tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25349508681810174272024-03-13T13:53:32.939-05:00Blue 11 InteriorsEmmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-26132473680085696082015-08-20T17:21:00.001-05:002015-08-21T10:50:07.331-05:00House Hunters: Blue 11 Edition<p>Hi friends! I’m here today to show you our new house, but I thought I’d make it a little more fun by turning it into a House Hunters-esque post. So, just like the show, I’ll take you through three houses we toured, and at the end you’ll see which house we ended up getting! </p> <p><strong>House #1: The Pool House</strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GbF5sIM5T-0/VdZSuYu45EI/AAAAAAAAKBc/oETy4Qn-YWI/s1600-h/Pool%252520House%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pool House" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Pool House" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t6AKKEZzQjk/VdZSvEmRfEI/AAAAAAAAKBk/3qPKCSpa3q0/Pool%252520House_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="424"></a></p> <p>This was a beautiful, big house in a great neighborhood. The homeowners had put a lot of work into updating it and it showed: they had a beautiful kitchen, modern bathroom with large walk-in shower, and a gorgeous finished basement. Plus there’s the show-stopping pool with the fantastic patio. And unlike a lot of houses with pools, this one actually had room for a dog: there was a separate fenced-in side yard that Finnley could run around in.</p> <ul> <ul> <li>Pros: Move-in ready, great for entertaining (pool/patio and basement), updated kitchen and bathroom</li> <li>Cons: Over budget, expensive upkeep for pool, already updated so no way to choose my own finishes</li></ul></ul> <p><strong>House #2: The Historic House</strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W4POdBtOlik/VdZSvvMsf1I/AAAAAAAAKBs/W7VZaLv9jiQ/s1600-h/1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VIImPnas5Nk/VdZSwlM4ljI/AAAAAAAAKBw/3XJML-gxQRU/1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="349"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CDMPFvIBgbs/VdZSxEvVLWI/AAAAAAAAKB8/ziCgs53JxG8/s1600-h/Francis%252520St%252520House%252520Collage%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Francis St House Collage" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Francis St House Collage" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n1isUmCwsZ8/VdZSx9oW6jI/AAAAAAAAKCE/nMISq5SZSwg/Francis%252520St%252520House%252520Collage_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="566"></a></p> <p>This house from the 1920’s was absolutely gorgeous! I fell in love with it as soon as we walked it. It had great original (or original-feeling) features like hardwood and tile floors, brass light fixtures, stained glass windows and doors, and even a fountain inside the house! It also had beautiful formal gardens that I could totally picture throwing a Gatsby-themed party in.</p> <ul> <li>Pros: All the original features listed above, the gardens, just an all around impressive home in great condition</li> <li>Cons: Expensive to keep up, the kitchen needed updated, small showers, neighborhood wasn’t quite as safe as others we looked at</li></ul> <p><strong>House #3: The Basic House</strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MzmcqZVHySs/VdZSygNm2xI/AAAAAAAAKCM/RBAOYbxrzVM/s1600-h/Devonshire%252520House%252520Collage%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Devonshire House Collage" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Devonshire House Collage" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wZf2WI4jnx8/VdZSzk5Cx7I/AAAAAAAAKCU/IqIj2Kfr01E/Devonshire%252520House%252520Collage_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="424"></a></p> <p>This was a perfectly nice house under our budget. It had lovely features like a finished basement and a great screened in porch, plus it backed up to a pretty wooded area. It was move in ready, but the master bathroom could definitely use an update and I wasn’t crazy about the kitchen. The only thing we’d really need to do right away though would be to build a fence.</p> <ul> <li>Pros: Low price, pretty backyard, great screened-in porch</li> <li>Cons: Overall kind of a boring house</li></ul> <p>Sooo…which house did we choose??</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hp1-IYYJkrw/VdZUozoO4vI/AAAAAAAAKC4/bUpZpNFo90g/s1600-h/Houses%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Houses" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Houses" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nEvb-j7aKLw/VdZUppbToCI/AAAAAAAAKC8/Rly1Ihk-xhg/Houses_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="790"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Well, that’s kind of a trick question, because we actually put an offer on all three of these houses! </p> <p>We started with the Pool House. It was a really nicely updated home, and the pool was an awesome bonus. But it was over budget, so we tried to negotiate to get the price down. Unfortunately, the current owners weren’t able to meet us in the middle so we had to walk away.</p> <p>Then we found the Historic House and I fell in love. It was priced at the top of our budget, and we only went back and forth a couple times before agreeing on a price. Once we were under contract we moved forward with an inspection. For being about 90 years old it was in really good condition, but it had a few problems that would have been quite expensive to fix (roof maintenance, friable asbestos, radon, and a buried oil tank), and we just didn’t have the cash to do these things right when we moved in. The current owners weren’t able to fix any of these problems, so we had to walk away from this house and move on to plan C.</p> <p>By the time we got out of our contract on the Historic House we were in a bit of a time crunch. We were already under contract on our old home and we needed to find something quickly or else we’d be living in a hotel all summer. So we toured a few more houses and found the Basic House. It was nice, and it’d work well for us, but it wasn’t nearly as impressive as the other two homes. We made an offer though, and we were able to close on it without any issues.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vtfZlkW8EEE/VdZS0CIdKTI/AAAAAAAAKCc/6-aigH_5ztw/s1600-h/IMG_3256%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3256" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3256" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C70eevJRNFw/VdZS1CgpXzI/AAAAAAAAKCg/h5Xa75p37a0/IMG_3256_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="566"></a></p> <p>So this is our home! It took me a little while to get over the disappointment of losing the Historic House, but I think this is a really good home for us. Both the Pool House and the Historic House cost a lot more money upfront, plus they would have taken a lot of money to maintain. Our Basic House is much more manageable, plus we have more room to make it our own. I also really love our neighborhood, and I was little iffy about the neighborhood of the Historic Home. </p> <p>So in the end, I think things worked out exactly how they were supposed to <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d-B76aEBgsU/VdZS1RMYECI/AAAAAAAAKCs/_J3MUYMuw4U/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> I’ll be back next week to show you more photos of our new house and our plans for making it our own.</p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-26525452145844894112015-08-13T17:36:00.070-05:002021-01-23T10:37:55.289-06:00Ten Tips for Getting Your House Sold Fast<p>This spring was a really busy time, as I mentioned in <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2015/08/happenings.html">Tuesday’s post</a>. We had a lot going on, but one of the biggest things was getting our house ready to sell. We didn’t tackle any major projects, but all the little things added up. It was all worth it though: we sold our house for full asking price (plus closing costs) in four days! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wFO7Ucwpp2Q/VczhNmW2b_I/AAAAAAAAKAI/wyxRPQoWYc0/s1600-h/IMG_4054%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4054" border="0" height="424" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-biMiobUzC3g/VczhOTLMKGI/AAAAAAAAKAM/mvLElpxgs70/IMG_4054_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top: 0px; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4054" width="566" /></a></p> <p>This was our first home, so I’m not an expert in real estate, but I would consider our sale quite successful. We put a lot of work into getting our house ready and I think it showed. Here are my top 10 tips for getting your house ready to list and sold quickly. </p> <p><strong>1. Consider Home Improvement Projects</strong></p> <p>About six months before we planned to list our house, we met with a real estate agent to talk about home improvement projects. We had a list of prospective projects that we thought would increase the value of our home and make it show better, but after talking with our agent, we shortened the list. I would highly suggest meeting with your agent several months before you plan to list the house to go over projects. He or she can help you decide what projects are worth your time and money and which are not. For example, we considered refinishing our wood floors, but our agent told us that for our neighborhood and price point our floors were in good condition, and that we might not recoup the cost of getting them refinished. She did encourage us to redo our kitchen backsplash though, since that was an inexpensive update that made a big difference.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqI3iiJ_R1k/YAxG3lt49QI/AAAAAAAAKRw/C2fCXwhkjuE1l-v7EUfxS4XZj10dkbTJACLcBGAsYHQ/s534/Kitchen%2Bbefore.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="534" height="342" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqI3iiJ_R1k/YAxG3lt49QI/AAAAAAAAKRw/C2fCXwhkjuE1l-v7EUfxS4XZj10dkbTJACLcBGAsYHQ/w514-h342/Kitchen%2Bbefore.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E4AwSpr5ARU/YAxG3q3UW1I/AAAAAAAAKR0/CuvAe1UzbzktdtZNhAjPYMziPYtPoTdAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s534/Kitchen%2Bafter.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="534" height="343" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E4AwSpr5ARU/YAxG3q3UW1I/AAAAAAAAKR0/CuvAe1UzbzktdtZNhAjPYMziPYtPoTdAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w516-h343/Kitchen%2Bafter.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><p><strong>2. Do Small Updates</strong></p> <p>When prospective buyers tour your house, you want them to feel like it’s well taken care of and that they will have very little to do to make it livable. We tackled small projects like painting chipped trim and changing out brass doorknobs and hinges for new polished nickel hardware. These little changes made the house look updated and in good condition without spending a ton of time or money. </p> <p><strong>3. Deep Clean</strong></p> <p>This seems obvious, but you want your house to be really, really clean when buyers tour your home. Don’t be afraid to hire a cleaning company to give your house a really good deep cleaning to get it ready to list. If you have carpet, I’d also recommend getting your carpets professionally cleaned, especially if you have pets. This will get out any stains and help eliminate pet odor.</p> <p><strong>4. Declutter</strong> </p> <p>Decluttering is another obvious rule of selling your house, but it’s important. Having some knick-knacks out is ok, but limit it to just your favorites. I have a lot of decorative objects, so clearing some of it out was hard for me, but it made the house show a lot better. You want people to focus on your home, not your stuff.</p> <p>A personal pet peeve of mine is too many plants (especially fake plants!). A few pieces of greenery add some life, but too many makes your house seem like a jungle. Nobody wants to buy a jungle.</p> <p><strong>5. Clean Out Closets</strong></p> <p>I’m not going to lie, this was a tough one for me. All of our closets were overcrowded and messy, especially our master closet. It was a walk-in, but not very big, so we took a lot of time to clean and organize it to make it look more spacious. Everybody wants big closets, so put some effort into cleaning yours out to make them seem bigger. Only keep the clothes you’re going to be wearing that season, and store or discard everything else. Make sure your shelves look clean and organized too, and don’t leave anything on the floor. </p> <p><strong>6. Organize Basement/Storage Space</strong></p> <p>Our house had a big unfinished basement, which was great, but over the years we had let it turn into a giant mess. Nobody wants to walk into a giant mess, even if it’s a basement or storage space. Pack away extra items and stack boxes and tubs in one section of the room so that there’s still plenty of space to walk around. You want every room in your house to feel spacious, including the storage rooms. </p> <p><strong>7. Clear Out Bulky Furniture</strong></p> <p>Like I said above, you want every room in your house to feel spacious, so if you have extra furniture consider moving it out to make the room feel a little bigger. This is especially true if any of the furniture blocks the flow of traffic into a space. We moved out the chair in the living room and the chair in our bedroom to create a little more space in both rooms and make them feel more open. </p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZz5lkIayrs/YAxJyTFzKEI/AAAAAAAAKSI/gfbXJgtJ2KkhUm59hxMATvduGUxl4rYzACLcBGAsYHQ/s518/IMG_8132.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="518" height="351" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZz5lkIayrs/YAxJyTFzKEI/AAAAAAAAKSI/gfbXJgtJ2KkhUm59hxMATvduGUxl4rYzACLcBGAsYHQ/w524-h351/IMG_8132.JPG" width="524" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-avIEYVYJuWE/YAxL_9ESYbI/AAAAAAAAKSY/Kw3HKUoIq-Yxw2kWFp-TBADo-hvD-0B1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s518/Living%2Broom%2Bafter%2B2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="518" height="349" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-avIEYVYJuWE/YAxL_9ESYbI/AAAAAAAAKSY/Kw3HKUoIq-Yxw2kWFp-TBADo-hvD-0B1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w524-h349/Living%2Broom%2Bafter%2B2.JPG" width="524" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><strong>8. Show a Little Personality</strong></p> <p>Decluttering is important, but you don’t want to clear out absolutely everything that gives your home some personality. I think leaving some pictures on the wall and showcasing a few treasured personal items is perfectly fine, and it can help buyers picture themselves in it. And while neutrals are great, don’t be afraid of showing a little color, especially through accessories that will be moved out with you. </p> <p>I know someone that completely renovated their home before listing it, and while they did a lovely job, they didn’t stage it at all. They moved out all their furniture during the renovation and only moved in the bare essentials (couch and bed) when they were done. The house had no color and no personality, and it took a long time to sell. </p> <p>If you’re in a similar situation, it can be advantageous to hire stagers to make your home more appealing to buyers. It’s more money upfront, but it's worth it if it helps your house sell faster.</p> <p><strong>9. Hide Personal Items</strong></p> <p>For this one I’m talking about things like medicines, bras, tampons, etc. They’re things everyone has, but nobody wants to see them when they’re touring a home. This probably seems obvious, but I’ve noticed all of these things during our house-hunting search. I bought a cloth basket to put tampons and other personal items in so that they wouldn’t be visible to buyers. Before you list your home, walk through it like a potential buyer and take notice of anything you wouldn’t want a stranger to see, and make a plan to move those things out of sight. </p> <p>Also keep in mind that everyone likes to peek into cabinets and drawers too, so remember that when you’re organizing everything.</p> <p><strong>10. Pay Attention to Scent</strong></p> <p>You want your house to look and smell really clean when buyers tour it, so be sure to take out the trash, remove smelly items from the fridge, and clean the litter box before buyers come through. Also do not cook anything with a strong odor prior to showings! If there are areas of the house that might still smell a little unpleasant (like near a litter box), you could put a clean smelling (not floral or tropical) air freshener in that part of the house, but otherwise I would suggest not using any artificial scents. Even if you typically love scented candles, etc, you don’t want those scents to overpower the house. Plus, some people are really sensitive to smells, and you don’t want too many air fresheners to ruin their perception of your house.</p> <p> </p> <p>So there you have it, my top 10 tips for getting your house sold fast. For those of you who have sold a home before, do you agree with my list? Is there anything you feel like I left out?</p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-27498046774289594982015-08-11T14:47:00.002-05:002015-08-11T14:47:42.731-05:00HappeningsHello friends! Welcome back to this little blog of mine. I know it’s been
ages since I’ve posted, but life has been more than a little crazy around here.
