i’m gonna be honest here, it’s been a rough week. maybe it started with tax payments (yuck) but it just seemed like the whole world was feeling grumpy and some of that crashed down on me. you know how it is. some days you can take it — no problem. bring it on! and other days, you’re sensitivity is heightened and the world feels disappointing and feelings get hurt and you just feel like crawling under the covers and waking up three days later and finding it – ahhhh, all better.
i also feel tired. trying to keep up a daily blog without a vacation, or a weekend to speak of (i work almost every single day), i think i’m a little burnt. i find with technology moving faster and faster there’s a constant need to keep up and sometimes, you just want to lay down in a grassy field and look for shapes in the clouds and not think about it all. i think i need one of those days.
i love being here each and every day — i just think in order to make pretty posts for you, that haven’t been seen all over pinterest, or tumblr or other blogs, i need to bring you more original content. and i’m working on carving out more time so i can bring you that — shooting new homes for you to view, and inspiring images to hopefully make you say ‘ooooh’.
i’m sure you get like this too from time to time? what do you do to refuel? any ideas for me? i could use a little reader guidance right about now. thanks guys! xo, v.
*addendum: thank you all so, so much for all your kind comments, thoughts and ideas. i took the day off today and am feeling much better. you guys are everything i need sometimes. xo
sometimes all it takes to liven up a room and add a bohemian touch is one big bang! start with a neutral palette and add a signature piece that everybody will immediatley be inquiring about. or add lots of pattern and color — like anthropologie’s amalia stripes pillow and some fun fuzzy love, like their fleece flounce pillows. hang a bold piece of artwork, or prominently display a unique vintage-inspired lamp — any one of those things will really give a room some bohemian modern chic.
now, that’s a statement piece — almost like a big exclamation mark. the home of Helena Rohner, a spanish jewelry designer who’s as passionate about interior design and love homes in line with her personality. (above and below, via elle ).
this zigzag area rug says color pop and looks great paired with the leather sofa, from freedom, via desire to inspire.
how about the ‘oh’ factor? one giant vintage item is sure to get their attention, via house to home.
more pattern, but this time a bit of a mix. you might not think they’d work together, but i think the striped blanket and geometric rug enhance the look, via apartment therapy.
an amazing lighting fixture can do more than light up a room. check out the marion house book’s gorgeous dining room!
