Shopping | One Kings Lane

What are you up to this weekend?

Up for a little shopping?  Check out One Kings Lane for some fun sales, starting today!  Lucky you.  You don't even have to leave the sofa!


Tailgating Essentials at One Kings Lane until 9/9!
Hut, hut, hike! Football season is upon us, and it's time for the best part of Sunday game day: tailgating. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a devoted eater, these tailgating essentials will make you the talk of the parking lot.


Shining Achievements Jewlery at One Kings Lane until 9/9
Iconic designer Tony Duquette is best known for his over-the-top theatrical sets, the grand fetes he staged, and for decorating jaw-dropping rooms. But he also created showstopping jewelry. Made from his signature sultry malachite, succulent gemstones, coral-hued resin, and slices of mother-of-pearl in gilded settings, his work is pure beauty at its most eccentric. One Kings Lane is honored to offer pieces straight from his vault, a treasure trove of jewels that will transport you to his unique fantasy world.


Melissa and Doug at One Kings Lane until 9/10!
A trusted name in child's play, Melissa & Doug is synonymous with thoughtful, interactive, high-quality toys, beloved by parents and kids alike. This selection includes a wide range for toddlers and older kids, from colorful pull-alongs to crafts and puzzles, all made to keep little hands busy and brains engaged.    

DIY | Dresser Makeover

Recently purchased a CL dresser for our bedroom.  I named him Hugo. 

Then decided that I actually wanted an existing dresser upstairs.  Thank God for patient husbands.

So Hugo stayed in my office.  And I began researching DIY projects to give him a face lift.  We are going to be working together daily.  Hugo needs to look good.  Real good.

See below for just a few of my favorite DIY dressers.



Photo Source: For Chic Sake

Photo Source: Me and Jilly



Photo Source: Ikea Hackers

Photo Source: Little Green Notebook

Photo Source: Design Sponge

Photo Source: Martha Stewart

Photo Source: Elle Decor

Which dresser is your favorite?  Got any fun weekend projects?

Shopping | Unexpected Places

We've all flown.  Bored and anxious (if you are like me), there's a chance you may have even picked up the Sky Mall catalog for a quick laugh.  I mean, they carry man spanx.

You may have also been up late and watched the HSN.  Maybe you've even called Cleo.  No judgements.

Well, that brings me to this post.  It's easy enough to find inexpensive solutions at Target and Ikea, but lets shop the unexpected shall we? 

Photo Source: HSN.com

Genuine Agate Coasters
Gorgeous, right?  Perfect for an eclectic living room or dressed up nightstand.

Photo Source: HSN.com

Bench-Top Parts Rack with 15 Bins
I want these for my tool room or my sewing station!  Or maybe both.

Photo Source: Sky Mall

 
Brick Hangers - Set of 4
Kind of perfect for hanging pictures on brick, right?

Photo Source: Sky Mall

Wrought Iron Wood Hoop
I like the contemporary look of this wood holder.  Usually they're so chunky and traditional looking.

Photo Source: Home Decorators Collection

Meloni Armchair
Okay, so maybe Home Decorators Collection is more expected, but this chair is a great price and a good fit for either traditional or transitional rooms.

Photo Source: Spoonflower

Spiraling Spirals Wallcovering
Love this graphic wallcovering.  Spoonflower has fabrics and wallcoverings for great prices, and bonus point, you can make your own.

Where do you shop that's unexpected?  Care to share? 

Shopping | New Rugs

Full disclosure: these are Urban Perch rugs.

That being said, I love, love, love them and wanted to share!  I was so excited when we started working with Jaipur Rugs.  So.  Excited.

See below for some info on just a few of my absolute favorites!

Anatolia Rug, Tabasco: Traditional kilims are given a modern twist with these bright fun flatweaves. Hand woven in 100% wools these rugs are reversible and durable.

Anatolia Rug, Brick & Blue

Andes Rug, Putty: This collection is hand-woven with jute and recycled Chindi cotton fabric, which adds color and a soft feel.  Both eco friendly and durable.  

