Trending: Geometric

The more I browse stores, online, pinterest, etc, the more I see geometric shapes in design. From a candle or vase to a rug or bed, it's becoming a trend that I'm not upset about - what about you? Plus, it's pretty Photoshop cropping friendly ;) I've put together some geometric pieces that I'm loving from a bunch of my favorite stores. They're perfect to add in a space to break up a lot of soft pieces or textures and easy to switch out (for the most part) if you decide you want to try something new. My tip is to not over do it, because it's important to think about balance when decorating with anything geometric otherwise it can begin to look too busy. Which piece is your favorite??

geo mosaic wallpaper / anthropologie / $78 

kumo wallpaper / anthropologie / $78

matte black stars / mcgee + co / $48-68

matterhorn vases / lulu + georgia / large $147

venus decorative stands - set of 3 / layla grace / $162

tufted laily rug 8x10' / anthropologie / $1,198

wire mesh form stool / layla grace / $162

faceted lacquer side table / west elm / $399

geometric media console / rh / $1,496 with $100 membership

xo,

Lauren

Labor Day Deals

Hi all and Happy Labor Day! I haven't posted since July 1st - I really need to get it together. I have been so busy this summer with weddings, our engagement, working and finishing up our apartment that I often think about a blog post to write and then it never ends up happening. Some of these posts included talking about creating a space plan, common design mistakes, how to decorate empty shelving, etc. - SO many ideas. With it being LDW, it's only right to list some of my favorite Labor Day finds! I've listed a handful of items from three of my go-to stores for my own home...enjoy! In the meantime, off to brunch we go :) 

10% off $300 with code GOOD 

15% off $550 with code BETTER 

20% off $800 with code BEST 

25% off $1,500 with code BANANAS

judi armchair / $760 

lotta dining chair / $413

astern gold stool / $478

prisha rug / 8x10' $316

hello doormat / $45

certo table lamp / $158

slainie bookends / $95

laxton trays - set of 2 / $90

mahari candle holders / $60 - $83

15% off home items (additional off sale items) with code LABORDAY

decorative basket pillowfort khaki / $28.49

rodney wood arm chair / $218.49

live edge wood tray / $17.99

pendant floor lamp / $75.99

gray fringe pillow / $21.24

gray geo lumbar pillow / $16.99

framed patterned abstract art - set of 2 / $75.99

blanket marled sweater knit throw / $24.99

olsen collection two head task lamp / $28.49

buy more save more up to 30% off + free shipping with code HUGESALE

andes three piece sectional / $2,497

cotton luster velvet pillow cover - dusty blush / $29 

allover crosshatch jacquard pillow cover / $39

deco handle tray - small and large / $59-$89

minted for west elm "and the color of my eyes has gone back to the sea" / $299

spun metal standing planter - small and large / $79-$99

amytis curtain / $79-$99

roar + rabbit swivel chair / $799

xo,

Lauren

Rug Love

Happy Monday guys! It's been a little while since I've been busy with work and family things (haven't we all) but I am back! I wanted to share a few of my favorite moments in my home currently including our new Lulu & Georgia rug that I LOVE every time I walk into our apartment. I kept telling myself I only wanted wool, handmade, etc but I couldn't resist the style, color and price point - it was part of L&G annual 25% off sale so I had to. I am still on the search for a perfect media console but I have been scoping out Stor New York on Etsy and although the price point is higher, each media is handmade in Brooklyn and I even have the option to customize it a bit so that is all in the works :) 

By the way if you are ever in Astoria and looking for a great brunch spot, check out Mom's and/or Halsey's Tavern! We originally went to Mom's but they had such a wait, but told us Halsey's Tavern next door has the same exact kitchen and brunch menu (minus iced coffee and milkshakes). So we lucked out with no wait and delicious food :) Stay tuned for more design updates and a new post on what to look for when styling your shelving!

coffee table / west elm
shelving / west elm
decor / west elm, anthropologie, lulu & georgia, etsy, target
sofa / raymour and flanigan
chair / wayfair
side table / homegoods
planter / west elm

xo,
Lauren

Ready for Spring

Happy Monday (or we can at least pretend)! I'm actually pretty happy today because it's warming up in NYC and all the little spring touches around my apartment actually are starting to feel like spring :) I want to share my top tips with you that I like to do to start to get ready for spring. I'm still working on the rest of our apartment but I am loving how our bedroom is coming together! So here we go...

1) Switch up your textiles - I think it's important to keep your main furniture somewhat neutral so you are able to switch up the feel of your space with decor and textiles. The throw on my bed from Anthropologie has a darker blue stripe on one side, so to make it feel brighter I now fold it with the lighter stripe showing. I also recently purchased lighter gray pillow covers from Motif Pillows on Etsy that I am loving and work perfect with my more colorful handmade kilim pillow from Blue Salvage. 

