Beni Ourain Rugs

Hand woven by people of the Beni Ouarian tribe and other neighboring tribes in the mountains of Morocco, these wool rugs feature a simple black diamond shaped pattern woven into a cream foreground. Originals can cost thousands, but you can find look-a-likes just about anywhere. These rugs have been popping up everywhere these days and I love the look of them! Don't they just look so plush and pretty?! Here's some inspiration photos to show you how you can bring this eclectic look into your home!

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle

via Elle Decor

via Living Etc.

via West Elm

via Traditional Home

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via Unknown

via Palmer Weiss

via Elle Decor

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via Matchbook

via Decorpad

via Apartment Therapy

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If you are intersted in purchasing one of these stylish rugs, here are some "copy-cats" that cost a fraction of the price of a real Beni Ouarian rug;

Rugs USA, available here

West Elm, available here

Pottery Barn, available here

World Market, available here

House Envy

All photos via Rue Magazine & Coco+Kelley

This chic Seattle apartment belongs to none other than Cassandra LaValle of the style blog Coco+Kelley. I love keeping up with her happenings via her blog, on Pinterest as well as Instagram. Cassandra's design sense exudes classicism and glamour and she just seems like one of those girls who has got it together, if you know what I mean. I adore her home where she did an amazing job mixing both high end and low end pieces for a look that is sooooo sophisticated yet cozy and comfortable. Her living and dining areas feature fun pops of color (via accessories and artwork SHE created!) while the bedroom is more calming with a mostly black and white color palette. The brass and gold accents throughout seem to take the apartment to a whole new level, don't you think?  I love how she packs so much style into such a small space!!

Savoring Summer

While the rest of the world is already knee deep in fall fashion, football, Halloween decorations and thinking about cooler weather, I'm hanging onto summer as long as humanly possible. . .

via Sunset

via Absolutely Beautiful Things

via Belle Maison

I'm still picking fresh veggies and flowers from my garden, dining al fresco and planning a trip to the beach. What are you doing to savor the last few moments left of summer? 

YEP, it's true. . . I've finally returned from an unannounced blogging hiatus and I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. (To read or understand why, this post from earlier this summer sort of sums it up.) Anyhow, I'm excited to be back to posting, chiming in on the latest decor trends and sharing some exciting new projects I have going on! Thanks for sticking around :) 

Feeling Abstract

via At Home

via Belle Maison

via Amanda Nisbet

via Jen Ramos

via Betsy Burnham

via Made By Girl

via Coastal Living

via Naomi Stein

via Design Sponge

via Sally Wheat

via The Zhush

via Erin Gates

via Small Shop Studio

via The Zhush

There has always been something about abstract art that has intrigued me. It's like a miniature escape from reality into a world where there are no rules with color and form. Using an original piece of abstract art in a space can really make a statement, especially if the color palette is bold and eye catching! To be honest, I am DYING to take down the gallery wall of framed art above my sofa in the living room and replace it with one giant, colorful canvas. It would be a real treat to purchase a Cocoa & Hearts painting, but being the creative type and the 'do-it-yourselfer' that I am I am really tempted to try my hand at creating my own abstract art. . . Hmmmm, we'll see where that goes!