my most recent liked pictures on pinterest kind of made an awesome mood board. apparently today I'm feeling like this. interesting.
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Peer review // Caitlin Wilson
I'm officially back! And after two weeks of working on my first project installation, I am feeling more interior designery- yes, "designery" is the word I am choosing to use- than ever. So while I get the pictures from my trip edited and in order, I wanted to write a post highlighting one of my favorite Philadelphia interior designer's Rittenhouse space.
Obviously, you can see why I love this space- the fun colors, cute playful moments, and overall quirky home appeal- so I couldn't help but want to share.
The designer herself is based out of Philadelphia and describes her aesthetic as "sophisticated & unique but is not limited to one style", which can clearly be seen in this penthouse apartment and other works in her portfolio. I find her take on interiors and textiles refreshingly fun with a modern twist. Keeping the spaces warm and colorful this wife and mother is certainly making an amazing statement in the world of interiors.
all images are sourced directly from caitlinwilson.com
apartment pieces // living room shelves
I know that this completely goes against my interior designer ways; however I must admit that I hung these west elm picture ledges legit MONTHS ago yet are just getting around to decorating them now. I know I know, how can I possibly survive sitting in my living room staring at an incomplete project for so long? And to be honest, I don’t really know but somehow I lived. There was a month there where I thought I wanted to move out so I didn’t want to put in the effort to decorate. And I do go home to Philadelphia a lot on weekends. But whatever the reason I am completing the project now, so be proud.
This past weekend I gathered the odds and ends that I had been hording specifically for this, and laid them all out on the floor. As you can see, my buddy loves to help me decorate. It honestly always helps to see everything that I have to work with all laid out right in front of me. This way I can see if there are any items that can be eliminate or need to be added. It also makes it a lot easier to see what items go well together or the complete opposite, the items that clearly need to be on different shelves.
With all these items, and three 3’ long shelves, it really came down to trial and error though. I would climb onto the ottoman or table (I’m only 5’3” and don’t own a ladder, it’s getting to be an issue) try something, get off, and see if I liked it or not. I did this over and over until I landed on this! And I have to say I love it. Yes, there are still prints that need frames but other than that it's the perfect mixture of new and old, machine-made and hand-made, basically it oozes the exact Sarah Style I so hoped for. Goal officially achieved, at least for this wall.
trending // gold flatware.
I will admit that I am certainly a silver girl, but this recent trend of switching the classic silverware for some shiny gold utensils has left me pulling at my purse strings (of course for the, more affordable, west elm version. A girls got to be practical).
As you can see from my inspiration images, this trend can spice up any dining table by complimenting your plates and napkins like a necklace does to an outfit. This mix on a classic necessity still maintains its functional needs, but brings in a playful twist that anyone can appreciate.
One of the things I love most about this trend is whether you choose to splurge on the Marchesa by Lenox addition or take the more budget conscious option from west elm , both leave your table looking absolutely beautiful. This, of course, leaves me absolutely in love with this interior trend and will definitely be adorning my dining table with some fun gold pieces soon.