Andes Rug, Miami Green

City A Maze Zing Rug, Capri: Over scaled sharp geometrics characterize this striking contemporary range of hand tufted rugs. The high/low construction in wool and art silk creates texture and surface interest and gives a look of matt and shine.

City Regency Rug, Liquorice

City Keyed Up Rug, Dark Ivory

What are you favorites?  Did you see all our new rugs?

Stay tuned for more product to come!

DIY | Stripey Stair Runner

You know those creepy basements?  The ones that smell, and that are dark and dim?  The ones that you enter and think, what will I see today: a. a mouse, b. a body, or c. a ghost?

That was our basement.  Might sort of still be, but changes are happening.

When we moved in the entire floor was forest green concrete (as were some of the "accent" walls).  The stairs were creeky and there was a weird eat in kitchen nook with no kitchen.

I know.  It totally makes sense to me too.

It was one of the rooms on our project list that was probably going to take a back seat UNTIL... we got a sweet deal on a beautiful pool table.  Which meant we just had to get carpet.  Fine by me.

It also meant that I needed to start ASAP on making the space more comfortable (people were coming).  Starting with the stairs (check out my blog on stair inspiration here).

I fully copied Little Green Notebook's DIY: Stair Runner project here.  I love her blog.  I did just a few things differently, so I'll speak to those as she is a lot more concise when talking about the step by step on how to install this budget beauty.

And you can see by my pictures that her directions were easy to follow.

Things I did a bit differently:

• I used floor paint as recommended by our paint store.  It has a glossy finish and will be easier to clean.  When I clean the basement...

• I matched the color to "Carbon" from the Jeff Lewis paint deck since we don't have a Dunn Edwards store in Portland (or Oregon for that matter).  I guess Jeff doesn't think hippies paint.  And yes, I had the deck mailed to me from California.  Don't judge. 

• I should have looked for black brads.  Do they exist?  Probably.  Instead I'm going over the brads that you can see with a black sharpie.  Don't tell anyone.

• I finished the end of the runner by cutting it at the floor and rolling it twice, similar to a curtain hem.  I used the brad gun to nail it secure.  I like the finished look.

• I love my brad gun.  This was the first time I used it and one thing I will say is that the closer you press it to the runner, the less the brad sticks out.  Sounds obvious, but I like to state the obvious.

• Be generous with the rug gripper.  The stairs that have the larger pieces (I didn't have enough to cover each stair entirely) feel more secure.

What projects are you working on this weekend?  Happy Friday!

Shopping | Etsy Favorite Finds

I love Etsy.  I mean, where else can you buy a grass prop blanket for your next baby photo shoot?

Sidenote: I'm sarcastic.

See below for some of my favorite Etsy finds (seriously).

Sukan Ikat Pillow Cover

Silver Ombre Glassses

Drill Pillow

Turquoise Beaded Urchin Chandelier

Brass Hanging Planter

Hand-painted Black and White Plate

Dessert Art Print Poster

Vintage Arrow Collection

Gold Zag Tray

French Calves Photography Print

What are some of your favorite Etsy shops?

Monday Blues

Another Monday.  Wah, wah, wah.

Get out of your slump and indulge in some of my favorite blues!

See below and grab a brush.

Eclectic Bedroom by Dc Metro Interior Designers & Decorators Liz Levin Interiors

Benjamin Moore: Palladian Blue

Eclectic Living Room by Memphis Interior Designers & Decorators Anna Baskin Lattimore Design

Benjamin Moore: Galapagos Turquoise

Photo Source: Design Sponge, Fiona Douglas of Bluebell Gray

Farrow and Ball: Pitch Blue

Traditional Entry by Other Metro Interior Designers & Decorators Andrea Brooks Interiors

Sherwin Williams: Blue Peacock

Traditional Family Room by Other Metro Interior Designers & Decorators Andrea Brooks Interiors

Sherwin Williams: Peppercorn

Contemporary Porch by Mount Pleasant General Contractors Phillip W Smith General Contractor, Inc.

Sherwin Williams: Bathe Blue

What's your favorite blue?  It's almost Tuesday!