One of my recent projects is located in Seattle. The clients are dream clients because they are willing to try anything. Seriously! I’m blessed to have been able to help them with their space. One of the first areas that we tackled was the entryway. Because it is small in size, we needed pieces that fit snug and made big impacts when you walked in. I found the drawered piece at Space Oddity in Ballard. The owner had purchased it from a hospital that had shut down. The coat rack is from Area 51. It fits nicely against the wall and is almost too cool to drape a coat on. Just kidding! It’s actually a really functional piece. The art piece is an original, painted by my client. Cool, huh?!
Below are some ideas to achieve a similar look.
1. Coat Rack 2. Multi Drawer Console 3. Desk Light 4. Abstract Art
A reader asked me the other day for some creative ideas for her child’s bedroom, which is one of my most favorite rooms to decorate. While browsing Inside Out, I found these 3 adorable spaces with some great ideas to point out. This first room (above) plays with color on the wall. I love the soft rainbow approach going up just one wall. They also played with color using colorful accessories on the dresser.
Every kids space needs shelving to display books, toys and cute knick knacks. In this space, they’ve created shelving out of two ladders. It’s modern, whimsical and would make for an easy DIY.
I don’t know a single kid that doesn’t appreciate a good tent or fort. My kids are always wanting to create forts around the house. I love how bright this tent/canopy is above the bed. It looks stylish against all of the other color happening in this space.
See these ideas and more here.
Today you can find me over at Euro Style Lighting, giving some tips on how to pick the perfect modern coffee table. Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day did a pretty great job at just that! See the post here.
AND I blogged my favorite color palette (which includes this gorgeous rug) over on BHG Style Spotters. Check it out here.
Due to my exhausted and slow working brain yesterday, I didn’t give credit where credit is due! My feature in Rue Magazine would not have been possible if it hadn’t been for Sara K Byrne Photography! Sara and Dylan and are insanely talented and such a pleasure to work with. I’m a fan for life now, and you should be too.
I’m so excited to be included in the latest Rue Magazine, Pacific Northwest Edition. I’m giving you all a peek into my newly designed bedroom. And because our bedroom is a favorite spot for the whole family, this feature includes my gorgeous kids and my extra hot hubby. See the entire feature here.
I’ll be posting more images that weren’t included in the feature later this week. Also, the entire issue is packed full of greatness! 2 of my favorite Boise girls are included as well. Yay!
Last month, I visited Heath Ceramics (picture from my Instagram feed above) in LA. I love everything about that store! The ceramics of course are simply stunning and I could use them for every house I style. My other favorite detail about the LA store was the cutting board wall. I love cutting boards! If I could had a collection, I would most definitely hang them on the wall. Another great way of displaying cutting boards is leaning them against your back splash, in groups or individually. And there’s always just laying them flat so that they can be a good use for you. Just saying! Below are a few spaces that display cutting boards nicely.
Images via Riazzoli, Skona Hem, NY Times, Skona Hem.
Because the weather is warming up and the skies are blue, I have outdoor spaces on my mind! These 4 indoor/outdoor spaces floor me. I could sip on a cold glass of lemonade in one of these spaces all.day.long.
Images via Planet Deco (via Femina), The Design Files, Smitten Studio, The Design Files.
Lately on Instagram: When smelling a flowered tree, beware of large groups of bees. 
I am blessed to have Ashley Dowden apart of the SG team. Here she is putting the finishing touches on our Stone Textile shoot.
My husband is rocking quite the beard right now. I love him and his beard.
The kids and I took a fun little road trip to visit my Grandma. These two always make life an adventure!
Last Saturday a few of my friends and myself hung out at one of the coolest airstreams. Pictures to follow!
If you’re on Instagram, you can find me under simplygrove.
See you back here on Monday!! xxoo
Isn’t this space divine?? Erin Loechner has done an incredible job creating a scandinavian getaway in her midwest home. Lucky for us, she is hosting a curated sale on Joss & Main inspired by her own home. The sale starts this Sunday but you can see a sneak peek here.
Isn’t her entryway the best??!! Hopefully their will be items in the sale to create a similar look for all of us fans!
Blik seems to be on a roll lately with new and innovative products. Introducing Surface Skins, a brand new line of super durable, self-adhesive art that allows you to personalize just about any large surface in your home or office quickly and easily. Use them to cover desks, tables or cabinets. I literally just gave away a dresser that could have used a surface skin to modernize it. I’m kicking myself. At least we now have options on how to redo those large pieces that we are bored with. Thanks Blik!
Blik is collaborating with several current artists to bring you new designs created for the Surface Skins line.
Shop Surface Skins here.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I teamed up with Stone Textile to create a fresh and fabulous Mother’s Day Brunch table top. I designed this table scene around these super cool diamond cut wood chargers. Because these chargers are natural wood, I played off the organic feel by using greenery from my backyard, orange vibrant tulips and simple white dish-ware. It created an organic and simple tablescape.
I also included the multi diamond print napkin and the light gray diamond print napkin to add some pattern to the table.
It just comes to show you that you don’t have to go over the top to create a beautiful table in honor of your mum. By simply visiting your backyard, you can adorn any table with natural elements. And of course adding these amazing Stone Textile products brings the coolness factor up a notch!
Shop Stone Textile here.
Today I’m excited to share with you a brand new stationery line called Ferme à Papier or Farm to Paper, by Cat Seto. It’s Cat;s second paper “baby” and an illustrated collection going back to her roots in drawing/painting. It was greatly inspired by her first trip to Paris and Europe just this last October and seeing Parisian prepsters, eating supernatural food and visiting farms in the countryside.
Along with cards and notecards, you will find prints and art canvas prints. A collage of them (like shown) would be stunning on an empty wall.
Shop Ferme à Papier here.
Happy May 1st! May is one of my absolute favorite months. Spring has sprung, Summer is coming and weather is finally being friendly. Are you a May fan?
This DIY brass lamp is a great accessorie to have displayed in your home. Read more here.
Issue #9 of Est Magazine is out and it’s GOOD!! They have several house tours that I cannot get enough of. You will get plenty of decor inspiration in this latest issue! This wardrobe (above) alone is sending me into decor heaven!
Read the entire issue here.
If you are wanting to add a little gold to your home, here are 3 inspiring ideas. The dipped legs and wall decor are more temporary solutions. The gold coffee table is a more permanent piece and so so cool.
1. Catherine Kwong. 2. Bunny Williams Home. 3. Hank & Hunt.
