I am very excited to share the “10 Things” list of Lauren, founder and owner of Rock Paper Scissors, a darling stationery shop and online retailer based out of Franklin, Tennessee. Lauren has a fantastic eye for fabulous style. She recently started a blog which is full of eye candy from beautiful typography to thoughtful vignettes and post. She is one stylish chica!
Hallie is a total sweetheart and agreed to send me more pictures of her place and let me tell you, it is fabulous! It is a great example of how to do a lot with a little since most of the items in Hallie’s home came from estate sales, antique shops, and flea markets. Hallie mixes high-end pieces, like her sofa from Jayson Home and Garden with vintage and inexpensive pieces to create a chic, layered space full of personality and style.
Here, Hallie gives us the inside scoop on her fabulous apartment!
The metal accent table was bought at Target. I love it, but I love the price even more!
{I am dying over Hallie’s fabulous lucite ottoman and turquoise leather stools!}
I designed and built the lucite ottoman in my furniture design studio class in college. My copy of "I Married Adventure" that sits on it is extra special to me. It belonged to my husband's grandmother, and she gave it to me for Christmas last year after hearing a "rumor" that I coveted it! The pair of stools were found at Lula B's Antique Mall in Dallas. They were originally used in the shoe department at the Downtown Neiman Marcus! I reupholstered them in a Jerry Pair aqua leather that I had leftover from a previous project.
{This just may be my favorite little vignette in Hallie’s apartment. I love her use of gilded items, especially since they coexist with the cooler shades of her living room. The contrast is fabulous!}
{Notice the fiberglass chairs on Hallie’s balcony.}
The white bamboo dresser was purchased for under $100 at one of my favorite antique hunting spots in Oklahoma City: The Rink Gallery.
{Here, Hallie framed leftover Fornasetti wallpaper to give the same effect of using the much more expensive Fornasetti plates. I love the accessories she used in this niche.}
I've used the Ikea Egeby sisal rug again. The lucite dining table base was another estate sale find. I found the piece of glass for it on Craigslist. The chairs were found at an antique store in Oklahoma City. I painted them white and reupholstered the cushions.
The Chinoiserie screen was found at Diane Lee's consignment store in Oklahoma City. I found the bedding on BellaHomeFashions.com. It was a great price, and I was very pleased with the quality. Both lamps were purchased at antique stores in Savannah, when I lived there for graduate school. The gold sconces were my grandmother's.
{The Beautiful Hallie on her Wedding Day in January}
Hallie received a Bachelors Degree in Interior Design from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art & Design. Upon graduation, she worked for a hospitality design firm in Dallas for almost two years. During that time, she also took on small side jobs. She is currently employed as a design assistant for a local Houston residential designer and absolutely loves it.
I asked Hallie to share her source of inspiration for her home and to tell us who her favorite designers are to which she answered: “The inspiration for my apartment was simple: just fill it with items that I love! Since my husband and I are currently renting, I wanted to select pieces that would transition easily into a new home in the future. I'm constantly inspired by the work of Kelly Wearstler, David Hicks, Jonathan Adler (and his sense of humor), Billy Baldwin, Jan Showers (my list could go on and on!). I would describe my taste as classic and modern with a dash of glamour! I love traditional pieces that will stand the test of time reinterpreted in a fun color or material, and I love incorporating modern, clean lined pieces into my decor!”. I feel like Hallie and I are kindred spirits. She is a girl after my own heart. I love her style!
Thank you, Hallie for sharing your gorgeous home with me and my readers. It has been such a treat!
{I could spend my entire day in this nook gazing at the gorgeous view.}
This week’s fabulous room is a gorgeous living area in Stockholm, Sweden. The abundance of light, white walls and furniture, mixed with bright colors and fun prints seem to beckon Spring to hurry up and get here already! It is such a lovely space.
Slipcovered furniture is mixed with modern touches like a lucite table by John Brauer for Essey Danish. The brass lamp with hot pink shade and lime green painting by Agneta Livijn add visual impact to the room.
This fun sofa is upholstered in Josef Frank fabric. The gold “coffee/ smoking” table was brought back from Morocco by the family after spending a holiday there.
Image Credit: Skona Hem
Congratulations to entry # 16, Shannon of Sit.Relax.Gossip! She will receive Style A to Zoe by Rachel Zoe, Valentino: The Last Emperor, and The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman. Enjoy!
What are your thoughts? Did you like this collection? Do you have a favorite look?
La Dolce Vita is pleased to welcome our new sponsor, Burke Décor! Burke Décor is an online purveyor of stylish furniture, accessories, gifts, and home products. Their product line is quite unique and encompasses a variety of styles. I love that their broad product range has something for every taste and every budget. Their excellent website is very easy to navigate and features “accent decor, bath accessories, bedding, candles, furniture, decorative garden decor, children's furnishings, lighting, mirrors, photographs, pillows, art prints, rugs, serving linens, trays, tabletop accessories and wallpaper from a range of star designers and brands.”
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I have put together a few vignettes featuring some of my favorite products, though it was quite difficult to narrow down my list!
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