Hues of Blue in the Bedroom

One of my friends is wanting to transition one of her guest rooms from a mostly white space with pops of red and gold to a calming blue space with white bedding. I love the idea and went on a search to help give her some inspiration and a few color options to get us started. Here are a few of my favorites that I found.

This room is by James Michael Howard, a renown interior designer in the Southeast. Here's an example of how symmetry can really make a room. If you were to draw a line down the middle of this space, many items on both sides would mirror each other - the curtains, the sunburst mirror, the bedding and pillows, the lamps, the rug, the chandelier. And while the side tables themselves are different, their color is the same, so the overall look of symmetry still exists-which is always very appealing to the eye.

This room is by James Michael Howard as well. It has a beautiful old world feel to it without being too dark or ornate. If you ask me, it is the epitome of understated elegance. The whitewashed ceilings, simple chandelier and elegant silk drapes all play off one another so well, bringing interest to the space and keeping your eyes moving.

This room is by Phoebe Howard, his wife. I'd say talent runs in the family, wouldn't you?

This traditional room is very sophisticated, but still inviting. The tufted headboard and silk stripes drapes dress up the space while the chair and bedding fabrics keep it simple and effortless looking.

This room is most like my friend's space now, complete with a bay window and iron bed. The reason I chose this one is because I think it's a great idea to show people a space almost exactly identical to their own but with the changes so that they can really visualize how the end result will be.

This one looks like a yummy hotel. I love the repetition of the crisp corners shown through the detail on the headboard, the lines of the side table and the shape of the lamp base. The fabrics, while not overwhelming in pattern, still have rich, distinctive textures that bring depth to the space. And the soft fluffy pillows and flowers soften the space, counteracting the stiff lines to make the space relaxing enough to be a comfortable bedroom.

New Coffee Table

After more than a year of debate, I've finally decided on and ordered us a new coffee table! As mentioned here , there were several styles I was considering. However, in the end the tufted ottoman came out on top. Not only was it versatile, so it can be used for years to come, but it also will be good for when we have kiddos down the road. I can't tell you how many people I know who have had to either remove their coffee tables for the safety of their kids' noggins or have had to add those tacky corner protectors. I did not want to invest in a new piece only to have to stow it away down the road. So this seemed to be the perfect solution. And thanks to my Joss & Main membership, it turned out to be the perfect price too. I was all set to order a tufted ottoman from Ballard Designs. I had already received a swatch sample of the fabric I selected and everything. But a few days later, I got a notification from Joss & Main of a sale event called The Tufted C

Our Living Room Mood Board

Our living room is slowly but surely coming together. The biggest To Do's are ordering a new media console, painting the room (which is unfortunately open to the dining room, kitchen, office and breakfast area which means lots of painting to be done!), order a few lamps and a console for the long wall behind the couch. I realize I haven't shared any pictures of our "new" house (we moved in at the end of last October) with you guys. So here's a glimpse of the living room before we moved in. This is what you see when you walk in the front door. The dining room is on the left, the living room is straight ahead and the office on the right. A closer look at the living room. Florida loves their plant ledges...I do not. You win some. You lose some. I also want to replace the tile around the fireplace. A view from the back of the living room looking toward the front corner of the house. The room behind the half green wall is the office sans the Fr

A Heart

Lately, baby prep has been on the forefront of my mind. Getting the nursery ready, packing the hospital bag, washing all of her clothes, setting up a pediatrician and the list goes on. Sometimes I have to step away from it all (literally and mentally) so as not to get overwhelmed. I put this pressure on myself to get it all done and done right. I tell myself that all of these things are so necessary for her to be a good place upon her entrance to the world. Sure cute, clean outfits and a nice room are nice things for your child to have, but how lost I can get in the worldly things. More than anything else, I know that the best thing I can give my daughter is a great example of a good heart. A heart that empathizes and serves. A heart that loves the Lord and longs for his relationship. A heart that is thankful and joyful even on the worst days. It's a frightening thing to ask myself "Will she learn this from you? Will you be able to be that example?" That carr

House of Hydrangeas

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