Today, I’m excited to share a project that Austin and I have been working very hard on for the past several months.
Austin and I purchased our first home two and a half years ago. After months of looking, we finally found one we fell in love with. Coming from a tiny 700 square foot apartment, we felt a bit overwhelmed after realizing we had to fill it with something besides a hand-me-down bed and a Craigslist couch. So after several months of planning, hard work, and saving, Austin and I finally feel cozy at home. And we are so excited to share it with all of you! We are very pleased with how everything turned out and we couldn’t have done it without the help of our dear friend and designer, Jessie Russell.
And speaking of Jessie, let me just brag on her for a second. I am sometimes a pretty impatient person with long-term projects. I am known to start ten different project and never finish any of them…well I do, but in my own way. And I can never visualize the big picture when it comes to interiors (as you may have heard me mention on here before). Those are pretty much the opposite qualities you need when trying to decorate a house. Jessie was a total lifesaver. She was the visionary for this whole project and I couldn’t have done it without her. If you’re like me, find a friend or a decorator that is good at that kind of stuff. It’s absolutely worth it.
So when we started thinking about our vision for our three-level town home, we knew we wanted it to be an inviting place for friends and family. We wanted a place where we could entertain, yet come home and relax. I wanted everything to be white & neutral balanced with bold statements like our bedroom wall, curtains, and printed wallpaper.
Tuscan Moroccan Rug | Desk | Chair | Swim Print | Baby Fern Print | Green Apple Print | Ahoy Wall Art | Melt Wall Art Vintage Deer Antlers| (these take a while to ship, but worth the wait!) | Hair Bun Art | The Humble Egg Print | Weathered Wall Art (I have the color “Slate”)
orange tray // blue & white jar found at hobby lobby // orange clove candle (smells so yummy!) // leopard print book
This little bookshelf has to be my favorite Ikea purchase. We have another one in our living room as well! We decided to add an accent shelf with marble contact paper. I love how it turned out! My clothing rack is also another Ikea find.
pink planner c/o // zebra note pad // silver pen // fuchsia aviators // zebra tray // “angelika” lipgloss // glasses // makeup case // gold stapler // gold scissors
candle // rose face mist // but first coffee print (custom, but she can make more!) // monogram business card holder // french bulldog notepad
I wanted to keep our entry table very simple. A few tall lamps, scalloped mirror and small tray were just what it needed. We purchased most of these items at Home Goods and the baskets are actually planters from Ikea. I love to burn this candle when we have guests over. It smells so good and really fills up our house.
This light fixture is one of my favorite purchases for our home. We just Iove the way it turned out! We found our kitchen table at Crate and Barrel Outlet and our chairs are from Restoration Hardware. This Cow Art Print is also another one of my favorite pieces. I love the way it looks in our dining room!
What’s a home without great coffee? Austin and I love drinking coffee each morning, and having this Nespresso Vertuoline Evoluo Deluxe has made getting ready for work that much easier. It is so convenient and easy to use. We have become quite addicted to this little machine and find ourselves using it for both coffee and espresso. We also have the Nespresso Aerocino Plus Milk Frother and are testing our are barista skills with cappuccinos and lattes. We still have a way to go on the latte art, but we are getting close!
Pottery Barn Brooklyn Sofa (we went with the Grand Sofa in White Twill. This has been the easiest to keep clean and care for. Obviously we are very careful since it is white, but we have been very impressed with the quality) // coffee table // spike sea urchin // kate spade book // fashion book // matchstick holder // various knick-knacks found at Home Goods // Side Chairs // Upholstered Chair is from Restoration Hardware
Diamond Shag Rug // Leopard Pillows // white faux fur pillows (24 X 24) // Navy Pillows and Grey and White Pillows are from Peacock Alley // Gold Lamps (we found those on major sale, here is a similar lamp) // Wall Art // frames are from Ikea // Velvet Curtains (color is Regal Blue // Size 124″)
ceramic french bulldog // faux fur stool Target // gold vases are from Z Gallerie // gold candle holders
Tray (found in store at Target) // Jewelry Box (local boutique) // The Best Part Print // Jo Malone Perfume // Chanel Perfume // Chloe Perfume (my wedding day perfume!)
