We’ve had record number of inches of rain in the last two weeks, winter is dragging on and on and I feel as if spring can’t come fast enough. One color that’s trending in home decor is blush pink. It’s a color I rarely decorate with in adult spaces because it can feel juvenile, but I do like it in small doses in the right places. I bought a chenile throw blanket from West Elm a few months ago, it’s so soft and keeps me warm in my office when I’m working during these chilly winter months. (The throw blanket I bought sadly is no longer available, however this blanket is very similar.) Blush pink looks especially good when paired with gold or taupe or black or the combination. Blush pink is paler than baby pink and feels more contemporary because its a softer and less saturated hue with slight brown undertones. Modern accents in blush pink for your consideration: woven throw pillow / ridged terra cotta pot / fur stool barro pendant / viscose cover / tea light set gold & blush tray / desk organizer chenile blanket / seagrass basket / cotton velvet pillow cover lenox office chair / mid century bookshelf / stacking chair
Via https://centsationalstyle.com/2019/02/trending-blush-pink-accents/
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I’m up in the mountains this weekend with a group of girlfriends, we do an annual trip to the snow in Lake Tahoe every year and the group of us is having a ton of fun! It’s been in the news lately that there are health benefits to hanging out with your girlfriends, but isn’t that something we’ve always known? That spending quality time with genuine friends improves your quality of life! I consider myself so blessed to be surrounded by an amazing tribe of women. They didn’t just come to me, in many ways I had to seek them out, but once I did and when I invested my time in those female relationships, I discovered how much they enrich my life with their wit and wisdom, and I can’t imagine life without them! So that’s what I’m up to this weekend, living in the moment, playing in the snow, laughing it up and and making memories with good friends. I do hope your enjoying your weekend too! Favorite links from the week:
How amazing is this shower tile installation? Nicely done! This very cool design around a bathroom mirror. The best looks of Karl Lagerfeld in Vogue magazine. Interesting: how mirror meditation can improve self love. Shameful, the thieves among us: tile bandits and succulent smugglers. Hotel life hacks to note while traveling. I’ve read it a dozen times already, isn’t this poem/quote just so hopeful? . Via https://centsationalstyle.com/2019/02/weekend-reading-184/ I’ve been back and forth to San Francisco a few times this week meeting with a client. She has a full home renovation in progress and now that the drywall is up and the walls are painted, we’re in the ‘picking-of-the-finishes’ phase of the design (my favorite!). We’ve been focused on the two bathrooms and for her hall bathroom we chose this porcelain tile for the floor and this vanity in charcoal and I’m so sooo excited to see it all coming together. I love a bold patterned floor tile paired with a modern vanity. I suggested this vanity and tile medley as an alternative, should she be feeling the love for a blue and white combo, but she preferred the above pairing.
I could do this for hours, combine bathroom vanities with bold patterned tile. I love making an statement in with bathroom flooring, it’s an opportunity to have some fun when the remainder of the home’s flooring is something more basic for flow. Just for fun: a few more tile and vanity combos that would look swell together:
black & white star tile / limed oak & granite vanity
brass & marble vanity / blue & white geometric tile
black & white paloma tile / driftwood vanity Via https://centsationalstyle.com/2019/02/patterned-tile-bathroom-vanity-combos/ The more spaces I design, the more I’m convinced every room needs something in it that’s made of wood. It’s the texture and warmth of wood that gives a room depth and character and has become a necessary ingredient in my eyes. Over the weekend, I linked to a houseboat renovation that I love and on closer inspection I noticed the kitchen’s cabinet pulls were wood. A wood cabinet pull looks especially good on painted cabinetry when it’s tied in to the wood tones in the floor, countertop, or room accents. It struck me that wood cabinet pulls and knobs are a gorgeous alternative to metals and one I won’t overlook in the future.
