Sneak Peek into a Current Project

Hey lovlies,
I'm just about finish with an eclectic, glam bedroom design. I'll be sure to post the reveal next week, but in the mean time...

...Here's a sneak peek...

This paint is Behr - Victorian Rose, it's so soft and vintage-y... 

I can never resist Cheetah Print...

The room was inspired by this Marilyn Monroe poster...

These are the curtains...

Storage cubbies, but we're adding a little glamorous trim to these baskets. Stay tuned...

So what do you think? Working on any of your own interior projects? Be sure to drop a comment and let me know!

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XOXO

My Wedding Inspiration

As I'm sure you (my readers) know, I'm getting married soon (well, someday). My fiance and I have set the date twice already, but because of our busy lives, we're going to hold off on the exact date for a couple more months. We're trying to give us enough time to finish moving to Tennessee, me starting a business, keeping up with my Etsy shop... yada yada yada...

Even though we haven't gotten the date down, that doesn't mean I'm not still planning for this budget-friendly Extravaganza!! I'm sketching tablescapes, pinning pictures on Pinterest, jotting down notes, and clipping images from Bridal mags.

I'll share more about the theme and colors a bit later, but for now, here's some pictures that I'm inspired by:

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I know, right? I'm all over the place right now, but what do you think? I do have a theme in mind, and it definitely shows in these pics, I wonder if you can figure it out...

Can you figure out what theme I have in mind? Be sure to drop a comment and let me know!

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XOXO

Fabulous and Baroque (A Boutique You SHOULD Know About)

I love ornate furniture! It's a big dream of mine to have our wedding in a beautiful castle with all ornate furniture from the Baroque style... I also dream of one day owning a dresser from the period (or a look-a-like) to help ease my eclectic heart...

While browsing the internet (as I often do), I came across the website of Fabulous and Baroque, and found the most amazing pieces. There's glamour, shine, gold, silver, rustic, ornate... a little bit of everything. They specialize in period furniture, "bringing them back to life into modern design thanks to the skillful ability of the most expert craftsmen, for interiors or unrivaled glamor".

Here's some of my fav...

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I know, right? I love them all! There's so many great, glamorous pieces; I think this site was put online just for me! Had to be, right? I wanted to know a bit more about them so I read their "About" section. They provide one-of-a-kind period furniture that (for what you get) is well priced. Many items will definitely be out of budget, but that side table above is under $400. Besides furniture, they also sell rugs, mirrors, and lighting. So, go and take a look and let me know what you think!!

****In no way was I paid or asked to create this post! Not from Fabulous and Baroque, or any other person (or entity). THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST****


Have you bought anything from Fabulous and Baroque? Did you take a look at their website? What do you think? Love it as much as I do? Be sure to drop a comment and let me know!!!!

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XOXO

Black and White Room Moodboard

I last wrote a blog post listing tips to using a black and white color palette. You can view that post here. Below are some furnishings that could be used in a room with a black and white color scheme.

1. UNG DRILL Mirror from Ikea - $39.99
2. Eiffel Tower Poster from Allposters.com
3. Owl Lamp from Target - $39.99
4. Luna chevron rug from Overstock - $157.24
5. Masima Unique Bookcase from Allmodern.com - $173.04
6. ZuoModern Draper Lounge Chair from Madison Seating - $378.99
7. Adesso Coronet Glass Top Table from Access Furniture - $140.00
8. Altra Parsons Desk from OfficeMax - $99.99
9. Chinese Chippendale Chair from Wisteria - $419.00
10. Black & White Pillow Cover from Etsy - $20.00
11. Nate Berkus Decorative Pillow from Target - $24.99

You can get them all to make a more complete space or you can mix any of them with furnishings you already have in your home.

Hope you drop back in later...

XOXO

Twitter: whitneyjdecor

Want a Black & White Room?

I love to decorate and color theory is one of my favorite aspects of design. I’m always working on color combinations that work well together. Black and white is the most classic color scheme and is actually one of my favorite to use in an interior space (and in my wardrobe). It’s a color combination that is definitely here to stay. The resulting look is sophisticated and sleek, and is the perfect backdrop for an accent color to really make a room pop. The high contrast of black and white can also provide drama and elegance.

To pull off a great black and white color scheme, here are some tips:

• To bring in a bit of elegance, get a furniture piece that is curvaceous, such as a buffet or coffee table.
• It’s okay to mix a black and white color combo with wood pieces, especially dark wood.
• Bring in translucent and/or glass furniture to modernize the space
• Use framed artwork that’s either black frames with white matting or white frames with black matting. The latter is more dramatic. Having a bit of color in the artwork is fine too, but I like mostly black and white images when using this color scheme.

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• Don’t be afraid to add an accent color. Red, lime green, pink, and turquoise all make great pops of color.
• You can’t go wrong with black and white strips. I love wide, horizontal, black and white stripes for window treatments.
• Mix the scale of the patterns in your fabrics. Have small, medium, and large scale patterns to keep the color scheme from becoming a bore.

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• A zebra skin rug (faux, or not) works perfectly with a black and white color scheme and brings in a touch of luxury.

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• Use a variety of textures in all your furnishings: soft, hard, fluffy, shiny, smooth, rough, etc…

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So there you are. These tips are in no way “rules of engagement” when decorating with a black and white color scheme. One thing to remember is that your space must reflect YOU and your design style. Make sure to go with what you truly love and it will ALWAYS love it.

Do you love black and white rooms like me? Have any tips on making this color scheme work? Drop a comment!


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Till next time,

XOXO