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Casa Cravings: Interior Inspiration - Grey Stripes Around the House

Grey is surely having its moment. You literally see it everywhere but I haven't tired of this gorgeou hue. I wear it on a daily basis and am drawn towards it in home furnishings. I've recently been spying (and collecting) a massive growing selection of grey striped walls. Both chevron and good ol' stripes are present and I think this is a great option for dressing up a room without going through all the fuss that a wallpapered accent wall might bring (Mom, hope you're reading this?)

Chevron Stripes:

Classic Stripes:

PS - And a special treat for those of you that have read this far down. We're thinking we might do an accent wall similar (but not exactly) to this theme in baby boy's nursery! We had a great striped wallpaper from Restoration Hardware but we're just not 'feelin it' for his room. So there you have it, a sneak peek at our nursery decor plan just because you're such an awesome reader! Woo hoo! See...it pays to be thorough, ha!

Images from HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE

First Look: Interior Inspiration - Wallpapered Accent Wall

My Mom and I were recently exchanging emails and I was telling her how we were throwing around the idea of a wallpapered accent wall in Baby Boy's nursery. We've been talking about it since we first found out we were preggers but just weren't sure what 'look' we wanted. We've had two rolls of $50 wallpaper from Restoration Hardware that we, of course, scored at the outlet for $1.99 a roll a year ago. We were actually thinking about using it to line the shelves above our basket system in the tv room (see it HERE, the first pic) but have since decided to add an accent wall in lil' bub's nursery.

My Mom was also wanting/thinking about doing an accent wallpapered wall to her/their gorgeous dining room so I told her I'd pull a few inspirational images for use to both get going. Sometimes just seeing an image really kicks you in the pants for change. I really think this is a great way to add a huge pop of color and eye catching appeal. I'm a newbie to the world of wallpapering, so I might enlist my Mom's help when she's here for my shower...I think she's a pro at it, after all these years of awesome decor work. Mom, you in? Everyone, check out these images!

Images from HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE

First Look: Interior Inspiration - Lonny Mag's 2011 July/August Issue

Sorry, I'm the biggest blogging slacker ever today! We're actually trying to figure out our, get this, BABY SHOWER date...so I've been on and off the phone and returning emails and it's just taken up so much time! You know, with sweet baby boy Cullen already throwing a wrench in our plans by arriving almost 2 weeks earlier than we thought, that ol' shower date had to be moved up!

Now, I'm happy to hunker down and finally get to today's post which rocks my world. LOVE me some Lonny Magazine! Seriously, if you don't head over and look at their site right now, I just don't know if we can be friends anymore, ha! I'm highlighting some of my fave pages from their spread (there's 287 pages of designer goodness, so be sure to go spy some of your own ideas) that I find inspiring and gorgeous!

PS - Have a safe and wonderful weekend. We'll be gettin' down to business with some mega baby deal hunting at our local outlet mall. Our hope is to get better acquainted with baby 'needs' and 'wants' and really learn what brands/stores we really love! Believe me, if you're a Mom and an avid CasaCullen fan, I will be polling you for your fave baby products sometime next week! Get ready for that, I want your input!

  

Hand painting a rug with those stripes would be a super easy weekend DIY!

You know how much I love statement entryways and these tables ROCK!

One of Gwennie's recipes from her new book...I thought it sounded super fresh and yum for summer!

One day, one day...we will have some outdoor seating element hanging inside our house! I don't know why I'm obsessed with this look, I just am! Hmm, a hammock in baby boy's room?

Florence, one of our fave cities in the world! (on the left)

Love me some Moroccan flair...that pillow on the bottom left, I die!

Santorini...how I'd love to go back there! And their style = impeccable, indeed!

Wall color = supreme! I love really moody rooms like this, though we usually opt for light and bright!

Everything is so EPIC about the left room. The colors, furnishings, splash of gold and white antlers...many of these trends have been over-done but together they just work against that dark/stormy background!

I'm in heaven...this eclectic/boho mix is right up my alley!

Such a great color combo and that huge tufted bench ottoman at the end of the bed...that's precisely what we envision building at the foot of ours! One day!

Stripes but not yikes...cause I adore them! This is totally a thought for the nursery, even if just for ONE WALL! Love this! And these colors would be perfect for a little girls room too, for all those Mothers of daughters out there!

Walt is a huge fan of all white but once we decided kids were in our future, we've realized that it's really not a) economical or b) feasible. But, it's always pretty to look at!

A great idea for a makeshift art collection...you could trade out pieces as you tire of them!

Walt hates ghost chairs and I love them! These stools steal the show for me and he'd just roll his eyes! It's one of those design elements we totally don't agree on!

How easy this would be to do with paint! Stop right at the chair rail and then paint another really thin line above your bottom color...LOVE THIS!