We had these Leopard Benches made last year, and I am so happy with how they turned out. Jen and her husband from Liven Up Design are the best! These were the perfect addition to our navy and white bedroom.
Sunglasses // Black Watch // Monogram Acrylic Jewelry Box
Similar Ballet Flats (under $80)
Sheets (I love these crisp, cool sheets!) // Shams & Coverlet // Duvet Cover & Shams // Bedskirt c/o Peacock Alley
Rugs USA Muai Chunky Loop Rug c/o // Ikea side tables // Grey Chairs // Copper Side Table
SHOP OFFICE
SHOP LIVING ROOM
SHOP BEDROOM
SHOP ART
SHOP CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Images by Mary Summers
I am obsessed with how it came out! It looks amazing and so warm and inviting. Definitely major inspo here!
Xo
Lauren Ashley
thefashionistasdiary.com
Thank you, Lauren! xx
oh waw your home left me speechless, it is so beautiful, no it is not just beautiful, it is spectacular.
http://dressmecasual.blogspot.com.eg/
Thank you so much, Esraa! xx
You did a beautiful job! I’m working on my house, too, and cannot wait until it’s done and I can share it!
Alyssa
Feathers and Stripes
Thank you, Alyssa! Hang in there, I had to learn patience is key 🙂 xo Ashley
I LOVE your home – it is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 XO -Anna
http://www.parkavenueblogger.com
I love the prints over your couch. Is it really just framed wrapping paper?
Hi Amanda! YES! Isn’t that crazy? The whole thing cost us under $150 for an entire gallery wall. We are very happy with how it turned out!
xx Ashley
What size paper & frames are they? I love this look, and so budget-friendly! 🙂
Taylor
http://www.thestyledpress.com
Your home is beautiful. I love the shelves that you have in your bedroom and living room and the idea of putting decorative paper on the shelves are great! You’ve inspire me to do so much with my home. Thanks for sharing.
Ashley,
Your house is absolutely stunning! I love all of it. Did you make your side tables in your bedroom? They are so pretty!
Thanks, Erin!
Yes, those are from Ikea and my husband put the hardware on each drawer. The hardware was all from Home Depot. It took a long time to do those tables…we did not realize how tedious of a task it would be! But we love the way they turned out 🙂
xx Ashley
Love how your home decor came out! It’s so fabulous!
Such a fabulous space! Those x-benches are stunning, and what a good price. Saving for when we update our living room 🙂
Molly {Dreams in HD}
I love the rug in your bedroom. Where is it from?
Hi Elizabeth,
Our rug is from Rugs USA. We love it! Thanks for reading.
xx Ashley
I am in love with everything! Your home is gorgeous! Jess at Just Jess
Where is the sunburst mirror from over the bed?
Hi Amy,
Thank you for your question! I knew I would accidentally leave something out. It’s old from Target. Thanks for reading! xx Ashley
I found you through Biana at Bloved Boston, your home reveal is absolutely beautiful!!!
I’ve never found anyone who purchased from Rugs USA, how do you find the quality? I wanted to know before I buy a rug there
liz @ j for joiner
Hi Liz,
Welcome! So glad you were able to come check out my site. We actually purchased our first rug (the one in my office) from Rugs USA and besides the shedding (which we were able to get under control) we were very happy with our purchase. So much, we purchased 3 more of our rugs through Rugs USA. We were very impressed and have found them to still hold up after routine vacuuming and cleaning. We don’t have a lot of traffic in our house as it’s just the two of us, but we are hoping to get a dog soon! That should be fun with white furniture right? Only one of our rugs I was a little disappointed in and it was because I did not pay close attention to how thick it was (it also only cost $75, so that should have been my first sign). We still use it under our kitchen table and it’s held up really well, I was just hoping for something a little heavier. Other than that, we love it!
