Sneak Peek

As we head into the weekend, I thought I'd leave you with a quick sneak peek into my bedroom. I had been struggling with what to do with the furniture layout and bedding in here but after seeing this image, I came up with a plan and finally feel like I'm heading in the right direction. More photos to come next week!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! See you back here next week.

Faceted Mirrored Letters

Meet my latest obsession courtesy of Elle Decor.

Mirrored. Letters. Above the fireplace. Oh my goodness—they are spectacular!

This lettered sculpture is by artist Doug Aitken. Here are some other images of his mirrored work. Love.

And then I found this on Pinterest. 

Sparkly, shiny, reflective, design goodness.

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first two images via Elle Decor by Simon Upton
You You by Doug Aitken via Doug Aitken Workshop
Now #2 by Doug Aitken via Doobybrain
MORE sculpture via Pinterest

Clover Market Finds: The Painted Lily

I was out of town this past weekend and couldn't make it to the Clover Market on Sunday. Luckily, my mom was able to go for me! While there, she discovered The Painted Lily, and picked up these great Philly map coasters. 

Here are some other fun finds from The Painted Lily. I love the variety of these coaster designs. 

And how beautiful are these prints?

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all images from The Painted Lily via Etsy

Wisteria and Material Culture

Remember this post about Material Culture? A few days after I went there, I was flipping through Wisteria's catalog and I can across a bunch of items that looked awfully familiar. Take a look!

Wisteria's Vintage Chinese Butcher's Table has slightly different proportions than Material Culture's but it is very close.

The next one isn't as exact but certainly similar. I didn't photography the whole piece but the inlay details were gorgeous. I remember Material Culture's being expensive but then again, Wisteria's Moorish Chest is pretty costly, too!

And then there is this Sunburst Armoire. The top half of the piece is nearly identical stylistically. Just look at those details!

Strikingly similar, don't you think?

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Material Culture photos by The Pink Chalkboard
all other images via Wisteria

Material Culture

Ever see amazingly unique and authentic pieces of furniture and wonder where you can buy something like that without traveling to faraway lands? Have I got the place for you – Material Culture.

My friend, Maribeth, told me about this place and we went a few weeks ago. What a treasure trove for inspiration! The place is huge, filled with furniture, vases, rugs, sculptures and so much more. Prices can be high but every now and then you find something reasonable. Whether you go to shop or just to be inspired, Material Culture is a must-visit place.

Some highlights for me:

Consoles like this one were everywhere. Many were super long.

I found these wire chairs intriguing.

Among the more affordable items in the store were these wooden vases. Very cool and reminiscent of things you'd find in a store like West Elm but at about half the price (or more) than what you find anywhere else.

Pretty lights

Rugs

This armoire was beyond stunning. The photos don't do it justice. 

It also was $12,000. So like I said, it's a great place for inspiration. I mean, look at the lovely patterns here.

Apothecary-style furniture gets me every time.

As does a man like this. 

I like to think of myself as a fairly creative person but I just cannot imagine someone walking into this store and saying to themselves, now that guy is something I need in my home.

Big man aside, Material Culture is a great place to go to for fun and for the possibility of buying something if the price is right. Definitely a place to go back to. 

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all photos by The Pink Chalkboard

Artwork for your Graduate

It's graduation season and if your grad likes artwork and loves to travel, I think these letterpressed prints by Amy Rice are a great gift idea. Rice's work offers a fun twist on Dr. Seuss' Oh, the Places You'll Go, and I just love that all of the maps she uses are vintage. See for yourself...

This pin on Pinterest has a great DIY idea for this artwork, too. It reminds me a bit of this map project that I posted last year.

Happy graduation gift giving!

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all images via Amy Rice on Etsy

PB Teen

Mindy and I have written before about kids stores/catalogs that have items that would be beautiful in any room and for any age (think Land of Nod, RH Baby & Child, etc). I recently got a coupon for PB Teen and while looking online, found a ton of gorgeous items.

Like this wall decal.

Centered on the wall behind a bed, it would be a traditional and sophisticated detail.

Remember this DIY frame I posted about last year? Check out PB Teen's cable version.

A couple sets of these capiz wire mirrors could make a beautiful 3D cluster behind a living room couch.

And finally, this wallpaper.

Pretty as an accent wall but I'd love to see it in a powder room. With white fixtures and some shiny gold accents, it would look both preppy and luxe.

Just a few favorites from a whole bunch of goodness at PB Teen. Happy shopping!