what your coffee table says about you

There are many things in a room that can make it “your own;” from the design aesthetic and color scheme, to the fabric choice and juxtaposition of furniture.  However, when sitting down in a den, living room or sitting area, to me, it is the coffee table that can really put a mark on who you really are. What we place on our coffee table represents more of you than you think. There might be a magazine, a book, a plant, flowers, candy… the list goes on and on. So the next time you are in a room, take a moment to look at their coffee table. See what people want you to notice when gathered around their sitting area. Here are a some images of coffee tables and odds and ends that I love (I also included my own coffee table at the end!)

(if you are going to do roses,arrange them in a tight bunch, and keep in a small container as pictured above. This is more effective, and makes them look more expensive.)

(I love the idea of an old gallery tray with old perfume bottles)

(Seashells in apothecary jars.. very simple, and very chic)

(if you are not into flowers, try wheat grass in silver containers. Very sophisticated)

(one of the many uses for a mason jar...)

(I personally love potted compositions, like the one pictured above... different container of course)

(bringing the outside in... branches make a statement and add great height)

(mix and match containers and fill with favorite flowers)

(this is from my den:simple coffee table, potted orchid composition, fashion magazine, interior design coffee table book Mary McDonald, (if was around Halloween) so a candy dish with candy corn, and a hurricane filled with yarn balls that are the colors of my fabric choice...and Harper under the table!)

                 -Katie

Good night, sleep tight

In light of my post the other day on ‘the little things in life,” it is appropriate for me to tell you that one of my favorite little things is getting new interior design magazines in the mail each month! Yes, that is a huge weakness for me. I love nothing more than curling up on the sofa and flipping through each one. What I have come to find, is that I am constantly dreaming up what my future (most likely never gonna happen) house will look like. I am always in search of new ideas and décor that I can tuck away and bring back when it’s time for me to establish my “grown-up” house! One room that I am always trying to dream up is my future bedroom. I love figuring out the color scheme, and fabric that I would use. There is one thing for sure; I know that I will have an awesome headboard! I think that they are the perfect accent to any bedroom, and can easily set the tone for the room. Here are some ideas.

 (I love the idea of old, distressed doors as a headboard)

(great accents to a headboard are nailheads)

(I have the same lamp!... side note)

(Burlap headboards are great for a guys room)

(printed burlap-love this!)

(This is a great guest room. All white and fresh)

(reclaimed barn wood is another great accent for a headboard)

-Katie



Chevron pattern

There is something about the “Chevron” pattern that has become very appealing in our society recently. It is a bold, statement fabric that does not shy away from color and texture. What makes this pattern so attractive is the fact that you can incorporate it into you lifestyle from simple to completely out there! I have not only seen the chevron pattern appear in a room as drapery or a rug, but I see it in stationary and trays around the house as well! There are so many ways you can add this pattern into your world. Which by the way makes me think I need to update the paining above my fireplace and tackle a “chevron-like” painting…? Stay tuned!

(This is Mary McDonald's closet. She is one of my favorite interior designers, and loves to use bold patterns in her work.)

(Closer look at Mary's bathroom in her LA home)

(If you are going to use a bold pattern, why not two? I love this use of color and design)

-Katie