If I were going to the Oscars this Sunday evening

...which I'm not, by the way-

I would totally wear this:

It's award show perfection, in my book. 

What would you wear?

Ok.... so my post has nothing to do with a polar bear's toenails. I was just jamming to some Outkast and since about 80% of my post titles seem to have something to do with rap songs, I thought I'd throw it out there. But I do feel kind of cool today because I'm guest posting for Danielle over at her blog!!

Go check out my thoughts on my favorite fabrics in her Textiles Thursday series!

I am loving all of the amazing projects that I've come across lately!

So much talent out there, I just had to share.

(and apparently I'm a poet and I didn't even know it, ha)



painted hallway update by my brother-in-law, Greggory, and his fabulous girlfriend, Brooke (love love love the new color!)



Am I right or what?? So much talent out there! Seen any other fun projects lately??

I got pretty lucky as a freshman in college (twss) because I was paired with an amazing roommate. 

Picture this: southern-suburban-girl-with-hot-pink-plaid-comforter-and-tube-tops (hi) meets Connecticut-beach-girl-who-wore-linen-baggy-pants-on-our-first-night-out-in-college. You wouldn't have thunk it then, but it was truly love at first sight. And the beginning of an amazing friendship : )

Meet Courtney.

Here's what I came up with.

1- print  2- Benjamin Moore "Bittersweet Chocolate" paint 3- pendant  4- curtains  5- art

6- mirror  7- bedding  8- Court's pillows 9- ooh la la pillow 10- rug

It's all in there- romantic wall art (how great is that "extraordinary love print"!!?), dark and moody chocolate walls, a modern, sophisticated headboard, a glam mirror and all of their favorite colors from the pillows.

As for the headboard, I would absolutely suggest making that a DIY project (great tutorial here). That cuts down costs and allows for more expensive things in the budget, like the West Elm chevron rug.

And guess what? Court and Matt have already started painting their new bedroom. Check it out!

Looking good, isn't it?!?

Got a design dilemma you'd like some help with? Or are you simply interested in a custom mood board for a room in your house? I'd love to whip one up for you! Just shoot me an email!

 tenjuneblog@gmail.com

Just like Brick Tamland, I love lamp. Especially this one!

I stumbled across this beauty a couple of months ago in my Nana's basement! We were looking for some old photographs and I found the lamp stuffed in a corner. It wasn't a pretty sight, but definitely has good bones!

It's amazing what a little spit and shine will do. All I did was clean the lamp and replace the stained paper shade (with a $12 find from Tuesday Morning). The wiring on the plug needs a little work, but David purchased a new electrical outlet kit ($4, Home Depot) and is hooking that up for me. 

Of course, this baby is not going on our dining room table, as pictured. It's got bigger hopes and dreams for a place in our living room, but the furniture it will go on isn't just ready yet. Oh yes, more on that one later ; )

PS. Yes, I realize my tulips are on their last leg! Too pretty not to share, though.

PPS. The bachelorette party I helped throw over the weekend was a BLAST. Way too much fun. So much fun that I, in fact, forgot to take any pictures!! Oops.... 

Those are the words I keep repeating to myself- ohhh honey, it's Friday!

And thank goodness, because it's been a long, long week for me. But I'm ready to put the week behind me, because I've got a fun weekend coming up. I will be spending it throwing a bachelorette party for one of my closest friends!!!!!!!!!! I am sooo excited, can you tell?

Our line up includes drinks, sushi, dancing... it should make for a fabulous night!

Oh and don't forget all the silly bachelorette humor we get to enjoy, like maybe some of these?

Today marks the end of this year's incredible Fashion Week in NYC. Have you noticed that many fashion designers have branched out and created home lines? 

Kate Spade