2) Flip your mattress - It's not all about the way your room looks. Just like you may flip your sofa cushions for even wear, you can do the same with your mattress (if not a pillow top) to improve comfort and longevity. We've been thinking about getting a new mattress and have had our eye's on the Leesa Mattress - we've heard great things about the comfort of the memory foam which is what our current mattress is lacking. The perfect time to do this is the start of a new season!

3) Add fresh greenery - I love shopping for new succulents and plants at the farmers market in NYC, usually in Union Square. I recently just purchased this planter from West Elm for our living room and trying to figure out what type of larger plant would work best. For our bedroom, an assortment of smaller succulents is the perfect touch to make it feel more like spring. I like to place them on different areas on my desk shelving like below.  More to come! 

Those are my top 3 tips to make your bedroom get ready for the warmer spring weather. I'd love to hear what you do to get your home ready! Stay tuned for my next post on how to style your shelving....here's a peek :)

xo,

Lauren

Anthropologie Sale!

Another day, another sale! Many of my posts lately are around some pretty good furniture sales going on, probably because I am looking myself. If I happen to see a good blog-worthy sale going on while I am browsing I am sure to share with all of you! The latest is a 25% off sale items, and 20% off select furniture sale at Anthropologie! I wish that they had the perfect media console for me so I am still on the hunt but these are some of my favorite! I am especially loving the Terai Chair in Peach :) Enjoy!

1 / azia mirror

2 / rose gold table lamp

3 / terai chair

4 / mayworth sconce

5 / paillette pendant

6 / panorama display coffee table

7 / lacquered regency nightstand

8 / archway end table

9 / meralda rug

xo,

Lauren

Welcome Spring!

Spring is here! Well, sort of.  As some of you may have heard or experienced, NYC and surrounding areas got hit with blizzard Stella today (snow day!) but that didn't stop me from looking into what new spring lines are out for some of my favorite stores! I'm thinking we will see even more mix of materials, texture and soft geometric patterns this spring. There's a lot more to come but here are a bunch of my favorite new spring items... I am seriously loving the Anthropologie Live-Edge Oakwood Bed with visible butterfly joinery...which one is your favorite?? 

bed / prana live-edge bed / anthropologie

dresser / odetta 9-drawer dresser / anthropologie

baskets / cheyenne baskets set of 2 / lulu & georgia

rug / stone tile rug / west elm

media / pictograph media console / west elm

pillows / jo and ramona pillow / mc gee & co

dining table / circuit dining table / cb2

chair / antonio acrylic chair with pillow / cb2

xo, 

Lauren

Happy Sunday

Happy Sunday everyone! Mine consisted of getting over a cold and headache but I am feeling better and ready to start my week. My swatches from MotifPillows on Etsy came the other day and I finally placed my order! I ordered two of these handmade shibori inspired pillows for our bedroom and another swatch to be delivered. You may be thinking, "What the heck is shibori and who puts that much thought into just pillows??" Well to answer part one, shibori is a type of Japanese handmade dying technique dating back to the 8th century so each pillow made with this technique is a meticulous one-of-a-kind piece. To answer part two, me! and I am not the only one. Pillows are just one simple way to make a huge impact and quick change to a space which is why I love pillows and all textiles so much. I don't mind spending a little more for a handmade pillow and supporting small businesses! Excited for my new pillows to come in... once I can find a new rug for our living room, I'll be looking into new pillows in that space, too. Oh, and here's a sneak peak of my newest painting's palette I recently finished :) Stay tuned for the next post on my new piece!

xo,

Lauren

New Obsession: MotifPillows

I have to say I love a good pillow situation. What I love the most is that pillows are so versatile, and can change the look of a space entirely. I am in the middle of doing some apartment refreshing so switching up my pillows is definitely on my list. I consistently browse stores online and in person (when I can) and lately have been drawn the most to pillows on Serena & Lily and Lulu & Georgia. Every now and then I browse Etsy for some unique, handmade options. I came across Motif Pillows and I looove the color palettes and how many options they have. They also use a variety of designer fabrics and are all handmade. What's also great is that you can order swatches first before ordering which is what I did. I plan on getting new ones for our bedroom and living room. Stay tuned to see which ones I went with! Below are some of my faves - check out their Etsy shop for more!

xo,

Lauren

Apartment Revamp 2.0

I've decided to start purchasing things for our new place because there are a list of items I've been wanting to replace for quite some time. If you haven't checked out my first post about our apartment revamp..check it out here! I decided to focus on our living room first and if I see things along the way for other spaces then so be it :) For our living room I would love to swap our our rug and media console first. I would like a light gray and cream rug that has some variation in it for a monochromatic look with our sofa. Our sofa, although I would replace, is staying since it's rather new and my boyfriend loves it. We got that from Raymour & Flanigan when we needed a new sofa for when we moved in and they delivered it within a few days! It's gray and comfy so it works for now. I'd love to change our coffee table to something that is not wood since we have a lot of wood already. Currently we have a bone inlay coffee table from west elm that I love but it's too small. I think marble, although porous, will do the trick. We just have to be a bit careful with it but we already are with the one we have. For our media console, I would like something wood again and something that looks somewhat found. It has to have some open storage and long enough to fit our speaker on top. Something solid wood with a mid-century feel would work best with the rest of our apartment. As for pillows and decor, those are a quick fix and will complete the overall look. Here are my ideas so far for this space!

