For some reason I'm noticing that my desire for all things 'more is more' is weaning a bit.
Maybe it's the New Year or bambino on the way or what but I'm craving a little more simplicity in my life/surroundings.
Specifically, I'm lusting after an antique and modern mix, filled with sculptural elements and one of a kind statement pieces, all wrapped up in a black, gold and white bow...maybe a little more masculinity...just a touch...
More specifically, I want to build a house.
Like for realz.
I want herringbone floors and crazy moudlings and white walls.
And amazing one of a kind furniture.
I've become keenly aware that one of the dangers of sourcing for other people is the easiness with which you can find sooooo many incredible things that you want for yourself...
Apparently I have thing for stools and chairs;)
Sadly, I have neither the budget nor the space for any of this...hence me wanting to construct my own palace.
I'm working on that plan.
Stay tuned.
I'm also trying to narrow down this whole nursery business.
And for some reason, like my desire for more white and simplicity in general, I'm thinking my plans for bambino's room are meant to follow the same general bent.
White walls, accented with shades of cream, grey and black.
When focusing on that plan, I stumbled upon these...
...which quickly moved my whole 'mad men' esque plan into something softer and more 'natural'.
Trouble is, the lamps are GINORMOUS- I'm talking 41" tall with a shade and as much as I HATE to see them go, I just thing that's too large...here's a mock up with the lamps sitting on the dresser that I'm pretty sure I NEED to go with...it's burled olive people...
As you can see, by the time I plunk them on a console table, they'd look pretty large like...the dresser is 30" and with the 41" lamps, I'd be at almost 6' and with 8' ceilings, maybe just too much?
Yes, no, maybe so?
I'm sad about the potential of not getting these- really, really sad.
I LOATHE saying no to stuff I want.
And speaking of that, I'm trying to narrow down a little sofa perch for the room.
Loving this guy...
And though I know this is totally NOT practical for a nursery, Black Rooster's newest sofa is making me crazzzzzeeeee....
I mean this piece alone makes me want to build a house...just so I can own it.
Wrapping up...
As you can tell from this scattered post, I'm waffling on my own style, my house and my nursery...flip flopping like a bad game of tennis.
And so, to combat the stress that's caused from uncertainty, I paint...
...little paper pretties of the 9x12 variety that can be yours for only 20 bones...frame a pair up in gold with big mats and voila, goodness.
Um k?
xo
I can't even believe you would move out of your kitchen and wallpapered goodness.
ReplyDeleteI agree!! I am tending towards a little more simplicity too! Congratulations on the baby on the way:)
ReplyDeleteit's definitely been my go to look lately too. I think it's having enough excess and chaos around with my babies, I want everything else simple and understated!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love all things black, white and gold! Obsessed with the exact look your describing - modern against crazy traditional mouldings. My dreammmmm house exactly! I love the new theme for your nursery... i think it's going to be crazy good!
ReplyDeletexo
Sarah
C, you simply can't give up those lamps!!
ReplyDeleteAny way you could have them reworked a bit -- i.e. shorter drum, smaller shade -- to make them a bit more the scale you're looking for?
C xo
I'm thinking those lamps are a must. bigger is better, right?
ReplyDeletei wanna build a house "for realz" too - can we say DREAM come true! - one day !
ReplyDeleteWe are dreaming of the same decor- simple, white, leather, wood, texture...it's fun to dream! Love your finds as always. That white/lucite sofa is awesome!
ReplyDeletexo Nancy
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That pair of lamps are absolutely gorgeous. I'd make them work in my house at all costs. Btw I am hosting a giveaway for a free pair of designer pillows (value up to $140) so don't forget to check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is my DREAM to build a house one day! Big open rooms with floor to ceiling windows! I will build it sooner or later and then live in it forever. Dream big and it will happen I guess!
ReplyDeleteEvery single piece of furniture on this post is HAWT! Those lamps are amazing and I think they are way to good to pass up. Yels x
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I want those first stools with the brass legs bad!!!! Mind telling me where they are from :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't that so the challenge of blogs. We love them for their inspiration but they constantly tug at us for wanting to change our own homes - ALL.THE.TIME. I know I struggle to feel content with my decorating and am constantly switching things up. New inspiration from blogs or new magazines make me want to overhaul a room or two and make me question what my 'style' is. Every new post, every new magazine issue makes us vie for something new rather than really just feel happy (and blessed) for what we have and how we've pulled off some rockstar rooms (like so many of yours - hello kitchen!). After all, it is all materialistic stuff isn't it? I'm working hard to just be happy with what we have, but it's not easy. My turning point: I've noticed now my kids have started to ask for new things that they don't need (i.e. a new bike when their other one is just a year old and still fits and works). When I explained to my son that his year-old one still fit and was perfectly good he replied 'our old coffee table was perfectly good too and you got a new one' - 8 year olds are so perceptive aren't they!
ReplyDeleteso with you!!! which is confusing to my color loving more is more heart....so i'm in limbo decorating YET AGAIN, trying to see if it will pass.
ReplyDeletethe process never ends, does it??