Shop Spotlight :: Uncommon Goods

I'm so excited to share with you a fabulous online shop called UncommonGoods! "UncommonGoods is an online marketplace offering creatively designed, high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. At UncommonGoods, we believe that creativity and the expression of individuality represent two great human treasures. We have set out to create a business that makes uncommon goods accessible to everyone." They focus on selling handmade, recycled and organic products by supporting independent artists to small manufacturers who create products in a more socially and environmentally responsible manner.

What I love most is their beautiful selection of unique jewelry - you're guaranteed to find something amazing, whether it's for yourself or as a gift to someone special. Many of the pieces they sell are handmade, like the sweet little diamond arrow necklace they so generously sent me (see below)! And if you're looking for personalized jewelry, they have many great options as well. I'm in LOVE with the custom baby footprint necklace and would adore wearing one with my baby's footprints (I'm due in August with baby #2!). Isn't it the sweetest thing? They also have one with hand prints.

I've rounded up some of my favorite pieces to share with you. Which ones are catching your eye? Click here to visit the shop, where they sell much more than just jewelry (like art, home goods, gifts...). Enjoy and happy shopping!

SHOP THESE PIECES

a. personalized love birch cuff | b. stacking ring | c. custom baby footprint necklace | d. energy circle ring

e. calla lily earrings | f. hammered cuff | g. trinity wooden cuff | h. diamond arrow necklace

A snapshot of me wearing the beautiful diamond arrow necklace, which was

designed by mother and daughter team, Cindy and Avril Joffe. It's handmade with 18K gold vermeil, featuring a beautiful sparkly diamond at the head of the arrow. It was created to "inspire you to pave the way to your true north." I get so many compliments whenever I wear it! Handmade in the USA. 

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This was a sponsored post by UncommonGoods. All thoughts and opinions are my own! 

Sponsor Spotlight :: LA Furniture

I'd love to officially introduce you to one of our fabulous Featured Sponsors, LA Furniture.
LA Furniture Store offers an incredible selection of Modern Furniture and decor. For those of you who love  modern style but have a hard time finding furniture in your state, definitely consider them to be a great resource...people from the Midwest, this means you :) They have 3 store locations in LA, and they ship just about anywhere in the US as well as worldwide!

While the contemporary look is fresh, clean and minimal, I personally like the spaces I design to be a little more relaxed and comfortable. I'm a big fan of mixing in a few amazing modern pieces of furniture with new and vintage finds. I've highlighted some of my favorite pieces from LA Furniture's online shop, all of which I'd love to incorporate into upcoming projects or even my own home! I especially love the Bella White Lacquer Dining Table (directly below) and it's only $380!!! Which items are your favorite? Click here to visit their website and start shopping!

Blog Spotlight :: LA Furniture by juliethigpen

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Blog Spotlight :: LA Furniture by juliethigpen

[ALL IMAGES VIA LAFURNITURESTORE.COM]

*This post was sponsored by LA Furniture but all thoughts, opinions and product selections are 100% my own.

Highlights from the Jonathan Adler 2013 Fall Catalog

Have you seen the latest Jonathan Adler catalog from?! It's absolutely beautiful, filled with stunning interior sets and fresh new products. I'm loving all of the brass and gold accents...something I would never fathom saying if you asked me a few years back! Mr. Adler continues to be one of my favorite designers and I always find inspiration from his work. Who inspires you in the design world?

[ALL IMAGES VIA THE JONATHAN ADLER CATALOG]

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SHOP THE LOOK // JONATHAN ADLER FALL 2013

New from Jonathan Adler by juliethigpen featuring Jonathan Adler

Retail Therapy

As a designer, I'm constantly working with wholesale accounts that are only available to the trade, and I often overlook what's available in the retail world. But lately, there have been some incredibly inspiring spaces popping up in some of my favorite retailer's catalogs, which help give me new ideas and ways of styling and designing a space! Here are a few spaces that recently caught my eye. What stores are you loving these days for home decor?

 [West Elm]

  [West Elm]

  [West Elm]

  [Wisteria]

 [William Sonoma Home]

  [Wisteria]

  [Wisteria]

  [West Elm]

  [William Sonoma Home]

 [West Elm]

 [Ballard Designs]

 [Wisteria]

Summer Updates :: Colorful & Bold Accent Pillows

I recently received the following email and thought I'd share it on the blog today, since I'm sure many of you might be wondering the same thing!

     Q. "I'm looking to update my decor for summer and would like to do so with a few new accent pillows. Do you have any suggestions on where I can find fun, modern pillows that won't cost me a fortune? Thanks so much!" - Grace B.

     A. Hi Grace! Yes, there are many places you can find awesome, quality pillows without emptying your bank account. Accents pillows are a wonderful way to cheer up your decor during the summer months. Try mixing it up with a few different prints for a fresh new look. Below are some of my favorite finds, along with links to several great resources. Good luck! xo - Julie

[IMAGE VIA DECORPAD / CAITLIN WILSON DESIGN]

[IMAGE VIA PINTEREST / ARIANNA BELLE]

 

 [SHOP THE LOOK]

1. Rosa Mandarin Throw Pillow via Etsy / The Throw Pillow People

2. Threshold Butterfly Toss Pillow via Target

3. Cortez Pillow via ZGallerie

4. Yellow Chevron Pillow via Etsy / Pillomatic

5. Oh Suzanni! Toss Pillow via Target

6. Pleated Pleats Ocean Diagonal Pillow via Zinc Door

7. La Mer White Outdoor Pillow via Crate & Barrel

8. Chevron Crewel Pillow in Leek via West Elm

9. Trina Turk Merced Green Pillow via Zinc Door

10. Diamond Bargello Silk Pillow via West Elm

11. Gunnison Toss Pillow via Target

Have a design question? Shoot me an email at julie[at]modernchichome[dot]com and maybe I'll answer it in an upcoming blog post!

Reader Giveaway :: $100 to One Kings Lane!

One of my favorite places to shop online, for clients and for myself, is One Kings Lane! They always have the best merchandise, ranging from vintage to brand-new, and you can always count on getting an amazing deal. I was fortunate enough to be a guest Tastemaker during one of their blogger tag sales last year and it was a wonderful experience. I also had the privilege of hearing co-founder Susan Feldman speak at a women's entrepreneur event last spring and it was truly inspiring to hear her story. One Kings Lane isn't just a great shopping resource for its members, its also a great place to gain inspiration and ideas. So, that being said,  how would you like to WIN a $100 a mini-shopping spree on One Kings Lane? They're offering one lucky Belle Maison reader the chance to win a $100 gift card! It's super easy to enter - see the details below:

1. Visit One Kings Lane and after you've perused their fabulous sales, come back to Belle Maison and leave a comment on how you'd spend your $100 gift card

2. Double entry - tweet or Facebook about the giveaway

3. The winner will be selected at random and announced on Wednesday, May 29th

Good Luck!  

Also, today they launch the much anticipated HGTV sale, with some incredibly tempting pieces that I can't wait to get my hands on! Here's a preview:

 [ALL IMAGES VIA ONE KINGS LANE]