tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31133523460656678452024-03-13T16:36:43.554-04:001201northJulie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-41293854455978444312013-08-12T07:30:00.000-04:002013-08-12T19:53:18.354-04:00Sarah's LA Apartment: The Beige Box Challenge<center style="text-align: left;">
Sarah and family are planning the move to LA for the end of this month, which means that we have had all of no time to find them a new apartment. Last week, we scheduled a whirlwind of a trip (two days traveling, two days in LA) and were determined to find something that would work. </center>
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We knew we wanted something walkable (which apparently is a dirty word in LA), a reasonable drive from Beverly Hills (where her husband Devin's office is), close to the beach (because why not?), and with at least two bedrooms plus a den (welcome, guests!). This was a tall order given our time frame and budget constraints, but we chose to remain naive and optimistic. If it didn't work out, there was always the mini-bar...</center>
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We saw a couple SUPER cute bungalows in Venice and fell in love with the commercial strip, Abbott Kinney. It had a hip, eclectic vibe that we thought we'd never find outside of Brooklyn. This house was Sarah's favorite, and only one block from the beach, but we ended up passing on it because the kitchen and bathrooms were disastrous, it was pretty far from Devin's office, and he just couldn't see our vision. We're still a little sad about it. </center>
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After falling in love in Venice for a second time, this time with a house that was way too small but also so so cute, we decided to head north and check out Santa Monica. While definitely not as cool as Venice, Santa Monica was pristine. Everything was perfectly pretentious in that--why, yes I'd love a mimosa and a walk on the beach, followed by a shopping spree and a massage--kind of way. </center>
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The first apartment we saw in Santa Monica was a man-cave fantasy: all chrome and hard lines with a living room that didn't get enough sunlight but did get a black leather couch and a 50 inch TV. Devin loved it. Sarah and Devin were officially equal on vetoing places that the other adored.</center>
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The next place in Santa Monica had a great location--walking distance to the beach, to the 3rd street promenade, to a bunch of shops and restaurants on Montana, and to a park right down the street. We figured with that location, the apartment was bound to be a nightmare. Instead, we found some good potential, begging for decorating help. We had to oblige.</center>
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<span style="text-align: left;">What the apartment lacks in soul, it makes up for in size. All of the rooms are huge, by Brooklyn standards, and there's a den (and a cute patio)! It checked almost all of the boxes we had named going into our search and seemed to be a great compromise for Sarah and Devin. Is it their dream apartment? No. Do we want to gut the kitchen and bathrooms and rip up all the carpet? Of course. But we think that we can work with it so they'll both be happy. </span><br />
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We can't wait to share our plans with you for turning this boring beige box into the perfect home for Sarah and her family. Spoiler: we just scored an amazing deal at Restoration Hardware! </center>
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As we start to think about and hunt for a new apartment in LA for Sarah and her family, we've been thinking a lot about guest rooms. Because Julie is in NYC and our parents are in Chicago, Sarah will definitely need a space to house her monthly guests. But with a growing family and crazy LA rent prices, we're thinking creatively about how to fit a guest space into Sarah's apartment without sacrificing play/work space for her family during the time that they don't have guests in town (which is sure to be absolutely never).</center>
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This is where a daybed comes in. If you're anything like us, when you think of a daybed you imagine the daybed your friend had in 1992 which looked shockingly similar to this:</center>
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We get it. But with new, stylish options out there in terms of daybeds, they are actually the perfect solution to creating a multifunctional guest space. Check out the two amazing options we're considering for Sarah's apartment. They'll allow us to create a comfy sleeping space for guests, but will keep the room looking like an office and/or playroom when guests aren't in town:</div>
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First up is <a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod379141">this</a> tufted beauty from Restoration Hardware Baby and Child:</div>
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We also love <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/camden-daybed-with-trundle/144413">this</a> daybed from Ballard Designs, which can be customized in tons of different fabric options. This option also has a trundle, which is great for multiple guests:</div>
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The plan is to use the daybed as a couch when it's not in use. A more affordable option that we're considering is <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30080316/">this</a> daybed from Ikea:</div>
