..currently obsessing over....faux fur

Get cozy in this month's want/need/obsession...... Don't freak, it's faux!  Not only something cozy to slip into or wrap yourself in, it's also a no-fail gift to those in town for the holidays : )  See how you can get your hands on it below....Bon shopping....Mrs.O

 

Get Obsessed:

Clockwise from left:  

West Elm Treeskirt, 

 Restoration Hardware Faux Throws, 

Pottery Barn Wine/Champagne Stole,  

 Restoration Hardware Russian Ushanka Hats, 

Pottery Barn Monogrammed Pillows

..black friday..

I can't think of a better reason to justify specifically buying black home decor, it's Black Friday after all!  Here is my inspiration board for this "holiday", and a few pictures below showcasing how to incorporate this color in your own home to create the right amount drama without looking like you moved from Transylvania ; )  Bon Shopping~ Mrs.O xoxo

Black Loft Chandelier Z Gallerie, 

 Ikea Stockholm Armchair ,

 Ikea Ung Drill Baroque Mirror ,

 Tic Tac Toe Game ZGallerie ,

Champagne Sign

Black & White Crewel Pillow

Black Round Table

(Donatella Versace's living room!)

...november splurge of the month...

The holidays are looming and I'm already ready for a little R&R....and what better way to blow off some steam than to soak in it?

SWAROVSKI Pink Diamond Clawfoot Bathtub $35,000K+

Ok, even I'm not that cruel to post something this and not give you a few (and more realistic) ideas for your own home, see below for my "pink clawfoot" inspiration board with a few extra goodies to really soothe and melt away the stress...enjoy!- xoxo Mrs.O

...modern guest room...

When my husband and I bought our first home last June, I began our guest room transformation with a budget of no more than $500 to do a complete overhaul from kid friendly, to chic simplicity.  I wanted this room to be soothing, inviting, and a touch more feminine than other rooms in my house....xoxo Mrs.O

My inspiration board:

Apothecary jars, Yellow garden stool, purple vase, baroque couch, grey throw pillows, subway art, ZGallerie rhinestone frame, Pottery Barn Madison bedding, black wrought iron bed, west elm faux fur blanket, borghese mirrored side table

To create:

Pottery Barn Madison Bedding & Collection, 2009



And now.....here is the end result!

BEFORE

AFTER

What ideas do you have for your own guestroom?

DIRT CHEAP

Who doesn’t like bargain prices on outstanding home décor?

Recently there has been a fabulous trend in the industry of using salvaged materials like wine crates and pallets- and literally turning them into stunning furniture!  The best news: you don’t have to go to Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware to get the look ; )  

Get this look in your home for dirt cheap:

Wine boxes

What:  I've been personally using these in my home for years and find SO many uses-End tables, magazine caddies (adding wheels to bottom), closet bins, serving trays, wine storage, flooring!

Where:  Best place to go are the wine stores, even Costco (usually they will give them to you for free, or will cost just a few dollars at stores like Total Wine & More)

Pallets 

What: Coffee tables, headboards; mounted wine bottle storage, furniture (add a $9 cushion from Target!) 

 Where: Supermarkets (make sure you talk to the manager first as simply taking them from the back parking lot is frowned upon), Costco, literally any place that receives shipments in bulk- usually they are happy to give them away for free!

Here are some of my all-time favorite inspiration photos using these ideas, and a little surprise of my own at the end! xoxo

 (Witnessed actual wine crate flooring in a model home before, absolutely stunning!!)

And in my own home, an old Dom Perignon crate simply turned sideways that I use in my living room as a side table  : )

Bon Shopping!

Mrs. O

xoxo

...traditional guest room...

Welcome guests to an unforgettable stay and make your home cozy during the upcoming holidays with a guest room makeover you'll feel great about.  Tips on keeping a happy house guest?  Plush fabrics, warm paint colors, and oodles of champagne!  See below for this month's first guestroom inspiration and how to get it just in time~ enjoy!  xoxo Mrs.O

(2) York Tufted Headboards Queen $799/each
(2) Velvet Windowpane Quilts $169 Full/Queen

Sofia Bedside Table $349

Alison Upholstered Cube $199
(2) Autumn Embroidered Pillows $49

TOTAL:  $2582

potterybarn.com

And how to get it for less...

Tufted High Arch Full/Queen Headboard $269 amazon.com

If there is one thing Mrs.O does not skimp on...it's linens.  

Queen Size Windowpane Velvet Quilt $169 potterybarn.com

 Hampton Bay Nightstand White $83.99 homedecorators.com

Tufted Fabric Storage Cube $71.99 overstock.com

Floral Crewel Pillow $30 Elegantouch Store @ Etsy.com

Paint Color: Benjamin Moore "Weimaraner"

(click link for color & corresponding color choices)

TOTAL DAMAGE: $1091.98 

-or- $623.98 for one bed

Savings of $1490

Bon shopping!

...november: guest rooms...‏

Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for holiday guests with cozy bedding and soothing accents- simple, yet affordable updates can go a long way to create a stylish, well-appointed guest room that give a sense of comfort hotels can't match! Some of my favorite ways to invite loved ones into my home is by providing plush throws, take-home slippers, plenty of champagne, and presenting a decor in rich colors and textures.  This month is all about Guest Rooms :)

Here are a few guests rooms (including some celebrity ones!) below I simply adore ….. Happy November!  Xoxo Mrs.O

  Guest quarters off the Kenyan Coast

 A clever way to accommodate all your in-laws

Will & Jada Pinkett-Smith's Malibu Guest Room 

Fabulous East Coast Guest Room

Miami Penthouse Guest Suite (w/an extraordinary view!)

John Mayer's Uptown NY Guest Room Haven

A sweet country retreat