Over the last five months my husband and I have endured some of the biggest
stressors life can throw at you. To go into everything that’s happened since
March would take around 10,000 words, so I’ll just give you the highlights.<br />
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The biggest thing that happened was the passing of my mother-in-law, Traci.
She was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer four years ago (two weeks after
our wedding), and over the years she endured a mastectomy, hundreds of
chemotherapy treatments, radiation, and two brain surgeries to try to beat the
cancer. This spring things took a turn for the worse, and at the end of April,
after a few days in the hospital, she elected to go home on hospice. We spent a
lot of time at her house during her last month, right up until she passed away
on May 25.<br />
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Traci’s death was hard for everyone, but I’m so thankful we were able to
spend a lot time with her at the end and that we were with her when she passed
away. I miss her a lot, but I’m happy she’s not in pain anymore. Rest in Peace,
Traci <3<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Our Race for the Cure team, “Show Me the Cure for
Ta-Ta’s!” two years ago today. Traci is in the center wearing the white
hat.</span></td></tr>
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At the same time we lost my mother-in-law, we were also dealing with the
stress of selling our home, buying a new house, and moving to St. Joseph, MO,
about an hour north of Kansas City and a 75 minute drive from our old home in
Lee’s Summit. Moving is always stressful, especially when you’re moving out of
town, and moving at the same time that we were dealing with the loss of a loved
one put my stress levels at about 1000. And when I say we “at the same time,” I
mean that literally: the movers packed up our house while we were at Traci’s
funeral.<br />
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Needless to say, the past few months have been quite busy and stressful.
We’re slowly settling in to our new and house and getting to know St. Joe,
though I do miss Kansas City and our old house. We did have some good stress in
all of the craziness though: Ben graduated from residency at the end of June,
and he started his new job as a family physician at the beginning of August at a
clinic here in town. We were also able to get away for a week and relax by the
pool at a resort in Mexico last month, which was wonderful.<br />
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So, with all of the stress and business of the last several months I had to
step back from blogging. Plus, I found out that blogging is a little like
exercising: once you get out of the routine of doing it, it’s hard to get
started again, even if you miss it (which I did). But now that life has settled
down I plan to get back into my blogging routine and share more updates with
you. Over the next couple weeks I plan to share some of my tips for getting your
house sold quickly, our house hunting journey, and pics and plans for our new
home.<br />
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Thanks so much to those of you who have stuck around during my hiatus, I
really appreciate your understanding and support Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-31238429456418359892015-03-05T15:24:00.001-06:002015-03-05T15:39:43.006-06:00Blush Living Room Designs<p>Yesterday I showed you some of my favorite <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2015/03/color-crush-blush-pink.html">blush home décor</a> items, and today I’m showing you how to use them by featuring them in two different living room designs.</p> <p>For the first one I used blush as an accent in the rug and the pillow and I kept the rest of the room pretty neutral.</p> <p><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/living_room_with_blush_accents/set?id=151495097"><img title="Living Room with Blush Accents" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Living Room with Blush Accents" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tJrhtRaLEks/VPjJmpF5SfI/AAAAAAAAJ4s/vVifCO7d0Dw/Living%252520Room%252520with%252520Blush%252520Accents%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="566"></a></p> <p>For the second room I let the pink sofa be the star of the room with black and white and gold accents. It really pops against the striped rug, don’t you think?</p> <p><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/modern_black_white_living_room/set?id=151492289"><img title="Black and white living room with pink couch 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Black and white living room with pink couch 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RTx1PSfAoi8/VPjJnP7OraI/AAAAAAAAJ4w/n7xcVMbsyxg/Black%252520and%252520white%252520living%252520room%252520with%252520pink%252520couch%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="566"></a></p> <p>To see all the items used in both rooms, you can click on each picture or <a href="http://blue11interiors.polyvore.com/?filter=sets">click here</a> to view the designs on Polyvore. </p> <p>I’m curious, which room do you prefer? When I was designing them I thought I’d like the black and white rug/pink couch room better, but I think I like the gray couch/blush rug a little more! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-77436825234199308782015-03-04T14:50:00.001-06:002015-03-04T14:52:36.715-06:00Color Crush: Blush Pink<p>Hello friends! I’m back with another color crush post today. Today’s post is inspired by what everyone is dreaming of: Spring! It’s coming soon, even though it doesn’t feel like it will ever be here.</p> <p>Blush is such a lovely color. It’s feminine and sophisticated, warm and soft, I just love it. And it’s a big trend right now, both in fashion and interior design. Take a look at some gorgeous rooms that have embraced the blush crush.</p> <p align="center"><img alt="Suzanne Kasler" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/70/e7/1c/70e71ceed3bb831c27a68049da8986d0.jpg" width="543" height="519"></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><em>by </em></font><a href="http://suzannekasler.com/interiors/Ashworth-Court#"><font size="2"><em>Suzanne Kasler</em></font></a></p> <p align="center"><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="The new Sugar Paper boutique in Los Angeles's Brentwod Country Mart | Lonny.com" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4b/b4/7c/4bb47c92df9d3b0cc368cc9ca8fc9024.jpg" width="534" height="801"></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Sugar Paper’s L.A.’s Offices via </font></em><a href="http://www.lonny.com/See+It+Now/articles/WTyGFXUOKYI/Sugar+Paper+s+New+Look"><em><font size="2">Lonny Mag</font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><img alt="widecropwm" src="http://i2.wp.com/roxannestellmacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/widecropwm.png?resize=640%2C533" width="538" height="448"></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">by </font></em><a href="http://roxannestellmacher.com/?p=668"><em><font size="2">Roxanne Stellmacher</font></em></a></p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Beci & Raph's Most Excellent Make & Do Adventure — House Tour | Apartment Therapy" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/27/37/bd273744e5bc779ebea38bb23c841984.jpg" width="540" height="857"></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">via </font></em><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/raph-becis-most-excellent-make-do-adventure-house-tour-213670#_"><em><font size="2">Apartment Therapy</font></em></a></p> <p align="left">Below are a few of my favorite blush pink items for your home. You can add a big pop of color with the <a href="http://www.cb2.com/rue-apartment-sofa/s243235?aff=cj">apartment sofa</a> or the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/sivas-wool-kilim-rug-macaroon-pink-t1522/?cm_src=PIPRecentView">kilim rug</a>, or add in just a few accents with the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/hand-loomed-diamond-pillow-cover-rose-bisque-t1644/?bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std">pillow</a> or <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/mary-mcdonald-annika-blush-and-blush-parchment-accent-lamp__v8018.html?lpAffilSiteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-M1c.ZG6fVCbSnl3ClRupDw">lamp</a>. And I gave some love to the kitchen and bathroom this time by including the pink <a href="http://www.target.com/p/kitchenaid-artisan-5-qt-stand-mixer/-/A-10059987">Kitchenaide mixer</a> and the <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1775321/lc-lauren-conrad-ella-ruffle-fabric-shower-curtain.jsp">ruffled shower curtain</a>.</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZXaJc3QTUDk/VPdwEszPNEI/AAAAAAAAJ4Q/E_0a93pD618/s1600-h/Blush%252520Home%252520Decor%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Blush Home Decor" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Blush Home Decor" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tWOCm2CZD-w/VPdwFm8FX5I/AAAAAAAAJ4Y/yo6Yzfi8y_s/Blush%252520Home%252520Decor_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="566"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1775321/lc-lauren-conrad-ella-ruffle-fabric-shower-curtain.jsp"><em><font size="2">Ella Ruffle Fabric Shower Curtain</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s, $70 // </font></em><a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/mary-mcdonald-annika-blush-and-blush-parchment-accent-lamp__v8018.html?lpAffilSiteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-M1c.ZG6fVCbSnl3ClRupDw"><em><font size="2">Robert Abbey Mary McDonald Annika Blush and Blush Parchment Accent Lamp</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Lamps Plus, $373 // </font></em><a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/mary-mcdonald-annika-blush-and-blush-parchment-accent-lamp__v8018.html?lpAffilSiteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-M1c.ZG6fVCbSnl3ClRupDw"><em><font size="2">Modern Wall Shelf</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Urban Outfitters, $29 // </font></em><a href="http://www.target.com/p/kitchenaid-artisan-5-qt-stand-mixer/-/A-10059987"><em><font size="2">Kitchenaid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer in Pink</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Target, $350 // </font></em><a href="http://www.pier1.com/Clara-Pressed-Pink-Glass-Goblet/2887343,default,pd.html"><em><font size="2">Clara Pressed Pink Glass Goblet</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Pier 1, $9 // </font></em><a href="http://www.michellearmas.com/product/michi-large-prints"><em><font size="2">Michi Print by Michelle Armas</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, $35 for 13” x17.5” print // </font></em><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/hand-loomed-diamond-pillow-cover-rose-bisque-t1644/?bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><em><font size="2">Hand-loomed Chevron Diamond Pillow Cover</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, West Elm, $25 // </font></em><a href="http://www.cb2.com/rue-apartment-sofa/s243235?aff=cj"><em><font size="2">Rue Apartment Sofa in Petal, CB2</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, $999 // <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/sivas-wool-kilim-rug-macaroon-pink-t1522/?cm_src=PIPRecentView">Sivas Wool Kilim Rug</a>, West Elm, $599 for 8’x10’</font></em> </p> <p align="left">Come back tomorrow to see how I styled a few of these items in some room designs! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-10788236072835482632015-02-25T13:54:00.001-06:002015-02-25T13:57:58.943-06:00Nine Things From Target You Need Right Now<p>Hello my dears, and happy hump day! I hope you’re all having a wonderful week so far. This weekend was a busy one for me: Saturday I helped host a bridal shower for my sister-in-law, and Sunday I attended the Go Blog Social Workshop. Both days were a blast, but by Monday I was pretty exhausted. I didn’t do a <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/04/top-10-things-i-learned-at-go-blog.html">GBS recap</a> like I did last year, but if you are following along on <a href="http://instagram.com/blue11interiors">Instagram</a> you can see my photos from the day. And yesterday I did not get a chance to blog because I was busy celebrating my hubby’s 29th birthday! Luckily he has a much younger wife who does not enter the last year of her 20’s for another 3 months. </p> <p>My inspiration for the post today comes from wanting to show you some of my recent acquisitions for my home, two of which come from Target. So I thought, why not highlight those finds plus some other amazing items from everyone’s favorite superstore? Because I know you all love Target, right?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_EIdTpN0ijc/VO4oYE-zRhI/AAAAAAAAJ3I/fMz40Rx4Hdc/s1600-h/Target%252520Accesssories%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="Target Accesssories" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Target Accesssories" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-43fhyRY1bxo/VO4oYucdBiI/AAAAAAAAJ3Q/9osvyGrrsU8/Target%252520Accesssories_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="566"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/dec-fig-thrshd-blu-ceramic/-/A-16233470#prodSlot=_1_11"><font size="2"><em>Blue Foo Dog</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $13 // </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-button-tufted-ottoman-blue/-/A-15842665#prodSlot=_1_16"><font size="2"><em>Blue Button Tufted Ottoman</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $60 // </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-ceramic-horizontal-stripe-vase-teal-9/-/A-16233452"><font size="2"><em>Teal Stripe 9” Vase</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $20 // </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/nate-berkus-elephant-trinket-dish-gold/-/A-16603949#prodSlot=_1_17"><font size="2"><em>Nate Berkus Gold Elephant Trinket Dish</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $10 // </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-ceramic-hanging-planter/-/A-16375563?clkid=wNhxIERHRT6W2lRQ1A2rPzfBUkVykuyhT1wDxs0&lnm=81938&afid=rewardStyle&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002"><font size="2"><em>Ceramic Hanging Planter</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $15 // </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-kilim-table-runner-black-14-x72/-/A-15431725"><font size="2"><em>Black Kilim Table Runner</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $18 // </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/nate-berkus-area-rug-black-shell-5-x7/-/A-14815131#prodSlot=medium_1_5"><font size="2"><em>Nate Berkus Black/Shell 5’x7’ Area Rug</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $130 // </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-textured-line-decorative-pillow-blue/-/A-15842419"><font size="2"><em>Blue Textured Line Pillow</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $25 // </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-ceramic-accent-table-cream-gold/-/A-16343245?clkid=wNhxIERHRT6W2lRQ1A2rPzfBUkVyku2VT1wDxs0&lnm=81938&afid=rewardStyle&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002"><font size="2"><em>Cream/Gold Ceramic Accent Table</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $70</em></font></p> <p align="left">A few weeks ago, I bought a set of the foo dogs and the kilim table runner and I absolutely love them! The foo dogs haven’t found a home yet, but the table runner looks great in my dining room, especially with leftover blooms from Saturday’s shower on the table. </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RgS0FPopIKc/VO4oZfgQ07I/AAAAAAAAJ3Y/XVEwrOAcgHE/s1600-h/kilim%252520runner%252520and%252520flowers%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="kilim