White House

This week I'm moving. Ish. I have been working a bit far from my current home and have been commuting, but the constant driving started to take it's toll on me. So, I'll be staying in a room of a wonderful old 1920's house during the week and only driving once a week (cue angels' hallelujahs). The most exciting part is clothing a new bed. (yes, clothing.) I've opted for all white (inspired by the following images and linens) and cannot wait to set it up tomorrow.

sweetpeaandwillow.com

Vårtnya Hem.

hillhousediaries.blogspot.com

 www.neu4bauer.blogspot.com 

countryliving.com

desiretoinspire

dandeionandgrey.blogspot.com

Rag Rugs

After I posted my last post about Men's Fall Fashion, I looked over at my blog reel and saw that my FAVE design blog's, desire to inspire, most recent post was on rag rugs.  The name of this quirky and country cottage favorite does not do it justice.  In fact, the name "rag rug" is quite a turn-off.  For anyone out there that reads this, let's think of another name for this adorable and wonderful floor covering... but, I digress.  In efforts to become more "earth-friendly," I have begun to repurpose "old" things.  First on my agenda was a way to repurpose old t-shirts into something useful.  Earlier, during the summer, I made a quilt from t-shirts that had been given to me over the years.  But, I still had several t-shirts that, frankly, weren't cute enough to be saved... they were, however, perfect to be cut into yarn that would be crocheted into a rag rug.  Last summer, while living in Austin, my friend Polly was making a rug out of her old college t-shirts and the finished product, which she posted a picture of on her facebook, was AMAZING.  So, I delved into my own project.  I'm not very far in, but I am super excited about the finished project.  AND even more super excited about all the decorating ideas desire to inspire gave me for displaying my own work.  Check out their entire post; these are my favorites:

knitalatte11

katberry

roses&pearls

Sugarplum Palette

I am in no circumstance where it is at all feasible to be thinking about furniture, paint colors and linens... but here I am, longing about amassing glossy deep purple furniture in a charcoal-colored room.  Or deep violet walls and grey bedding.  Or any combination of anything deep purple and grey.  Once again I am longing for colors and themes of much cooler seasons than those outside my window.  But, how can you not when things like this dance around like sugarplums in my head... oooooh, sugarplum....

Ralph Lauren Paint in Embassy Purple (above), other vibrant hues here

Perfectly luxe Italian Cypress Paisley Bedding @ Restoration hardware in fog

Purple Gloss Kitchen... swoon... at lovehome.co.uk

Purple Rosette Quilt at Anthropologie $48-$268

Coralie Bed in a beautiful charcoal color - at Anthropologie $1998 - $2398

And Violet Latte Bowls, also from Anthropologie.  Reasonably Priced at $20/4

 

AMAZING Grey/Charcoal Walls (photos from here)

Deep Purple Painted Door on charcoal brick house - Welcome to Fall/Winter Palette (Image from here)

On the Lookout.

I am dying for a French Bergère chair (or a french-inspired armchair).  I need a comfy desk/side chair for the room.  I am thoroughly convinced that a chair like this will infinitely help my bar exam score (or, at least that's what I tell myself as I endlessly peruse for one).  I am also absolutely up for my first re-upholstery project if need be.  I've been swooning over these and other variations on the chair.

Restoration Hardware's Marseillas Chair

I LOVE the bright and white of this one- maybe not orange, but pink

From Flickr- A little over the top- from a Paris Flea Market.  I loveth it

I'm loving these chairs upholstered in linen with bright colors

This and others found at www.frenchdressing.com 

antiqued "zebra chair" from Neiman Marcus

"Cottage Grove" Chair from Neiman Marcus

"Simone" Frame Chair- Neiman Marcus

I'm Obsessed

...with a new line of luxury linens!  This past weekend, I got this duvet on SUPER sale (pics to be posted shortly of the new digs with my new roommates, to whom I oft colloquially refer to as "mom" and "dad")

My duvet is no longer in production (which is why I was able to get it for a great steal, but you can find it on ebay: Search 'Sferra 1891 Palm Beach Posy').  I am now OBSESSED with the line 1891 by Sferra linens as well as the whole Sferra line.  The website describes this line off the main Sferra linens line as: 

The quilts and duvets and sheets have all the patterns I have previously dreamed up in my head available in REAL LIFE.  Sadly though, my current budget (and lack of a job) does not allow for the prices of these linens, but that doesn't keep me from perusing through the site for great things like this:

Francesca Sheets

Port O'Call Quilts

Ombre Throw by Kelly Wearstler for Sferra

P.S. Another great site for amazing luxury linens (and a Texas-based Co. at that) is Peacock Alley.  Because everyone needs a little luxe... even in his or her linens!

My Name is Alix and I am an Addict...

I am ADDICTED to kitchen wares, linens, and other home decorating things.  I am a nester.  There, I said it.  My addiction has become scarily apparent as I pack up the apartment.  I can dedicate a whole, U-haul medium size box to silver frames.  Just silver frames.  Nothing else.  In fact, I have to go get more boxes so that I can have a place for 'brown frames' and 'gold frames.'  I don't even want to talk about the kitchen.
The linen closet- it's gonna need a few boxes in and of itself.
That being said, I stumbled across the textile designer, John Robshaw this morning.  Thank goodness I'm moving, or I would drop hundreds of dollars on his designs.  Like these quilts;

or these sheets:

or these pillows:

So absolutely beautiful.  Subdued colors, but such bold design.  Shop John Robshaw Textiles here.  

Updates on my home goods addiction and packing to come.  Enjoy this Lovely Cinco De Mayo!