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If we went with this option, we'd get a custom slipcover made for the mattress and would also have large pillows made in the same fabric to line the back of the daybed. This way, it will still look like seating when it's not being used for guests. We think the frame on this daybed is the perfect starting point to create the look of a built-in on the cheap.</div>
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We're waiting to see what the apartment looks like before we choose the daybed, so in the meantime, we're pulling inspiration from others who've used daybeds in oh-so-stylish ways:</div>
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Have any of you used daybeds in your own homes? Do you have a favorite from the 3 we're debating between? We'd love to hear from you!</div>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-4449063059752302772013-07-31T07:54:00.000-04:002013-07-31T07:54:28.442-04:00Julie's Dining Room: Faux Tortoise<center style="text-align: left;">
We have to confess that we have an obsession with all things tortoise. Julie has been lusting after <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/juliska-tortoise-knot-napkin-ring?ID=695933">these </a>napkin rings from Bloomingdales for a while now:</center>
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Ahh...so pretty! At $20 a pop she couldn't justify spending the money to get them, but once we're obsessed with something there is no. stopping. us. Earlier this week we found <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/tortoise-napkin-ring/s294977">these</a> napkin rings from Crate and Barrel...currently on sale for $.95 each! </div>
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We freaked out and bought 12. We realize that napkin rings shouldn't be this exciting. We think they'll look great in Julie's dining room (still working on the lighting situation...will keep you posted on that), and once we she bought them we wondered how else we could use tortoise in the space. Too much of a good thing is just extra good, right?</div>
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We're thinking about doing a faux tortoise treatment on the stool underneath this console table:</div>
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Can't quite picture it? To give you an idea, the tortoise shell was painted onto the table in this room:</div>
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If we can pull it off, we think it will be pretty amazing. We're feeling inspired by pretty spaces filled with faux tortoise, like in the rooms below:</div>
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Tortoise trim...insane!</div>
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Obviously, a vase like the one above is such an easy way to pull some of this look into a room. If you love it as much as we do, we'd use <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Impulse-Tortoise-Ice-Bucket/5630812/product.html">this</a> ice bucket as a vase and fill it with some pretty, all-white blooms (only $25.99!):</div>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-33308255592685775282013-07-26T07:30:00.000-04:002013-07-26T10:01:14.277-04:00Get the Look: Restoration Hardware Baby and Child<center style="text-align: left;">
While in the process of designing <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2012/10/nursery-reveal.html">the nursery</a> for Sarah's son, we visited Restoration Hardware Baby more often than we'd like to admit. Although we ultimately went in a different direction for her son's nursery, we really love the look of RH Baby...but we don't love the price tag. Some of our favorite items from RH Baby for a girl's nursery are the <a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod379383&categoryId=rhbc_cat102129">hand-folded vintage map dresses</a>. Aren't these stunning?</center>
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We think these would be gorgeous hung above a changing table or dresser in a nursery and would transition really well into a "big girl's" room, as well. At $599 each, however, they're not all that reasonable for someone looking to design a nursery on a budget.</div>
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It's no secret that we turn to Etsy when we're looking to recreate a look on a budget (like the Sputnik chandeliers we posted about <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2013/07/get-look-sputnik-chandeliers.html">here</a>). And once again, Etsy didn't disappoint. To get the RH Baby look. we'd buy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/113026911/folded-paper-dress-miss-italy?ref=related-5">these dresses</a>, and have them professionally framed in white shadow boxes:</div>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-34746367470695054602013-07-24T07:30:00.000-04:002013-07-24T07:30:01.668-04:00News<center style="text-align: left;">
We have some big news to share with all of you...Sarah and her family will be moving to Los Angeles at the end of the summer! Although the move is bittersweet, we're excited for this next phase of life for her family. AND we're excited to start decorating a new apartment, California-style! We'll still be working on 1201north, but the whole thing will be a lot more bi-coastal than we originally planned.</center>
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Thanks for tuning in-- we're excited for what the next few months have in store!</center>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-45488763952567929812013-07-18T11:44:00.000-04:002013-07-18T11:44:06.255-04:00Target: Campaign Furniture<center style="text-align: left;">