runner and flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="kilim runner and flowers" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GWk8rUMBltg/VO4oZyRHVbI/AAAAAAAAJ3g/pozalAvm8tU/kilim%252520runner%252520and%252520flowers_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="566"></a></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FgYtllOJjQI/VO4oalpjDHI/AAAAAAAAJ3o/zlPN01q9Z2c/s1600-h/Target%252520Foo%252520Dogs%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Target Foo Dogs" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Target Foo Dogs" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0fDT0zS2Muk/VO4obLkGvkI/AAAAAAAAJ3w/o9acEOqKx5M/Target%252520Foo%252520Dogs_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="566"></a></p> <p>I found a few of the other items, like the ceramic hanger and the ceramic accent table, in <a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/weekend-makeover-mid-century-eclectic-artist/">this post</a> from <a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/">Emily Henderson</a> about a budget room design she and her team pulled off in one weekend. Man, can that girl style a room. #jealous. </p> <p>Have you found anything good at Target? Anything from this post or otherwise that you have your eye on? </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-87309182702818221042015-02-20T11:38:00.001-06:002015-02-20T11:56:35.109-06:00My Thoughts on Best Picture<p>Thanks to everyone who read my post about <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2015/02/on-oscars-snl-and-why-women-matter.html">women in entertainment</a> earlier this week. Like I said, it was off-topic for me (although I have posted about <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/TV%20and%20Movies">TV and movies</a> several times before), but I’m really proud of that post. </p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03166/best-pic_3166072k.jpg" width="550" height="344"></p> <p>And as promised, here’s my thoughts on each of the Best Picture nominees. I had planned to post this on Tuesday, but I saw that <em>Theory of Everything </em>was out on DVD/On Demand this week, so I waited until I had a chance to watch that film before I posted. I’ve also taken the liberty of listing them in order of best to worst IMHO. </p> <ol> <li><strong>Birdman</strong>: This was the first of the BP films I saw and it’s my favorite. I really enjoyed just about everything in this movie, from the storyline (has-been actor trying to find success again), to the acting (everyone is superb, especially Michael Keaton and Emma Stone), to the camera work (long, winding shots that follow conversations down hallways). I think this movie has something for everyone: it has a nice balance of humorous and serious material, and unlike a lot of critically acclaimed movies, it isn’t violent or too vulgar. It’s one of the favorites for Best Picture and it is definitely my pick. <li><strong>The Grand Budapest Hotel</strong>: This was just adorable. It’s actually only the second Wes Anderson movie I’ve seen, but I can see he has a very particular style which I like. I really enjoyed this movie, but it didn’t strike me as a Best Picture film. I appreciate that it was much lighter and more jovial (but still with a bit of a darker side) than the other nominees, but overall the word I would use to describe it is “cute” (in the best of ways). <li><strong>The Theory of Everything</strong>: I thought this film was lovely. Eddie Redmayne was remarkable as Stephen Hawking, and Felicity Jones was equally strong as Hawking’s wife. Hawking’s/Redmayne’s physical deterioration was incredible and hard to watch, but the cinematography and soundtrack really helped lift up the movie from something that could be quite depressing. A very good movie, but not quite strong enough to earn Best Picture. <li><strong>Whiplash</strong>: This one is kind of an underdog, but it’s a strong movie that’s worth seeing. The acting is incredible (J.K. Simmons will almost definitely win for Best Supporting Actor), which helps you get invested in the story and the characters. However, there are basically only four characters in the whole movie, and only two of them actually matter. Also, the scope of the movie is quite narrow: a young student at a music conservatory who dreams of being the best drummer in the world is pitted against an intense and unorthodox teacher who holds his student’s future in the palm of his hand. That’s it, that’s the whole movie. But it’s worth watching, especially if you have ever studied music or love jazz. <li><strong>The Imitation Game</strong>: On the one hand, I’m very grateful to have learned about Alan Turning and his genius and unquestionably outstanding contribution to World War II. On the other hand, it was a pretty boring movie. It builds and builds like it’s going to be great, but there’s never any suspense (we know his machine will work and we’ll win the war). And while this was a true story about a real man who was homosexual, and it is incredibly unjust what happened to him and thousands of other gay men, as a story line it felt kind of jammed in with the rest of the movie. So overall: meh. <li><strong>Boyhood</strong>: We rented this from Redbox last Saturday night and I’m really glad we did (versus seeing it in theaters), because it was <em>very</em> long, kind of boring, and at times, depressing. I do appreciate what director Richard Linklater did here, with shooting it over 12 years so we actually get to see the actors grow up over the years, but nothing much happens. I guess there is a kind of beauty in seeing an average family age and go through what an average family goes through in a decade, but it doesn’t make for a very entertaining movie. It’s worth seeing, but I would suggest lowering your expectations (maybe that was part of the problem for me, that I expected to be blown away). </li></ol> <p>So while I haven’t met my goal of seeing all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars, I’m really happy with my efforts (6 out of 8 ain’t bad). I have chosen not to see American Sniper yet, partly because I don’t like war movies, but mostly because it looks really intense and hard to watch. I was saving it for last, but now I think I’ll wait until it’s on DVD. And I’d really like to see Selma, I just haven’t gotten to it yet/ it hasn’t been showing at the right theaters and times. So I guess I’ll wait for that to come out on DVD too.</p> <p>Have you seen any of the Best Picture nominees yet? Which was your favorite? I can’t wait to see who wins on Sunday!</p> <p>P.S. Here’s a perfect companion piece to Monday’s post about the lack of women in the Best Picture: <a href="http://mic.com/articles/110338/12-women-who-had-the-perfect-response-to-sexist-questions">12 Women Who Had the Perfect Response to Sexist Questions</a> from Mic.com </p> <p>Have a splendid weekend, friends! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-86487791589086330452015-02-16T15:31:00.001-06:002015-02-16T16:28:44.731-06:00On the Oscars, SNL, and Why Women Matter<p>Happy Monday! I hope all of you here in the Midwest are staying warm today, despite the snow outside…is it Spring yet?? Who else is ready for warmer weather?! </p> <p>Today’s post is not related to decorating whatsoever, but it’s something I feel the need to share so please bear with me. Also, please excuse the length, it’s quite a bit longer and wordier than my average post. </p> <p>I’ve been going to the movies a lot over the last few months. As part of my <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2013/02/thirty-by-thirty.html">Thirty by Thirty</a> list, I made a goal to see all the Best Picture nominees one year before the Oscars. You see, I love watching awards shows, but I usually feel really out of the loop because I’ve only seen one or two of the nominated movies. So I decided to rectify this and hopefully see some great movies in the process.</p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" src="http://72df263c0e06786fe055-5c2de612d09f155d42eafa9b39d22b08.r24.cf2.rackcdn.com/2015/01/oscars2015-host_hp-banner_photo-credit-left.jpg" width="564" height="318"></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Who else is super excited for NPH to host?!</font></em></p> <p>The Oscars are now six days away, and even though I haven’t quite hit my goal of seeing all the movies, I’m throwing in the towel. I’ve seen five of the Best Picture nominees, and I may manage to see another one this week, but I think I’ve seen enough. Most of them aren’t wowing me, and in fact one of the favorites to win it all was downright boring (<em>Boyhood</em>). I’d like to share my thoughts about each of the BP nominees I’ve seen, but that would make this post way too long, so I’ll do that in a separate post tomorrow. </p> <p>Now that I’m much better acquainted with the award-nominated movies, I’d like to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/09/kanye-west-blasts-grammys_n_6642542.html">pull a Kanye</a> and take issue with the Oscars. Though I don’t necessarily agree with the Academy’s choices for Best Picture nominees, I think it’s a tough balance between recognizing artistic talent, regardless of whether the movie was liked or even seen by millions of people, and awarding great movies that people actually enjoy. </p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Oscar Nominations 2015: Grand Budapest Hotel, Birdman Lead the Race" src="http://img2-3.timeinc.net/people/i/2015/news/150126/grand-budapest-1024.jpg" width="563" height="422"></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">The two Best Picture nominees I did enjoy: The Grand Budapest Hotel and Birdman. Via <a href="http://www.people.com/article/oscar-nominations-2015">People.com</a></font></em></p> <p>But what I really have an issue with is the lack of recognition of women in movies. There have been many articles written on this subject, especially this year when the nominations were particularly dominated by white males. “<a href="http://popinsomniacs.com/2015/01/oscars-2015-how-are-women-portrayed-in-the-8-movies-nominated-for-best-picture/">Oscars 2015: How Are Women Portrayed In The 8 Movies Nominated for Best Picture</a>” from Popinsomniacs is a great piece on how women measure up in each of the movies. Aside from <em>The Theory of Everything</em> and <em>Selma</em> (which of course happen to be 2 of the 3 movies I haven’t seen yet), the women in the BP films are there as sidekicks to the genius and troubled male leads (if they’re even there at all…looking at you, <em>Whiplash</em>). I’m not even going to touch the lack of racial diversity among the Oscars nominees; you can read more about that in <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/15/oscars-white-men-hollywood-women">this fantastic article</a> from The Guardian.</p> <p align="left">Now if you’ll allow me to change the subject a little bit, I’d like to talk about last night’s Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special. I love everything about Saturday Night Live. Which, to be clear, isn’t the same thing as saying I love everything <em>on</em> Saturday Night Live. Obviously some seasons are better than others, some sketches are better than others, heck, some sketches can be downright terrible. But I love watching the show if only to catch those few moments of greatness. </p> <p align="left"><img title="Celebrity Jeopardy, SNL 40th Anniversary Celebration" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Celebrity Jeopardy, SNL 40th Anniversary Celebration" src="http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2015115/rs_560x374-150215202211-1024.Celebrity-Jeopardy-SNL-40th-NYC.ms.021515_copy.JPG" width="560" height="374"></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">via <a href="http://www.eonline.com/news/625943/20-times-we-totally-lost-our-minds-during-the-saturday-night-live-40th-anniversary-special">E! Online</a></font></em></p> <p align="left">Which is why I loved SNL40 so much, because they highlighted those amazing moments and gave us more (the <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/751652">Celebrity Jeopardy</a> reboot was every bit as brilliant as the original, and any time Kate McKinnon as Justin Bieber appears on screen is a win for me). I got to watch so many of my favorite celebrities and cast members celebrate a show that I love. Aside from a few misses (Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy), I consider the anniversary special wildly successful. </p> <p align="left">And while there were many talented and hilarious men on the show that I love so much, there were also so many women there that I love and admire. Tina, Amy, Kristen, Maya, and many other ladies that I find so amazing and funny and strong and beautiful. I admire them and look up to them, even though I have no aspirations of a career in comedy or acting. They’re just cool women who can stand toe to toe with the men. They’re not there as sidekicks. They’re proof that women can be entertaining and talented and smart and, of course, funny. </p> <p align="left"><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" src="http://cdn-api.skim.gs/images/view/54e184d8bb007aeff1bd4810/16x9?width=695&ratio=1" width="563" height="317"></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><em>photo via </em><a href="http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1075465/snl-40-all-female-weekend-update"><em>She Knows</em></a></font></p> <p align="left">Most of all, the women of SNL prove that women are worthy of notice (and not just for what dress they’re wearing on the red carpet, although I do love the fashion element of awards shows too). I want to see more women staring in, and directing, and writing, great films! We make up half the population and <a href="http://www.avclub.com/article/women-still-make-majority-moviegoers-prefer-female-202741">slightly more than half of movie goers</a>. It’s time for Hollywood, and The Academy of Motion Pictures, to finally recognize that women are worthy of important roles, and not just as partners to men. </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-89848835576196002032015-02-11T11:27:00.001-06:002015-02-11T12:22:31.402-06:00Three Things I Want in My New Home<p>We’re starting to look online at houses for our big move to St. Joseph, MO this summer. I love our house now, and if it was an option I’d stay in it for a few more years, but since I can’t I guess I can move on to something bigger and better. Ben and I have had a lot of conversations about what we want in our next house, and although there are many items on our wish list, these are the three main things we’re looking for. </p> <p>1. An Upgraded Master Suite</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-feSFGrLP4JY/VNuQ_9JA_3I/AAAAAAAAJ1k/6DUkvf4nVjU/s1600-h/Bath%2525202%25255B5%25255D.png"><img title="Bath 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Bath 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J_gAajNLGFA/VNuRA1P9oEI/AAAAAAAAJ1s/78Wcl1ZPqjY/Bath%2525202_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="447" height="690"></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Murphy Brothers Contracting via </font></em><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1411806/Westchester-Magazines-Dream-Home-transitional-bathroom-new-york"><em><font size="2">Houzz</font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rwtVnYJq58c/VNuRB20o0ZI/AAAAAAAAJ10/liWQ7jazymI/s1600-h/closet%25255B5%25255D.png"><img title="closet" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="closet" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EL_H-L45lPY/VNuRCjojVoI/AAAAAAAAJ18/cL4c-ee_N6k/closet_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="446" height="672"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><em>Munger Interiors via </em></font><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/474642/Traditional-Living-traditional-closet-houston"><font