Citrus Inspired Interiors

With Summer right around the corner, I've been craving fresh fruit and ice cold lemonade. Grapefruit, lemons, oranges and limes are not only delicious to eat, their vibrant colors and textures are also wonderful for inspiring fresh color palettes for interiors. A pop of citrus adds energy and warmth to a space. You can't help but feel happiness and cheer when surrounded by these juicy colors! What do you think about citrus inspired color palettes?  Have you decorated with any of these bright colors in your own home?

IMAGE CREDITS: WE HEART IT; HOUSE TO HOME; HOUSE & HOME; DECORPAD; LE BARON INTERIORS

Quote of the Week

“Rooms are albums that provoke memories. What you decorate with should remind you of a street you wandered down or an experience that made you happy.”

— Designer Amy Hase

  IMAGES VIA HOUSE & HOME

Maximizing a Small Space

Yesterday I blogged about the new project I just started on, which is the renovation of a smaller scale bedroom. I've been searching around specifically for photos of small bedrooms that have multi-functional furniture pieces and maximum storage. The room that I'm designing needs to function as a small apartment (a workspace, decent storage, bed, extra seating, etc.), minus the kitchen and bathroom, which are shared common areas for the women at the shelter. I found some great inspiration photos for my room...now I need to make up my mind and finalize the plans! Do you have a small room that you've maximized / used as a multi-functional space? Please share any ideas or tips that you've found helpful! Thanks for being so wonderful and have a great weekend :) xoxo - Julie

 IMAGE CREDITS: AMANDA NISBET; ELLE DECOR; ATLANTA HOMES MAGAZINE

Good Shepherd Charity Design Project: Day #1

Yesterday 10 designers, including myself, kicked off the second round of room renovations for the Good Shepherd Women's Shelter charity design project. Each designer has 30 days to complete their room - we're talking everything from paint, light fixtures, furniture, linens, art, rugs and drapery panels. My husband and I spent a good portion of the day tearing off baseboards, removing the existing furniture, and taping and priming the walls. We got quite a bit accomplished on our first day! Here's a sneak peek of my room and what I have to work with...more to come as we make progress!

 {Ready to get my hands dirty!}

 {The room is a corner unit with 2 windows so there's a lot of natural light - a definite plus! The existing desk, lamp and cork board were removed}

 {The only thing we can't change is the flooring, which are hideous old linoleum floor tiles in a salmon color...I'll definitely be using a large area rug!}

 {Sink / vanity area - I'm planning on hanging a mirror & switching out the light fixture, among other things!}

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For more info on this project, please visit the GS Charity Project Blog & The Good Shepherd Center website

Reader Giveaway! Fabulous Jewels from Vivre.com

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES! THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH. 

I haven't hosted a giveaway in quite a while, so when the amazing team at Vivre asked me if I wanted to offer my lovely readers a chance to win something from their shop, I accepted immediately! And the best part?! They're giving away a prize to TWO lucky winners! Here are the giveaway details:

Please answer this question: what are 2 of your must-have items for summer and why? After you answer the question,  be sure to take a moment to visit Vivre.com. They have a beautiful selection of jewelry, bags, accessories and more...I'm in love with about 100 things! One winner will receive the Agate Necklace and the other will receive a pair of the Burnished Earrings (choose from three colors for each item). The winners will be selected and announced on Wednesday, June 8th. Vivre ships internationally so the contest is open to everyone! Best of luck and have fun :) 

{WIN ME! Agate Necklace in Fuchsia, Purple or Blue; $115 Value}

{WIN ME! Burnished Earrings in Amethyst, Emerald or Lapis; $95 Value!}

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES! THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH.

Quote of the Week

"If you are passionate about something, inspiration is all around you.  It shows up on any given day and in every possible way.  When your passion fades, inspiration stops revealing itself."

- Kyle Bunting 

 IMAGE CREDITS: GEMMA COMAS; ELVA FIELDS; ART.COM

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Hello and happy Tuesday. Did you do anything fun over the long weekend? My husband and I had a nice time relaxing by the pool, barbecuing and spending time with family. I spent a majority of my day yesterday watching Sex & the City re-runs on TV (I'll never tire of watching SATC, even if I've seen every episode 15 times!). I opened up the windows in our living room to let in the fresh air and lazily napped on the sofa under a cozy blanket. I NEVER take naps, mostly because I feel like I should always be doing something productive, but yesterday was much needed and felt wonderful :) Please visit again tomorrow to enter an exciting giveaway that I just know you're going to LOVE! Have a great week!