halloween parties

Anyone in need of some Halloween ideas to get their house in tip top shape for the weekend? Here are some creative decorating and entertaining ideas courtesy of Hostess with The Mostess & Hip Hostess.

Happy Halloween!

deciding on a color scheme

My husband and I are moving this weekend!! We're so excited for a fresh new start and I'm excited to design our new place...getting color inspiration from one of my all time favorite designers Sarah Richardson! I love her style - so relaxing, fresh, comfortable, and classic. I could watch her show 'Sarah's House' all day long.

luxury mountain living

I can imagine some beautiful winter living in this stunning mountain home featured in Colorado Homes and Lifestyle Magazine. I think my favorite space is the family room. All those comfortable sitting areas would make for some great entertaining! The wood beams, natural stone, and warm textures are gorgeous!

I'm on a slipcover hunt....

Happy Monday! I'm in need of finding a cute slipcover for a sofa...here are some of the photos I found from decorpad to help me get the creative juices flowing. It's simply amazing how much just a clean crisp slipcover can give a room a drastic face lift.

Beautiful Baths

Check out these gorgeous bathrooms displayed in Colorado Homes and Lifestyle. From classic and fresh to rustic and warm. I love them all....although I wouldn't recommend using a sheepskin rug in a bathroom shown in the last photo!

shopping at kartell

I came across this unique furniture store, Kartell courtesy of the Daily Candy. Some very fun pieces to jazz up any room! The Louis Ghost arm chair is one of their most popular items...not sure about the comfort factor, but it is definitely a conversation starter! And who could pass up a beautiful looking stepladder...not me.

Louis Ghost Arm Chair

Ami Ami Chair

cake pops

How adorable are these cake pops from Bakerella! They are perfect for parties and entertaining for both kids and adults. I just had to share them with you...even though they aren't exactly design related! You never know where you'll find design inspiration though. I may attempt these this Christmas...it's quite tempting!

contemporary meets eclectic

I have been inspired this morning by many of the rooms that David Scott has designed. I really love how he layers contemporary pieces along with antiques and unique finds to create a fresh, warm, comfortable, eclectic space. Today's the first day of fall and David Scott's designs are the perfect inspiration to bring warm fall colors into your space.

countertops

People often jump to selecting a granite for their countertops before exploring all the other wonderful alternatives out there! Granite is becoming very economical for people, which is why it has also become quite popular and is installed everywhere in every price point of home. My goal is always to inform clients of other countertop options such as a quartz surface. Easy to clean, no need to seal, doesn't stain, can be fabricated into any shape...what's not to love! Oh yeah, and there are beautiful color pallets available!

If you're looking for a countertop surface to steal the show and have a lot of movement...this isn't going to do it. However if you want something classic, clean, and beautifully subtle in movement...quartz may be a great option for you! Here are some inspiring photos of CaesarStone to get those creative juices flowing.