size="2"><em>Houzz</em></font></a></p> <p align="left">I love our bedroom now, but our bathroom and closet could definitely use some more space. The shower is pretty tight, so in the next house we’d love to have a walk-in shower like the one above. It seems like home builders and remodelers have finally figured out that while a big jacuzzi tub looks amazing, most people don’t use it very often. The ginormous shower is where it’s at. </p> <p align="left">And of course every girl wants a bigger closet. I don’t need something as amazing as the photo above (although I wouldn’t say no!), but I do need more space and more organization. </p> <p align="left">2. A Private Backyard</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2hQSH-fYlyo/VNuRD1g4QsI/AAAAAAAAJ2E/ooKsgZi0NrM/s1600-h/Firepit%25255B5%25255D.png"><img title="Firepit" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Firepit" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aZ8_uB6Q9Ig/VNuREkwheuI/AAAAAAAAJ2M/xgYkXbWe92M/Firepit_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="436" height="571"></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Conklin Limestone via </font></em><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/8131110/Fire-Pit-traditional-patio-providence"><em><font size="2">Houzz</font></em></a></p> <p align="left">Our current backyard is a great space for Finnley to run around in, but it’s not the best space for people. The neighbors’ house behind us mirrors ours, and the neighbors next to us have a sunroom on the upper deck that looks down over us, so we never have any privacy. I’d love a big deck to grill out and have dinners on, and another area with some lounge chairs where I can sit and relax on a nice day, all out of reach of the neighbors’ eyes. </p> <p align="left">3. A Finished Basement Rec Room</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LjhJOwqpKl0/VNuRF3KiPhI/AAAAAAAAJ2U/onnt4SZcpQ4/s1600-h/Basement%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Basement" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Basement" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vn-aab_0KFo/VNuRG81K7zI/AAAAAAAAJ2c/WIDBVrEV6M8/Basement_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="584" height="389"></a></p> <p align="center">Kyle Hunt & Partners via <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7747550/Comfortable-Cottage-Style-transitional-basement-minneapolis">Houzz</a></p> <p align="left">Obviously I can survive without a second family room, but I’d love to have a finished basement with a rec room. It’d be a great place to lounge and watch movies, or have friends over for a game night, etc. And Ben would love to have a bar, which would definitely make the basement a great spot for entertaining. Plus it would give him an area of the house where he gets to control how it’s decorated. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GEiudVgJrZs/VNuRHAb7aPI/AAAAAAAAJ2g/mzIrJPA0Ym4/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> </p> <p align="left">We’d also like to start a family at some point while we’re in this house, so we’re considering the needs and wants of a family with small children while we’re house hunting as well. So the private backyard would give the kids a great place to play, the finished basement could house a playroom, etc. </p> <p align="left">Any advice for our wish list? Are/were any of the above items on your list for your next or current house? </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-41759681500684858692015-02-02T15:07:00.001-06:002015-02-02T15:07:10.599-06:00DIY Valentine’s Day Banner<p>Hello, friends! Today I have a really cute and easy DIY project just in time for Valentine’s Day.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3hopIV0eH3Y/VM_jzZQfBZI/AAAAAAAAJxo/5jxacexhUpI/s1600-h/Vday%252520Banner%252520with%252520text%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Vday Banner with text" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Vday Banner with text" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jDjPJEiI7sY/VM_j0Fe4NLI/AAAAAAAAJxw/sw58xWeUJRk/Vday%252520Banner%252520with%252520text_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>I actually made this “Je T’Aime” banner last year for Valentine’s Day, but I was going through a bit of a blogging hiatus and therefore never got it posted. But I wanted to make sure I posted directions this year so you had a chance to make one for yourself!</p> <p>My banner was inspired by this one by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/103766376/je-taime-banner?ref=shop_home_active_3">michiemay</a> on Etsy. It was for sale on Antropologie last year, which is where I found it. </p> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/103766376/je-taime-banner?ref=shop_home_active_3"><img alt="Je t'aime Banner" src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/025/1/6316751/il_570xN.545726568_q4x9.jpg" width="570"></a></p> <p>Isn’t it cute?! Now I absolutely support buying from individuals on Etsy, so if you’d like to buy the pre-made banner from her, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/103766376/je-taime-banner?ref=shop_home_active_3">go for it</a>! I didn’t have $40 to spend on Valentine’s décor so I made my own version. </p> <p>For my DIY version, here is what you’ll need:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3-fWavxwwaE/VM_j0zWd-jI/AAAAAAAAJx0/8N8M9iWd5cg/s1600-h/Materials%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Materials" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Materials" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AlhyMQFgmRo/VM_j1p-IoPI/AAAAAAAAJx8/NPpV-BvnHUA/Materials_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <ul> <li>Four sheets of cardstock in various hues of red and pink</li> <li>Four sheets of tissue paper (I used two colors but you can just use one if you want)</li> <li>Ruler and pencil</li> <li>Sharpie</li> <li>Ribbon</li> <li>Hole punch</li> <li>Paper cutter (optional)</li> <li>Fancy edge scissors (optional)</li></ul> <p>Start by making your letters. </p> <p>1. Cut out a 3” x 6” rectangle from your sheet of cardstock, either using scissors or a paper cutter. You’ll need two rectangles from each sheet.</p> <p>2. Measure 1.5” from the bottom of the sheet and mark it. Make another mark 1.5” from the edge (center of the width). Make the intersection of these two points, and use your ruler to draw a straight edge from the bottom corners to this point. Cut out the triangle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ab3SKzMjte8/VM_j2CZdMuI/AAAAAAAAJyE/tgGC1CrChEY/s1600-h/Step%2525201%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-52hoqSC0wSE/VM_j2n5RehI/AAAAAAAAJyM/73pKRfZwSf8/Step%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>3. If desired, use the fancy edge scissors to trim all edges of the rectangle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1hnc8C75vcM/VM_j3MrgazI/AAAAAAAAJyY/Z6smXmANgzg/s1600-h/Step%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c8lW49e5zXo/VM_j35Tm8HI/AAAAAAAAJyc/5FybKykhGGg/Step%2525202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="388"></a></p> <p>4. Draw one letter onto each piece. I free-handed mine, but if you prefer you can use stencils, stickers, etc. Be sure to draw on the side opposite of the one with your pencil markings. For the ombre look, start with your darkest shade of cardstock, then work in so the palest color is in the center, and back out so your darkest color is at the other end again. Be sure to leave one piece blank for the space between “Je” and “T’aime.”</p> <p>5. Punch a hole in both upper corners of each sheet. I used a heart punch because that’s what I had around, but you can certainly use a regular hole punch.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-spWvr78I0yg/VM_j4QXcKDI/AAAAAAAAJyk/FcgnRSM6bIs/s1600-h/Step%2525204%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jrY93yv7SJc/VM_j47pZU4I/AAAAAAAAJyw/iRowEe-8OE8/Step%2525204_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>Next, make the tissue paper tassels.</p> <p>1. Unfold your sheet of tissue paper, then fold it in half, and in half again.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h8q6hPklBbY/VM_j5lj6eDI/AAAAAAAAJy4/Ed5pWJ9DCLs/s1600-h/Step%2525205%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 5" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2Ei_VgSbdKk/VM_j6AVag-I/AAAAAAAAJy8/L8cqinhzcLQ/Step%2525205_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>2. Make the fringe by cutting small strips in the tissue paper, starting at the open edges. Leave about an inch from the top, folded edge uncut. I found it easier to cut the paper when I placed something on the top edges. This helped me keep the layers together when I made the cuts.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9Uab1s10Rvg/VM_j6mGrABI/AAAAAAAAJzE/zgsB6IUv16w/s1600-h/Step%2525206%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 6" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 6" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YgvCIA1aYsg/VM_j7DwRyxI/AAAAAAAAJzQ/xPA5V4Bnr4k/Step%2525206_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="389"></a></p> <p>3. Once you’ve cut all the fringe, unfold the paper lengthwise.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4Fi5MH_715s/VM_j72cJbbI/AAAAAAAAJzY/iPzs6OFqFKs/s1600-h/Step%2525208%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 8" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 8" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CTfIXn1aYSQ/VM_j8dXBqSI/AAAAAAAAJzc/Bd_WaAyHBVQ/Step%2525208_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>4. Cut it in half. This will give you two tassels out of each sheet of tissue paper.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_vTzbSQ6wnQ/VM_j87OnXjI/AAAAAAAAJzg/o9x5IiOZDHU/s1600-h/DSC_0907%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0907" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0907" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-o_2l7Rpfn4M/VM_j9hMQ7rI/AAAAAAAAJzs/jFJFXTmxWM0/DSC_0907_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>5. Unfold the cut sheet.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nUc4HdMnobI/VM_j-bkb0zI/AAAAAAAAJzw/bqAGIBczAPM/s1600-h/Step%25252010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 10" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 10" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-v8dnhEYmifQ/VM_m4xOuHmI/AAAAAAAAJ0E/NxGkpVnageo/Step%25252010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>6. Tightly roll up the tissue paper lengthwise.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qIf4tJSowlU/VM_m5jdT3pI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/tWFWTMmK_J8/s1600-h/Step%25252011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 11" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 11" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BWKtxrQgXxw/VM_m6EIZKbI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/4gHj5r103RI/Step%25252011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>7. Tightly twist the center part of your tassel.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uqwEUF2fe5s/VM_m6g431wI/AAAAAAAAJ0c/ThkV0qDW7Wc/s1600-h/Step%25252012%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 12" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 12" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f_J0dkTpBEk/VM_m7SEogVI/AAAAAAAAJ0g/vsYXL1lrkN0/Step%25252012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>8. Twist the middle section into a loop. You should be able to twist it tightly enough that you don’t need to secure it, but if you want to make sure it stays together you can use a small drop of hot glue.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v2pnLkaQ2UA/VM_m79tVk0I/AAAAAAAAJ0o/uu4UOMqB_jk/s1600-h/Step%25252013%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 13" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 13" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vkU5MDBlkxI/VM_m8hhZdlI/AAAAAAAAJ00/fj-PwuxoFnk/Step%25252013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="389"></a></p> <p>Now you’re ready to assemble the banner! Cut a length of ribbon around 6 feet long and string on your materials, alternating letters and tassels. If you’re using a thin ribbon you may need to knot the ribbon around the letters and tassels so they don’t slide. I didn’t need to do that with my banner. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x1Jyfyi9yhY/VM_m9FEKbEI/AAAAAAAAJ08/832iLkxA9Qg/s1600-h/Vday%252520Banner%25255B24%25255D.jpg"><img title="Vday Banner" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Vday Banner" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VxRxvlpQxwk/VM_m9895uaI/AAAAAAAAJ1A/5ob7Gkh_oUA/Vday%252520Banner_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="389"></a></p> <p>Use washi tape or another tape that won’t damage your surface to tape the banner to your mantle. You could also use the banner to decorate a buffet, stair rail, or doorway. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-A_IzuAwLI1I/VM_m-jvKxTI/AAAAAAAAJ1M/XqxlPxNWFjw/s1600-h/Vday%252520Banner%2525202%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Vday Banner 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Vday Banner 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dVhcdLOkijU/VM_m_Fn2BmI/AAAAAAAAJ1U/zfGsKw80y8M/Vday%252520Banner%2525202_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="595" height="595"></a></p> <p>That’s it! The whole project took me about 30-45 minutes, pretty simple. I had all the materials on hand from my old scrapbooking stuff and other craft supplies, but if you went out and bought everything it shouldn’t cost you more than $5. </p> <p>Do you decorate your home for Valentine’s Day? I’d love to see your décor, especially any DIY projects! Leave a note in the comments section. And if you make this banner, please share it with me! Leave a comment or tag me on Instagram or Twitter (@blue11interiors).</p> <p>P.S. I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be making this project on TV this Wednesday! If you’re in the Kansas City area, you can see me on Better KC on KCTV5 Wednesday, February 4 at 9 a.m. I’d love to know I have a few friends watching! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-36089857332072535462015-01-30T12:05:00.001-06:002015-01-30T12:05:21.086-06:00Friday Favorites 1.30.15<p>Cheers to another Friday and another weekend on the way! I hope you all had a fabulous week. Here are a few things I came across this week that I just have to share with you.</p> <p><u>This House Tour</u></p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://p-fst1.pixstatic.com/54c6e393dbfa3f31fb011822/_w.540_s.fit_/MLP_01.jpg"></p> <p>I love Michelle’s <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/michelles-frenchfashioned-home-house-tour-207775#_">French-Fashioned West Village Atelier</a> on Apartment Therapy. I’m so jealous of her art collection, and I love all the gilded and glamorous details. She’s an interior designer, so it’s no surprise that she was really smart in how she laid out her fairly small apartment. </p> <p><u>This Article</u></p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="A Leslie Knope in a World Full of Liz Lemons" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3c/ca/c5/3ccac5120830c44c4df778c28a36d25f.jpg" width="570" height="321"></p> <p>It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with Parks and Recreation, and I might already be mourning the impending end of one of my favorite series. I think Leslie Knope is one of the best female characters on television, and apparently so does Hanna Brooks Olsen, who wrote “<a href="https://medium.com/@mshannabrooks/a-leslie-knope-in-a-world-full-of-liz-lemons-61726b6c6493">A Leslie Knope in a World Full of Liz Lemons</a>” for Medium. She compares the hot-mess Liz Lemon to the passionate and successful Leslie Knope and asks women to consider who they should really be looking up to. It’s a great read, not only for fans of Parks and Rec, but for any woman who wants more female role-models on television.