We know that campaign furniture has been trendy for some time now, but we're not sick of it yet (and not sure we ever will be). We love the simple lines and recessed hardware and the fact that campaign pieces look great in all types of design. We were lucky enough to snag a vintage campaign dresser and side table for Sarah's apartment (more on that to come) from our local flea market, and now Julie is considering nabbing <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-campaign-desk/-/A-14517906">this desk</a> from Target:</center>
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The desk comes in salsa (above), black, and midtone and is only $119! We think we've made our love for Target pretty clear, and these newest pieces of furniture from their Threshold line have completely sealed the deal for us. </div>
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If Julie buys this desk, she plans on adding brass casters to the feet and hitting the hardware with some gold spray paint or Rub N' Buff to match, like in this desk:</div>
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Love the look but want it on a smaller scale? Target also offers a <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-campaign-side-table/-/A-14399012#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=threshold+campaign">campaign side table</a> (on sale right now for $63.99!), which we think makes the perfect bedside table. We're obsessed with it in gray, and it also comes in salsa and green.</div>
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It reminds us so much of the Pottery Barn Devon nightstand, which costs $299!<br />
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We first fell in love with sputnik chandeliers when shopping at our favorite J. Crew store in the city. We love the mix of glass and metal in these mid-century modern beauties, and are especially drawn to them when used in more traditional spaces...such an unexpected pop! Here's a shot (from Jenny at <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/02/dibs-on-rug-at-j-crew.html">Little Green Notebook</a>) of the sputnik in J.Crew...see how they've paired it with the traditional chesterfield sofa and rug? LOVE. </center>
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So, J.Crew is where we first spotted this lighting and since then we've noticed sputnik chandeliers popping up in some of our favorite spaces:</div>
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Unfortunately, if you're anything like us, you don't have thousands (like $35,000 in some cases. For real.) lying around to spend on a chandelier for your bathroom. So please imagine our excitement when we found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Stimulight?ga_search_query=urchin+chandelier&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ref=sr_gallery_5">Stimulight</a> on Etsy. Stimulight creates "custom urchin chandeliers," that really remind us of our beloved sputnik. </div>
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The 4th of July is the kind of holiday that makes us wish we had a (perfectly decorated) lake house that we could jet off to to get some R&R. We're still working on our husbands to make that wish come true, but we are looking forward to spending some time with friends and family today. We'll be heading to a friends party here in Brooklyn and are brining <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/314662/red-white-and-blueberry-trifle">this</a> Red, White, and Blueberry trifle from our homegirl Martha:</center>
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Although we've shied away from red, white, and blue decor for fear of a room feeling too patriotic/themed, we think the below spaces prove that this classic color combination can be oh-so-chic:</div>
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...aaaand we're back! Our summers have been off to a really busy start. But now that the madness has died down, we promise we'll be better about posting.</center>
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Since Sarah's son just turned one, we thought we'd share with you a few of the details behind his first birthday party. The party was a "little man" theme-- we jumped on the chance to pick a theme that lends itself to cute decor. Here are a few shots from the day:</center>
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Julie made both of the signs in Word, and the mustache cupcake toppers can be found <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lip-Service-mustache-party-picks/dp/B007L2SXSG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1372708039&sr=8-6&keywords=mustache+food+picks">here</a>. The mustache table runner is wrapping paper from HomeGoods. </div>
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One thing that we like to do when going to any party is wrap our gifts according to the theme. Since the birthday party was a joint party for Sarah's son and two of his friends, Julie picked up the same gift (<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mustache-baby-bridget-heos/1110209039?ean=9780547773575">this adorable book</a>) for each little man and customized each with a mustache gift tag:</div>
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As you know, we are always on the hunt for beautiful art. Imagine our delight when we came across <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/janethillstudio">Janet Hill Studio</a> on Etsy. Janet's work is simply beautiful-- it is whimsical, and sophisticated, and...we're obsessed. We love the idea of using one of her pieces in a girl's nursery or bedroom, but also think they'd work in adult spaces, as well.</center>
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We've got our eye <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/127678694/atticus-bailey-takes-a-day-off-art-print?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=atticus">on this one</a> for a future nursery-- we think it looks like Brooklyn!</center>
