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August 14, 2014 · In: Design

Decor Updates
 
I’m posting on Mondays + some more nowadays. Today, after months on a wait list, I’m co-hosting Ashley of the Grits Blog’s “Little Friday” linkup. Ashley just lost her beloved dog and I’m sending her lots of love. 
 

Well…this is what happens when you are breastfeeding in the dark at 2 a.m., you troll Pinterest and fantasize you’re in one of those gorgeously decorated rooms. These pieces are completely overdone and so of course, I love them and must have them.

I see something 4 times = I covet.

You may recognize the rug from my profile photo background. P.S. I’m standing in that photo and only later realized it looked like I was lying down. It’s the West Elm Souk Rug. Well, funny thing…this was taken at a WEST ELM! HA! Please don’t turn me in, they would probably want to sue me or something for using their store in L.A. as my photo location. Look, honestly we just took the photo for the great lighting and it ended up being a good pic! Yes?

Campaign dressers remind me of something my grandparents may have. I want one in white! You can find some Ikea Hacks for making one of your own. A double would be really cool for a changing table. People do cool refurbishes of Craigslist finds. That’s something I may have done before a baby but unless I can breastfeed a wooden dresser into white laquer, I’m going to have to buy one this way. 

These Turkish Kilim pillows are SOOOO pretty and there are a bazillion color combos and patterns to choose from. I “favorited” some on Etsy and the shop owner of Ottoman Dream contacted me saying he’d give me free shipping if I ordered a few of them. Note to self: favorite anything I may want to order!

I’m pretty sure you can find a good sheep skin throw at Ikea too.

The pouf. OK, so it’s official, Morraccan is IN. From rugs to these pretty ottomans/extra seats. I love when they pair these with a glider in a baby room. They come in tons of colors. You can find deals on ETSY.

The chairs? Chris would DIE. This will never happen in our home. 

P.S. I just loaded this new design. There are some bugs I’m working out. If you find some, please let me know! Thanks!! XO

 

Ash (Follow Here!) // Christina (Follow Here!) //  Vianney (Follow Here!)
 
Rules are there are no rules! 
 
Please link-up to whatever you like! 
 
All that we ask is, if you wish, please follow us via the links above and that you link back to this blog – so that other’s can join in and mingle! 
 
Happy Little Friday Everyone!
 
The Grits Blog - Little Friday Linkup



By: Christina Warren · In: Design

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  1. Andreea Belc says

    August 19, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    I love the new design of the blog. I also entered my link, now I just have to find time to go through all the awesome blogs I see lined up here…so coo!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 21, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Thank you so much, Andrea and thank you for joining up!!! XO

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  2. the-loudmouth.com says

    August 17, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I hope you don’t mind that I added two links, seeing as I have two blogs haha. Your blog looks great! And yes, I was always unsure as to whether you were standing up or laying down in the photo, but you look lovely so who cares 🙂

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 17, 2014 at 10:28 pm

      Whaaaaaaattt?! Dos blogs!? Awesome! I will visit! Oh that rug pic was me feeling awkward and throwing my hands around. You’ve got great natural posing ability!!!! Thank you for the kind words, friend!!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 21, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Love your posts, lady!!! Congrats on the new place too!

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