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
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
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
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
Get in the mood for Halloween, without having to say goodbye November 1st.Here's some handsome home furnishings and decor that will help you embrace a pop of color or some bold black...1. Blanket via Story North 2. Drinking Glass via CB2 3. Sofa via Hive 4. Accent Pillow via Urban Loft 5. Wall Hooks via Schoolhouse Electric 6. Measuring Spoons via World Market 7. Planter via Dot & Bo Inspiration image... Read more
In all the excitement over Jessica's new home, I wanted to take one of her inspiration images, from Damask and Dentelle, and bring it to life. This old home above has a pretty way of bringing new life to its old interior architecture.Lots of authentic wood trim, white walls and a neutral palette brings this living room up to date. There's also a great combination of inviting furniture and classic... Read more
Well, you've seen the house that we are selling and now it's time to tell you about where we are going. We are in contract on a crazy Queen Anne Victorian in South Orange. I'm saying it's crazy, because it's large and ornate and possibly a money pit but a super cool house. It's something I never thought I'd own because of it's size and because it's not a style that I would specifically peg as my... Read more
I hinted in my last post that there were big things going on over here at the Nest. Well, the major news is that we are under contract on a new-to-us (but actually very old) house in the neighboring town of South Orange (more on that later) and our house is on the market! I promise this is the last time I bombard you with photos of this house since you've now seen it staged and shot in three... Read more
Apologies for the blog silence. It's been very busy over at the Nest recently. Between work and other big developments (more on that later - but a few hints on facebook), it's been hard to find time to blog. Not to mention that when you take a hiatus it's easy to sort of forget how to blog in the first place. That said, if you follow me on any other social media, you may have noticed that the... Read more
It's Jessica Burne here with an update from the home-front. I've been meaning to write this post now for months. As I mentioned on my blog about kitchen faucets, I'm loving all things brass. I recently discovered this lamp I had hidden away in storage. It was a hand-me-down from my grandma and I kept it because I loved the size of the shape. My plan was to remove the yellowed lacquer that screamed... Read more
Sometimes, it just takes one element for a kitchen to really stand out... The rest of the design can be relatively simple. For this space above, it's that awesome herringbone backsplash! There's also a perfect contrast going on between the rough-wood furniture and modern dining chairs. All of it comes together to create a kitchen worth spending lots of time. Get this look in your home.... DESI... Read more
Great dining room design doesn't take much, as you can see with this space above. All you need is a consistent color palette, a cool pice of art, statement lighting, smart furniture and a beautiful area rug that pulls it all together. The clean white walls allow all of this to shine...Want this look? Don't over-do it, keep things simple. DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Chandelier via Schoolhouse Electric Art... Read more