i ♥ west elm

i just headed over to west elm to check out the new collection for spring and i was pleasantly suprised! i've always loved west elm for their use of clean lines + natural colors and materials, but now they've added 600 new looks for spring! i'm absolutely crazy about the new cheerful "turmeric" yellow they've introduced (especially in lacquered finishes), the knit throw blankets, playfully printed rugs and some super chic new lighting. these are a few of my favorites:

i'm also kind of obsessed with poufs right now, but i'll get into that in another post in the near furture. here are a few from west elm that i'm loving:
 

 

all images via west elm

happy sunday

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lucite love

i've always been a huge fan of the sleek look of lucite furniture, but i've never been able to find a resource with enough options...until now. behold the design mecca of shiny, clear furniture. from consoles, coffee and dining tables to chairs on wheels and even table lamps, this website has it covered. scooooore!

via plexi-craft

lovely red lips

so i decided to be brave on new years eve and i rocked the red lips. i've been so inspired lately by reading magazines and fashion blogs that i decided to step outside my clear-sometimes-pink-shimmery-gloss comfort zone and i absolutely loved it. i'm not sure if its something i can pull off for work, but i think its an amazing addition for special occasions. what do you think...is the look too much for work? red lips are an accessory all on their own - here are some images that inspired me...

via mary kate, selective potential,

old soul new heart, my style pill

before + after

i love pretty + inspiring workspaces. there is absolutely nothing like working in a beautiful environment and i believe it really makes a difference in productivity. this is exactly why i love this before and after found on design*sponge. the desk and chair were found on the side of the road with free signs and d*s reader max took them in and completely transformed them into extremely stylish (west elm-esque) pieces of furniture. i'd love to work at that desk everyday.

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REBLOG: "tiny little chairs"

oh. my. god. i couldn't help myself from squealing when i came across this blog post from jess over at destined to design. look at these adorable tiny little chair necklaces celebrating midcentury modern design. AHH! too bad we just breezed by christmas...i for sure would have added one of these babies to my wish list.

reblogged via destinedtodesign

room inspiration: rachel whiting

monochromatic rooms are definitely starting to grow on me, especially ones in white + neutral tones. here is an example of the way i'd like to live one day when i have an adorable little studio apartment in san francisco: victorian charm with a clean, modern and sophisticated update. i'd like to think i could pull off the clutter-freeness of these spaces, but in all reality i know it would only last a day...

these are all images from the fabulous rachel whiting who is a lifestyle photographer based in london. you've got to head over to her website to check out some other serious interior and exterior eye candy shots.

via darlingdexter (original post) and rachel whiting (photographer)

sunday recipe: homemade pizza

i've been craving pizza lately, but in an effort to keep with my new years resolution of eating healthier i've got to find a guilt-free version. rather than taking the easy route and just ordering a pizza from round table (the boy's favorite) i've been on the lookout for a good recipe, but then i realized i can come up with my own! trader joe's sells premade pizza dough so i've decided to purchase the whole wheat version that i will top with chicken and loads of veggies. i'll let you all know how it turns out!

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zebra print + nailhead trim

this is such a cool diy idea i found over at design*sponge. reader maria jones found a great zebra console table with nailhead trim over at a pricey design store, but pulled out her crafty diy skills and created the same look with wood from home depot and zebra wallpaper for only $100!! i then headed over to maria's blog and found that she has used this idea multiple times to make some great furniture. check it out...

via design*sponge

cozy sheets

for me january is a month of organizing, decluttering and regrouping. its a fresh start and for me that means its a great time to purchase new bedding! i love bedding. seriously, what is sweeter than sliding into a fabulous bed after a long day? especially a long chilly day when you can turn on your heating blanket too! check out these charming colorful options from anthropologie...they are a little pricey, but i can't help myself.

p.s. how amazing is the web design over at anthropologie? i'd kill for a similar blog layout...

via anthropologie