bit of fun added by the floral and the turquoise make it not-too-serious.  The idea of doing the same thing in a room, with an easily changed rug and accessories, makes perfect sense to lighten up a more traditional feeling space for summer!

OTRSummer Summer Pattern Mix: Outfit to Room

 Jonathan Adler Ventana Chandelier, All Modern; Block Print Stripe Wallpaper, Farrow & Ball; Modern Botanical Print, Live At Home on Etsy;  Arteriors Talia Aquamarine Wavy Table Lamp, Zinc Door; Brass Urchin Accent, Furbish; Gold Athena Tray, Jayson Home; Sunflower Lines Pillow, Sky Iris; Palmetto Leather Sofa, Layla Grayce; Dershyl Ivory Floral Rug, Overstock.com; Diego Room Divider, Crate and Barrel.

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Brights + Black: Outfit to Room

Written on May 8, 2012 by

SVOTRMay2012 Brights + Black: Outfit to Room

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A black blazer over a patterned dress is one of my all time favorite outfit standbys, so when I saw this look I thought it would make a perfect room inspiration!  Some people shy away from lots of pattern, both in clothes and interiors, but many are really just as versatile as solids.  The bright patterned skirt (as a rug in the room) could be paired with so many different combos, so you can keep changing your look as the mood strikes!

SVOTRBoardMay2012 Brights + Black: Outfit to Room

1. Mini Chandelier with Black Drop Glass, LightingDirect.com  2. Julia Upholstered Chair, Ballard Designs  3. Blu Dot The Diplomat Sofa, All Modern  4. Bliss Living Sasha Silver Pillow, Bobby Berk Home  5. Flutter Pattern Rug, Anthropologie  6. ZigZiag Floor Pouf, West Elm  7. Ballast Coffee Table, IO Metro

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Outfit to Room – Happy New Year Edition!

Written on December 28, 2011 by

NewYearsOTR1 Outfit to Room Happy New Year Edition!

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It’s always been my opinion that New Year’s Eve – whether your plans involve game night at home or a big party – is the time to bring out the sequins.  It just doesn’t seem right to countdown at midnight without them.  This mix of warm and cozy paired with sparkle on top of more sparkle somehow takes it down a notch and elevates the look at the same time.  For my New Year’s Outfit to Room Edition I decided to do a little party planning as well, and dreamed up a permanent room with a bit of this look, blinged out for a party.  Enjoy!

 

 

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Images via Shelteriffic and Style Me Pretty

 

 

 

NewYearOTR Outfit to Room Happy New Year Edition!

 

1. Worlds Away Faceted Pendant, Zinc Door  2.  Sunburst Wall Mirror, Lamps Plus  3.  Glitter Sign with Ribbon, Party Secret  4. Diamond Pinata in Silver and Crystal Pinata in Gold, Confetti System  5. Faux Sheepskin Rug, Home Depot  6. Perforated Metallic Tealight Holders, West Elm  7. Mikasa Pure Red Charger, Macy’s  8. Sculptor’s Dinnerware, Anthropologie  9. Oneida “Vivanti Alessandro” Flatware, Dillards  10. Inside Out Champagne Glasses, MoMA Store  11. Triad Dining Table, Crate & Barrel  12.  Silver Sequin Fabric (as Tablecloth) source ideas: NY Fashion Center Fabrics, Online Fabric Store,  or your local fabric shop! 13. Sheepskin Throw and Piana Dining Chair, DWR.  (I also think this would look fantastic on the Wishbone Chair).  

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Outfit to Room: Autumn Unexpected

Written on November 17, 2011 by

SVfallOTR Outfit to Room: Autumn Unexpected

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Have you guys checked out the style column on designlovefest?  I love to pop over there weekly for inspiration – the quirky, fun style plus the fantastic photography always get me in the mood to pull something unexpected out of my closet!  Although fall has technically been here for a few weeks, we are just starting to get the consistently cool(ish) weather that means we are done with the 80s and 90s for a while.  Hooray! I loved this outfit when I saw it a few weeks ago and have been hanging on to it for room inspiration:

 

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1. Farrow & Ball Closet Stripe Wallpaper  2. Mongolian Lamb Pillow Cover, West Elm  3. Fuschia Tandem Bicycle Pillow Cover, SweetNature Designs on Etsy  4. Turquoise Abstract Painting, Red Moon Studio on Etsy  5. Flocked Daphne Hot Pink Table Lamp by Johnny Egg at Heal’s 6. Dennis Basso Faux Fur Throw at QVC.com  7. Klyne Sofa, Crate & Barrel  8. Tri Cube Mirrored End Table, IO Metro 9. Black Jute and Reclaimed Leather Rug, World Market

OK, OK – so I may have broken my own “accessible” design rule with this lamp, but how could I not?  Flocked.  Hot Pink.  Lamp.

