Back when I made my new years resolutions I mentioned trying to be more stylish as one of my primary goals. I've always enjoyed clothes and shopping but with a small house, my clothes were stuffed in Bryan and Lucy's closets and a few dresser drawers and it was impossible to know what I had, let alone figure out what to pair things with. I actually did end up hiring a stylist for a one time... Read more
Have you noticed the marble pattern trend lately? You must live under a rock if you haven't (pun intended).Here's some cool stuff with marbled patterns:1. Frame via H&M Home 2. Candle Holders via Ferm Living 3. Candle via H&M Home 4. Coffee Table via West Elm 5. Pouch via Nordstrom 6. Stationary via Anthropologie 7. Accent Pillow ModCloth Inspiration image from Bitch You're Pretty - Cori Read more
As Jess mentioned in my blog introduction, prior to joining Nest Studio I was a VP at JPMorgan Private Bank’s Art Advisory group. Without going through my whole resume, my department basically helped high net worth clients (AKA the super wealthy) through all stages of art collecting. I accompanied art experts and clients to auctions, private home visits and gallery tours. This exposure to museum... Read more
Hop on over to our shop and enter code FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your hardware orders for the month of May!- graphic by Cori Magee Read more
I just came across this mid-century modern dining room again, I've seen it several times before. But every single time I fall in love with it all over again. It looks perfectly lived in, yet super stylish.Whether you want to remodel your dining room asap to look like this, or you only like certain elements, one important thing to remember.... Don't forget to get a cute cat! DESIGN BLUEPRINT Mir... Read more
I can't help but notice the backpack trend. But I'm not talking about Jansports...I'm talking about bags for a stylish mother, college kid, working woman or all of the above...Here's some ideas:1. Nordstrom 2. Michael Kors 3. Eileen Fisher 4. Nordstrom 5. Rebecca Minkoff 6. Topshop 7. Coach Inspiration image via Eileen Fisher - Cori Read more
It's hard to believe that Lucy is turning one in less than month! I'm not sure where the time has gone! While she won't remember her first birthday, it's still fun to plan a baby birthday party - no demands for Barbie or Minecraft themes, so now is the time for me to do what I want decor wise. I decided to go with a slightly girly (but not overly frilly) garden party theme, and thanks to a little... Read more
The founder of Domaine Home has started a design studio and needless to say the designs are beautiful. This bedroom is a perfect harmony between good design and comfortable living.Unpredictable choices lead to great design. For example, the double nightstand situation and the extra long arm sconce. While you may not normally design your room this way, I can bet that you will now....DESIGN... Read more
Since Jess is out in NJ and I'm all the way here in San Francisco, I thought I'd change it up a bit for this post and write a bit about a local gem. The power of the interweb means that these days none of us has to be limited by zip code, so maybe it's time to discover something from a far-away-land.I'll try and pepper these Local Love Affair posts in from time-to-time going forward so you... Read more
There's no better way to add personality to your space than with a gallery wall.It's also a fun way to include your selected art pieces with fun projects that your kids made for you. Take Joy Cho's studio for example...1. Beet via Crate & Barrel 2. Baby Alpaca via Sharon Montrose 3. Dior Dame via ZGallerie 4. Kodiak Brown Bear via... Read more
Last Tuesday at my client site I suddenly realized I’d worn the exact same outfit four days in a row. Not the exact same clothes, mind you (ew) but the exact same outfit of dark skinny pant, white top, blazer, pointed-toe shoe, and necklace. Saturday night, Sunday day, Monday, and Tuesday.“But that’s what you wanted to do!” replied my colleague. “You said you wanted to move to a uniform.”“I... Read more
The best working environments are stylish of course (like this one we recently talked about), but personally I love collaborative work spaces.If done right, they usually mean big open spaces with lots of light like this space above, designed by Studio McGee. The large white surface area will win me over every time, while clustered lighting is fun at home and at work.Get this look....Pendant light... Read more