Monday Morning Happy

Happy New week!! How was your weekend? I hope the weather was nice enough to dine outside. I adore this photo above, it looks like the perfect nook to gather with friends and have a dinner party. This week I will be planning a little gathering with a few friends I have not seen in a while. Anyone who knows me will tell you, I will be planning the menu, tablescape and getting the deck ready for the better part of the week. I am so excited to entertain!! What are you looking forward to this week?

Enjoy the new week!
jul

(image from Real Simple online/beatriz da costa)

Quick Share - The Old Skool

Offi has taken the classic wooden desk chair and thrown a modern twist on it! I just adore this look and think it would be fantastic around a rustic dining table. Mix up the styles a bit! Available at All Modern in Birch, White, Black and Walnut and only $199 (on sale now for $99)!




(images from All Modern)

Celia Domenech listens!

I love when I stumble upon a designer who's philosophy I admire! Please let me introduce you to the beautifully designed rooms of Celia Domenech! Immediately her houses captured my attention for their warm, relaxed atmosphere and perfectly blended textures! Her biography describes her process for each client as:

" to ultimately make them feel at home in whatever style it may be.

Study which colors, materials and styles please them most.
Study the environment and finally make them all work harmoniously"

Wow, I love this, you immediately get the feeling she truly listens to her clients and what their desires are for their space. So incredibly refreshing!! Let's window shop her portfolio and swoon while we do so!

You can see many more rooms here. Thanks to Celia, she is the ideal designer!

(images from Celia Domenech)

A secret hideaway

What do I see here? A perfectly serene hideaway! Imagine the hours which could be spent in this space with this amazing window? That will be all I will say as I just need a moment to daydream a little....

perfection!

(images via Alvhem (more pictures) and Happy Accidents)

Forever 21 comes home!

It was inevitable, Forever 21 is expanding into the Home Scene. From what I read over at the Budget Fashionista they will launch their home line later this year. What are your thoughts on this? Should they just stick to inexpensive trendy clothes or will they succeed like Urban Outfitters has? I have to admit I am a bit skeptical, as you know CreateGirl appreciates and craves affordable design but I want pieces that will last, even if they are a bit trendy. I will wait to form an opinion until I touch and feel the product, afterall that is the true test. Hopefully they will have a line of fun accents like pillows, wall decor and mirrors! I must admit I am a fan of Forever 21's accessories! I own this ring on the left and am always questioned on where it is from. It is a fantastic accent and for $4 you can afford to just wear it a few times! It is the perfect dress up to a simple outfit!

These are a few of my new favorite accessories. An easy way to make a statement with a simple summer tank top!

What do you think about Forever 21 expanding into the Home Market?

(images from Forever 21)

A Monday Morning Happy full of smiles!

Hello my wonderful friends! How was your weekend?


I first saw this "Choose Joy" print over at Decor8 a few weeks ago and honestly have not stopped thinking about it. It is perfectly to the point and sweetly designed. I would love to see it placed by the front door, a little reminder as we leave the house to choose happiness. All too often we can be sidetracked by the negativity which can bombard outside our own four walls! Check out the etsy store of Eva Juliet, I bet you will fall in love with all of her creations including "One Year of Smiles"!!

Cape Cod's Casual Elegance

This Cape Cod house is spectacular! Even though I live in New England I have to admit I am not the biggest fan of the Cape but when I came across this house there was no hesitation, I wanted to move right in! Built on 3 acres in Osterville the owners of the home wanted to create an estate with plenty of room to entertain but also have a feeling of casual relaxation which can be hard to accomplish with such large rooms. Take a look below, I do believe they have succeeded!

This is the picture that made me stop and SWOON! I absolutely love these chairs. It might be difficult to see but the chairs have turned legs with a solid navy upholstery and what looks to be a grasscloth effect on the back, it could be fabric as well! The dark wood floor with the contrasting jute rug is just delightful! Not to mention my love of built-ins and fireplaces, I say this one is a keeper!

Nothing more to say than perfection! The chandelier is simple which I like, keeping the focus on the view. The seagrass lounge chairs, warm fabrics and the dark tables blend beautifully. Leading again to that casual feel.

This kitchen would make anyone want to gather even if it is just to get after beach munchies and enjoy a few glasses of wine! Do you like the pop of yellow stools at the island? Look up, the ceiling is a piece of artwork in itself!

Click below on the links to see even better pictures of this home and if you have a direct line to the owners let them know they have converted me to a Cape Cod loving girl!

(images from Design New England - Photos by Sam Gray, Design by Bierly Drake Assoc)

Fall into pieces with West Elm

A few new designs from West Elm's fall catalog!

Apex Bookcase available in chocolate and white. I like the light feeling of this bookcase,
great for a smaller space



Fantastic take on the nesting table! Available in cinnabar and chocolate
Parallel Nesting Tables



These poufs might just make me cave into the trend, especially if placed in front of a fireplace!
Available in sheepskin, hemp, dhurrie and suede



Curved Upholstered Dining Chairs available in steel blue, cocoa and fir tree


Accent it!

