Design Crush: MadebyGirl

Every time I stumble upon images of Jen from MadeByGirl's home, I love them just as much. The spaces are fresh, vibrant, fun and reflect personality. I love. I think you will too:










If you weren't already jealous of her home & eye, just wait.... she is a talented artist: COCOA AND HEARTS: Original paintings They are creative, colorful, upbeat and fun. Almost like my color theory paintings in college, only 100X cooler. Definitely need to add to my 2007 splatter painting in my living room!











love, love. Inspiration and then some- thank you Jen!

womp

So sad these amazing DK Living elephant hooks were sold out at Joss and Main!!

gimme' that couch (please)

I love high contrasted living rooms with pops of color so I want either a lighter couch or a darker couch - knowing me it should most likely be dark. All the couches I love are ridiculously expensive. I've been searching for a couch I like that I have a shot at actually being able to afford and this is what I came up with... thoughts/suggestions?!

1. Wyatt Sectional - Charcoal Gray $1000- (World Market)
2. Kivik - Tullinge gray-brown $499- (Ikea)
3. Movie Steel Sofa - Dark Steel $1000- (CB2)
4. Kivik Loveseat and chaise lounge - Tullinge gray-brown $828- Blekinge white $678- (Ikea)
5. Pastello Sofa $449 (Local craigslist)
    Sketchy I know... but without those pillows in a different setting it might be able to have potential?
   Or be overwhelmingly hideous.
6. angelo:home Sutton Antique Silver grey $500- (Overstock) Ignore the offensively ugly striped pillows

Tub Envy

Haven't blogged in...I don't even know how long... whoops. Work is a madhouse and I have been running around trying to soak up the sun every chance I get. I love summer ESPECIALLY after particularly miserable winters. I celebrated the little sissy's 19th b.day, senior prom AND high school graduation last week - such fun chaos!

I just saw this tub in the summer issue of my Boston home and I am in love.

Clear Tub by Stern McCafferty

I obviously haven't been keeping up with my daily blog reading either because once I went online to further investigate it was everywhere. So just in case I am not the absolute last one to see this amazing tubby - I shared. My future children NEED this.

and a lil' summer inspiration from one of my favorites': apartmenttherapy:

yes please.

Furniture Lust

Cisco Brothers Lancer Sofa

Cisco Brothers Agosto Sectional

I love the clean lines and the solid bottom cushions. Although I certainly can't afford either, if you are lucky enough to be able to find retailers here. If anyone knows of similar cheaper styles - spill!

 

Loving: Enormous Champion

"enormouschampion is based in Brooklyn, New York, drawing inspiration from childhood memories, nature, 3 particularly lovely cats, ephemera, the places we go and the people we meet. We hope you like our line of assorted greetings, notecards and various other objects.

Each item we craft is thoughtfully considered in terms of the marketplace and the environment. We use recycled paper, sustainably harvested wood, and minimally treated fabrics in our products."

we love.

 foil stamped print with gold on navy blue by enormous champion

I know I could always use more optimism in my life. Add some positivity to your life here

A Cetacean Study by enormous champion

how adorable for a little boys room? available here

Letter press printed card by enormous champion

It would probably be easier if I just said I love everything from this site but I'm having too much fun available here

enormous champion also does customs - love!

Convertible Daydreaming...

Summer is coming... I hope. Cue the convertible lust. It doesn't matter that they are entirely impractical in New England's climate, it would still make the the happiest girl in the world for three glorious months.  Who wants to buy/lease me a...

Mini Coop Convertible

OR....

VW Eos

VW Eos

Any year will do, I'm not picky. What do we think? What's your summer dream car?