Tag Archives: california home and design
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 [...]
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. [...]
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.
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




