How-to: Style Your Coffee Table

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Whether you are styling your coffee table in your formal living room or in your theater room, there are a few key ingredients that will always work! 1. Pile your favorite books high. Choose books that are meaningful to you as well as ones that look pretty. The larger the books, the better!

2. Display a few of your favorite items in a pretty glass box.  This will keep your favorite keepsakes safe and organized but displayed for all to see.

3. Keep things tidy with a tray. Everything looks neater on a tray. Add books, candles, or any other piece to the tray.

4. Don't forget the flowers. Whether fresh or a really good faux (We have some really great options in-store now!), flowers or greenery always bring a coffee table to life.

[photos 1, 2, 3, and 4]

Show 'n' Tell - Master Bedroom

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It’s always fun to work on a master bedroom, and I’m so excited to share this one.  A bedroom is a space where one can fully escape - a place to use all the things you love. Too often, a master bedroom can feel heavy, dark and cluttered instead of light, cozy and relaxing. That was this couple’s desire – they wanted to lighten and brighten!

 

My goal was to add some color and pattern, while staying true to the beautiful craftsman style of the home. The blue pattern in the rug gives a fantastic introduction to the room, and the linen tufted headboard creates a lightness and adds and extra detail. The settee at the end of the bed is comfortable and cozy, and provides a place to read, work, and is a great spot for the kids to gather.

 

Surrounding yourself with pieces that fit your lifestyle and more importantly, with things that you love is the key to creating a perfect master bedroom.

- Natalie

 

We're Obsessed - Black & Gold Stripes

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We can't get enough of our black and gold stripes. Chic and sophisticated, these stripes will always be classic.Throw in some of our favorite Jonathan Adler canisters to add a little bit of humor into the mix. 1. Photo frame - Alice Lane Home - $45 // 2. Canisters - Alice Lane Home - $110 & $145 // 3. Dress // 4. 8' x 10' area rug - Alice Lane Home - $1,500 // 5. Artwork - Alice Lane Home - $937.50 // 6. Purse // 7. Thank You card - Alice Lane Home - $5.75 // Hallway

 

Show 'n' Tell - Private Residence Master Bedroom and Bath

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I REALLY love what I do!  And as I continue to work I really want there to be soul in each space I design.  How do you do that?  How do you add soul and integrity to your home?    Whenever we start to work with a client we really try to find out as much about them as we can!  What they love, where they’ve been and what they want to be surrounded by.   We look at their collections, their art and help tell their story because that’s what our homes should reflect….our story. The best example I can think of when I think of a home with integrity is the Entrada home we worked on last year for our dear friend Peggy.   They knew exactly what they wanted, a Santa Fe ranch filled with authentic relics and enough wall space to carry their art collections.  When I walk into this space it feels like them and there is no greater compliment than that!

I present to you the Master Bedroom and Bath...

[photos by Kellie Larsen]

We're Obsessed - Bright & Bold Patterns

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We are loving bright and bold patterns this summer. They are that little something that creates a conversation piece - in a good way, of course! 1. scarf  // 2. card - Alice Lane Home - $5.75 // 3. dress // 4. chair - Alice Lane Home - $2,137.50 // 5. settee - Alice Lane Home - $2,962.50 // 6. pillow - Alice Lane Home - $375 This bed just arrived in our showroom. The bold, zippy pattern makes this statement piece stand out!

King Bed - $2,427.75

Wishing you all a colorful and bold weekend! And don't forget to enter our giveaway for the perfect serving bowl for summer.

 

 

Summer Entertaining - Giveaway CLOSED

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I've had this little quote pinned to my bulletin board for about 10 years now. Its taken on deeper meaning the longer I look at it. I have learned that saying yes is a compliment, an acceptance of a person, and their ideas. I try to say yes, to whatever I'm offered these days... it really doesn't matter if I like it or not. I can like it in that moment because I want people to feel my love and acceptance for them and what they've made.

We're in the thick of summer entertaining months. Its milkshake season. Say yes!

I'm giving away my favorite serving bowl for summer! Everything is guaranteed to taste better when served in this oversized navy check serving bowl. People will want to give your recipe a try just because it showed up at the party in the cute bowl! (Retails at $100)

To enter, simply

- Subscribe to our blog and leave us a comment telling us about your favorite summer party. - For an extra entry, post this giveaway on your blog, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, etc.  Just copy the link into your comment on this post so that we can see it, and your name will be entered twice.

The giveaway closes Tuesday, July 23rd and the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Wednesday, July 24th, just in time for your Pioneer Day celebration. Please leave your email address so that we can contact you! Good luck!

Best of luck!

[photos 2 & 3]

Inspiration in Unusual Places - Summer Wardrobe

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Cool colors and playful patterns are where it's at for summer. Keep it light and airy with gray, white, and silver. A perfect outfit for an evening out and a sophisticated palette for your living room.

 

Pineapples are all the rage right now. Not only do they make a for a quirky print or accessory but they are the symbol of hospitality, a fitting piece for an entry.

What more to say than pink makes us feel pretty.

On a dress or in a bathroom, an oversized polka dot makes a bold and playful statement.

[all outfit photos from j.crew. photos 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5]