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Janet also paints beautiful interiors (art and interior design...we're dying). Don't you just want to move in to one of these spaces?</div>
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We love that each of her pieces feels like it tells a story, and we're so excited to get our hands on one of these prints-- we don't know how we'll ever choose! If you're interested in getting one (or two...) of your own, she sells some originals on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/janethillstudio">Etsy</a>, and you can be notified about them on her <a href="http://janethillstudio.com/blog">blog</a>. If you're going the more affordable route (which we always are), you can buy prints through her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/janethillstudio">Etsy shop</a>. Do you have a favorite?</div>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-3821990388519965492013-05-08T12:03:00.000-04:002013-05-08T12:03:53.261-04:00Julie's Dining Room: Lighting<center style="text-align: left;">
Changing out the existing lighting in an apartment is a pretty quick and easy way to make your space feel less like a rental and more like a home. One of the first things we did in Julie's apartment was change out the neon lighting in the bathroom (aka the most depressing light in the world) to a flush mount. </center>
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The frontrunner is<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Murray-Feiss-F2755-3PBR-Chandelier/dp/B008A63V7U"> this wood bead chandelier from Feiss</a>:</center>
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The chandelier reminds us of <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Regina-Andrew-Lighting-Wood-Bead-Chandelier__RA405265.aspx?SSAID=144212&gclid=CJrR5o7jhrcCFUTd4AodIWYAvQ">this</a> Regina Andrew chandelier, except that our option is $150.00 and the Regina Andrew is $1,200. </div>
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Although we love the look of the colored beads, we think the neutral Feiss option is a little more practical but still just as whimsical.</div>
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Also in consideration is <a href="http://www.shadesoflight.com/breezy_pagoda-lantern.html">this pagoda lantern from Shades of Light</a>. Julie is considering this in black or red:</div>
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We love how classic and clean lanterns look when used in a dining space:</div>
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Now you can see why we're in a rush to make a decision and get this thing hung by the end of the month. Which do you think will work best in the space?</div>
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New artwork obsession: framed vintage scarves. How have we not seen these before? Thankfully, Beth Connolly of Chinoiserie Chic recently featured them on <a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/2013/03/framing-vintage-scarves.html">her blog</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/chinoiseriechic/framing-vintage-scarves/">Pinterest</a> and brought us up to speed on their amazingness.</center>
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Framed Hermes scarves have turned out to be some of our favorites. A sample:</center>
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If you have a large amount of extra money lying around, you can buy a beautiful, framed designer scarf from <a href="http://framedvintagescarves.tumblr.com/">this place</a> in the UK or from a number of sellers on Etsy (hello <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73704268/gucci-rare-scarf-vibrant-leaping-tiger?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=framed+vintage+scarves&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all">crazy Gucci tiger</a>).</center>
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But we don't think that you need to have a lot of money or a large collection of designer scarves to pull off this look. Vera scarves look great framed and can be had for a steal on Etsy (some originals, some reproductions). A few that we'd scoop:</center>
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$17.95. Find it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/125818375/lovely-red-white-blue-vera-chiffon-silk?ref=shop_home_active">here</a>.</div>
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$26. Find it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/129873066/vintage-mid-century-silk-vera-scarf-art?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=vera+scarf&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all">here</a>.</div>
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$20. Find it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/127919719/vintage-linen-vera-scarf-mint-unworn?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_query=vera+scarf&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all">here</a>.</div>
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$52. Find it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126688881/vera-scarf-folk-medicine-one-of-the?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_query=vera+scarf&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all">here</a>.</div>
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$23. Find it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108956634/floral-scarf-vera-scarf-vintage-60s?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_query=vera+scarf&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all">here</a>.</div>
