Designer Spotlight: Candice Olson

One of my all-time favorite designers is Candice Olson. Her ability to create contemporary, yet cozy interiors never ceases to amaze me. Check out some of her oh-so-gorgeous designs...wouldn't you just love to step into one of these spaces and say, "I'm home!" 


"I believe that the essence of good design is its ability to sustain long term integrity – to become classic and create a truly captivating home." - Candice Olson

all images via HGTV

My $40 Coffee Table

When we moved, I was having the most difficult time finding the perfect coffee table for our living room. I wanted to find a BIG, square table with enough room to decorate, and still have space for food and drinks during movie time. I couldn't find what I wanted...anywhere! I came across a few pieces from Horchow, but I wasn't ready to throw $2,000 at a coffee table I didn't love. 

One afternoon, I was aimlessly roaming Ikea, searching for frames to create the gallery wall (behind my sofa), when I came across the "LACK" table. Hmm...$9.99 for this sucker, huh? It seems to me that four small tables could create one large table...

Voila! I'll admit...this table is more of a "place holder" for the moment...but it has worked out better than I could have ever imagined...$40 for a 42''x42'' table?

"Don't act like you're not impressed..." Ron Burgundy. 

*Please excuse my iPhone photos 

Design Board

Design board time! An open, but small living room in need of a face lift...This living room (in real life) is surrounded by floor to ceiling windows, so I've decided to create a "gallery" wall of black & white family photos along with a mirror to display on the mantle. A great trick when there is no "wall space." Enjoy! 

My Favorite Space

My favorite space in our new home is our living - dining room. Our place has a very open floor plan. The kitchen flows into the dining room, and the dining room into the living room. This is my favorite area to hang out at home. 

painting inspired by JEN

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