Last Week's Links

Last week was amazing! The highlight of the week was a giant slip n' slide that we went to in our neighborhood. I felt like a kid again! I feel like I'm soaking up every moment of this summer that I possibly can. 

You can keep up with all my latest happenings on instagram (@kirstenkrason)

1 || Snakes as art? I never thought I would love it so much! 

2 || I love this roundup of "non-hideous" ceiling fans. 

3 || This is the coolest website! You can use your favorite quote to create a totally "pin-worthy" image. 

4 || So excited to have discovered this amazing artist. 

5 || Right now Banana Republic is offering an additional 35% off everything with code BRSPLASH!

6 || I am super excited about the new Maxi - Cosi AP car-seat that's launching today! It will be available in 14 color combos and only weighs 8.6 lbs!  I've been eyeing it for awhile now.
  

7 || Yay for rental friendly gallery walls! 

8 || This tutorial on how to arrange grocery store flowers is going to change my life! 

9 || I get weepy every time I read an article like this. 

10 || This post on what not to do as a blogger was really interesting. 

11 || I LOVE this little gold table. 

top image - I Suwannee // bottom image - Third Floor Design Studio

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The Look for Less: Calming Master Suite

I recently fell in love with this beautiful master bedroom featured in House Beautiful. I wouldn't say it's 100% my style but I am really drawn to how calming it feels. A lot of my clients love to go crazy with color and pattern throughout their house but when it comes to their bedroom they want an escape from the chaos. 

I've recreated the same feel for less today with this mood board! 

1. Sugarboo Art

2. Sugarboo Art

3. Antique Sunburst Mirror $299.99

4. Bolton Lantern $399

5. Orange Bazaar Pillows $59

 6. Table Lamp $89

 7. Tufted Sleigh Bed $955.99

8. Ottoman with Nailhead Trim $199.99

9. Faux Hydrangea $39.50

 10. Agate Bookends $14

 11. Mahogany Nightstand $220.99

12. Mums Bedding $38-$168

13. Orange Bench $129

Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Blue Lace

Which would you prefer? A calming bedroom or a crazy colorful one?

Last Week's Links

image via mr. printables

1 || Super easy DIY tutorial for making soap gems. 

2 || I really enjoyed this segment on Studio 5 for making paper birdhouses. Download the free template here! 

3 || I love so many things about this pretty purple room. 

4 || I picked up this beauty on sale over the weekend. 

5 || I have been dying over this vest. I need it! 

image via Mermag

6 || I love this simple and graphic home tour. 

7 || Check out this great abstract art tutorial. 

8 || I must be living under a rock because I didn't even know they make digital underwater cameras! 

9 ||  recently rounded up some of my style obsessions. 

10 || New kickstarter project for the cutest toy ever. Check it out! 

top image - mr. printables // bottom image - mermag

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Vinyl Decals are Hip Again

When I first happened upon the blogging scene 6-ish years ago vinyl decals were all the rage. I mean, everyone seemed to have a quote, a big tree, birds etc on their walls. I jumped on the bandwagon in 2010 when I designed Jett's Nursery and we loved our airplane decals. I think the concept of vinyl decals is amazing. They go on easily but come off like a dream when you are done with them. I feel like the idea of decals has always been a good one but the designs started getting a little tired. So imagine my excitement to find that companies are making vinyl decals hip again! 

Urban Walls recently contacted me about trying some decals out for my home. They have such an amazing selection to choose from! 

image via Daffodil Design 

You may have seen polka dot pattern floating around on the blogosphere. These are amazing in gold. 

The seeing stars are my personal favorite and they are what I used to decorate the walls of Jett's Closet. 

image via Simply Grove

Triangles are all the rage right now. I love how just a few of these on a wall make a space feel instantly cool. 

image via Bovee Bird

These plus signs are really graphic which I love for a more modern space. 

The anchors decal is perfect for a beach house, pool house or kid's space! 

How fun would it be to pull out this large heart for Valentine's Day! 

What do you think? Are you feeling the love for decals again? 

Follow Urban Walls on Facebook and visit their site to see all of their great products! 

The Best Home Decor Items to Buy on Ebay

While I am always a fan of shopping at all the regular bigger home decor stores I also enjoy finding one-of-a-kind pieces on ebay occasionally. I've rounded up some of my favorite items to search for on ebay!

Colorful Kilim rugs are sometimes hard to come by but ebay has a great selection. An antique Turkish rug like this would be almost impossible to find at this good of a price. 

I love using vintage scarfs as art. Ebay has so many beautiful scarves that would work well as large statement pieces on a wall. 

You can get a great deal on vintage fabric on ebay. I love searching for vintage Schumacher or Lee Jofa. The patterns are still so beautiful and sometimes less than $20 a yard which is a steal for designer fabric! 

