johns journal

Recently I was told I look like Kristen Bell, a departure from all the Kelly Ripa comments I typically receive! A few clicks later led me to Miss Bell's chic pad! Not sure we look alike, but we share the same height and taste in design!

The oh so lovely chaing mai dragon fabric covering her otto…

Nate Berkus worked some recent magic on his sister's studio apartment, where I spotted this delightful moroccan style table and purchased here! He is truly genius when it comes to smart practical design using textures all without breaking the bank, here's his sister's place.

Love the col…

So, Im considering tapping into someone who can build me a built-in bookcase for a reasonable price...does this concept exist, I do hope so! Here's the look I'm after:




images domino, elledecor via Xjavierx and isuwannee

This weekend I was floored by the great finds at Value City Furniture and Pier One. We picked up this couch for a mere $377!! It was both comfortable and in microfiber, fulfilling my two requirements for a sofa(bring on the spills, acchem...Gideon!) Look what cool mirrors they have too!

Next stop: Pi…

Here's some rooms I'm drawing inspiration from for our new bungalow!
Lovin these white kitchens, although I know I'm asking for it with a my messy 2 yr old! Currently looking for a cheaper version of those industrial light pendants for over the island!


Hello gorgeous bar chairs!

Also can…

23Ikat which literally means to "cut" or "bind" is a style of weaving that uses resist dyeing to create some fantastic patterns, if I do say so myself!! It's prevalent in Uzbekistan, South America, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Guatemala and has been all the rage in fashi…

I'm hooked on both the interiors and exteriors I stumbled upon while in Sydney. I picked up and happily perused through one of their publications, Real Living. I just might have to subscribe, look at the great rooms I found there!


The Audrey Hepburn chair, brillant. Her "Roman Holiday"…