</p> <p><u>These DIY’s</u></p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pkcb7jYHW78/VLXieVGFNUI/AAAAAAAAJIQ/4ZU_bLDIacM/s1600/fortune-cookie-6.png" width="584" height="388"></p> <p>My friend Lisa from <a href="http://www.peridotskys.com/">Peridot Skys</a> has created some really cute (and easy!) Valentine’s Days DIY projects, including these <a href="http://www.peridotskys.com/2015/01/valentines-fortune-cookies.html">sweet felt fortune cookies</a> and some <a href="http://www.peridotskys.com/2015/01/cupids-arrows.html">felt Cupid’s arrows</a>. </p> <p><u>These Instagrams</u></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Wa2rNZDFc30/VMvH3GZmdBI/AAAAAAAAJxI/Q6p2RCW8cVA/s1600-h/image1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="image1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="image1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aBaEaUwCw2w/VMvH30GTNqI/AAAAAAAAJxM/bylRGeHpyvg/image1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="585"></a></p> <p>I follow so many talented bloggers, websites, and other creative people on Instagram. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the seemingly perfect lives they lead, but if you look at the glass half full side you can find loads of inspiration in the tiny square photos. Some of my favorites of this week come from <a href="http://instagram.com/glitterguide">@glitterguide</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/lovelyfest">@lovelyfest</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/alainakaz">@alainakaz</a> (love her photo of Cassis, France!), and <a href="http://instagram.com/dominomag">@dominomag</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow along with me (<a href="http://instagram.com/blue11interiors">@blue11interiors</a>) on Instagram as well to see what new books I’m devouring and what gorgeous venue I was at last night.</p> <p>I’ll be back next week with that Valentine’s Day DIY I promised you this week (sorry it’s late), and some really exciting news!</p> <p>Have a fantastic weekend! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-6180541454475370452015-01-26T11:23:00.001-06:002015-01-26T11:28:32.624-06:00Kate Spade Saturday at West Elm<p>Happy Monday, friends! Sorry for the lack of posts last week; unexpected events took me away from blogging. But I’m back now, and hopefully I’ll be able to continue to post all week.</p> <p>The other day I was browsing through <a href="http://westelm.com">West Elm’s</a> website and discovered something amazing: a product line <a href="http://www.westelm.com/shop/collaborations/kate-spade-saturday/">in collaboration</a> with <a href="http://saturday.com">Kate Spade Saturday</a>! How did I not know about this sooner?! It’s well documented that I love both <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/kate%20spade">Kate Spade</a> and <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/West%20Elm">West Elm</a>, so I was thrilled to see the two come together. The Saturday line has the spirit and color of the regular Kate Spade collection, just a little more relaxed (hence the Saturday name) and a little more affordable than the parent line. And I’m happy to report that the West Elm/Saturday products are just as great as I would hope. They have it all: bedding, rugs, pillows, lighting, art, and furniture. It’s all great, but below are a few of the items I’m particularly in love with. </p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt=""Kate Spade Saturday @ West Elm" by blue11interiors on Polyvore" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c3/04/71/c30471fea2476ce87c66d94313f20941.jpg" width="562" height="562"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/kate-spade-saturday-zigzag-pillow-cover-northern-sun-t1582/?bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><font size="2"><em>Zigzag Pillow Cover</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $39 // </em></font><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/kate-spade-saturday-chambray-diagonal-duvet-cover-shams-b1554/?pkey=ckate-spade-saturday&bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><font size="2"><em>Chambray Diagonal Duvet Cover</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $79 for a Queen // </em></font><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/kate-spade-saturday-globe-floor-lamp-w1555/?bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><font size="2"><em>Globe Floor Lamp</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $349 // </em></font><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/kate-spade-saturday-shifting-shapes-pillow-cover-slate-t1581/?bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><font size="2"><em>Shifting Shapes Pillow Cover</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $34 // </em></font><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/kate-spade-saturday-wall-art-good-vibes-w1512/?pkey=ckate-spade-saturday&bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><font size="2"><em>Good Vibes Wall Art</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $159 // </em></font><a href="http://www.westelm.com/m/products/kate-spade-saturday-small-scale-maze-dhurrie-rug-iron-t1530/?pkey=ckate-spade-saturday&cm_src=productsearch"><font size="2"><em>Small Scale Maze Dhurrie Rug</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $239 for 5’x8’ // </em></font><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/wrh-anders-chair-kate-spade-saturday-floral-h1208/?bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><font size="2"><em>Floral Print Anders Chair</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, $599</em></font></p> <p align="left">What do you think? Would you buy any of these for your home? </p> <p align="left">Be sure to come back later this week for a sweet Valentine’s Day DIY project! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-18002178690208918292015-01-16T10:55:00.001-06:002015-01-16T11:01:34.948-06:00Friday Favorites 1.16.15<p>Time for my first Friday Favorites post of 2015! Here are a few things I loved this week and I think you’ll love too.</p> <p><u>This Sale</u></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ORhxtjVFHYI/VLlCbcQFxlI/AAAAAAAAJv4/aTn4xBuhng8/s1600-h/Dwell%252520Pillows%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Dwell Pillows" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Dwell Pillows" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W2QH2Qn0O2k/VLlCb3BM9HI/AAAAAAAAJv8/wbeuPcqmIUg/Dwell%252520Pillows_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="467" height="467"></a></p> <p><a href="http://dwellstudio.com">Dwell Studio</a> is having an awesome sale right now. Their pillows are gorgeous but normally pretty expensive ($70-$100), but a bunch of them are on sale now for as low as $31. Slightly more expensive than pillows from Target but so worth it. Click <a href="http://www.dwellstudio.com/Pillow-Sale-C1824205.html">here</a> to see the above pillows and more. </p> <p><u>This House Tour</u></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eswg_N0Gd3Q/VLlCc0fPk4I/AAAAAAAAJwI/8YsimYZbqOU/s1600-h/AT%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="AT" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="AT" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o_ccLB16cbg/VLlCdQZeO1I/AAAAAAAAJwM/9izzfbfLApU/AT_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="552" height="414"></a></p> <p>The folks at <a href="http://apartmenttherapy.com">Apartment Therapy</a> have done it again. I’m obsessed with their home tours, and Jill and Chris’ Craftsman home is one of my new favorites. It’s so light and bright and airy, which is hard to do in a craftsman. And that chandelier! So jealous. Check out the rest of the tour <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/jill-chris-beautiful-chicagostyle-bungalow-house-tour-212922#_">here</a>. </p> <p><u>These Instagrammers</u></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Pamu2n3IHfg/VLlCeEGZFMI/AAAAAAAAJwY/VxXdDfZsX5Q/s1600-h/Instagram%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Instagram" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Instagram" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bphvHMv39OE/VLlCe46FI9I/AAAAAAAAJwc/_csWzX6KGcA/Instagram_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="585"></a></p> <p>So. Many. Pretty. Rooms. Instagram is such a great tool for finding inspiration, especially when you follow talented bloggers like <a href="http://instagram.com/cuckoo4design">cuckoo4design</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jhinteriordesign">jhinteriordesign</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/decoristofficial/">decoristofficial</a>, and <a href="http://instagram.com/tiffanyleighid">tiffanyleighid</a>. </p> <p><u>This Series</u></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gDW5O1yKYA0/VLlCfon-HSI/AAAAAAAAJwo/-v0RCi1rlgw/s1600-h/Capture%25255B2%25255D.png"><img title="Capture" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Capture" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WobPOiF_4R0/VLlCg3hmvnI/AAAAAAAAJww/2rWEFAHN9rc/Capture_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="585" height="584"></a></p> <p>I’m a big fan of <a href="http://jesslively.com/">Jess Lively</a> and her Life With Intention teachings. Her resources can help you identify what’s really important to you and use those values to guide your actions. I can’t afford to sign up for one of her full classes right now, but I definitely take advantage of her free resources. Right now she’s offering a free mini series of videos about intentions setting. I signed up, and though I haven’t had a chance to watch them yet, I did a mini seminar with her last year and it was fantastic. Click <a href="http://lifewithintentiononline.com/">here</a> to sign up. </p> <p> </p> <p>That’s it for this week, friends. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-38507393484122986772015-01-15T10:15:00.000-06:002021-01-24T10:51:34.487-06:00Golden Globes Color Trend: Bold Red<p align="left">Time for part three of my color trend series inspired by the lovely ladies on the Golden Globes red carpet. This time I’m celebrating the bold red dresses of Allison Williams, Taylor Schilling, and Lena Dunham. Such stunning dresses! </p> <p align="left"><img alt="2015 golden globes red carpet dresses fashion red" height="397" src="http://www.fushionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion-red.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion-red" width="563" /></p> <p align="center">via <em><font size="2"><a href="http://www.fushionmag.com/fashion/celebritystyle/2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion/">Fushion Magazine</a></font></em></p> <p align="left">Like a red ballgown, a red room can be a tricky feat to pull off. It can read too aggressive and masculine or too dated, or it can conjure images of giant red, overstuffed leather sofas (eek!). But these rooms below use red perfectly. </p> <p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><img alt="Eclectic and Colorful Condo" height="606" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/18/f8/ad/18f8adc053721635f343dccd40b0c955.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;" width="589" /></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><em><a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/small-spaces/small-space-eclectic-and-colourful-condo/a/41815/2">Style at Home</a></em></font></p><p align="center"><font size="2"><br /></font></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Accent Wall in Kids Room, Contemporary, Girl's Room, Benjamin Moore Coral Gables, TTM Development" height="385" src="http://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2014/12/22/cf98106789a1.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="576" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">TTM Development via </font></em><em><font size="2"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=121133">DecorPad</a></font></em></p><p align="center"><em><br /></em></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Red - Pink-and-red stripes and white paneling and tile in a cheerful bathroom" height="704" src="http://www4.pictures.lonny.com/lo/Red+Pink+red+stripes+white+paneling+tile+cheerful+IsK8W6nKwftl.jpg" width="561" /></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.lonny.com/photos/Red/IsK8W6nKwft"><em><font size="2">Lonny Mag</font></em></a></p> <p align="left">So pretty, don’t you think? If you don’t want to go the way of red walls, a few pieces of red furniture or a couple red accessories can still add a great pop of color to a room. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img alt=""Red Furniture and Accessories" by blue11interiors on Polyvore" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3b/6e/32/3b6e324bdcfacb3f0ad5e239229653c2.jpg" /></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"></font></em> </p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><a href="http://www.pier1.com/Tufted-Dining-Chair-Red-Velvet/2424370,default,pd.html">Hourglass Dining Chair</a>, Pier 1, $230 // <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Safavieh-Sunbright-Table-Lamp-LIT4024-FV20960.html?SSAID=256758&refid=SS256758">Safavieh Sunbright Table Lamp</a>, Wayfair, $111 // <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/red+mirror+with+gold+detail.do">Red Mirror with Gold Detail</a>, World Market, $200 // <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/red+josephine+desk.do">Red Josephine Desk</a>, World Market, $160 // <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/ARTISAN-RED-GARDEN-STOOL-SIDE-TABLE/9610647/product.html">Artisan Red Garden Stool</a>, Overstock, $135 // <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Red-Piper-Pillow/2884471,default,pd.html">Red Piper Pillow</a>, Pier 1, $20 // <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Adirondack-Red-Black-Rug-8-x-10/8397816/product.html">Safavieh Adirondack Rug</a>, $168 for 8’x10’</font></em></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Thanks for joining me for my color trend series, and if you missed the previous posts you can see canary yellow <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2015/01/golden-globes-color-trend-canary-yellow.html">here</a> and sparkly silver <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2015/01/golden-globes-color-trend-sparkling.html">here</a>. Which color was your favorite? </p> <p align="left">Come back tomorrow to see my favorite links of the week! </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"></font></em></p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-60705213664234456212015-01-14T11:19:00.001-06:002021-01-24T10:53:33.625-06:00Golden Globes Color Trend: Sparkling Silver<p align="left">Time for part two of my color trend series inspired by Sunday’s Golden Globes red carpet. Today I’m loving silver, just like the fabulous dresses seen below on Dakota Johnson, Reese Witherspoon, and Julianne Moore. </p> <p align="left"><img alt="2015 golden globes red carpet dresses fashion silver" height="422" src="http://www.fushionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion-silver.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion-silver" width="562" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">via <a href="http://www.fushionmag.com/fashion/celebritystyle/2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion/">Fushion Magazine</a></font></em></p> <p align="left">I’m so jealous of their pretty, sparkly dresses! They just look perfect for the awards show.