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Of course, you could also try Grandma's closet. Our grandma ALWAYS wears scarves and they are all beautiful. Wonder if she'd let us steal one.</div>
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Once we found a scarf we love, we'd take a chance on <a href="http://www.framesbymail.com/">Frames by Mail</a>, which gets good reviews. For a simple, black, 22"x22" frame with regular plexiglass, you'd pay less than $40. </div>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-7684770850217030082013-04-12T07:56:00.001-04:002013-04-12T07:56:49.822-04:00Julie's Nook: Temporary Wallpaper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you remember <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2012/07/diy-black-and-white-striped-nook-reveal.html">this post</a> where we striped a nook in Julie's apartment with washi tape? This was the nook a few days ago:<br />
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We loved the look of the stripes, but the washi tape was peeling up in some places which was driving Julie insane. The plan was to take the nook back to white, until we ran across these Laura Ashley drawer liners at HomeGoods:</div>
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We loved the floral pattern of the liners, and when we saw that the back was adhesive, we wondered if it would work as wallpaper. We've always been intrigued by temporary wallpaper and didn't see how this contact paper drawer liner was all that different from it. </div>
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Our method was pretty simple (read: we didn't have one). We basically lined the pattern up with the ceiling, pulled it down while flattening it with a book (apparently they have tools for this...who knew?), and then trimmed the excess with an X-Acto knife. The trickiest part was matching up the pattern on the next sheet, but once we got the hang of that, it all came together pretty quickly. Check out our sweet book method below:</div>
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A few hours later, the nook looked like this:</div>
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We love the impact that the "wallpaper" makes. Although the background looks black, it is actually more of a dark gray-blue, which nicely pulls in the color of Julie's dining room walls (which you get a peek of in the photo below).</div>
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In terms of accessorizing, we pulled from what Julie already had. The mirror was a $5 thrift store find, and the boxwood is also from HomeGoods (since this nook gets very little light, a boxwood is a great way to bring in some green). The cabinet is <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60156121/#/20169559">this Ikea shoe rack</a>-- we swapped out the black knobs for these brass beauties:</div>
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Do you spy the portrait that we posted about <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2013/04/julies-apartment-portraits.html">here</a>? We thought the nook was a perfect place for it.</div>
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The wallpaper has held up really well, and we've "tested" a few spots to be sure that it pulls off and it really does glide off smoothly (thankfully). </div>
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Honestly, temporary wallpaper is a renter's dream. We love the impact it makes in such a small space! Would you go bold with wallpaper in your own home?</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-5063886524236076382013-04-04T10:03:00.000-04:002013-04-04T10:03:31.681-04:00Julie's Apartment: PortraitsWe've always loved the look of portraits when used in gallery walls-- there's something really personal and intriguing about them. Julie has been on the hunt for some vintage portraits for her apartment for a while now (because she's an art hoarder).<br />
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Here are a few pictures Julie pulled for inspiration:</div>
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We've been scouring our local thrift stores and flea markets (which are typically gold mines when it comes to finding vintage portraits) but we haven't found any that are right for her space. The last time we were at our mom's house, however, we hit the jackpot. We found an old sketchbook of Sarah's from high school, and found this portrait of Julie from her 9th birthday:<br />
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We actually love that it's a sketch and isn't quite finished (notice the halfway shaded collar?) Plus, we think art that has meaning makes a space that much more special. Now Julie has to find a place in her apartment to hang it. We've got some plans for her nook (that we posted about <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2012/07/diy-black-and-white-striped-nook-reveal.html">here</a>) so we're thinking it might end up there.</div>
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It's finally starting to feel like spring in NYC, and we are loving it. We're so happy that this great weather showed up over a holiday weekend, and really hope it is here to stay. Even though outfits like these probably should have left us too traumatized to enjoy Easter, it's always been one of our favorite holidays:</center>
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Today we're enjoying Easter brunch and family time-- if you celebrate Easter, we hope yours is a great one. Wishing all of you a wonderful Sunday!</div>
