Tag Archives: california home and design

Design Meets Fashion: Subway Tiles

One interior trend that I’m loving right now for bathrooms and kitchens is the use of subway tiles. Not only does it remind me of my years spent in New York City, but it evokes a cool urban aesthetic that is chic yet edgy. I love how the walls contrast with the floors in color [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Caramel & Black

Two colors I’m loving together right now are caramel and black. Even though these classics pair seamlessly together, the contrast between the light rich brown and black is a bit unexpected. (Images via The Design Files & Jeffrey Campbell.)

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Design Meets Fashion: Bohemian Lace

When I first saw this amazing Zara Hanging Pod Chair from New Zealand’s Cush & Nooks, I assumed it was from a local Californian brand. It perfectly captures California style with its Bohemian meets mod design. There is something so charming about white Bohemian lace! (Images via Cush & Nooks & Jeou.)

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Design Meets Fashion: Pops of Blue

When I want a pop of color, blue is my go-to. It’s decidedly neutral, yet modern, uplifting and fun. Plus you can pair modern blue pieces with more traditional and natural materials and it creates a beautiful juxtaposition. (Images via Pinterest & Poketo.)

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Design Meets Fashion: Mountains Upon Mountains

As winter approaches each year, I always try to plan a trip up to the snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe. When I saw this friendly sweater from Swallow’s Return, it made me excited for the winter, for hot cocoa and crisp cold air and charming woodsy environments. And I love that despite the snow on [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Military Chic

Military chic is not limited to fashion; designers are pulling details and silhouettes from hundreds of years of military-style and reinventing it into unique pieces for the home. Take this military-style mahogany chest, which perfectly blends with contemporary pieces yet has a decidedly ‘I Dream of Genie’ style to it which is masculine yet chic. [...]

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Inspiration Thursday: For the Love of Tiles

I found this gorgeous kitchen entitled “Bisquit Kitchen Architect Photo” on The Marion House Book blog and wanted to share. I love the balance of wood, brick and intricate blue and white tiles.

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Weekly Wrap Up: From Torchieres to Nestrests

Monday’s History Lesson: The Torchiere Tuesday’s Fashion Finds: Affordable Leather Jacket Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Pastels Inspiration Thursdays: Pops of Color Friday Faves: Nestrest

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