Journal

Mid-Century Zen Dining Room

Kate Cabiltes here! I'll be stopping in from time to time to share some of my design and source inspiration like the last Beautiful Boho Bedroom post I did for Jess.I believe that a space for gathering or entertaining should evoke a sense of calm. While looking for inspiration for my dining room, I have found endless ideas in the home of fashion blogger Rumi Neely of FashionToast.Her ethereal... Read more

More thoughts on Exterior Paint Color

Hi Everyone! A while back when we were just in the process of buying our house, I wrote a post about possible exterior paint color choices. Well, can you believe spring is right around the corner and it's time to think paint? In all actuality given the scope creep of other projects and additional things we want to accomplish around the house this year, we may not get around to paint, but this is... Read more

New Year Resolutions 2016

Last week I posted about my New Years Business Resolutions. In previous years I usually posted my personal resolutions first but this year is so much about growing my business it was just an easier place to start (also business resolutions I find to be more concrete). That's not to say that I don't have personal resolutions for 2016.  Let's take a look back at the past year. Last year's... Read more

Kate Cabiltes: Beautiful Boho Bedroom

Hi Everyone! I know we have had a bit of a drought this past year blog wise. I'm hoping to fix that in 2016 with a few more guest posts as well as more posts about our house progress. Today we have Kate Cabiltes posting for us about getting that ever-so-popular boho look in the bedroom. But first, here is a little about KateKate is a freelance interior stylist and interior design student living... Read more

The Prospect House: Kitchen Concepts

Apologies for the lack of updates around here. So far 2016 has proven to be quite a doozie with the snowpocalypse and a bout of sickness that pretty much wiped out our house for a week.  Thankfully Jess B has given you some eye candy with her updates on her own home renovation. Stay tuned for more of those coming up.In the meantime I thought I would give you all the lay of the land as far as our... Read more

Off the CHart – Online Art Buying

Its Jess B here.  As our construction project is winding down, I'm now switching gears from choosing the permanent fixtures to the softer things that pull the room together.  Art, of course, is a part of the mix for me.I'm spending a lot of time online looking for art that will help complete the spaces.  I thought it would be a good idea to share my top 5 favorite resources.1. Minted- Minted is... Read more

A little New House Update

Happy New Year Everyone!  Well, I've been kind of bad about posting house updates. So I'm trying to give you a big update. For smaller progress updates, please follow me on instagram (@jessdnest).Since we closed on the new house in mid December, it's been a whirlwind of infrastructure updates, holidays, other random surprises and generally trying to keep up with life with two small children. So... Read more

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Modern Kids

The kids room is one room that should not be a slave to every design rule. There should be an element of playfulness and a use of mixed styles, like traditional with a bit of modern.This space above is perfect because it's fun, but also functional. It features everything a kid will need for sleep, play and work.Get the look below. DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Pendant / Ikea Garland / All Modern Wallpaper / All... Read more

CURATED NEST: Lighting Love

We all know Jessica has just moved into a new/old house, which means lots of designing and searching for the right products to make this new place fee like home.One of her most difficult selections is going to be her kitchen lighting.... For an old home like hers, the best way to keep it current is by selecting traditional designs with new form, like lantern pendants.If you're looking for the same... Read more

CURATED NEST: Winter Knits

While it's been cold for a little while in some places, it's finally cold enough on the West Coast for sweaters and everyone (almost) is super thrilled.After a scorching, and long, Summer the temps have dropped and layering is in full effect everywhere. Here's some cool sweaters you'll want in your Winter arsenal. 1. Gap 2. J. Crew 3. Modcloth 4. Topshop 5. Zara 6. Madewell 7. Zadig & Voltaire 8. Madewe... Read more

CURATED NEST: Dining in Darkness

It's that time of year when the dining room is easily one of the most important rooms in the home. This is where you'll be spending time with family and friends, celebrating the holidays and closing out the year.So why not make this room special and enjoyable to spend time in? Don't forget, totally stylish! This space above does a great job with the art wall, mixing up frames, and that wall paint... Read more

The New House: Exterior Color Palette

I know I've been a little slow to blog about the house we are buying. Some of you who follow me on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook may be following along with my concepting, but otherwise I've been kind of quiet posting about my plans. We're closing soon but until then I don't want to get too carried away showing you my ideas. I guess I just don't want to jinx myself or piss anyone off prior to... Read more