Scalloped Wire Hurricanes



Graphic Woven Wall Art

(images from West Elm)

Good Morning, Pucker, Peel and Sip!!

Thank you CB2, you have made me smile! I am absolutely in love with these juice glasses (YES Amy, seriously!) they are so adorable. I can just see a designer, about to eat an apple when they notice the numbered sticker on the side. Taking a closer look, the creative juices start to flow hmmm, this would make a great juice glass label! These mini glasses are accented with vintage fruit labels with kitchy slogans like "bananas appealing" "sourpuss apple" and my favorite, "pucker approved"! What a way to start the day!

Even better the price tag, $19 for 6 and they come all boxed up which means this is an easy hostess gifts!

(images from CB2)

Scouting small kitchen settees

This week I am scouting for settees. We have a cozy nook in a kitchen next to a fireplace where we would love to place a comfy piece to read cookbooks or lounge on while enjoying a glass of wine. It needs to be smaller than 55" wide and deep enough that at least 1 adult and 1 child can fit on it comfortably. Any style will work as we will make it flow with the fabric choice and accent pillows!

I love this option from Overstock and the price is perfect but the high arms and 46"w is not ideal. Isn't it lovely though? I want to use it in a bedroom!

Pottery Barn Marcel Mini Sofa





Horchow Button Back Settee





Pinzon Torrington



Hudson Upholstered Settee - Ballard Designs

Which one is your favorite? Do you have a favorite settee?

Monday Morning Happy

Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend? This weekend I was reminded how much fun it is to play dress up. My sister was home with her 2 little girls shopping for dresses and lets just say they had so much fun trying on all the "Big Girl" Party dresses. Watching them twirling around giggling in front of the mirror was pure happiness. Sometimes its just nice to take a time out and remember how much fun it was to be a little kid!



During this new week why not take a minute, whether it is while you are sitting in traffic or enjoying your morning coffee and remember a time when you were a giggling little girl or boy. A time when you fully enjoyed yourself without a care in the world! For me it is the memory of playing dress up with my moms costume jewelry and high heels, hours of pure joy!

Enjoy the week
jul

(image from Room Service Home)

I spy a beaded placemat!

Yes it's true I fall in love easily. For example I came across this photo and said to myself I have to find that placemat. In true CreateGirl style I wanted it at a reasonable price too!! After scouting the web I found this option from Pier1, a bit lighter in color but perfect for summer and only $8!

A lovely combination of textures!

Pier1 $8

(image from Home Ideas and Pier1)

Ballard Designs Delivers A Custom Outdoor

What a way to punch up summer and outdoor decor than with a few custom pillows from Ballard Designs! I was thrilled to see them offer custom pillows, that's right, pick your fabric than pick your fringe!! Ahhh, fantastic! I can't tell you how I have searched for throw pillows with trim. It's much more difficult than one would think. My only hope now, is that they expand this custom service to their huge line of indoor fabrics!! As I mentioned here a pillow with a bit of trim can make all the difference in a room!

Great Prices!!
16" pillows $49
20" pillows $59

just a few of the fabrics and trim colors to choose from

(images from Ballard Designs)

Monday Morning Happy!

It's amazing how the weekend can fly by so fast! I can't believe it is Monday already. Maybe it was all the fun I had shopping or spending a very lazy day catching up on magazines and chatting with friends at the beach. Regardless I am already hoping for the week to fly by so I can get back to the beach!


Enjoy the new week!
jul

(image by Demi Carstens at Boston.com)

Scouting White Tray Tables

I like this first tray table but wanted to see what else was out there for more white contemporary options. This is what I came up with!

horchow

cb2
jonathan adler

accent furniture direct
west elm

Do you have a white tray table you love? Please share!

Jace Interiors Project - Phase 1

Would you mind if I shared a project I am working on with you? This will just be a quick peek as I want to share the entire story with you when the room is complete. This is basically phase 1 - furniture, window treatments, custom pillows and area rug. I am just too excited and thought what better way to celebrate progress than with my blog friends?!

You might remember this is how we started

This is the before space and now......

this is the (almost complete) after space!


custom pillows with trim can make all the difference and don't necessarily have to be expensive


this rug pulls it all together!

Now on to phase 2 - lighting, wall decor and accents!

(images from Jace Interiors)

DWR Sale - The wheels of the bus are in my garden!!

No you don't have to go outside and take your tires off the car...though mine are about ready to be done. Just pop over to DWR for a new take on the wheels that make the bus go round. Design Within Reach is having a super sale on these eco friendly rubber tubs. By reconstructing discarded tires they create these fantastic planters/storage bins. They can be for outside planters (yea tires are durable...) in the summer and indoor storage in the winter!

$110 - now on sale $55 for the set of 3 (wow!)

$220 on sale $110 set of 3