Defining Decor: Erin Fetherston's NY Apartment

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“I see it as a reflection of my creative universe, It’s romantic and chic, but clean and modern," says fashion designer Erin Fetherston about her Tribeca apartment that overlooks the Hudson River. It has an undeniable old-world charm with personal touches that add a whimsical eclectic feel to her spacious yet cozy home.  

I love her home style, it's effortlessly  chic in a down-to-earth way. Understated elegance could describe it. After living in France for 5 years she was able to capture the European style she loved so much by shipping over her antique furniture once she moved to the States. The subtle blue color of the walls in her living area bring a welcoming and calming sense to the space don't you think? Those antique nesting tables are gorgeous! The clean simplicity of her bedroom and office space speak volumes for "less is more".

 Chinoiserie  touches like the lamps and silk screen in the bedroom add refined grace and sophistication in an otherwise plain room. Meanwhile, there's a structured kind of mess to her closet and dressing table. Venetian mirrors and fresh flowers on a vanity are a weakness for me.  I appreciate the mixture of textures and details within her home, the small details capture personality and add to the ambiance. You can read the full interview here, at Vogue. 

Bridal Shower: DIY Decor Ideas

Hey girls, I know I've been away for a few days but I've been crafting up a pretty bundle of things for the bridal shower. I thought I'd share a sneak peek of just some of the decor I've made so far. As you all know the color palette for my friend's bridal shower is navy, blush pink, white and grey. I'm having a blast coming up with pretty decor and sourcing props! Some things I'm basing off of inspiration I've seen online and other things are all my own ideas. I love the challenge of coming up with neat craft ideas to infuse with the bride-to-be's personality and things she loves. She loves shabby chic, French-inspired decor and romantic details so I'm trying my best to make all those things happen. All with a super girly twist of course.

I chose paper as my main material to work with. As I mentioned before with the paper pinwheels. I've made some of those as well as paper poms in different sizes and colors and bunting to match the mini one that will be the cake topper (top right). Striped paper straws with custom flags that say "Love is all you need" (bottom right) Auna's favorite quote and the motto for the shower were a must.

Crepe paper is super versatile! Turns out you can do almost anything with it. I decided to make ruffled crepe flowers as the base for brooches for each of the wedding party girls to wear at the shower (top left). I also used tulle layered on top of the crepe flowers to give it a bit of fluff and texture. Then printed the titles onto bracket labels and mounted them onto navy card stock and cut them out. I added ribbon to the Bride-to-be's brooch to set it apart.

I've also made individual dessert label cards. I bought scrapbooking paper in the color palette then measured, cut and mounted it onto folded card stock tents for durability. Then labeled them with the name of each treat. And topped it with twine tied in a bow. I can't wait to put this dessert table together! So excited.

Each of these materials are super affordable and can be bought at the dollar store or Michael's with their weekly coupons. It's a nice surprise to add custom touches to an event, it makes it that much more personal. I'll be posting more decor projects and once the shower is here I'll make sure and post finished pictures of how it all turned out!

Romantic Shabby-Chic Bridal Shower Florals

Flowers

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           Milk Glass   |  Mercury Glass 

Happy Monday! I'm so excited the weather is cooling of and it's slowly beginning to feel like Fall, I can't wait for rain actually. So I'm making all the florals for my friend's upcoming shower that I've been blogging about lately and I'm pretty excited. I don't have a lot of experience but enough to undertake the job. 

I have decided on using a mix of milk and mercury glass vessels to keep with the elegant, shabby-chic theme. As for the flowers, my ideal choices I'll be looking for are soft pink and peach roses, some lavender hydrangea, white or cream mums and maybe some sweet peas and dahlias if I'm lucky. The centerpieces will be eclectic and include vases of different sizes along with other decor like frames and teacups that will be sitting on doilies. I'm off to brain storm ideas and plan some more!    

Today I Like: Pretty Cruisers

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Isn't she pretty?

For my birthday my lovely husband got me a cruiser, I've been wanting one for so long. I chose a black and hot pink cruiser because they didn't have my first choice of mint and white. It has yet to be completely decked out, a basket and cute bell is in order. These one's above I found on Pinterest are so pretty and girly, don't you think? There's something whimsical about a bike with a basket full of flowers. If you're in the market for one, this one at Target is so cute.

Color Palette: Relaxed Summer-Time Hues

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Lavish Vanities

{Image source via The Glitter Guide | Tori from Sitting In A Tree Events}

{above images via Pinterest}

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Defining Decor: Bold Black & White Graphic

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There's something so simply chic about black and white in interior design. It's accommodating to different styles and tastes and no one can debate that it doesn't look good. Black and white is my go-to combo for just about everything from my wardrobe to my home, I just absolutely love the contrast. It's go bold or go home when it comes to decorating with this color combination. A pop of a bright third color really adds to a space making it playful but still sophisticated. Here are examples of how bold black and white graphics can be used to define your style. {I don't have credits for the above images except the one that is noted, please comment with the credit if you happen to know it}

A graphic rug or cushion can be added to any space to give it a bold look and add dimension. Rug from here and cushion from here. I love the look of black piping or trimming on bedding and furniture too. My favorite design style for using bold black and white graphic decor and design is Hollywood Regency, there's nothing like it.

Today I Like: Exposed Brick

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The exposed brick wall adds texture in this shabby chic room. And that delicate chandelier is the perfect off-set to the rustic brick. Love the look but don't have actual brick walls? You can fake it with faux brick paneling. Hope everyone's having a nice father's Day weekend!

Circus-Themed Nursery Ideas

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So sorry for the delay, this was supposed to be posted yesterday but my editor was acting crazy.  I picked these items for their unisex colors and this theme can also transition into a toddler/big kid room nicely. Tomorrow is the big day! Water for Elephants premieres and it's mine and my husband's 3 year anniversary, yay! I hope you've enjoyed all the circus inspiration I'll post a bit more tomorrow as well. I'm so excited to see the movie. Have a great weekend!

Circus-Inspired Fashion Editorial

Karen Elson for Vogue Italy 2007 shot by Steven Meisel. Found here.

Love everything about this shoot- the prop styling is awesome, the fashion is fantastic, the beauty is breath-taking!

Circus-Themed Inspiration Week: Women in the Circus

{Reese Witherspoon for Vogue | Water for Elephants}

 In anticipation to the premiere of Water for Elephants on April 22nd  I'll be posting circus inspiration including art, stationary and nursery design to fashion, home goods and event design. The circus has so much inspiration that can be portrayed in different ways, with a broad range of colors and styles. I love these vintage pictures of women in the circus, their grace, beauty and nostalgia are so captivating. Stay tuned for more circus-themed goodness.