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Did you guys get a chance to see <a href="http://www.purestylehome.blogspot.com/">Lauren Liess's</a> bedroom featured on <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-favorite-room-lauren-liess-of-pure.html">La Dolce Vita</a>? It is beyond beautiful-- we love how serene and comfortable it seems. We think your bedroom should feel like an escape, and that's just what this room is:</center>
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We'd use <a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Marquette_Bed/510/">this bed from Home Decorators</a> (that we posted about <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2013/02/headboard-roundup.html">here</a>):</center>
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We'd go to West Elm for our <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/jute-boucle-rug-flax-t277/?pkey=csolid-rugs-flooring">favorite jute rug</a>:</div>
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Do you love the tone-on-tone look of Lauren's bedroom as much as we do? If you have other inspiration rooms that you'd like us to source/copycat on the blog, <a href="mailto:1201north@gmail.com">email us</a> and let us know!</div>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-53970652617763948952013-03-25T07:48:00.000-04:002013-03-25T07:48:09.779-04:00Gift Idea: Box of Sunshine<center style="text-align: left;">
One of our favorite things to send off to a friend in need (or anyone we're thinking of) is a box of sunshine. Basically, anything yellow can go into the box, and you can personalize it based on the interests/hobbies/personality of your friend. For a friend that loves to cook, think of sending them <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/315226/?catalogId=41&bnrid=3120901&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Cooks'_Tools&cm_pla=Mixing_Bowls_&_Measuring_Cups&cm_ite=Melamine_Measuring_Cups_&_Spoons%2C_Yellow_-_for_Easter_%7C_Williams-Sonoma&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=31-102740576-2">yellow measuring cups</a> or <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/search/A26003046.jsp?cm_vc=SEARCH_RESULTS">pretty yellow bowls from Anthropologie</a>. For a fashionista friend, you might include a yellow <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/bracelets/PRDOVR~82770/82770.jsp">bracelet</a> like this one from J.Crew. You get the idea-- it's so much fun to hunt for pretty yellow items to include in the box!</center>
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Recently, Julie hit up our local Target to put together a box of sunshine for a friend. The Target dollar section is actually a great place to start when building your box of sunshine--Julie found this mesh basket to use as the base for hers:</center>
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In this box of sunshine, Julie included a soy Illume candle, Burt's Bees hand lotion, lemon drops, Eos lip balm, Juicy Fruit chewing gum, a journal, and a bar of chocolate. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Julie ended up finding most of her items at Target, but got the card at one of our favorite Brooklyn boutiques, </span><a href="http://pinkolive.com/" style="text-align: left;">Pink Olive</a><span style="text-align: left;">. The card is from </span><a href="http://riflepaperco.com/item/Hello_Sunshine_Card/376/c4" style="text-align: left;">Rifle Paper Co</a><span style="text-align: left;"> and we're in love with the gold-foil lettering:</span><br />
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Lemon drops are one of our favorite candies to include in a box of sunshine-- they're classic and pretty (and delicious). We like to transfer them out of their plastic package and into a cellophane treat bag, which we tie with yellow and white twine. We think this little step makes a big difference in terms of presentation:</div>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-59357578429400567442013-03-19T10:59:00.001-04:002013-03-19T10:59:24.159-04:00Jonathan Adler for JC Penney: Happy ChicJC Penney is a place we always check out when considering a redesign for any space. In the past, we've looked to JCP to provide solid, neutral pieces that we can build a room around (Julie's last couch was from here). But recently, JCP has undergone a complete transformation and now features some great designers and lines, which make decorating beautifully affordable. When we heard that JCP was partnering with Jonathan Adler, we were so excited. He's one of our favorite designers, and we never pass on the opportunity to wander around his store in NYC. We love that his spaces feel happy, use color unexpectedly, and are the perfect marriage of old and new:<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Even though we were excited to see his line for JCP, we were a little skeptical. So often, these discount lines can be a bit of a letdown. Thankfully, we were pleasantly surprised with Happy Chic, and can't wait to get our hands on some of these goodies for our apartments. We've rounded up some of our favorites below:</span><br /><div>
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We'd love to see <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/for-the-home/departments/home-decor/fair-square-prices/sale/happy-chic-by-jonathan-adler-bleecker-coffee-table/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002461147&catId=cat1002350028&deptId=cat1002350013&dimCombo=null&dimComboVal=null">this coffee table</a> in a more traditional space (the modern lines would keep the space from feeling stuffy). The mirrored top, curved shape, and thin legs mean it won't take up visual space, either.</div>
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We don't want to spoil all the goodies for you, so head on over to <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/for-the-home/brands/view-all-brands/happy-chic-by-jonathan-adler/cat.jump?id=cat1002350013">JCP</a> to check out the line for yourself. Are there any pieces you're eyeing for your home?</div>