</p> <p align="left">Sparkly silver can be harder to pull off in the home, but if done well it’s lovely. Use some metallic accents, like lamps or pendant lights, some silver wallpaper, or mirrored furniture to add a glamorous feel to your room. </p> <p align="left">Here are a few beautiful rooms that figured out how to pull off silver well. </p> <p align="center"><img alt="Metallic Wallpaper, Contemporary, girl's room, Natalie Umbert" height="382" src="http://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2011/02/10/06e623b1537b.jpg" width="574" /></p> <p align="center">Natalie Umbert via <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=84101">DecorPad</a></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Gray Kitchen Cabinets, Transitional, kitchen, Benjamin Moore Fieldstone, Sally Wheat Interiors" height="376" src="http://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2010/10/31/b7dffec8406c.png" width="570" /></p> <p align="center">Sally Wheat Interiors via <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm;jsessionid=F485C7C70ABDB379D4B6DDE6DE7A31B2.worker1?photoId=82310">DécorPad</a></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Purple Bench, Contemporary, bedroom, EJ Interiors" height="386" src="http://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2013/07/31/7c98888d9c8d.jpg" width="579" /></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">EJ Interiors via <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=106949">DécorPad</a></p><p align="center"><span style="text-align: left;">And here are a few accents you can bring into your home. Try the silver curtains and the mirrored coffee table for a sophisticated living room, or the sequined lamp and beaded pillows for a fun teen girl’s room.</span></p> <p align="center"><img alt=""Silver Accents" by blue11interiors on Polyvore" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/be/bd/0b/bebd0b871efa82aea82f940615881a12.jpg" /></p> <p align="center"></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/manzanita-wall-jewelry-branch-d2038/?bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><em><font size="2">Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, West Elm, $99 // </font></em><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/foxed-mirror-pendants-w876/?pkey=cpendants&cm_src=pendants||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-"><em><font size="2">Foxed Mirrored Faceted Pendant</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, West Elm, $120 // </font></em><a href="http://www.pier1.com/Grand-Silver-Burst-Mirror/2859151,default,pd.html"><em><font size="2">Grand Silver Burst Mirror</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Pier 1, $60 // </font></em><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-banded-faux-silk-curtain-panel/-/A-14256893#prodSlot=_1_13"><em><font size="2">Threshold Banded Faux Silk Curtain Panel</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Target, $30 // </font></em><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/silver-sequin-table-lamp-with-cfl-bulb/1041658055?mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_lighting_&adpos=1o5&creative=39230296429&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAiAxNilBRD88r2azcqB2zsSJABy2B966qWoioGNB1SwlvENv4POROpLk9PSIct7_l9HDF0wzBoCo2_w_wcB"><em><font size="2">Silver Sequin Table Lamp</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Bed Bath & Beyond, $25 // </font></em><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-metal-accent-table-silver/-/A-14404739"><em><font size="2">Threshold Metal Accent Table</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Target, $60 // </font></em><a href="http://www.pier1.com/Silver-Beaded-Bloom-Pillow/2858614,default,pd.html"><em><font size="2">Silver Beaded Bloom Pillow</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Pier 1, $40 // </font></em><a href="http://www.kouvy.com/products/silver-pouf?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=680001587&gclid=CjwKEAiAxNilBRD88r2azcqB2zsSJABy2B96T8-j4zrbiySGh176EpuT-DGNotQjW-pSPM9gRDwK1RoCSPPw_wcB"><em><font size="2">Moroccan Pouf</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Kouvy, $100 // </font></em><a href="http://www.pier1.com/Hayworth-Coffee-Table---Silver/2652458,default,pd.html"><em><font size="2">Hayworth Coffee Table</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Pier 1, $400</font></em></p> <p> </p> <p>I’m dying over that Moroccan pouf, and I love the Target side table; I even used it in my friend’s <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/02/apartment-makeover-reveal.html">apartment makeover</a>. Do you have silver in your house?</p> <p>Be sure to stop by tomorrow for my final post of my Golden Globes color trend series! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-1793774699625221982015-01-13T13:13:00.001-06:002021-01-24T10:56:58.837-06:00Golden Globes Color Trend: Canary Yellow<p>Hello lovelies, did everyone watch the Golden Globes Sunday night? I just love awards shows, especially the red carpet. I get such joy from seeing celebrities all dolled up in fabulous gowns, and I like to imagine what kind of couture dress I would wear if I were lucky enough to ever walk a red carpet myself (a girl can dream, right?). </p> <p>There were some pretty obvious color trends this year at the Golden Globes red carpet, and they’ve inspired me to start 2015 with a week-long series inspired by these gorgeous dresses. </p> <p>First up: canary yellow. It’s a hard color to pull off, but don’t Naomi Watts, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, and Leslie Mann look stunning? </p> <p><img alt="2015 golden globes red carpet dresses fashion" height="476" src="http://www.fushionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion-yellow.jpg" title="2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion-yellow" width="559" /></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><em>via </em></font><a href="http://www.fushionmag.com/fashion/celebritystyle/2015-golden-globes-red-carpet-dresses-fashion/"><font size="2"><em>Fushion Magazine</em></font></a></p> <p>Yellow can also be a hard color to pull off in the home, but if done right it’s so lovely and refreshing. </p> <p><img alt="Black and Yellow, I think I will do this in our laundry room. Why not make it a happy room." height="466" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/35/12/39/351239e6709a4d092c34b9e8aecab7df.jpg" width="563" /></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><em>Niche Interiors via </em></font><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/kitchen-cabinets-in-every-colo-143969?image_id=2389097"><font size="2"><em>Apartment Therapy</em></font></a></p> <p><img alt="The Chancellor Suite at The Chancellor Hotel. Yellow & blue living room with pair of canary yellow velvet rolled-arm sofas, peacock blue teal velvet French chairs, brass floor lamps, turquoise blue urn vase and gray moldings." height="376" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/04/20/0c/04200ceffd87a17e4cba874c9f6f58c6.jpg" width="564" /></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><em>Tobi Fairley via </em></font><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=99790"><font size="2"><em>DecorPad</em></font></a></p> <p><img alt="Melanie Turner Interiors: Gray & yellow dining room with soft gray paneled walls, white curtains with canary ..." height="806" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/0f/5a/29/0f5a29b81c38dfca0b20b69e54063283.jpg" width="564" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Melanie Turner Interiors via </font></em><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=95798&relatedPhotoId=90674&index=0"><em><font size="2">DecorPad</font></em></a></p> <p><img alt="DALLAS: SAY HELLO TO CANARY | Luella & June" height="382" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0e/33/be/0e33be86c7c7a93f2d05a804fb09fe6b.jpg" width="567" /></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://luellajune.com/dallas-say-hello-to-canary/"><font size="2"><em>Luella & June</em></font></a></p> <p><img alt="Yellow Dining Chairs, Transitional, dining room, Sherwin Williams Wool Skein, Martha O'Hara Interiors" height="380" src="http://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2014/10/15/3af2e2e4d449.jpg" width="570" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Mara O’Hara Interiors via </font></em><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=119205"><em><font size="2">DecorPad</font></em></a></p> <p>It might be the dreary winter weather, but yellow is looking particularly alluring to me right now. It just adds so much brightness and energy to a room, don’t you think? You don’t have to do a full makeover to bring a little yellow into your home; a few accessories or one statement piece in a bright hue will do the trick. Here are a few of my favorites. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M4_lBTvSdBQ/VLVuWW7E37I/AAAAAAAAJvY/5e5dEbaB-W4/s1600-h/yellow%252520accessories%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="yellow accessories" border="0" height="686" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-i5YJB2iLr9g/VLVuWyYnShI/AAAAAAAAJvc/sr4r--K-20k/yellow%252520accessories_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top: 0px; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="yellow accessories" width="552" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Thomas-Paul-Flatweave-Dhurrie-Area-Rug-Yellow-Cream-Flock-Area-Rug-FDCC-TMP1148.html?SSAID=256758&refid=SS256758"><em><font size="2">Thomas Paul Dhurrie Rug</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, AllModern.com, $523 for 5’x8’ // </font></em><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/linework-vases-honeycomb-d2281/?pkey=e|honeycomb%2Bvase|2|best|0|1|24||1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules&bnrid=3917500&cm_ven=AfCmtyCont&cm_cat=Polyvore&cm_pla=CJ&cm_ite=Std"><em><font size="2">Linework Honeycomb Vase</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, West Elm, $39 // </font></em><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-flocked-ogee-lamp-shade/-/A-15639514"><em><font size="2">Threshold Flocked Ogee Lamp Shade</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Target, $25 for large // </font></em><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-fretwork-accent-table/-/A-14517909"><em><font size="2">Threshold Fretwork Accent Table</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Target, $90 // </font></em><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/artists-and-designers/mark-daniel/willa-yellow-side-chair/s669716?si=2205077&aff=cj"><em><font size="2">Willa Yellow Side Chair</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Crate & Barrel, $99 // </font></em><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90239733/#/10239732"><em><font size="2">Stockholm Glass Door Cabinet</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Ikea, $399 // </font></em><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/camilla-2-seat-sofa/s266217?si=2205077&aff=cj"><em><font size="2">Camilla 2-Seat Sofa</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Crate & Barrel, $1599 // </font></em><a href="http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-patterned-decorative-pillow-yellow/-/A-13877253"><em><font size="2">Room Essentials Pillow</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Target, $17</font></em></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Do you have any yellow in your home, or are you thinking of adding any? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!</p> <p align="left">P.S. Come back tomorrow to see my next Golden Globes color trend feature! </p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"></font></em></p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-70958563848140194382015-01-07T14:53:00.001-06:002015-01-13T10:45:59.226-06:00Hello 2015!<p>I know I’m a little late with this post, as we’re already a whole week in to 2015, but such is life (especially mine). Things are getting back to normal around here after a stressful and busy December. After I declared “I’m back!”, life decided to laugh at my declaration and give us more crap. My mother-in-law had to have a tumor removed from her brain 3 days before Christmas. Thankfully the surgery went very well and she was able to come home the next day, in plenty of time for Christmas. </p> <p>We spent Christmas day with my husband’s family and then made the long drive back to Illinois to see my family. We had about 24 hours at home before we both got hit with the stomach flu. Not the way you want to spend a weekend back with your family. </p> <p>Anyway, since 2014 ended on a not so great note, it made me feel like the whole year was a big let-down. Looking back on it though, even though we did have some hard times, we had a really great year. And even though my blog and decorating business are not at the level I dream for them, I did get some amazing opportunities that I’m so thankful for. </p> <p>Here are a few highlights by the numbers:</p> <p>Appeared in<strong> one</strong> <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/10/better-kc-segment.html">television segment</a> for Better KC. </p> <p><img title="image-4" alt="image-4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TNprZGi3kss/VDLZdTwj_vI/AAAAAAAAJqo/OnXisGH8Nsg/image-4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="437"></p> <p>Attended<strong> one</strong> fantastic <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/04/top-10-things-i-learned-at-go-blog.html">blogger conference</a> and several blogger meetups</p> <p>Decorated <strong>one </strong><a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/02/apartment-makeover-reveal.html">apartment</a> for my best friend. </p> <p><img title="DSC_0042" alt="DSC_0042" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nDJnt29h7tk/Uwuab3c1IOI/AAAAAAAAH9M/D2NhOlE2y_w/DSC_0042_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="722"></p> <p>Had<strong> one</strong> awesome summer <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/06/kansas-city-staycation-highlights.html">staycation</a> with my love</p> <p>Celebrated <strong>one <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/03/book-favorites-mark-of-dragonfly.html">amazing book</a></strong> by attending the release party and reading it for my friends’ <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-perfect-kansas-city-saturday.html">book club</a>. </p> <p>Attended<strong> two</strong> store openings: <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/08/west-elm-kc-grand-opening-giveaway.html">West Elm</a> and <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/09/ikea-press-preview.html">Ikea</a></p> <p>Took <strong>two </strong>vacations to <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/04/palm-beach-trip-recap.html">West Palm Beach</a> and Washington D.C.</p> <p><img title="IMG_2913" alt="IMG_2913" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tWt23IZNG1I/U1mERzZHKpI/AAAAAAAAIQg/k3-ebNPvHGw/IMG_2913_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="437"></p> <p>Attended <strong>six</strong> fantastic concerts: the Sing-Off tour, Backstreet Boys, Ben Folds, Capitol Cities, Justin Timberlake, and Cage the Elephant.</p> <p>Made it another <strong>twelve </strong>months with good health, good friends, wonderful family, a loving husband, and a beautiful home. Can’t ask for too much more! </p> <p>Here’s to an even better 2015! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-16227271221370991152014-12-09T10:17:00.001-06:002014-12-19T12:19:12.588-06:00My Favorite Christmas Tradition<p>The holidays are just the best time of the year, don’t you think? They’re filled with so much gorgeous décor, fun activities, and traditions. I know every family has their own Christmas traditions, whether it’s baking cookies together or going ice skating at a special rink, or just getting together for gifts and games on Christmas.