Hope that helps and thank you for reading!
xx Ashley
LOVE the room tour Ashley!! It looks amazing. Now you make me want to redecorate!!!
Thanks so much, Kelly! xx
Love seeing my art in people’s spaces! What a gorgeous office!
Hi Monica,
Oh my goodness, you are so talented! The Humble Egg is one of our favorites. Thanks for checking out my post! xx Ashley
It’s official, you are my cyber twin when it comes to not only your taste in clothes, but in decor also. :). This post made me happy. lol
Love it! Thanks for stopping by! xx Ashley
What are the dimensions of your leopard stools?
Hi Jenn,
Thank you for your comment! The dimensions are 20Wx20Dx17.5H
Hope that helps! xx Ashley
Your home is beautiful! Where are your end tables from in your living room? Thanks!
Hi Virginia,
Thank you so much for your question! We actually found those on sale (for $19) during the Arteriors Home summer sale. They may have more, but I could not find them available online. Hope that helps!
Thanks for reading! xx Ashley
Just found you today and I am in love!! You have such great taste! I saw your sofa is from pottery barn, how do you like it so far? I almost bought a sofa from there but went to do some research before and saw so many complaints on their craftsmanship that I changed my mind. :/ And what color is yours?It looks white and I’ve been on the hunt for a white sofa like crazy! Thank you in advance!
Hi Nathalia,
So glad to have you here! 🙂 We love the couch, but our major issue was the time it took to be delivered. We ordered it and the estimated time for shipping was 3 months, and it ended up taking 9 months! Pottery Barn was very apologetic and actually gave us a small discount, so that helped but it was pretty crazy. I’m not sure the exact color, but I know we did White and I think we got a notch above the “basic” fabric quality. We like it, but are very careful since it’s white. We got the longer size so it’s easy for two people to lay on. We haven’t had any issues about the quality, but then again it’s just the two of us. We have people over and they sit on the couch but the majority of the time it’s just us. It may be a different story if we had kids haha!
Hope that helps and I didn’t ramble on for too long 😉
xx Ashley
Hi Ashley! Gorgeous house! You have great taste. Where is the bathroom wallpaper from? Thank you!
Beatriz
Hi Beatriz,
Thank you for your kind words! We purchased the wall paper here: http://www.hyggeandwest.com/collections/oh-joy Honestly, it was a little more than we expected to spend but we have been so pleased with the quality and overall look. Hope that helps! xx Ashley
I absolutely LOVE your home. Where is your leather couch from? Want to do something similar in our den (aka my husbands man cave).
Hi Alex!
Thanks so much for your question! We actually purchased it from our friends and I think it originally came from Wiers (not entirely sure). Pottery Barn has a very similar style too.
Hope that helps! xx Ashley
Hi Ashley,
I love the framed marble paper in your living room! What size frames are those?
Thanks so much!!
Hi Katie,
Thank you for your question! The white picture frames are from IKEA and 20 1/2 x 28 1/2. I hope that helps!
xx Ashley
HI Ashley,
I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your entryway table from?
THank you:-)
Amanda
Hi there! We picked it up at Home Goods 🙂
xx Ashley
You have an absolutely stunning home! Love all the fresh colors and details! I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your bedframe/headboard from?
Thank you, Lara! I’ve had it for so long, I honestly can’t remember. I know it was around $150 online. We are actually updating our master bedroom and sharing our new bed and furniture early this Summer! 🙂 xx Ashley
What color are your walls? I’ve been looking for that exact color!
Hi Lexi,
Thanks for your question! Unfortunately, I’m not exactly sure. The walls were painted this color when we moved in and they wouldn’t give us any paint chips. I would describe the color as an egg shell. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help! xx, Ashley
I AM OBSESSED with your home. It’s just my style. Ugh. Love
Aw, thank you so much for this sweet comment! xx, Ashley
Do you remember the size of your office rug?
Hi Hannah! Thank you so much for your comment. I want to say it was either 5×7 or 5×10! XO