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Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-61915805701792765422013-03-11T08:23:00.000-04:002013-03-11T08:23:08.912-04:00Framed Agate: Julie's Dining RoomWe're drawn to the use of natural elements in design, and love all of the agate/geodes that we see popping up in home decor:<br />
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On a recent trip to HomeGoods (we swear we shop at other places), Julie snagged two framed red agates for her dining room:<br />
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They are absolutely beautiful in person-- very heavy, framed beautifully, and the colors (which don't exactly show up on an iPhone picture) are amazing-- a really deep rust color. At $35 each, these were a complete steal! <a href="http://quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/product/framed-agates-large-series-in-blue-xvi">Quatrefoil Design</a> sells beautiful framed agates, but at $375 each, they aren't exactly budget-friendly:<br />
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Want to get this look in your own home? We'd take inspiration from <a href="http://www.moth-design.com/2013/01/framed-agate-trivet-tutorial.html">Moth Design</a>, and frame some agate coasters (genius). We recommend using <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/agate-coasters-d171/">these coasters </a> from West Elm and popping them in this <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-frame-with-mat-14x18/-/A-14116541">Target frame</a> (Julie has this frame and it is beautiful). You can either paint the back of the frame or place the coaster on a neutral cardstock of your choosing-- we'd go with cream to contrast with the mat. You'll want to use pretty heavy-duty adhesive to attach the coasters to the back.<br />
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One of our favorite African-influenced rooms is this bathroom by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. That perfect shade of peach makes us feel like we're watching the sun set over the Sahara. Grounding that lightness with the black-framed picture keeps the room so chic. Pairing the traditional curtains with the African-inspired side table gives the room great balance (the challenge with rooms inspired by a continent is that an inspiration can easily become a theme (i.e.: "tribal") and then you're left with a room that's at best cheesy and at worst offensive). And we just want to take a bath in that tub.<br />
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We also adore this living room. Doing a zebra print in yellow makes it unexpected, as does placing it in such an eclectic space. If you had asked us before today whether a massive painting of a nun is a good idea in a living room, we would have said no. We would have been so wrong.</div>
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Thinking about trying an African-inspired look? We're obsessed with this African bone-inlay box from <a href="http://www.revivalhomestore.com/">Revival Home</a>, featured recently on One Kings Lane.<br />
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No cash for a real bone-inlaid piece? We recently found <a href="http://blog.cuttingedgestencils.com/stencil-some-furniture-with-indian-inlay-stencil-kit.html">these stencils</a> for a DIY that gives you the feel of the real thing for the cost of a little paint!</div>
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We're also deeply in love with this antique Ewe Kente rug from <a href="http://nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/antique-rugs/african/antique-african-ewe-kente-textile-46376/">Nazmiyal Collection</a>. We'd let it be the star of a bedroom with the metal <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2013/02/headboard-roundup.html">Marquette bed</a> from Home Decorators and the white <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2013/02/ikea-bedding-roundup.html">Linblomma and Ofelia </a>bedding from IKEA, which we talked about last week. Remember <a href="http://1201north.blogspot.com/2012/08/sarahs-living-room-rug-problems.html">Solange Knowles's bedroom</a>? Similar look.</div>
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Italian furniture designer Philippe Bestenheider has made some amazing Ghanaian-inspired outdoor furniture for Varaschin that we'd use indoors, too. We'd pair this <a href="http://www.varaschin.it/philippe-bestenheider.html/">Kente Poltrona Lounge</a> chair with the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/parsons-desk-with-drawers-chocolate-h115/?cm_src=SEARCH_TOPPRODUCT||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Featured%20Parsons-_-&cm_re=OnsiteSearch-_-SCHBillboard-_-SEARCH_TOPPRODUCT">West Elm Parsons Desk</a> in Chocolate:</div>
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(Speaking of West Elm parsons desks and bone inlay, their <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/parsons-desk-bone-inlay-g674/?pkey=e|parsons|47|best|0|1|24||11&cm_src=Quickbuy&sku=7706757&qty=1">bone inlay parson's desk</a> is to die for.)</div>
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West Elm is a great place to look for African-inspired and African-designed pieces. We'd use the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/wola-nani-trays-d166/?pkey=e%7Cafrican%7C50%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">Wola Nani Trays</a> (created by HIV-positive South African women--happy International Women's Day!) on a desk, dresser, or buffet:</div>
