Inspiration Snapshot: Timeless Living Room by David Hicks

This photo was taken in 1978 of David Hick's interior design store in London, where he designed everything from the furniture to the ceramics! I stumbled across this photo while researching for a post I've been working on for Tobi Fairley's blog (where you can find me guest blogging on 7/17). I was looking into design icons who have played a major role on the influence and direction of interior design, and David Hicks was one name that kept popping up everywhere. It's amazing how the room in this photo looks as if it could fit right in to present day design, even though it was designed over thirty years ago! Sure, there are a few things that look a little outdated, but the overall style and color palette are pretty timeless. David Hicks was definitely ahead of his time! Who are some of your favorite iconic interior designers?

IMAGE COURTESEY OF BLOG I USED TO BE SNOW WHITE BUT I DRIFTED

Quote of the Week

“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.”

— Albert Einstein

IMAGE CREDITS: THESE HAVE ALL BEEN TAKEN FROM MY PERSONAL INSPIRATION FOLDER AND UNFORTUNATELY, I DON'T HAVE ALL OF THE CORRECT IMAGE CREDIT LINKS :( IF YOU RECOGNIZE A PHOTO, PLEASE LEAVE THE LINK. THANKS! 

Feeling Crafty? Weekend DIY Project Ideas

I've been in the mood lately to do some hands-on design updates around my apartment. Unfortunately, it seems like my husband and I have something going on every single weekend, leaving me little time to actually get caught up around the house and make some much needed changes to our decor! Do you ever feel this way? Well, if you're lucky enough to find some free time over the weekend and are feeling crafty, check out these fun DIY project ideas for inspiration. *** Have a great weekend! Be sure to visit next week for a sneak peek at my completed room makeover for the Good Shepherd charity design project + details on the open house event, taking place July 23rd and 24th in LA! xoxo - Julie

{Dress up a sisal rug with painted stripes}

{Framed Kitchen Blackboard}

{Custom Cabinet Panels}

{Transform decorative shutters into a chic privacy screen}

{Vintage shutter turned into wall art}

{Dress up your bathroom vanity}

{Paint window frames black}