the perfect accent chair

November 13, 2014

I have always been a huge fan of One Kings Lane. The site- which offers flash deals on amazing (sometimes even one-of-a-kind) pieces- is an interior designers gold mind when sourcing for clients. And although I have featured them in the past, talking about their art or accessories, I’ve never discussed my favorite part of their site- their accent chair page.

Filled with over twelve pages of options (that are updated weekly) One Kings Lane seems to have an accent chair for just about every room. Whether it's that newly married couple whose style is molding into a sophisticated modern space with soft vintage accents. Or the bachelorette glamour girl whose vibrant personality is reflected in her single-girl-space. One Kings Lane is the perfect first stop on your hunt for that perfect chair.

With so many options and so many styles, incorporating that perfect accent is a cinch. Check out my favorite picks for six different styles

For when vintage meets modern

For when color meets glam

For when rustic marries mid-century

For when Victorian meets southern-charm

For when the modern man cave is in need

For that neutral cool girl

And if that wasn't proof enough just how many extraordinary styles and pieces they have; all of these (& more) amazing accent chairs can be found on the onekingslane.com

hashtag wisdom // good vibes

November 12, 2014

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to hang on the walls

November 11, 2014

Sometimes it's hard to remember how much of a difference even one piece of art makes to a room. The room could be impeccably decorated, down to the perfect coffee table accessories, but without something on the walls, the space can fall flat. Forgotten walls just make for incomplete homes. But what if your want that museum worthy piece, but don't have the million dollar budget? Simple, you start your search.

Flea markets and thrift stores are amazing places to find that a vintage piece and even (sometimes) incredible framed works. Also, don't forget about your community! Philadelphia has first Friday, where tons of local gallery's feature up-in-coming artists, whose work is typically reasonably priced. And, obviously, New York City is filled with tons of galleries and creative people looking to sell their work to pretty much anyone.

However, if you don't have the ability, means or even the time to travel in search of that perfect piece, there is always this awesome thing called the internet. I know it can seem a bit daunting, searching thousands of pages and sites all to end up with an overpriced 5" x 7" low quality print. Don't get discouraged though! Some sites are amazing and will get you that conversation starter at a fraction of the cost. My three favorites:

Uprise Art is the perfect place for you if you are looking for an interesting piece from an amazing artist and are willing to spend a bit more to get it. That late twenties - thirties household that has the budget to invest in a piece that they will have for life

I've been obsessed with society6 for a while now. It's an awesome site that allows artists to upload files of their work, set the price, and society6 takes care of the rest. This gives artists the ability to mass produce their work at a reasonable price point. It's the perfect site for someone looking for pieces to fill a gallery wall or brighten up a room.

In a Single Moment all her Greatness Collapsed, Agnes-cecile — In a Single Moment all her Greatness Collapsed, Agnes-cecile

Sunbathing, Beth Hoeckel Collage & Design — Sunbathing, Beth Hoeckel Collage & Design

Gold Palms, Cat Coquillette — Gold Palms, Cat Coquillette

Now I know that when most people think of One Kings Lane they think furniture, but One Kings Lane also has an amazing assortment of artwork. The price points definitely vary, but sometimes the sales on a piece are over 50% and beyond worth the investment

Obviously I couldn't list every amazing art stop on the web. That would take me days. But at least this can get you started on your art collection. So get searching!

And remember that if you love it, buy it! Don't just purchase a piece because it matches the couch. Buy a piece that you love by an artist that you respect and you'll never regret the investment you made.

twenty-four

November 10, 2014

Happy Monday!

It has been a LONG weekend. Awesome. An awesomely long weekend, but definitely a long weekend. In case you didn't see, Thursday was my birthday. The big two four- the last year of my early twenties- and I had so much fun celebrating.

My birthday weekend basically consisted of dinners, pregames, champagne, a whiskey bar, popcorn (LOTS of popcorn), pitchers margaritas, blonder hair, a mini road trip, karaoke, awesome presents and lots of cake. So basically, it was perfect. But now that it's over, it's back to business. I have three projects with Homepolish that are finally finishing up. So hopefully I can make them pin-worthy presentable soon, and share them with you all. Get excited!