DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Reading Corner

As someone who used to live in a studio apartment with my husband before we got married, I'm here to tell you that a bedroom is a very special room of the house. It's where you can relax and get away, not just from the daily grind, but even the hustle and bustle that goes on in the rest of your home.

Now, taking it a step further, what can take a bedroom to the next level of special, is a sitting area. Designing a little corner to read a book or just daydream is something really great, if you have the space.

I love this design above, found on Remodelista. It's quite simple, yet every detail is considered. The mix of materials, along with the deep rich color of the chaise and bold wall light, makes this my favorite reading corner yet.

 

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Wall Light / Lamps Plus

Chaise / Room & Board

Throw Blanket / Thos. Baker

Faux Branches / Crate & Barrel

Shelving Unit / West Elm

Off White Pillow / MGB Home

Grey Pillow / ZGallerie

Sequins Pillow / Nordstrom

Brass Vase / Ferm Living

White Bowl / All Modern

Accent Table / West Elm

Area Rug / Crate & Barrel

 

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Holiday Red

Let's get in the holiday spirit, shall we? But make sure to keep it stylish, of course...

This bold red architecture inspired each and every one of these items... They will all get you in the mood, but they'll also last year round!

1 / Pendant via DDC

2 / Socks via Poketo

3 / Accent Chair via Danish Design Store

4 / Glasses via Gaffos

5 / Smeg via West Elm

6 / Cookware via Poketo

7 / Rain Boots via Liberty

- Cori

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

With the entertaining season just around the corner, I thought I would feature a super cool dining room.

This space is a perfect combination of chic, modern design and organic style. I love all the textures with the sheepskins and layered rugs. There's just enough greenery and bonus, cool wall art.

 

Lastly, it goes unsaid, how much a unique chandelier can change a room.

Here's how to get this dining room in your own home...

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Chandelier / YLighting

Art Work / SaatchiArt

Chair / Euro Style Lighting

Dining Table / Hive

Bench / Pottery Barn

Sheepskin / Wayfair

Cowhide Rug / Ikea

Jute Rug / World Market

 

- Cori

Stylin' Mamma: Sweat it Out (or Don't)

At my main client site, I share a closet of an office with a colleague who has become quite a good friend and a serious shopping partner in crime.  Lately she cannot stop laughing at me and my TOTAL OBSESSION with the "track pant" craze that is sweeping the high street.

Track pants in every fabric!  Chic and functional!  Even as I write I am wearing a cozy terry pair from Old Navy; later I plan to switch it up to a khaki rayon pair by Hive & Honey, styled with heels (heels! with track pants!) for a meeting.  I am honestly feeling a little sad for my denim, because track pants just might be my future.

So here, for all you Stylin' Mammas out there, is a little roundup of fave fall sweats, from leather to fleece, no running required.  

For casual looks, denim & fleece are a-ok.  Style with your favorite runners or a pair of slip-on kicks, and a big cozy sweater and beanie.

 

For a slightly uptown look, try a jogger in twill or wool or even leather.  Pair with a killer heel, crisp white shirt, and statement necklace for any occasion.

(Word to the Wise: do make every effort to try on track pants before purchasing.  Length and cuff-tightness can make all the difference in how these fit: you want the look streamlined, not sloppy.  Happy shopping.)

 

- Jaime

CURATED NEST: Spooktacular Decor

With the holiday season starting this week with Halloween, let's see what fun and spooky home decor we can put together....

Personally, I'd keep this stuff out year-round, but that's just me.

1 / Candle via Williams & Sonoma

2 / Towel via Williams & Sonoma

3 / Hanging Decor / Story North

4 / Candelabra via ZGallerie

5 / Art Print via Society6

6 / Pillow / Society6

7 / Picture Frame via Mod Cloth

8 / Doormat via World Market

Inspiration image via A White Carousel

- Cori

Bryan's Birthday

I've been really bad lately about writing personal posts, relying mostly on my guest bloggers. That said, I know you guys love seeing what is going on at Nest Studio and in my own nest so I'm going to try a little harder. Most recently, we celebrated Bryan's third birthday. I can't believe that little guy is three. He is as obsessed (if not more so) with trains this year as he was last year so I decided to just go ahead and roll with it and do a train themed party again. That said, with a new baby and less time, I did a lot more outsourcing than I did last year at Bryan's second birthday, relying on Etsy for decorations (banner, welcome sign and toppers here and other cupcake toppers here) and friends and local food vendors for refreshments.  Here are some photos of the event.

Paperless post invite that set the theme.

And of course some action shots.

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: French chic

I've always wanted to live in two cities, New York and Paris. Like me, I'm sure most of you have dream locations for living and/or travel. Well, there is one way to satisfy those dreams right where you are, and it's through design.

This loft-style home with high ceilings could easily be located in New York, and the furnishings are luxuriously Parisian. Delicate legs on the furniture, gold trim on the home decor... This place just might get me as close as I can to NYC and Paris without actually going anywhere.

Whether it's that vacation you've been wanting to take or a new city you've wanted to live in, interior design makes it possible to create the environment you want right where you are!

Get this look above...

DESIGN BLUEPRINT

Chandelier / Lamps Plus

Mirror / Bellacor

Accent Table / Dwell Studio

Ottoman / Crate & Barrel

Sofa / Barclay Butera

Pillows / Safavieh Home

Coffee Table Ottoman / Jaxon Home

Inspiration image via Domaine Home

 

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Sweet Shades

Whether you're shopping for a new outfit or designing a new home, inspiration can come from anywhere and everywhere!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look around, you could find your favorite new color palette in your next meal....

Aren't figs beautiful? Not to mention this photo styling.

1 / Tulip Chair via Dot & Bo

2 / Tank via Topshop

3 / Satchel via J.Crew

4 / Jeans via Topshop

5 / Pillow via Dot & Bo

6 / Table Lamp via CB2

7 / File Cabinet via CB2

8 / Jute Rug via West Elm

Inspiration image via Vintage Piken

 

- Cori

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Your work space should inspire you. It's design should be as original and interesting as the work you produce there.

This office above is a perfect example. Nothing matches, there's no predictability, yet it works. However, if you look really closely, you can tell the design was thought out and well curated. There's blue in the patchwork rug that relates to the art and some reds/pinks that tie in the red chair. Although the two accent chairs don't match, they're from the same mid-century modern background and always look good together.

Here's how to get the look...

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Pendant / Bodie & Fou

Art / ZGallerie

Desk Chair / Zoetico

Task Light / YLighting

Desk / Hive Modern

Area Rug / Urban Outfitters

Rocking Chair / DWR

Accent Chair / Dot & Bo

Rocking Bird Accent / West Elm

Decorative Accent / ZGallerie

Bookshelves / Ikea

 

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Bathroom Bliss

I've been finding some really nice bathroom designs lately, like this one from Modern Home Decor. I think the best designs are the simplest because they allow you to feel rejuvenated, calm and collected.

I'm excited for Fall and all the cozy bath times ahead...

1 / Sisal Bath Scrubber via World Market

2 / Candle via William Sonoma

3 / Sisal Bath Mitt via World Market

4 / Bath Robe via Nordstrom

5 / Soap Stones via CB2

6 / Shower Curtain via Dwell Studio

7 / Fringe Towels via Crate & Barrel

8 / Bath Tea, Salts & Cream via Crate & Barrel

9 / Room Freshner via William & Sonoma

10 / Bath Caddy via Bed, Bath & Beyond

11 / Trash Can via Crate & Barrel

12 / Bath Mat via Anthropologie

- Cori