what's hanging - diy ideas

While I'm not a fan of airing out your dirty laundry, these two DIYs caught my eye and are a stylish way to display your things.

I saw this DIY hanging closet on Stylelist yesterday and was intrigued! I immediately thought that my boyfriend would be much more apt to hang things up if it was on reclaimed wood! While I'm not too sure I would enjoy seeing clothes hanging all over a wall in my apartment, I could see hanging accessories like straw hats and pretty baubles. This might offset the reclaimed wood and make it a little more feminine.  Either way, it's definitely a unique idea !

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Speaking of more feminine, I saw this super stylish DIY on the Deliciously Organized blog the other day.  This is such a great idea for hanging your jewelry and is a cute statement piece on it's own!  Read how to get the look here!

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Do you have any DIY projects that display your clothes or accessories?  I would love to hear them!

shopping list: spring brights

With all of the warm weather this weather, I'm lusting over bright accessories to add to my apartment.  Here's what's on my shopping list this week.

Ikat Wingback Chair - Joss & Main / Zig Zag Candle - Z Gallerie / Assiro Herringbone Throw - Joss & Main  / Mariska Meijers Bloom Pink Pillow - Zhush / Blue Mercury Glass Lanterns - Pottery Barn  /  Orchid Wall Art - West Elm / Mariposa Table Lamp - Z Gallerie / Abigail Garden Stool - Joss & Main

the striped wall

Stripes have always been my favorite pattern.  Newest obsession?  Wide bar stripes covering the walls.  I can't get enough of it lately!  Every time I see it in a room my eye goes directly to it and I can barely focus on the rest!  Whether using bold or subtle colors - it's a great way to make a statement.  I'm already envisioning painting over my current accent wall and doing a light grey and white striped wall.

I love how the color from the back room is used in the stripes.  Great way to transition!  

Would love this in a home office! 

These stripes add simple interest to a bathroom.

The black and white just might, unexpectedly, be my favorite!  So dramatic! 

I love this look - perfect as an accent in an entryway. 

The wide bar stripes create a great focal point without having 

to add anything else!  Love the sheen in one of the stripes. 

Soothing colors for a bedroom. 

This is quite a statement! 

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Have any of you used stripes on your wall?

vanilla sugar

Eric bought me whole vanilla beans around Christmas and we made our own vanilla extract, which has been a big hit!  We have some leftover beans and we finally got around to making vanilla sugar this weekend!  I bake a lot and have wanted to make vanilla sugar for a while.  It is such and easy recipe and takes about 5 minutes to prepare.  You can use it just as you would use regular sugar, just adds a vanilla flavor!

Vanilla Sugar:

    2 Vanilla Beans

    1 Cup of Sugar

Directions:

    Pour sugar into a bowl.

    Slice bean down the middle and scrape out the seeds.

    Add the seeds to the sugar and mix in.

    Place the empty vanilla beans into an air tight container (I used a mason jar).

    Pour the sugar into jar over the beans.

    Let sit for 1-2 weeks   

I'm excited swatch out regular sugar for this the next time I bake!

Have you made anything recently?  

This post is listed on Natasha in Oz's  link party. 

saturday muse

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Happy Saturday Everyone!  Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  This morning we made vanilla sugar with our fresh vanilla beans (I will blog about it soon!).  It was a gorgeous day in NYC so we took Cocoa for a long walk in the park.  Now I'm off to buy some fresh flowers to brighten up the apartment - hopefully I can find some pretty peonies, like these.  It's my favorite weekend ritual! 

What are you up to this weekend?

link find of the week

    Have you visited Zhush yet?  It's a great site with amazing accessories and accents for your home.  I just came across the store this week and have been picking things out that I want the last few days - like these mint julep cups)!  I hope to have a store like this one day!!   I will definitely post my favorite picks from there soon!  So many choices! 

sponsor love - Stella & Dot

I am so excited to introduce you to my newest sponsor, Leigh Ann Garrett, a Stella & Dot stylist!

I’m sure Stella & Dot needs no introduction and from my Baubles + Jewels post you can tell how much I love their jewelry!

Bracelets and bangles from the brand new Summer Collection!

They have such great pieces to add an extra pop to your wardrobe!  You can pair a few bangles together for a great arm candy or how about picking up a few pieces for a gift - who wouldn't want to receive a gorgeous statement necklace?

Do you have a favorite piece?  I can hardly choose just one!

Love the jewelry?  Become a stylist!  April is such an amazing month to sign up with a great special going on! 

You can read all about it here.

I am SO excited to start this partnership with Leigh Ann.  She has been wonderful so far and a real pleasure to work with!  I am sure you will feel the same!