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All this said, there's a little part of us that still believes in going big or going home. So we always appreciate a bold statement done tastefully. If subtle isn't your style, here are some daring uses of zebra print (which can go so tacky, so fast!) that don't fall into that cliched, ambiguously "ethnic" look.</div>
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Speaking of following the blog, please take the time to follow the links to the right!Julie and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228214287441132947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-79024675755759948262013-02-28T12:27:00.000-05:002013-02-28T12:27:11.390-05:00Headboard RoundupLast week we posted about our favorite, affordable bedding from Ikea. We also mentioned that headboards are just as important when styling a bedroom. Today, we've rounded up some of our favorite headboards/bed frames (with budget in mind), and we've paired each with an inspiration picture so you can get an idea of how these beauties look in a finished room:<br />
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We love the height of the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/grid-tufted-headboard-g396/?pkey=e%7Cgrid%7C6%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">Tall Grid Tufted Headboard</a> from West Elm. West Elm is a great place to go for affordable headboards and bed frames, and if you have a little bit of extra cash, you can customize any of their headboards with your own fabric choice:</div>
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Tufted headboards lend themselves really well to a variety of different styles, which is great if you've got design ADD like we do:</div>
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We've always adored the <a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Marquette_Bed/510/">Marquette bed from Home Decorators</a>. The classic sleigh design and antiqued brass finish are so charming!</div>
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This <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/seagrass-headboard/?pkey=cbeds-headboards&cm_src=beds-headboards||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">seagrass headboard</a> (which comes in two finishes) makes us feel like we're on vacation...which is what a bedroom should be all about, right? At $450 or a queen, it's one of Pottery Barn's more affordable options:</div>
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One final tip for apartment dwellers or those of you needing extra bedroom storage: we'd pair up these headboards with a cheaper bed frame that has drawers, like <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69902945/">this one</a> from Ikea. Instant storage space without sacrificing style!</div>
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Ikea actually has some fantastic bedding options. Because their bedding is really affordable (most queen bedding is only $39.99 for a duvet and shams), you can create a beautiful, layered bed without breaking the bank. </div>
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Our all-time favorite Ikea bedding is the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30046474/">Alvine Stra</a>. We love the clean, tailored lines and that it works with just about any style. It is simple enough to go with even the busiest of headboards, but still makes a statement:</div>
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<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30239142/">The Farglav bedding</a> reminds us so much of Jenna Lyons' red <a href="http://www.olatz.com/">Olatz </a>bedding:</div>
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<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80190096/"> The Linblomma bedding</a> is a bit more expensive at $79.99 for a queen, but we love the knot detail and that it's 100% linen:<br />
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We'd layer the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00133024/">Ofelia Vass bedding</a> with the Linblomma from above-- it would look great folded at the end of the bed:<br />
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Wouldn't the red Bjornloka shams look great layered with the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80189804/">Birgit</a> duvet for a little girl's room?</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-35787322511763869692013-02-14T09:00:00.001-05:002013-02-14T09:00:28.996-05:00Be MineHappy Valentine's Day! We've rounded up some eye-candy to get your holiday started off right-- we picked these rooms because they all use pink and/or red in beautiful ways (it's now decided that we both need some pale pink walls in our future homes...obsessed). <br />
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We hope your days are filled with lots of love!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113352346065667845.post-28790085452442388992013-02-11T08:05:00.002-05:002013-02-11T08:05:47.853-05:00Bailey McCarthy's HomeDid you get a chance to see Bailey McCarthy's beautiful home featured in this month's <a href="http://blog.matchbookmag.com/category/interiors/">Matchbook Magazine</a>? Bailey is the interior designer behind one of our favorite blogs, <a href="http://peppermintbliss.com/">Peppermint Bliss</a>, and is the founder of <a href="http://www.biscuit-home.com/">Biscuit Home</a>, an amazing collection of bedding, furniture, and home decor.<br />
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Her home is impeccably styled, and we love that her it still feels relaxed and seems to really reflect who she is. We think that's what interior design is all about. Also, the girl knows how to use some wallpaper and we love it. <br />
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