Inspiration Boards

Inspiration boards courtesy of Young House Love

My posterior is very pleased with the new sectional sofa we ordered from Cardi's. The immeasurable comfort it provides makes me forget all about the frumpy futon we had to sit on while we waited for the new sofa to arrive. We originally had a tufted leather sofa but it was way too small for us (me, the hubby and our precious pooch, Prince). We considered adding two sitting chairs to the living room but after our leather couch ripped at the seams, we decided to trade it in for a new sectional sofa. The contemporary look and the extra seating space was exactly what we needed for the living room.

Airy Greenness

I am a selective green thumb, which means I work well with low maintenance plants like cactus, succulents (because they require little water) and tillandsia aka air plants. Air plants are epiphytes, a unique type of plant that absorbs water and nutrients via the air through their leaves instead of the roots. Part of the reason why they are so whimsy and wonderful. I am hoping to add a few of these little green beauties to our home. They are a great addition to my mini terrarium collection too. I am particularly fond of the Tillandia plants in the sea urchin shells below.

Jelly Fish Style via Etsy

Tillandsia urchin planters via Etsy

Down with the Wall

Currently the house is less of a mess...The Chea boys (my husband and his cousins, brothers T & T) demolished the wall and my dreams of a floating wall. There will be a breakfast nook/bar instead - the mister's idea. Hubby is loving the easy living and spacious feeling of the open floor plan. He really likes the idea of being able to watch me cook from the kitchen too. Men...*roll eyes*

Style Quiz

While trying to figure out our decorating style, I stumbled upon Sproost, a unique online home design website that helps you define your style with a quiz. They also have a style engine that finds beautiful pieces of furniture, art work and decor online and in stores. The results highlight 3 general styles. It turns out the hubby and I are both Rustic Revivals. I ranked second in French Eclectic while the hubby came in second with Modern Elegance. We both come in 3rd in cottage chic minus the flowery patterns and wicker baskets. So our style is a unique fusion that mixes the old with the new. Think light airy rooms, clean lines, contemporary furniture, soft colors on the walls, modern designs mixing textures and prints along with a few vintage finds. A balanced look that is warm and inviting!