Home Typography Tuesday

Home Typography Tuesday is a weekly post where I bring my two loves of Type & Home Decor together! Today's photo was found over at Kitchenisms, one of my "go to" sites when I start a client's kitchen. It is chock full of inspiring images!

Such a fun image, right? To have all your groceries piled into these tin compartments would be so eye pleasing! This one image has over 180 "repins" on Pinterest! To see even more Home Type Images pop on over to my pinboard!

(image from Country Living via kitchenisms)

A West Elm Cottage + a few of my favs!

I remember when I picked up my first West Elm catalog how excited I was by the style and modern design of each piece. When it arrived in the mail I would stop what I was doing and examine each piece, ripping out the pages I loved to add to the inspiration folder. In a way it was even more intriguing since at the time we did not have any stores in Boston, thankfully now we have two!

When I came across West Elm's creative director Alex Bates house in Country Living, I found myself doing the same thing. Pulling the magazine closer to me hoping to get into each room and examine how she furnished every bedroom, living room and outdoor space! It's just a fantastic cottage one that exudes a casual beachy feel!

Below each photo you will see I have added a few of my current favorite West Elm pieces so you can get the look in your own house!

Like the Jute Rug? Find a similar version from West Elm here.

The Modern Farm Bench would be a nice addition to this table!

There are too many headboards from West Elm to chose from, this is my favorite here.

A few Spun Rattan Lanterns scattered about would extend the playing time outside!

Check out the Dot Coffee Table another great option for this outdoor room!

(images from William Waldron/Country Living)

Bedroom Symmetry + under $200 alternates!

I admit, I fight against the norm at times. From a young age my goal was to be different, maybe just slightly but still different than everyone else. So it's funny that I am drawn to this symmetrical room. Each side so identical almost down to the bud vases on the bedside tables! It could just be that it gives my eye a break especially after a long day of scouting for clients. The crisp blue and white with just a small punch of turquoise on the lamp shades & roll pillow feels so soothing! Of course with our theme being "affordable finds" I went ahead and scouted out a few pieces for you to add in your own bedroom, all under $200! Enjoy!

Ottoman starting at $179 - Rug 6x9 $194
Bed Side Table $179 - Lamp $79.95

(image from Country Living)

Meet me in the Gazebo!

Can we just take a moment to daydream about having tea in this fantastic gazebo?

Just Lovely!

(image from Country Living)

White it out with affordable finds!

This home feels like a breath of fresh air. Lately I have been wanting to put all my furniture out on the city sidewalk with a "for sale" sign and start over with a blank slate. I guess that comes from living in the same place for 8 years, yea... yikes!! At times, I just love the feeling of a neutral palette it's as if the mind gets a break and can appreciate all the small details. Ahh the thought makes me happy right now. Than again I know myself too well and tomorrow I will be loving bright, fun, busy prints all over again. For today I will just sit back with my tea and enjoy the view of this home in New Orleans!

This house was created with many affordable finds, exactly what this "CreateGirl" likes!
Pier1 wicker chairs painted white

$100 flea market coffee table, I love the lines on this piece!

Blinds from Lowe's $40ea!

The sweet desk another flea market find!

I adore this nook, what a perfect place to wake up and pull yourself together! Notice the lovely glass lamp with white shade, once again the neutral palette really works!

(images from Country Living, homeowners Donna Ballard Maselli)