{renovate} it's all in the details

Friends, it occurred to me this weekend that I am terrible with updating you guys about small changes we make around the house. Somehow a new welcome mat just doesn't seem to warrant an entire post. BUT, we have made a couple small updates around the house that I thought you'd like to see. And I just have to apologize about the photos - for the last few days, even when it's daylight, it isn't actually light out. It's that pesky rain thing that comes with January in Oregon :).

Entry rugs.

In the midst of the kitchen remodel chaos we somehow lost both our back and front entry rugs. I have no idea. So the front door has a new lovely rug (that was on SUPER sale) at West Elm. I can't even remember what our last rug looked like (a true sign your remodel is taking too long), but I really love how BOLD this one is - especially when paired with our navy front door. 

The back door has a fun new graphic rug from Target. I do remember the last one here - it was very beige. I am really liking that this one is dark and moody. Sort of like the January we're having. Which makes me wonder if I'll still feel like that once the weather's nicer? :) 

Fruit bowl?

Possibly. I've talked before about Portland's Seek the Unique - we held our blogger event there last spring - and this lovely was the result of a quick stop this weekend.

Isn't it gorgeous? I don't know how long it will stay a fruit bowl (it's huge, if you can't tell by the amount of fruit in there), but I know that it will easily travel around the entire house and be amazing. That texture! Kills me!

Sheets.

I've wanted striped sheets since the minute we bought our duvet cover - 4 years ago! I finally bought these from West Elm, which I'd been eyeing for more than a year (!), when I stopped by there a couple weeks ago. I LOVE them. And this photo reminds me - where do you fall on the spectrum of bed making? I fall firmly on the "what's the point, you're just going to get back in it later" side. I only make my bed for you guys, really :)

I think what I love most about these updates is that each is big and bold in its own way. All are supporting characters in the grand scheme of things, but are still making a fun and unique statement. And I think because of that, they add so much to our home.

Friends, I love to know - what small changes have you made around your house lately?

{inspired} stripes

It might not be a huge surprise that I adore stripes. They're just so fun, I can barely stand it! From our front stairs, to our living room curtains, I am slowly incorporating them into our house. I'm a huge proponent for layering textures and prints. Stripes add great texture and give a great modern edge ... especially thick stripes.

Below are some pictures of my favorite stripes, plus some new stripes that are on the market now.

  

I've posted this before, but I just love this bedding. It's my ideal stripe.

  

And, this floor? Oh, swoon. I would love to do this to a room in my house. Maybe my back entry? Have you noticed that all the stripes I love, and have painted, are either been black or grey and white? I didn't notice till this post, but yeah, I see a trend here.

 

This scarf is calling my name. And the pink is a lovely break from black and white! 

 

Simply stunning. A whole new take on stripes!But, of course, I expect nothing less from these guys.

Fabulous example of stripes adding texture and visual interest.

Oh Kate. I die every season over your flirty, fun looks. And those shoes? Yes, please.

 

I adore the green stripes on this bed. So unexpected, yet just another layer in the amazing texture of this room.

Your turn! I would love to know if, and how, you've used stripes to add interest in your home!

inspired

I love, love, love this room. The rug absolutely makes it. I saw this awhile back and swooned. When I found it again, randomly, this week I knew I had to save it.


I lust after this cabinet filled with bright fabrics. Someday my sewing room will be organized this beautifully.


*pics via apartment therapy*