Box Frame Marble and Bronze Coffee Table / West Elm (currently on a great sale!)

Safavieh Restoration Vintage Rug / Target

Angelo Media Console / Lulu & Georgia

Pendant Floor Lamp / Target 

Mid Century Planter / West Elm

Throw Pillows / Serena & Lily

Kupio Handpainted Vase Set / Anthropologie

xo,

Lauren

Lulu & Georgia Rug Sale!

Guys! Lulu & Georgia is having a rug sale - 20% off all rugs! Here is a group of some of my favorite deals below - which one is your favorite? 

Sources from counter clockwise:

1 / Halette Rug / 8x10' / Machine made / $410 $328

2 / Sanaz Rug - Blush / 2x3' / Machine made / $37  $29.60

3 / Emile Rug / 8x10' / Hand made / $1096  $876.80

4 / Mirabelle Rug / 8x10' / Hand made / $2050 $1640

5 / Mina Rug / 8x10' / Machine Made / $989 $791.20

6 / Belen Rug / 8x10' / $426 $340.80

7 / Don't Worry Be Yonce / 2x3' / $45 $36

xo,

Lauren

Living Room Refresh

I've been pretty busy these last three months (actually not super busy) but I have missed posting! I've been thinking of a refresh for my own living space which inspired this post. I haven't created a mood board in some time, so I thought to create a living space that I would want to live in right now. As many times as I try to create spaces that are timeless and minimal, I can't help but to put my own eclectic twist on it - besides, this is all for fun anyway :) Some of my favorites to incorporate in spaces that I design are natural materials - like these raffia side tables and resin chandelier, pattern and texture play - pairing a larger scale patterned rug with a variety of smaller scale patterned pillows, a light and airy feel - keeping the sofa and paint colors light, and a touch of the beach - I do this with art and incorporating natural materials like this aged elm coffee table.  I've sourced pieces from many different companies, and you can find them in the links below! Enjoy !

Rug / Amira Rug / Room + Board

Sofa / Avalon Sofa / Joss + Main 

Coffee Table / 17th C. Scholars Square Coffee Table / Restoration Hardware

Side Tables / Blake Raffia Side Tables / Serena + Lily

Table Lamps / Lillian Table Lamp / Joss + Main

Chandelier / Addison Pendant / Serena + Lily

Art / Stinton Beach by Jesse Leake / Pottery Barn 

Pillows / Susan Pillow, Kara Pillow, + Luane Pillow / Lulu + Georgia

xo,

Lauren

What's in my Cart

Let's face it, I'm not the only one who browses stores and websites looking for items that I really want but don't really need. There are some things that I would like to purchase sooner than later because I feel like I need those finishing touches in my space and a little refresh. Here's a peek into what items are in my cart and will soon be in my home :)

Aimes Pillow / Lulu & Georgia / $23

Mobile Table Lamp / West Elm / sale $90 

Tree Trunk Planter / Anthropologie / $9.95

Wire Wall Grid / Urban Outfitters / $59 

Moss Knit Throw / H+M / $60

Dixon Coffee Table / Crate + Barrel / $499

xo, 

Lauren

Falling for Throws

If you're anything like me, you love when the leaves start changing color, PSL's (pumpkin spiced lattes) come back at Starbucks, and it gets a bit cooler so you snuggle up on the sofa with your favorite throw. The first day of fall is just a few days away so I came up with a list of my top 5 favorite throws perfect for fall -- different styles and textures. I'm in search of a new one, too, so I may be seeing one of these in my home soon!

1 // 404 locust slidell throw // $69 // urban outfitters

2 // zuri throw - teal // $51.60 // lulu & georgia

3 // horizontal double ribbed throw // $79 // west elm

4 // 5-lb chenille solid throw // $79 // restoration hardware

5 // faux sheepskin throw // $99 // pottery barn

My sofa is a gray, area rug is a neutral pattern with a navy/teal color, and the pillows on the sofa are cream with a brass/gold print on two, so I'm thinking the teal one from Lulu and Georgia will be a nice way to tie in the blue. However, I'm torn because the faux sheepskin one from Pottery Barn screams "snuggle and watch movies with me". There's no harm in getting more than one, right? Options are good :)

Xo,