Be sure to visit her Stella & Dot page here!

current project: organized office nook inspiration board

I always love a good organizing project! I'm currently working on an inspiration board for a client's small hone office nook. The space already has a desk with drawers built in so we only need to focus on the accessories (the fun part!).  My goal for this board is to give her an overall direction on where this area needs to go to help her stay organized while keeping the space looking neat and chic.


The Project: Create a clean and organized work space that is both functional and stylish. Need desk accessories and organizing solutions.
The Details: Client has a small built –in desk/workspace in her kitchen.
     -Space is currently a catch-all for keys, mail, work papers, etc.
     -Only accessories and accents are needed
     -Since this space is out in the open, need to keep the design very clean and clutter-free and fit in with the                                       surrounding area (kitchen).
     -Wish List:
       -Space to file papers on the desktop
       -Cork/memo board to do some real –life “pinning”!
       -Designated space for keys, magazines, mail, etc.
       -Color Palette: mostly white with a small injection of color
The Solution:

magazine butler / pencil cup / small jars / push pins / paper clips / linen pinboard 

file holder / calendar / gold tray / storage box

Next Step: Once I get a signed approval from my client on the board we can go ahead and start to declutter her space and get things organized!

Have you done any organizing projects lately? 

Like what you see above?  Contact me for a custom inspiration board! lindseyanneinteriors@gmail.com

master bedroom progress

 In our tiny apartment, we have pocket doors that separate the bedroom and the rest of the apartment.  I like to keep them open most of the time since it really opens up the space.  Because of this, I always make sure our bedroom looks clean and neat, and flows with the rest of the apartment.

 We have exposed brick in the bedroom, which I love, on either side of a wall that was already painted when we moved in.  We rent from a couple that own the apartment, but are overseas for a few years, so making too many changes is not very possible.  We already painted in the living room, so I thought we would keep this color.  It definitely works with the brick.

When buying bedding, I immediately fell in love with West Elm's Pintuck Duvet Cover in Sea Spray.  I didn't want anything beige or a typical neutral, because I wanted it to stand out a bit.  This color worked perfectly in lightening up the room and balancing out the brick and olive tones on the wall. 

The curtains were another thing that was left by the owners.  I didn't love them at first, but I left them up until I could figure something else out.  They eventually grew on me and they are quite thick, which we need being so close to the street, and the color worked with the rest of the apartment and went perfectly with the duvet cover!

Here you can see the bedroom from the other side of the apartment.  The curtains tie in the blues and the bedding looks perfect.  If you notice, the blue and white pillows on my bed in the first two pictures are on the couch in the one below (this is an old picture, I've since got a new coffee table and rearranged a lot - it's a disease!).  These are also from West Elm (no longer available).  I try to buy things that will work in different parts of the apartment, both to save money and also to help keep the tiny apartment cohesive! 

This room is still a work in progress, but I'm happy with where we are right now.  What do you think?

Check this post, and lots more, on the Serenity Now Link Up!

baubles + jewels

Lately I have been wearing a lot of fun jewelry. I love the way it can completely transform any outfit! I can be having a jeans and t-shirt kind of day, then accessorize with a pretty bauble and I have a whole new look! Adding on accessories to your outfit is like adding decorating accents around your house (am I the only one who makes this comparison?!)  Small updates can have a big impact!

I’m coveting these right now (ESPECIALLY the Loren Hope Lindsey Gold Link Bracelet - named after me?? - exact spelling and all - I can only hope!!)

Loren Hope - Lindsey Gold Link Bracelet // Loren Hope - Harper Necklace // Loren Hope - Cleopatra Earrings // Stella & Dot - Palamino Necklace // Stella & Dot - Sunset Bangle //   Laura James Jewelry - Vintage Mint Green Shield Cocktail Ring // Stella & Dot - Jules Ring // Stella & Dot - Bahari Necklace // Laura James Jewelry - Vintage Coral Stud Earrings // Loren Hope - Kelly Turquoise Necklace // Laura James Jewelry - Vintage Brass Curved Metal Cuff Bracelet

If this enticed you to go shopping...!
Loren Hope
Stella & Dot
Laura James Jewelry

weekend treats

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend!
We had a pretty laid back weekend filled with lots of cleaning (and catching up on Mad Men!).
The better part of my weekend was spent buying flowers and baking cookies as my contribution for our Easter get together!

Fresh flowers from the farmer's market.

Half of the sugar cookies made! I used this recipe 

topped with pastel-colored sugared sprinkles! Yum! 

All wrapped up. I love making the packaging pretty. It's the icing on the cake!

Flowers, cookies, and presents for my goddaughter ready to go for Easter!

I love how the purple bows make simple boxes and 

clear wrap look fun and perfectly put together! 

I hope you all had a very wonderful weekend!

P.S. Julie from Simply Savvy featured my closet organizing post on her blog today!  Be sure to check it out here!  She has a wonderful website and a great blog.  It's an honor to be over there!  Thanks Julie!!