Happy Wednesday!

Bar Cart Styling: Part 1 Inspiration

Last week I was in Target, which is nothing new, and stumbled upon a bar cart that I've been dying for. I was taking a picture to send to my boyfriend when I check the price tag to see how much it was cause I knew that's the first question he'd ask. To my surprise it was on clearance for $39.99! $39.99!!!! There was no question in my mind and no input from Danny cause I was buying this cart.

 

Threshold Bar Cart (no longer available)

Similar here and here

 

 

I'm completely in love. I still don't know where exactly in our apartment it's going to go, but we'll find a place. My  next task is to style it. So naturally I went to Pinterest.

 

 

 

 

I'm not a huge green person, but I've been attracted to it a lot lately. We'll see where this project goes!

 

All images are from various sources. Sources can be found on nicolesimpson08 Pinterest.

 

Happy Friday!

Everything Blue

 

All pieces above can be found at Anthropologie.

 

 

 Shades of blue are everywhere right now, from clothing to housewares. Here are some great ways to add blues to your space.

 


 

As you can see I love the idea of blue in a kitchen, whether it be navy, slate, cobalt, or indigo. There is something about it with brass accents that I think is so classic.

 

All images are from various sources. sources can be found on nicolesimpson08 Pinterest.

Pretty in Pink

    

   

 

     

 

    

In honor of Valentines Day (my favorite holiday) I want to talk about PINK! Being one of my favorite colors I love using it when I can. It can be done romantically by using a light pink or fun by making it bright. I personally like it done romantically with whites and grays, it can be a hard color to pull off well, but when done right it can add so much fun to a space!

 

All images are from various sources. sources can be found on nicolesimpson08 Pinterest.



Apartment Living

My boyfriend & I have recently decided to take the next step and move in together. This was prompted by my accepting a new job and moving back to Philadelphia. Temporarily I moved in with him in his tiny 400 Sq. Ft. apartment, which clearly is not meant for two people. Luckily we found a great sublet at an amazing price in Society Hill. If you're unfamiliar with Philadelphia, Society Hill is one of the safest and oldest neighborhoods. We're renting the 3rd floor of an adorable old brick building that has so much character. We get the keys this weekend so I'll post pics asap. But for now here is some of my inspiration on what direction I want to go with the new place. I have decided I want to go with a completely neutral color pallet. Something warm and cozy.

 

 

 

 

 

All images are from various sources. sources can be found on nicolesimpson08 Pinterest.



Be Bold With Black

Black, for most designers is a no no, unless you're doing a balanced black and white space. I have recently become obsessed with black and what it can bring to a space. I think an extreme black space is so elegant and classy. Designing homes at the shore, none of my clients would let me do anything close to this. These are some of my favorite black spaces I've found online.

 

How gorgeous is this tone on tone wallpaper for a foyer?!

 

Such a classic look for a powder room.

 

Everything about this space is perfect. The rustic/industrial look set off by a classic candelier is perfect.

 

This space just invites you in to get cozy with the fur blankets & pillows.

 

The texture and balance of black, white, and beige in this space is perfect.

 

Black can be very modern, I love the mix of the Eames chair and white lacquered desk to make it pop

 

Adding a pop of color to black can make it seem less harsh. The classic color most would pick is red. This yellow is a fun twist.

Black and be very modern or very traditional depending on what furnishing you put with it. It is such a good neutral. Don't be scared to go BOLD!