You know I love a great designer pillow and this ebay shop has an amazing selection at killer prices! 

Vintage wallpaper can be found for pennies on ebay. There are so many great patterns to choose from. 

What decorating items have you found recently on ebay? 

Where to Put Small Lamps

My friend Chelsea of Yours Truly recently approached me the chance to participate in a "white box challenge" as a part of her new online home accessory & furnishings store, Joy & Revelry.

She picked an item from her shop and sent it to three bloggers with the challenge of incorporating the item into their homes. The trick was that none of us knew what the item would be! 

I was ecstatic when a pair of tiny lamps showed up on my doorstep.  

This set of Katie Mini Ball lamps is beautiful. I knew I could find a way to incorporate them into my home but where! I played around with them in a few different places but the small scale just didn't fit any of my usual places. 

Finally I decided that they needed to be on teeny tiny tables! I am slowly working on transforming my office into an office/guest room. These lamps are perfect on these small scale tables I picked up at Target. 

Our loveseat is a sleeper sofa and the tables act as nightstands when we have guests over. 

I added some of my design books on the table to prop up the lamps and give them more substance. I love how they look like pretty jeweled accessories on my tables.  My $50 clearance Target tables look so much more expensive with these pretty lamps on top of them. 

See where Emily Clark put her lamps here! 

To learn more about Chelsea you can watch a short video on her site here.  And, if you’d like to do some shopping, she’s offering 10% off with this promo code: YT_WHITEBOX_10 (expires Aug. 1st, 2013).

Last Week's Link

1 || Loved seeing new portfolio pics up on Jamie's blog! 

2 || Enjoyed reading this average blogger's guide to blogging. 

3 || Anthropologie is having a HUGE sale. I have like 20 things in my shopping cart. Help! 

4 || See my latest guest post on why my current home is my dream home.

5 || Love this dreamy skirt.  

6 || One of these days I'm going to actually pull the trigger and order this adorable top for Jane. 

7 || Obsessed with this nursery. 

8 || Love this new take on making your own homemade popsicles. 

9 || Really interesting concept for a wall and window treatment. 

10 || I love finding out about beautiful new fabric.

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Alice Lane Tent Sale

[ photo by Nicole Hill Gerulat]

If you've been reading my blog for awhile you know how much I love and adore Alice Lane Home Collection, not only because they find the prettiest items to sell in their store but also because the owners and employees are some of the nicest people I know!

 I am excited to spread the word today about the Tent Sale they are having this weekend. 

They are going to have a huge variety of pretty items for sale. Here is a small sampling of what you'll find at the sale. 

If you are local in Utah make sure you check it out starting tomorrow! 

Last Week's Links

1 | Everything Amy Meier does is genius. Love this new kitchen design. 

2 | I love this attitude about blogging.

3 | I recently got this headband for Jane and she's been wearing it everyday!
4 | Great tutorial on making a Personalized Life Preserver for any nautical events you are throwing!
5 | If I bought these running shoes I just know I would exercise more!
6 | This describes me perfectly.

7 | I want this shirt! And it's on sale. 

8 | This skirt is amazing and so cute paired with neon! 

9 | I rounded up my top 10 favorite things to do in Utah in this online magazine if you are looking for fun activities to do this summer.
10 | With two kids and a lot of random crap I need this bag!

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Etsy Summer Roundup

I'm back with a summer-inspired Etsy roundup.  Summer is my favorite season. I love the bright colors, summer fashion and happy decor!

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What You Should Be Buying Right Now at Anthropologie

Although Anthropologie can be a little pricey it is still one of my go-to places for unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. Some of my favorite items in my home are from there. Plus this candle is almost always lit in my house. Here are some items I'm loving at Anthro right now. 

Mushroom Pouf- $168

Adorable, adorable, adorable 

Mason Jar Sippers - $48

Quick someone throw a party so you can use these cute jars! 

Heredia Tablecloth - $128

Cut this up and make it into pillows! Or use it as a tablecloth and have the prettiest dinner ever. 

Artisan Mini Salt Cellar - $10

From the first time I saw this adorable little vessel I wanted it! 

Carved Gourd Vase - $24

I love Anthropologie's floral vases and this one is so delicate and ethereal looking. 

Hand - Crocheted Grotto Pillow - $148

This pillow is amazing and would add such wow-factor to a kid's space. 

Beluga Bookends - $68

This little whale is adorable and would look way cool on a bookshelf. 

Zoology Stapler -  $18

If this was on my desk I would smile everyday. 

Riley Ribbed Chemise - $49.95

Doesn't this look like the most comfortable dress in the world? 

Margo Pencil Dress - $69.95

This dress is stunning and on sale!! 

What have you been loving at Anthropologie lately? 

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