I love how the entire shelving interior of this bookcase is BLACK! So bold and unexpected and it really allows all the whites to pop! A great idea for a bookshelf that's blah or bland in your home!

Interior (Outdoor) Inspiration: DEDON Catalog and Furniture

One of the most amazing marketing campaigns I know of, DEDON surely creates a sense of vacating everyday, mundane life for the adventure of outdoor living. Known as the world's premier outdoor furniture brand, my sister recently turned me on to their catalog. Once I flipped open the first page (which you can order online, for free) I knew this was a brand/image making company that I had to share with you. 

In addition to their website, we've spent quite a bit of time watching many of their Youtube videos HERE. Their story captivates HERE and their social responsibility activism and green living aspect also impresses. Just feast your eyes on their captivating imagery below and make sure to head over to their site HERE for more great photos. One day, when we win the lottery, we'll outfit our entire outdoor space in DEDON, mark our words!

Interior (Uh, Exterior) Inspiration: Real Backyard Decks that Rock

Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for a gorgeously designed and professionally built deck. I also drool over pictures of gorgeous landscape and perfect backyards. But let's just get honest and be realistic here, we're DIY lovers...we'll tackle the project on our own. So there's something seriously appealing about these decks, built by everyday people that I love.

Many of these images are from DIY Network's Rate My Space link HERE. It's a great place for anyone to upload their photos and exchange ideas with other like-minded DIY enthusiasts. We were checking out some deck images (I have a hunch we might be building one, finally, this year) and I just wanted to share some of our fave options below. Enjoy!

Images from HERE

Interior Inspiration: Beds Flanked by Bookshelves

Spy the Look:

  

Shop the Look Under $250:

More World Market...

(Or view them online HERE)

Images from HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE

Interior Inspiration: Casa Cravings - Burlap Home Decor

What we love: Burlap bedding take center stage in comfortable and serene bedding options.

What we love: A glamorous burlap chair creates a drool worthy reading space, fit for a king/queen, in any private study.

What we love: Burlap lampshades are that subtle, creative and laid back touch for any lighting display.

What we love: Burlap curtain panels are the perfect room separator in this gorgeous home. Don't shy away from burlap in traditional window treatments too.

What we love: A burlap headboard rocks our world! One of our favorite images here, this ideas is something to copy like, yesterday!

What we love: Burlap pillows create a vibe of lived-in goodness in this eye catching living room.

Shop our hand-picked burlap pieces:

More Ballard Designs...

(Or view them online HERE)

Images from HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE

First Look: Lonny Mag's 2011 March/April Issue and Highlighted Interior Inspiration Under $100

The new Lonng Mag is out and we're giving you a first look at our fave features. Man, we just drool over this stuff! If you've never checked it out, it's completely free and online, so HERE it is, g-o! We are also loving their letter from the editor (now in video format, suh-sweet)...the amazing Michelle Adams:

What we love from this issue:

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Rosy, floral, seedling goodness has us feeling spring's sunshiney glory and sun rays! Ok, that was a bit too flowery (ha, you lke that, don't ya?) but you get my drift...add some floral touches to your interior decor, pronto!

You know we're suckers for awesome before and afters so these images highlighting an awesome design transformation are worth a second glance.

Yep, these are some drool worthy vignettes...totally caught our eye. It's amazing how just switching out art for mirror (or vice versa) can do wonders for a space.

Again, see ya mirror and hello bright art! Love these...and that Fashion coffee table stunner, cause you know we likey some fash!

Deemed as the most gorgeous building in LA, Stella McCartney's California boutique enthralls.

The more rustic, the more we want to live there. What can we say, we adore chipped paint and layered shabby chic textures!

We're totally eye balling that trio of images on the left...somehow scheming to recreate something similar above our master soaking/garden tub HERE. 

We die for this paint color, bookcase and hidden tv in the middle! Also, look closely, those would be mirrored shelf backs...pimp! We also love the sweet stool duo on the far side of the coffee table and ikat/polka dot pillows make us smile!

Another hidden tv in a master suite, but what caught our eye was a) the gorgeous imagery and b) the idea of dark frames on a dark wall. Doesn't it all just pop? Maybe  an idea to steal. I'd naturally opt for white/light colored frames on a dark wall, we love this idea!

The color palette here is so fresh and unexpected...black & white paired with browns, creams, yellows and kelly green. And how about those twenty amazing prints on the wall...drama, indeed!

Love...everything...about...this! I want it, we want it...done and done!

This entryway steals the show...so many perfectly paired elements we could go on and on and on.

Lastly, an enticing and inviting living room with galleries (on each wall) and statement accessories in bright/bold colors and poufs, we love some sitting poufs!