Keep in mind most of these are available in both natural and walnut wood stain!
brass & wood / arc swirl / round beech knobs ellis walnut pull / walnut veneer / square x 2 knob / wood inlay moon pull / groove pull / silver walnut / bird’s eye maple lila knobs / danish semicircular arts & crafts pull / nordic triangle / half circle . Via https://centsationalstyle.com/2019/02/wood-cabinet-pulls/ What is it about February that is so dreary? Ugh, I’m so over winter! We’ve had so much rain (and snow) which I admit is good for California but makes for miserable conditions. I stay positive by remembering people and nature need periods of dormancy for rest because spring is truly just around the corner. :) Hope you all are staying warm amidst these last few weeks of winter! Favorite links: Hello beautiful – this renovated houseboat in Australia. This may just be the prettiest butler’s pantry ever. Awesome DIY: this mountain scene made of wood. Not just for home, set priorities in your mind with the Marie Kondo method. Related: 17 quotes to inspire you to declutter your life. Sneak peek of a few scenes from the upcoming Downton Abbey film. New study: restrictive diets may shorten your life. Impressive questions to ask in a job interview. Long weekend getaways v. week long vacations, are they better?
Last week I spent a eight days on a whirlwind trip to Australia and the flight is a long one, it’s just under 15 hours from LA to Sydney! For international or long distance flights I have my routine down to maximize rest and comfort. For my fellow travelers, today I’m sharing the kit of supplies I carry with me whenever I’m off to see the world and visit a new country.
watercolor world map by art prints vicky I often take red eye flights and the plane flies through the night arriving in the morning in my new destination, so it’s key that I get as much rest and hydration as possible so I can acclimate quickly to the new time zone and hit the ground running. I recently bought this washable neck support pillow to test on my flight back and forth to Australia and I love it so much more than the standard moon shaped neck pillow I used to fly with. It provides much better neck support and it’s more compact. I wrap it around my neck and it also covers my chin and lower part of my face with the soft fleece so I can mummify myself together with silk eye mask and hoodie. Do not disturb! :) I always wear leggings and a cozy hoodie on a flight, I need my legs and arms to be totally covered and snuggly and I like to cover my head and ears with a hood to shield myself from air vents, lights, etc. This pink cardigan hoodie is my latest favorite for long journeys. I also take off my travel sneakers and swap them for foldable ballet flats for the duration of the flight.
These 7 ½” zip up travel bags are perfect for storing makeup, skin care, makeup brushes, vitamins, medications, etc. I keep them in my favorite carry on and then slip them into a travel backpack when I’m out exploring. I’ve noticed that my lower back hurts after a few hours on a flight so I love to have a lumbar pillow for my back and an extra one for leaning against if I have a window seat. These smaller size toddler pillowcases work well for travel if you borrow an airline pillow.
I love love love this travel sized hydramist it smells amazing and makes your skin feel so good after a long flight. I spray it all over when the plane is descending and it totally refreshes me! I also love these facial sprays, they are nice too. Coughing neighbors? Crying babies? I don’t worry about them because I pack foam earplugs and tune it all out! I know some people like noise canceling headphones but I don’t like wearing headphones while I sleep so I travel with just ear buds for music or podcasts and use foam ear plugs to eliminate noises when I’m catching zzzzs. Guys, this tea tree salve is the bomb! This balm feels great on your skin and smells soooo good, kind of like Vicks Vaporub but better. It lasts longer than a moisturizer and it’s not as greasy as oils. On the last day of my trip I picked up a cold, and this salve was so nice to have so I could rub all over my nose and face and hands for the journey home. Highly recommended!
In addition to all these things, I also pack antibacterial wipes for wiping down my tray table, armrests, and entertainment screen. I bring soothing cough drops for the dry air and a travel toothbrush to use in the bathroom when I land. And I always bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated on my flight and for taking with me in my travel backpack when I’m out and about. I know a few people who love compression socks for long flights but I haven’t tried them yet, have you? Another one of my petite friends swears by this foot sling for long flights, but I just prop my feet up on my carry on that I store under the seat. What’s in your kit for long distance flights? What tricks do you use to stay as comfortable as possible? . Via https://centsationalstyle.com/2019/02/long-distance-flight-necessities/ |
Abegail Webb
Store Manager at Juliana's Furniture Archives
February 2019
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