Hey everyone! It’s no secret that this blog is my favorite place to share design purchases~those random finds that indulge the decorative side of life :) I’ve racked up some great new items that I couldn’t wait to share.
To this day, my maps and globes post is the one you have read the most! I took you on my journey of deciding how to style my spheres, and I think I’ve found something I like. I have them arranged on this bamboo platter from Ikea. They barely all fit, but I kind of like that they’re crammed in there. Playing with proportion can be fun so I’m happy with the way they’re grouped.
Remember the John Derian collection at Target? A few pieces are still available, and I got this awesome desk organizer in vintage script for my birthday, with amazing stationery tucked inside. I can’t wait to send someone a letter with a wax seal! I also have a cute birdcage coffee mug on my desk, and yep, that’s the Anthropologie twig pencil you spy :)
I also finally got an ampersand pillow! Doesn’t it photograph well?I love incorporating things that are a little bold or offbeat into my design scheme.
Speaking of which…These little creatures from West Elm are certainly different, and you probably either love them or hate them, but I love them! Lately I’ve been fascinated with the juxtaposition of Hollywood glam with rustic and organic, so these sparkly woodland creatures intrigue me. I plan on using them as bookends.
I knew I wanted a Cavallini desktop calendar, and of all their many wonderful designs, I decided to go with vintage travel posters! They’re colorful, retro and fun.
Remember my homemade mini-chalkboard? The Shanna Murray decal I’d bee craving fits perfectly and I love the finished product!
Finally, I just had to share the packaging from an Anthropologie gift card I received. It’s a tiny little notebook to write dreams and goals in, how adorable is that??
Thanks for reading about my recent finds. Have you found any exciting decorative pieces lately?
hey, carla! that’s the desk calendar that i bought this year, too! i love it so much…every month i have a new vacation spot to daydream about.
:-)
Awesome! I am not surprised that we think alike :)
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I’ve recently gotten into the whole ‘&’ thing… not sure where I’ve been all this time but I’m finally on board. :) Now, to get the hubs to agree to pillows with & all over them…. :)
It’s fun, isn’t it? It took me a while too but I’m drawn to bolder stuff lately. Hopefully your hubby with get onboard with the offbeat :)
p.s. love your site!
Hey I recognize that mug… hehe!
yes! darn, i forgot to credit you as the amazing birthday-present-giver. my brain is tired :)
Gosh, I don’t know how I missed your original blog about the chalkboard stufff…. just went back and read it. Love those ideas!
Thanks!! We’ve got several chalkboard-related things going on in the apartment :) my favorite thing about the mini-board-art-decal is that I am not an advanced crafter, and this was really simple to make.