Meet Salina Lake

So I discovered Ms. Selina Lake's talent for beautiful spaces about a year ago before I had to take my hiatus from blogging. Seriously, this woman's use of color is awesome. I love the fact that she adds little unexpected colorful and fun details to her creations. For instance her use of pennant flags below is simply adorable and a fantastic idea for making your summer home kitchen pop... or to add a little color to a party.




OK this next space, is what I would consider the perfect beach house child's room. The the color is just enough to be playful but not so much that its overwhelming. PS, I adore the polka dot detailing...


Would you just love to do this with mom's or grandma's favorite old dress? The one that reminds you that they were young once and makes you wish you had known about when it was your size. Lovely idea.




This last living room is girly-chic heaven. The hot pink chair is a fabulous find. The curtains are a very cool and funny little touch. I am in love with the white hard wood and her homage to the UK pillows. Sign me up!

Targeting Decour

Chic furnishings are not only for the privileged. Everyone should be able to come home and enjoy their living space. I find that if you really know how to mix, mingle and get creative you can create fabulous home looks at your local department stores. Target is one of my favorite places for great decor finds.

Creating the right room in places like this is like shopping at Marshall's or Nordstrom Rack. It may take some time, but when you find those pieces buried in folds not only do you look amazing, you may even be able to buy a little more, or save for a rainy day; and people, its raining. Bail-outs, buy-outs, bancruptcy, oh my!

Never fear though... your decour doesn't need to suffer.... Here is a Target living room I created... take it home and have some fun.

J'adore for less

(click here to find names and prices for all the items you see)

The Future of Furniture?

These pieces are made by a company called Driade. I found myself gawking at them a few days ago thinking, I don't know whether to tag these under abstract art or modern decor. In my opinion they are a little of both.

The simple curvatures and lines make them chic and sleek. They look like props out of a lost episode of Star Trek, but damn are they cool!

J'adore Hunt

Simple palettes and thematic spaces can be boring, beiges and browns if not done right can be drab... Holly does it RIGHT.

Holly Hunt's use of earth tones and textures breathe life into these rooms with muted elegance and charm.

My favorite elements, present in all the rooms, is the natural lines and patterns. Wicker chairs, log accent walls, the unfinished wood tables, the shag mirror... all fantastic and add a warm and cohesive feel to the rooms.

J'adore le Hunt