My Home Renovation: The Study

So I haven't done a post in a while due to the fact that I just bought a new home. A three bedroom with a basement that has an additional room that could be a master. It's been rough moving in (and fun at the same time) as the house was a foreclosure and empty for over a year..which means I had to do a ton of cleaning and updates to the electric and plumbing. I finally got my electricity turned on so now I'm back to blogging :) I've got tons of projects I've got to tackle so I'll be posting before and after photos of my progress.

These next shots were taken of my study. Most of the items were purchased at IKEA and the curtains were given to me by my Mom which she bought at a thrift shop. The floral piece was also given to me by my Mom and is something I remember having in our home when I was a child. I'm going to spray paint it white except for the flower buds which will make it pop against the yellow wall. Also threw in one of my little man enjoying his new room..lol

Liam loves his new room :D

This is the new couch I got. It's sooo soft and looks expensive, but wasn't :)

Masculine Glam Decor by Jon McInroe

Can glam and masculine style peacefully co-exist? Yes, beautifully, and designer Jon McInroe's apartment is a perfect example of how to do it.

Mies Van Der Roe chairs in blue velvet:

Jon's bedroom reminds me of a glitzy hotel.

The glam is in the details:

Photo credit: Dallas Morning News

Mid Century Decor

A sidenote: I failed to include a link to these photos, so if anyone knows where they are from, please let me know.. I like to credit when credit is due.

Mid Century Modern Furnishings: It's All About the Chair

Take a look at what a big impact a good chair can make. Photos via Flickr:

I know this person only by the name of Fifilynn, but goodness, she has some great style! Check out the bubblechairs mounted to the ceiling. The flooring is pebble, the green, blue and orange color scheme is great, and I think that's a Jonathan Adler boob vase on the kitchen counter :O But I could be wrong.


Photo Credits: Moakidi, J.Winter, Thrift Store Addict, lazybone cafe,

Mid Century Modern Inspiration

Photo Credits:

ooh food @ Flickr
sewtrashy @ Flickr
Wiz Warton @ Flickr
Jen Ski @ Flickr <---- rocks veejay562 @ Flickr
davidhopper50 @ Flickr
dinoboy @ Flickr