Must Have: IKEA REDALEN Bed

Design*Sponge

 

I've had my eye on this bed since I moved into my new digs in November.  I have been wavering back and forth as to whether or not I really like it.  After seeing it in action, though...I think it's a must.

IKEA REDALEN Bed Frame

Room Envy: Emma Reddington of The Marion House Book

Yum.

This room reminds me of a beautiful rustic house I once lived in while performing in The Berkshire Mountains.  I love so much about this!  The 12-inch baseboards, the handcrafted bed frame and matching bench...even the way the drapes are hung to accent the way the two windows meet in the corner.  This is the kind of bedroom I want to curl up in with a good book on a Northeastern rainy summer day.

I'm loving the gray walls with the rustic accent of a simple tree branch.  It looks kinda like the antlers I have been wanting to put on my wall.  And the faux fur throw on the chair is just sooooo inviting.

See more of Emma's house on her blog.

Summer Must-Haves: Global Wear & Rompers

It's time for my everyday style to grow up.

 
Just because I have the day off, doesn't mean I should leave the house looking like a bum or a high school freshman.

Take a look at Part I of my summer must-haves: Global Wear & Rompers

To DIY For: Emergency Clutch

Make one of these:

Out of this:

Just click here.

I Don't Get It: Paper Blossom Overload

I can't seem to form a true opinion on this.

Small Spaces Blog

At first I let out a little "Ooooh!" as I marveled at the delicacy of the blossoms and the comforting shades of pink and coral.  But then...I noticed the crib.  Now think about it...as a baby, wouldn't you think that would FREAK you the "F" out?!  Not to mention the afterthought I had about dust collecting and falling on your newborn baby's developing immune system.

 

I dunno.  I just don't get it.  I kinda like it...but I still don't get it.

Buuuuttt...maybe I'll try it.

Succulent Succulents

I love a good succulent.

Fresh Home

I want them in a terrarium.

Apartment Therapy

Chevron that won't break your bank

You get it?  I made a "gas rates are rising" joke.  Eh...nevermind.

With only canvas, painter's tape, and some gold metallic paint, Jess from Makeunder My Life was able to jump on what is one of the most prominent design trends...for cheap.  Like under $50 bucks cheap, and that's only because the larger canvases were $22 each.

I think it would be rad to paint this pattern on various smaller canvases, and in bright colors.  Then, display them on in a gallery style (either framed or unframed).