My favorite thing about the outfit here is how she mixed in some unexpected brights with a more traditional fall color palette.  The turquoise and fuchsia pump it up just a bit.  Plus, who doesn’t love a little (faux) fur?

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Outfit to Room: Uptown Eclectic

Written on September 14, 2011 by

SVuptown Outfit to Room: Uptown Eclectic

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This might be one of my favorite outfits ever.  I don’t know this girl, but I want to be her.  The daring mix of prep with modern, casual with dressy and pattern on pattern have me sorting through my own closet to see if I can even come close.  The room was equally fun to put together and would be a great way to incorporate some existing pieces, hand me downs or antiques in a fresh, youthful setting.  So on to it:

SVOTR2 Outfit to Room: Uptown Eclectic

1. Crystorama Light Athena Chandelier, Garbe’s Tulsa  2. Coral Trellis Pillow, Nenavon on Etsy  3.  Rust Ruffles Pillow, Pier 1  4. Manchester Chaise, Ballard Designs  5.  Marble Egg in Brass Cradle, RhettDidntGiveADamn on Etsy  6. Safavieh Soho Rug, amazon.com  7. Lucrin Tan Leather Basket, amazon.com  8. Antique Glass and Brass Side Table, John Salibello.

The chaise is a standard piece with customizable fabric…there were several stripes to choose from within this manufacturer’s selection, or you could easily re-create something like this by re-upholstering an existing piece.  The rug is a standout – a cowhide could also be a fun look, if you’re into that sort of thing.  However, here the modern abstract balances out some of the more traditional pieces in the space.  Like the necklace in the outfit, the chandelier adds just the right girly touch to the room, as do the coral pillows (as well as adding a bright pop of color).  The antique table and egg are delicate but classic, adding a bit of masculinity to the room, as does the leather magazine tote – a nice counterpoint to the swirls of the chandelier.

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Outfit to Room – Well Traveled Teal

Written on July 21, 2011 by

Two of my biggest loves: fashion and design.  World are colliding a new series – Outfit to Room.  I’ll take a fashion statement and show you how you can take inspiration from what you love on the pages of Vogue and translate it into one of your spaces!

First up, the Outfit:

SVoutfit1 Outfit to Room Well Traveled TealImage via Pinterest, source unknown.

I spotted this look a while back and the breezy summer vibe caught my attention right away.  The non-traditional mix of patterns and accessories added just the right combination of tough and girly to this shorts and tank combo.

The Room:

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1. Teal Curtain Panels, overstock.com.  2. Ribbed Mirror, T.A. Lorton.  3. Glass Link Chandelier, West Elm.  4. Pearl Mosaic Urn, I.O. Metro. 5. Felt Flower Pillow, Target. 6. Greenwich Love Seat, Pottery Barn. 7. Vintage Brass Roadrunner, Vintage Pickins on Etsy. 8. Essex Dhurrie Ottoman, West Elm. 9. Crinkled Plaid Throw, anthropologie.com. 

Bring this gorgeous dramatic teal color into your space with pleated draperies pooling on the ground.  The image above is faux silk (gasp!), but I also found some teal linen fabrics and other great custom drapery options at Ballard Designs and Smith + Noble, or take a trip to your local fabric store and pick out something you like! The camel colored sofa above serves the same function as a wardrobe staple like khaki shorts – keep the main items basic, and you can switch out the accessories with your moods or the seasons.

I am a sucker for kilim, so I immediately fell for the model’s bag in the outfit shot.  Shortly after, I got an email featuring West Elm’s new arrivals, chock full of kilim pieces like the ottoman above.  Like the knotted scarf, the lightweight throw will provide just the right amount of warmth this summer when the A/C gets a bit aggressive.

Now for the fun part: accessories! Layering necklaces is one of my personal favorite looks – it can elevate an outfit and make the most basic pieces look instantly pulled together.  The same is true in your home.  The chandelier’s glass adds a touch of sparkle to the room, but the links toughen it up a bit.  The mirror, found at Cherry Street favorite T.A. Lorton, brings in the creamy colors from the kilim, matching the rustic vibe as well.  The black pillow, pearl urn and brass roadrunner (from an Okie Etsy shop) are quirky, girly, a little funky – and finish out the look to a tee!

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