We spy some similar pieces under $100:

More Crate & Barrel...

(Or view them online HERE)

Touches of...Mizzle: Home Design Inspiration and Accents Under $100

The color of mist + the look of drizzle = Mizzle

(Via British interior lingo also one of Farrow & Ball's new 2011 color lineup!)

How to decorate with Mizzle:

Be striking and daring and paint your walls.

We love the idea of a strong headboard in this daring yet refined shade.

Don't shy away from large furniture pieces.

Opt for bold stripes to have a room that's a real statement maker.

A sweet chaise draws your eyes to a smaller space with greater relaxation.

Comforter and throw pillows in this discerning shade are quite stunning.

Wallpaper, tray and sitting chair might seem overboard but we think the trio collection is cohesive and strong.

Find it in pendant form (this would be a great DIY with one can of spray paint!)

Dining room walls will look really on-trend in this lighter version of the shade.

Mixing difference tons of mizzle, this room looks like a relaxing and collected retreat.

Shop the Look Under $100:

More Bed Bath & Beyond...

(Or view the pieces online HERE)

Interior Inspiration: Serene and Relaxing Master Bedrooms

So we've been spending hours pouring over pictures trying to figure out what design angle we want to take on our master bedroom. You saw the freshly painted frosty blue walls HERE but we're totally at a standstill. All black furniture? All white furniture? Bright blue accents or moody navy? Do we want to pull in some pastels or just combine layers of white textures for the bedding? Yeah, we've chatted about it all!

After CC Hubby's eyes turned bloodshot the other night from glancing at the computer, I told him to give it a rest. The next night we whittled down over 25 pics to our top six favorites below. We agreed that a serene, relaxing and airy space is most important to both of us. We both love the combo of blues, creams, greys and whites. We also don't think the furniture needs to be from a set but maybe a more collected feel.

Our Current List of Master Bedroom Needs/Wants:

- A full length mirror (ahhhh, I totally can't wait!)

- A seating option/ottoman for the end of the bed

- A headboard or entirely new bed (finally!)

- Another dresser and then possibly paint CC Hubby's current dresser (see it HERE)

- New nightstand options with much better storage

- New window dressings/drapes and white wooden blinds

- And if we can manage...a little reading nook too (Hubster is a voracious reader!)

So there you have it, sweet readers. This is where we are with the master bedroom rehaul. We're hoping for another Four Hands Home warehouse sale in the near future to scoop up a few new pieces. Let me expalin what stands out in the images below and we tried to be true to form and pick rooms that currently have a similar paint color on the wall. Read on for why we love these gorgeous interiors.

Stunning and eye catching, all the textures and white tones create a look that's easy to emulate and so liveable too. I love the grand painting and those panels are awesome too. The clear nightstands aid to the airy feel and Hubby is in love with a low/modern bed. I don't know if I'm sold on that option yet. Why? Because the bed only looks good when everything is perfectly made. Let's be honest, we try to make our bed everyday but it just doesn't happen all the time.

This is one of my favorite. I love the warmth coming from all the gilded accents and the mirrored nightstands just scream ME. But, per our usual, this was Hubby's least favorite of the bunch so we'll have to compromise for sure. I also adore those foot-stools too because I'm a girl that loves a striking animal print, in fashion and furnishings.

This was a combined fave...we both totally adore this! The window panels grabbed our attention right away and hubby loved the oversized house plant. I love the architectural feel of those massive table lamps and how about those nightstands? We think the idea of a table is tres chic but we need added storage so that's not for us. We also totally dig the subtle linens and gorgeous headboard combo.

All white bedding and a regal headboard combine for a striking combo. Hubby didn't love the chair and bench combo, but that was one of my favorite parts. The cow (maybe?) hide area rug would be a stretch for us, as I think I'd opt for a white shag version in its place. We do love all the dreamy, creamy white but you'll notice, those walls are also white, so that's not really like our room. Hmmm...

Mmm is right! It's almost like every image is just spectacular and amazing. We love the ottoman with the double storage and the nightstands actually look like re-finished antiques which is right up our alley. They also have gobs of storage which we love because we're always Team Storage! That painting, side wall art, reading lamps and white linens are totally what we're after. The grey curtains are again a recurring element we're digging too. Hmm, this might be a front runner!

Another one of our first glace favorites, of course Hubby was all about that platform bed but just look at how well made it is. See, that's what I'm saying...platform beds, though striking, might not be super user friendly. Also, these walls are white and not a light blue like our walls but we love all the natural elements at play in this space. The stool at the end of the bed has me drooling and the leaning full length mirror is a) exactly what we're looking for and b) since it's leaning, will make everyone look great everyday, ha!

So do share, awesome readers...which layout/room is your favorite?