Journal

Stylin Mamma: If You Can’t Beat ‘Em

I have two colleagues who run together a couple of days a week, and when they run, they look SO cute.  Like catalogue-cute.  So cute that after a weekend run they have been known to stop for mimosas and do a spot of shopping or something, completely un-self-conscious and all a-glow from the workout. Now, I like to think I have mastered Desk-to-Dinner dressing, but Sweat-to-Sauvignon Blanc... Read more

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: STYLE MIX

The best interior design doesn't rely on just one style, but rather a mixture of design styles. This home is modern, yet eclectic and it all works really well together.The wire pendant lighting and modern furniture, paired with a colorful area rug and quirky wall art sets up a really great combination of design styles. This space is making me want to add a little eclectic style to my modern... Read more

CURATED NEST: Color

Whether you're shopping for the closet or home, finding inspiration in different places is often times the best way to design. Like this inspiration artwork by Mary Heilman via Tate for example... Colors you may not be on the hunt for just might end up being your favorite objects. 1. Pendant / Y Lighting 2. Pillow / Society6 3. iPhone Case / Ban.do 4. Dress / Topshop 5. Clock / Society6  - Cori Read more

On Apartment Therapy

Amazingly a month (or maybe longer) after our Apartment Therapy book shoot, I'm still finding various things online from it.  Here are two photos I just discovered (thanks to my sister-in-law Soyoung at Dogear Press) from AT's Instagram Feed:And here is a photo of the Overlays on our closet doors that Maxwell blogged about in his daily finds! Read more

Stylin’ Mamma: April Breeze

Let us discuss these trousers and whether certain mothers over the age of 35 should purchase them.The first time I saw these they were styled with a short-short as the under-layer (rather than the full lining you see here) and I was like, "Hmmmmmmmm."  Do I love the big flowy pleats?  Yes.  Do I love the is-it-a-skirt flexibility?  Yes.  Do I love an elastic waist?  Always.But the short-shorts?... Read more

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: REFINED OFFICE

Whether you go to an office building each day or just walk down the hall to your home office, the design of your work space should matter and never be overlooked. Take this home office, designed by Refined, as an impressive jumping off point for adding style to the space you spend so much of your time.Natural light, good seating and lots of table-top space should be at the top of your priority... Read more

The Curated Nest: Simple Silhouettes

There's a few home decor shops where just purchasing one thing can step up your home decor. Ferm Living is one of those... You can find something for the living room, kitchen and even kid's room.They have a simple, modern aesthetic with geometric patterns and a minimal color palette. These are a few of their best pieces in my opinion, but they have a new collection that you should check out.Cutt... Read more

The Baby’s Room Revealed

Hi Folks.  I know you've been waiting patiently to see the baby's room.  If you follow me on instagram you've seen some sneak peeks, and I've showed you my dresser revamp recently as well.  Well, I wanted to get the final touches in before I really revealed the room. I managed to get everything pretty much done in time for our Apartment Therapy book shootand finally got around to photographing the... Read more

STYLIN’ MAMMA: SNEAKING INTO SPRING

My latest obsession (there's always something...) is the slip-on sneaker.  Is there a more mom-friendly shoe?  I think not.  Cute with ankle-length skinnies, cute with a skirt, cute with cutoffs...Bring them on!But how to choose?  Here are my faves, in no particular order. Stitched Studded Chalk Scribbled Camouflaged Polka Dotted - Jaime Read more

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: UNEXPECTED COOL

When I'm perusing the web, mostly Pinterest and design blogs, the spaces that catch my eye the most are the unpredictable designs. I never would have paired peach-colored chairs with a white and black dining table, plus a rustic wood bench. But check it out, it looks amazing in this space found on SFGirlbyBay, designed for Cotton & Flax.Unpredictability is always good, in fashion, interior... Read more

The Curated Nest: Toddler Cool

While Jessica works hard designing a nursery for her little one on the way, I thought I would round up a few items from a cool kids store for Bryan's room as he gets older.There's no reason the kids rooms can't be as stylish as the rest of your house! Here's some fun ideas for a growing toddler's room.Whether you're styling a nursery or a kids room, The Land of Nodis the place to go for stylish... Read more

Apartment Therapy Round 2

We have some exciting news here at the Nest these days.  As many of you know, Apartment Therapy shot our house back in November and featured it as one of their house tours.  It was such great press and I was really impressed with how well the photographer captured the space.  Well, I guess you guys liked it so much (and specifically loved our breakfast nook) that AT continued to use the images in ... Read more