</p> <p>When Ben and I first moved in together 7 years ago I thought it would be fun to start our own tradition by getting each other a special ornament. It was a way to build our ornament collection and to give each other a personal gift that reflects our interests. I’ve loved searching for the perfect ornament for Ben every Christmas season, but I think he wins for getting me the better ornament each year. Here are the ornaments we’ve exchanged.</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>2008</u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ctefmbb206I/VIcgfEdRn0I/AAAAAAAAJsg/hz8HOJFcxv8/s1600-h/Ornaments%2525202008%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Ornaments 2008" alt="Ornaments 2008" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tb007RBiStE/VIcggF1qiqI/AAAAAAAAJsk/_JZrinKW130/Ornaments%2525202008_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="292"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">A snowman doctor for Ben to celebrate his first year in med school, and a first Christmas photo ornament from Ben to which we added a pic of our new little family (no Finnley yet).</font></p> <p align="center"><strong><u>2009</u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-heY20UuUhIA/VIcggp2q0yI/AAAAAAAAJsw/j8D8V_-MnT8/s1600-h/Ornaments%2525202009%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Ornaments 2009" alt="Ornaments 2009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r8abCl4mpKI/VIcghDHDVQI/AAAAAAAAJs0/o0wjEAL2yaQ/Ornaments%2525202009_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="437"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">I laughed so much when I opened my ornament and saw that, without planning it, we had gotten each other these mini glass ornaments! We even got them from the same store!</font></p> <p align="center"><strong><u>2010</u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-d83Cc-12qGY/VIcghx8BnnI/AAAAAAAAJs8/4Z-FumTjv88/s1600-h/Ornaments%2525202010%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Ornaments 2010" alt="Ornaments 2010" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rI6l2REVN64/VIcgiagj90I/AAAAAAAAJtE/XQm8JAmAMx0/Ornaments%2525202010_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="292"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">A Mizzou glass for Ben, and a really sweet and whimsical ornament for me.</font></p> <p align="center"><strong><u>2011</u></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><u></u></strong><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6JaA0IWi9iA/VIcgi9im_CI/AAAAAAAAJtQ/qfGcyFbAvCo/s1600-h/DSC_0865%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="DSC_0865" alt="DSC_0865" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ifno7r6bBQg/VIcgjlMEx0I/AAAAAAAAJtU/FVNjKch9jY8/DSC_0865_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="582" height="583"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KFs10iDq1Jw/VIcgkMoiFyI/AAAAAAAAJtg/5NEyIE1apyY/s1600-h/Wedding%252520ornament%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Wedding ornament" alt="Wedding ornament" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sLhO4-wGCqA/VIcgk2B72wI/AAAAAAAAJtk/FBLaFkz5zas/Wedding%252520ornament_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="437"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">We got married in 2011, so without discussing it, we both happened to get each other wedding ornaments. I made a ornament filled with our wedding invitation, and Ben ordered a hand painted ornament from Etsy personalized with our wedding date.</font> </p> <p align="left">The last two years we decided not to buy each other more ornaments since our tree was getting pretty full and still growing (I worked at a home store in 2012, so I collected a lot of ornaments from them that year, and last year we got a <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-tree-2013-giveaway.html">new tree</a> that happened to come with tons of ornaments), but I’m so happy we decided to start this little tradition of ours. I love looking back on the ornaments we’ve given each other; they’re some of my favorite gifts (given and received). </p> <p align="left">Do you and your significant other exchange ornaments or another special gift every year? If you’re in need of some ideas, Coupons.com can help. They have great guides for anything you need: budget-friendly gifts, gifts for “enthusiasts” (fitness, tech, etc), and hostess gifts. Coupons.com also has an awesome giveaway open until Christmas. You could win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards or the grand prize, a $500 Amazon gift card! Who couldn’t use a little extra spending money?! Click here to enter The Good Stuff 2014 Holiday Sweepstakes. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ITaw4ALJiV0/VJRq34xrnMI/AAAAAAAAJuE/5qbEGrmnGgc/s1600-h/TGS_SWEEPS_FIN_Thumbnail%2525281%252529%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="TGS_SWEEPS_FIN_Thumbnail(1)" alt="TGS_SWEEPS_FIN_Thumbnail(1)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iwC66TAXlfY/VJRq4u-TKqI/AAAAAAAAJuI/9vZRVOu8YGc/TGS_SWEEPS_FIN_Thumbnail%2525281%252529_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="441" height="368"></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">**Thanks to Coupons.com to for sponsoring this post! All opinions expressed are my own**</font></em></p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-4379931857546390652014-12-08T19:49:00.001-06:002014-12-09T08:48:02.241-06:00I’m Back! (And Where I’ve Been)<p>Hello friends! It’s been way too long since my last post, I’ve missed you all!</p> <p>There’s no one reason why I haven’t blogged in two months (whoa, long time), but rather a combination of several factors. In October I went back to Illinois for a long weekend for my high school reunion, and a week later we left for a week-long trip to Washington D.C. Then when we got back I got hit we got with some bad news (the “c” word) about a family member that got me pretty down. That’s on top of the rollercoaster that another close family member has been going through with her health for the past several years (f*cking cancer). So between being busy/out of town and the rough stuff with my family, I just wasn’t in the mood to blog. </p> <p>Then after I hadn’t posted in a few weeks it was hard to get started again. It’s kind of like exercise; once you get out of the habit, it’s not easy to get back in it.</p> <p>But I do miss this little blog of mine so I’m coming back. I have a great Christmas themed post tomorrow, plus my kitchen transformation, a tour of my house all decked out for the holidays, and a desk makeover. Stay tuned!</p> <p>And thanks for sticking around while I’ve been gone, it means a lot! </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Perhaps my favorite part of Elf...although it's hard to pick just one favorite!!" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/88/64/3a/88643a479cae801bd73e4ff8d7d43c55.jpg" width="312" height="250"></p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-59452697914039322962014-10-08T13:53:00.001-05:002014-10-08T13:53:32.882-05:00Modern Black and White Room<p>Hello friends! I have another fun room design for you today! For this board I started with a fabulous accent chair: this sunny yellow Chinoiserie <a href="http://www.cb2.com/smart-round-marble-top-coffee-table/s421238?a=501&adpos=1o1&creative=46865314869&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjwwdOhBRCG0fPrlfO1gGUSJAC1FmHXeImppgk67kboWZoPQKSohRyodcgFvR5d6lVsMiPQAxoC2cDw_wcB">armchair</a> from <a href="https://www.chairish.com/">Chairish</a>. There’s actually a pair of them, and I think they would look great flanking a lovely light gray sofa like <a href="http://www.interiordefine.com/shop/rose-cloth">this one</a> designed by The Everygirl for Interior Define. I kept the rest of the room pretty neutral, adding a lovely Moroccan <a href="http://www.rugsville.com/store/rugsville-moroccan-beni-ourain-ivory-wool-rug-13754.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwwdOhBRCG0fPrlfO1gGUSJAC1FmHXaMa5wRtaOe5qhuoCKwm4Dg-3-soqdo-EDQEEDO2p2hoCDWLw_wcB">rug</a> for texture, a sleek vintage black art deco <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/45508/swedish-laquered-black-art-deco-lamp">lamp</a>, some gorgeous black and white art from <a href="minted.com">Minted</a>, and more. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wnYE_SNvT8U/VDWIKJAVXLI/AAAAAAAAJro/3LQPrXpzpYs/s1600-h/Living%252520Room%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Living Room" alt="Living Room" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q3kEI8tVQZA/VDWIKueBcfI/AAAAAAAAJrs/CrGKsDF_ARA/Living%252520Room_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="435"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/luna+sunburst+mirror.do?&refType=&from=Search"><font size="2"><em>Luna Sunburst Mirror</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, World Market// </em></font><a href="http://www.target.com/p/nate-berkus-painted-stripe-vase-12/-/A-15400798"><font size="2"><em>Nate Berkus Vase</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Target // </em></font><a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-514-GNA/crocodile-1?org=title"><font size="2"><em>Crocodile 1 by Jaime Derringer</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Minted.com // </em></font><a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-VHG-MGA/lighthouse-spiral?ccId=247901&org=title"><font size="2"><em>Lighthouse Spiral by Jeff Preuss</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Minted.com // </em></font><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130526387/leopard-pillow-leopard-print-velvet?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm_campaign=housewares-pillow-mid&gclid=CjwKEAjwwdOhBRCG0fPrlfO1gGUSJAC1FmHXjT264tB6-w66MCYLvaf7bRIK-V_BEGNi5eo5c7KioBoCIE7w_wcB"><font size="2"><em>Leopard Pillow Cover</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Motif Pillows, Etsy // </em></font><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60260764/"><font size="2"><em>Black and White Cushion Cover</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Ikea // </em></font><a href="http://www.interiordefine.com/shop/rose-cloth"><font size="2"><em>Rose Sofa</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Interior Define// </em></font><a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/45508/swedish-laquered-black-art-deco-lamp"><font size="2"><em>Swedish Lacquered Black Art Deco Lamp</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Chairish // </em></font><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/bubble-ceramic-side-table-white-h004/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables&cm_src=coffee-side-tables||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-"><font size="2"><em>Bubble Ceramic Side Table</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, West Elm // </em></font><a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/48637/chinoiserie-inspired-armchairs-in-yellow-a-pair"><font size="2"><em>Yellow Chinoiserie Armchair</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Chairish // </em></font><a href="http://www.rugsville.com/store/rugsville-moroccan-beni-ourain-ivory-wool-rug-13754.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwwdOhBRCG0fPrlfO1gGUSJAC1FmHXaMa5wRtaOe5qhuoCKwm4Dg-3-soqdo-EDQEEDO2p2hoCDWLw_wcB"><font size="2"><em>Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, Rugsville.com // </em></font><a href="http://www.cb2.com/smart-round-marble-top-coffee-table/s421238?a=501&adpos=1o1&creative=46865314869&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjwwdOhBRCG0fPrlfO1gGUSJAC1FmHXeImppgk67kboWZoPQKSohRyodcgFvR5d6lVsMiPQAxoC2cDw_wcB"><font size="2"><em>Round Marble Top Coffee Table</em></font></a><font size="2"><em>, CB2</em></font></p> <p>Once I started building this room I realized that it reminded me of Jenna Lyons’ iconic living room, isn’t it gorgeous! </p> <p><img alt="Jenna Lyons Living Room" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6c/8b/b4/6c8bb479da8776e1e13197cfb8dba75c.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">photo via <a href="http://domino.com/jenna-lyons-totally-modern-timelessness">Domino</a></font></em></p> <p align="left">What do you think of a neutral room with a single pop of color? It’s a little different than my usual style but I love it! </p> <p align="left">You can see more of my room designs <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/Mood%20Boards">here</a>. </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-51495591946358640202014-10-06T13:03:00.001-05:002014-10-06T13:51:23.295-05:00Better KC Segment<p>This morning was super exciting for me: I did my first TV appearance! I did a live segment showing how to make my <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2013/10/autumn-yarn-wreath-diy.html">fall wreath</a> and <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-table-done.html">autumn tablescape</a> on <a href="http://www.kctv5.com/category/243143/better-kansas-city">Better Kansas City</a>, a local talk show on KCTV5. I was really nervous going into it but once the segment started I felt ok. The host, Alexis, was so nice and friendly and the producers were awesome and really helpful in getting everything set up. Thanks so much to Better KC for having me on and thanks to anyone who was able to watch it!</p> <p>You can watch my segment on Better Kansas City’s website <a href="http://www.kctv5.com/category/243143/better-kansas-city">here</a>. </p> <p>For the full tutorials, click <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2013/10/autumn-yarn-wreath-diy.html">here</a> for the wreath and <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-table-done.html">here</a> for the table décor.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nn1Q-fwa5xs/VDLZcupUA6I/AAAAAAAAJqg/kitME-76W6s/s1600-h/image-4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="image-4" alt="image-4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TNprZGi3kss/VDLZdTwj_vI/AAAAAAAAJqo/OnXisGH8Nsg/image-4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="437"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GX3zhvvm_zQ/VDLZeHYM3pI/AAAAAAAAJqw/WAmUVH55Xnc/s1600-h/image%2525281%252529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="image(1)" alt="image(1)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3ZYc2dLrZPE/VDLZexyTh-I/AAAAAAAAJq0/muxfNiMK8LM/image%2525281%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="437"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AUbKt6NMEvU/VDLZfbEFz2I/AAAAAAAAJrA/ee67Rd7uyLE/s1600-h/image%2525282%252529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="image(2)" alt="image(2)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-izBJZvXaPBs/VDLZf0Nc5XI/AAAAAAAAJrE/KMyw-VWIuIU/image%2525282%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="437"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WnJdkSghp28/VDLZgYL9i3I/AAAAAAAAJrQ/3mkbwUALp1A/s1600-h/image%2525283%252529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="image(3)" alt="image(3)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SAQYMPLi7MQ/VDLZhNbuIwI/AAAAAAAAJrY/AjEm4p6EPAQ/image%2525283%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="585"></a></p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-2640498889883675462014-09-30T11:06:00.001-05:002014-09-30T14:28:56.155-05:00Modern Bathroom Designs<p align="center"><em><font size="2">This post is sponsored by ModernBath.com. All opinions and thoughts expressed within are my own.</font></em></p> <p>If you’ve been following my blog for a while you might be aware that my style is a little all over the place. I like to mix some traditional elements with more modern ones, maybe throw in a little bit of bohemian or Chinoiserie. In short, I guess the best way to describe my style is "eclectic.”