Hello and Happy Friday! Today Im excited to introduce our newest Premiere Sponsor on Belle Maison: Mattie Luxe, "Where Style Meet the Dinner Table." Andrea Hrcnir is the founder and cre...
Accessories are one of the most important parts of a well designed space. They are what completes the overall look and feel of room. This is an area where many people get stuck and find themselves at...
Have you seen the latest issue of Elle Decor (March 2012)? Its a good one! As I was flipping through the pages at the gym this morning, I came across the home tour of stylist and editor Jackie Astier...
"Dont let your bedroom be the last room you decorate. Even if it is a private space that guests rarely see, it is just too important when it comes to quality of life. This is the place that sets ...
Poufs have been a longtime favorite of mine. Theyre versatile, stylish and practical - three very important factors to consider when selecting anything from furniture to accessories for a space. Pouf...
When it comes to upholstery, Im a total sucker for anything tufted. Adding just that one special piece to a space can really make all the difference. Whether its a luxurious tufted headboard, ottoman...
Pinterest has become one of my new best friends! With all of the images I find online on a daily basis, its great to have a place to save them all, complete with a link to where each image came from....
"Decor must have sentimental value. A house must tell a story." - Mark Hampton {IMAGE CREDITS: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5}Design resources, articles, inspiration, design blog, design advice...
Its been a couple months since I announced the big news so I thought Id give you an update. Im 25 weeks pregnant and feeling great :) So far, I havent had ANY nausea, there arent any foods that turn ...
Every time I come across a painted wood floor, I ask myself, is this something I would ever commit to doing? I love the way painted floors look - whether its a large scale pattern or solid color, the...
This is one of my favorite blog post topics to cover! I love to search the latest looks from the runway and match them up with the appropriate interior and color scheme. Fashion is definitely a great...
“Matchy-matchy is not for me. I don’t want things to be too perfect. It’s like pairing a matte top with a shiny skirt, so they play off each other. I want there to be relationships with texture and c...
We made it to the weekend! Im happy its Friday and even happier that its supposed to rain this weekend. Its been a pretty dry and warm winter here in southern California, so a little rainy weather is...
I came across this fabulous home tour via Interior Design, which belongs to their editor-in-chief, Cindy Allen. The apartment is located in Brooklyn Heights and was renovated and furnished by Cindy a...
Its a shiny new year, which gives many of us the urge to clean, organize and change things up around our homes . If youre looking to spruce things up, you dont need to spend thousands of dollars on a...
“Kitchens should be designed around what’s truly important — fun, food, and life.” — Chef/restaurateur Daniel Boulud {IMAGE CREDITS: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5}Design resources, articles, inspiration, d...
Modern terrariums are a fantastic way to incorporate "live" greenery into your home without the hassle and upkeep of typical houseplants. Theyre low maintenance and pretty easy to create, whi...
I asked you all last week what youd like me to blog more about in 2012 and many of you suggested DIY projects. Thank you so much for your input and thoughtful comments! (If you havent put in your two...
Have you seen the latest issue of House Beautiful?! This gorgeous kitchen nook is on the cover and there are several reasons why Im loving it: the yellow accent wall - normally Id stay away from yell...
If you live in the LA area, Im excited to share with you the opening of Haus Interiors 2nd retail location (the flagship store is in NYC). Im absolutely loving the clean, fresh, neutral color palette...
"Luxurious living is not about having the most expensive furniture and a fancy dress. Its about comfort and happiness." - Celerie Kemble, To Your Taste {IMAGE CREDITS: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5}Desig...
{IMAGE CREDIT VIA PINTEREST} As we ease into 2012 and I head toward belle maisons 4 year anniversary in March, Im taking some time to re-vamp and refresh my business and blog. Id like to make t...
Im definitely a fan of IKEA and enjoy shopping there from time to time for everything from drapery panels (they have a great selection!), accessories, furniture accents and lighting. I was recently t...
I was flipping through my new Elle Decor January / February issue and their latest Trend Alert is Navy Blue. Navy has never been a color that Ive gravitated toward, both in fashion and design, but th...
Hello! Im back in full swing today after a nice little "stay-cation" at home last week. It was wonderful to relax and take it easy for several days...but now Im ready to put down the sweets &...
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Years Day.” - Edith Lovejoy Pierce &n...
I hope youre enjoying your week! How was your Christmas? Its hard to believe its over and were just days away from the new year! Im taking the week off but thought Id pop in to say hello. I wanted to...
"Your home is not a museum or a store. For those who love great design, turning your place into an exhibition space can be tempting. Make every inch of your house hospitable before you concern yo...
I can hardly believe Christmas is here already! December just flies by, doesnt it? Im taking the day off to get my hair cut (Im long overdue!), run a few last minute gift errands and make the flower ...
As Christmas shopping comes to a close, its time to get all of those gifts wrapped! Instead of going the traditional route with decorative wrapping paper slapped with a store bought bow and curled ri...
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