</p> <p>I’ve designed a lot of living room <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/Mood%20Boards">mood boards</a> and a few bedroom and office boards, but I’ve never done a bathroom design. So when the people at <a href="https://www.modernbath.com">ModernBath.com</a> reached out to me about reviewing their site, I thought it would be a fun challenge. Instead of sticking with a certain style I combined several products I absolutely love. I guess you could call this room “feminine rustic glamor.” </p> <p>For my dream bathroom I started with this <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/Products/FairmontDesignsRusticChic48ModernBathroomVanity/142-V48.html">Rustic Chic vanity</a> from ModernBath.com. I paired it with one of my favorite <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-wall-wallpaper/863024.jsp#/">wallpapers</a> (which I’d balance by adding white beadboard on the bottom half of the wall), added a pretty bone herringbone <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/parsons-small-wall-mirror-bone-inlay-w830/?pkey=cmirrors&cm_src=mirrors||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">mirror</a>, a two-toned metal <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Currey-and-Company-Fairchild-Small-Chandelier__CU9302.aspx">chandelier</a>, the most amazing <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/Products/NeptuneWishO1FreestandingOvalBathroomTub/WISHO1.html">soaking tub</a>, and a tribal <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/tribal-carved-wood-accent-table.do">stool</a> that can be placed next to the tub for you to set your wine and book on. Now tell me that this doesn’t sound like the perfect bathroom. </p> <h3><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bah_ZSEig68/VCrU5BFD3wI/AAAAAAAAJqE/uxfxxmegGbo/s1600-h/bathroom%252520design%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="bathroom design" alt="bathroom design" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-phFOKSuOa_8/VCrU6HiWDHI/AAAAAAAAJqM/OFA6LtrkYSQ/bathroom%252520design_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="435"></a></h3> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.modernbath.com/Products/FairmontDesignsRusticChic48ModernBathroomVanity/142-V48.html"><em><font size="2">Fairmont Designs Rustic Chic 48” Modern Bathroom Vanity</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, ModernBath.com, $1852 // </font></em><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/parsons-small-wall-mirror-bone-inlay-w830/?pkey=cmirrors&cm_src=mirrors||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-"><em><font size="2">Parsons Small Wall Mirror – Bone Inlay</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, West Elm, $299 // </font></em><a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Currey-and-Company-Fairchild-Small-Chandelier__CU9302.aspx"><em><font size="2">Currey & Company Fairchild Small Chandelier</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Layla Grace, $1320 // </font></em><a href="https://www.modernbath.com/Products/NeptuneWishO1FreestandingOvalBathroomTub/WISHO1.html"><em><font size="2">Neptune Wish 01 Freestanding Oval Bathroom Tub</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, ModernBath.com, $4541 // </font></em><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-wall-wallpaper/863024.jsp#/"><em><font size="2">Vanuatu Twilight Wallpaper</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, Anthropologie, $198 // </font></em><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/tribal-carved-wood-accent-table.do"><em><font size="2">Tribal Carved Wood Accent Table</font></em></a><em><font size="2">, World Market, $149</font></em></p> <p align="left"><a href="www.modernbath.com">ModernBath.com</a> has everything you’d need to design your dream bathroom: <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/BathroomFurniture">vanities</a>, <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/ShowersAndTubs">showers and tubs</a>, <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/LightingAndFans">lighting</a>, etc. And they come in every style: <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/ModernBathroomVanities">modern</a>, <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/TransitionalBathroomVanities">transitional</a>, and <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/TraditionalBathroomVanities">traditional</a>. I will say that the prices on their pieces are quite a bit higher than you’d pay at a big-box store like Lowe’s or Home Depot, but their options and quality contribute toward the higher prices. <a href="https://www.modernbath.com/Products/FrescaOxford48AntiqueWhiteTraditionalBathroomVanitywith2SideCabinets/FVN20-122412AW.html">This vanity</a>, for example, is made of solid wood and features dovetail drawers, a feature I doubt you’d find in a much cheaper option. </p> <p align="left">What features would you choose for your dream bathroom? Would you have a whirlpool tub or a clawfoot bath? A killer chandelier or marble tile? Leave a note in the comments! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-26901792423343524262014-09-28T14:14:00.001-05:002014-09-28T14:33:53.638-05:00TV Favorite: Regina’s Office from Once Upon a Time<p>You guys, do you know what tonight is? The season premier of <em>Once Upon a Time</em>! I really enjoy this show and their modern take on classic fairy tales.</p> <p>I recently re-watched season 1, which is the best season in my opinion, and I was struck at how lovely the sets are. I really like Mary Margaret’s shabby chic apartment and Granny’s diner, but I especially adore Regina’s glamorous black and white office. (P.S. I’m pretty sure no mayor, except maybe the mayor of a huge city like New York, has an office this nice.) </p> <p><img alt="Click to view full size image" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/32/96/cd/3296cd3ca4d545565abbc812aabc9980.jpg" width="584" height="329"></p> <p><img alt="Click to view full size image" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/93/e1/ae/93e1aebc3e4ad645aefce97ebfd37f4a.jpg" width="587" height="330"></p> <p><img alt="Click to view full size image" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/f1/65/26/f16526a74d2324d66d846daa6a2273a9.jpg" width="588" height="331"></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><em>screenshots via <a href="http://screencapped.net/tv/onceuponatime/index.php?cat=29">Screencapped</a></em></font></p> <p>Isn’t it gorgeous?! Now, all the black and white might be slightly over the top for a real-life room, but I think it is absolutely perfect for the show. And how amazing is that tree wallpaper?! </p> <p>I love this room so much that I decided to recreate it for you. I’m pretty sure the wallpaper, table lamps, and dining chairs are exact matches, and the rest of my picks are as close as I could find. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qUvzHbjPOj0/VCheDc2G-BI/AAAAAAAAJpk/85H2lGZ4WnU/s1600-h/Regina%252527s%252520Office%252520OUAT%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Regina's Office OUAT" alt="Regina's Office OUAT" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uzEXuxAKYlk/VCheEvwBv3I/AAAAAAAAJps/p6isKGhAhzU/Regina%252527s%252520Office%252520OUAT_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="438"></a></p> <p>To see the sources and prices of everything pictured above, check out my <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=136071575">Polyvore</a> page <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=136071575">here</a>. </p> <p>Are you into the chic black and white theme? And will you be tuning into <em>Once Upon a Time</em> tonight? Leave a note in the comments! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-50217530131414852462014-09-26T13:01:00.001-05:002014-09-26T13:30:01.944-05:00Friday Favorites 9.26.14<p>Happy Friday, loves! Here are a few of my favorite links from the week.</p> <p><u>This House Tour</u></p> <p><img alt="Lauren Conrad - The Fireplace" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2014/GALLERY/091614-lauren-conrad-6-888.jpg" width="581" height="431"></p> <p>Lauren Conrad’s <a href="http://news.instyle.com/2014/09/23/video-inside-lauren-conrad-beverly-hills-home/">house tour</a> in In Style is to die for. Somehow she transformed herself from reality TV star to my generation’s lifestyle icon, and I’m so jealous of her style, both in clothing and in her gorgeous L.A. home. It’s the perfect blend of California and Parisian style, casual but sophisticated. See more photos <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20302958_20854057_30219076,00.html">here</a>. </p> <p><u>This Sofa</u></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LtSMDeZkMiU/VCWp5RoJBUI/AAAAAAAAJpM/ZBRgbXrn8tU/s1600-h/sofa%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="sofa" alt="sofa" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1K0qqdQz4_4/VCWp6RlHgmI/AAAAAAAAJpU/lZJB9Dybr5A/sofa_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="437"></a></p> <p>I popped into <a href="anthropologie.com">Anthropologie</a> last weekend to take a break from the Plaza Art Fair crowds (so much fun, but so many people!), and this navy velvet chesterfield sofa literally stopped me in my tracks when I saw it. It’s <em>that </em>gorgeous in person. It’s not exactly cheap ($2498), but it is stunning. It also comes in a ton of other pretty colors, including teal, yellow, and rose. Check it out <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-furniture/33998840.jsp#/">here</a>. </p> <p><u>This Kitchen</u></p> <p><img alt="White Kitchen with Gold Hardware" src="http://www.owensanddavis.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/White-kitchen-gold-hardware-owens-and-davis.jpg" width="588" height="937"></p> <p>I love a bright, white kitchen, so it’s no surprise that I love this <a href="http://www.owensanddavis.com/kitchens/waterfall-island-kitchen-remodel/">kitchen remodel</a> by designers <a href="http://www.owensanddavis.com/">Owens + Davis</a>. What is surprising though is that according to their <a href="http://instagram.com/owensanddavis">instagram page</a>, this is an Ikea kitchen! And obviously I also love the <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/07/trending-colorful-kilims.html">colorful kilim rug</a> by <a href="http://shoppe.amberinteriordesign.com/">Amber Interiors</a>, it goes so well with the white cabinets and counters. Owens + Davis are seriously talented, see more of their gorgeous rooms <a href="http://www.owensanddavis.com/our-portfolio/">here</a>. </p> <p><u>This DIY Project</u></p> <p><img alt="copper glass lantern centerpiece" src="http://www.houseofearnest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/copper-glass-lantern-centerpiece.jpg" width="597" height="427"></p> <p>The lovely Erin from <a href="http://www.houseofearnest.com/">House of Earnest</a> (who I had the pleasure of meeting at this year’s <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/2014/04/go-blog-social-2014-recap.html">Go Blog Social</a> conference) comes up with the prettiest, expensive-looking DIY projects, like this <a href="http://www.houseofearnest.com/copper-rimmed-glass-candleholder/">copper rimmed glass candleholder</a>. It looks seriously sophisticated and high-end, don’t you think? I think it’d be perfect for a modern fall centerpiece. For more photos and instructions click <a href="http://www.houseofearnest.com/copper-rimmed-glass-candleholder/">here</a>. </p> <p>That’s all for today friends. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!</p> <p>P.S. to see more Friday Favorites from past weeks, click <a href="http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/Friday%20Favorites">here</a>. </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534950868181017427.post-25512795491181478942014-09-23T14:01:00.001-05:002014-09-23T14:31:35.581-05:00Client Living Room Inspiration<p>I mentioned yesterday that I’m working with a friend on redecorating her house, and I am so excited for this project! I went over last week and we worked on picking out paint colors for the downstairs rooms. She loves cool colors, like blue and gray, but she also isn’t afraid to have some fun and go bold. After talking things through, here’s what we came up with for her living room:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-evMWJTGe-fE/VCHDeUULsnI/AAAAAAAAJnc/gXdnHZkQC8Y/s1600-h/Living%252520room%252520colors%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Living room colors" alt="Living room colors" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z-k2svTBino/VCHDe4QzZVI/AAAAAAAAJnk/K8lNelPxLbo/Living%252520room%252520colors_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="360"></a></p> <p>A medium gray (sea haze) for the living room walls, a bright blue (electric blue) for the accent wall around the fireplace, and a coral (summer sun pink) for decorative accents (all paint colors are Benjamin Moore).</p> <p>My friend and her husband already bought a charcoal gray couch and loveseat and they’d like a black leather ottoman for the coffee table (something soft that their little girls won’t hurt themselves on), so I used those in my room design. I added a gray and white rug, some fun throw pillows, curtains, and some patterned stools for extra seating that won’t block the fireplace.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rRc3D2ysyaM/VCHDfuKWDxI/AAAAAAAAJno/daU-25TOUAw/s1600-h/Gray%25252C%252520coral%25252C%252520and%252520blue%252520living%252520room%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Gray, coral, and blue living room" alt="Gray, coral, and blue living room" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3W9GrUhS-aA/VCHDgDsYK1I/AAAAAAAAJn0/gUloAJ349qk/Gray%25252C%252520coral%25252C%252520and%252520blue%252520living%252520room_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="466"></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/verano-sofa/s268489?si=2205077&aff=cj">Verano Sofa</a>, Crate & Barrel, $1799 // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/safavieh-large-square-ottoman/-/A-15339452?reco=Rec|pdp|15339452|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=1038067607&lnm=4-106820">Safavieh Large Square Ottoman</a>, Target, $262 // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/safavieh-large-square-ottoman/-/A-15339452?reco=Rec|pdp|15339452|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=1038067607&lnm=4-106820">Oversized Chevron Pillows</a>, Target, $22 each // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-geo-floral-toss-pillow-teal-18x18/-/A-14840452?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=1038069499&lnm=4-106820#prodSlot=_1_8">Geo Floral Pillow</a>, Target, $15 // <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90231303/">Ranarp Floor Lamp</a>, Ikea, $60 // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/nate-berkus-hand-woven-area-rug-gray-ivory-5-x7/-/A-14815133?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=1038071274&lnm=4-106820">Nate Berkus Area Rug</a>, Target, $110 // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/serving-tray-threshold-grey-glass/-/A-15420446?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=1038072000&lnm=4-106820#prodSlot=medium_1_58&term=tray">Agate Serving Tray</a>, Target, $20 // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-ombre-stripe-window-panel/-/A-14370529?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=1038073293&lnm=4-106820">Ombre Window Panels</a>, Target, $25 each // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-x-stool/-/A-15095070?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=1038074802&lnm=4-106820#prodSlot=_1_4">Threshold X-Stools</a>, Target, $48 each</font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">*prices current as of 9/23/14*</font></em></p> <p>My friend doesn’t have a large decorating budget so we’re shopping at inexpensive stores like Target and Ikea for most of the items. By the way, Target is having a fantastic sale on a lot of their furniture and home décor right now, if you’re in need of any new items for your home you should check it out! </p> Emmie {Blue 11 Interiors}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08074057623883410818noreply@blogger.com0