Refining Interior Design
And my wardrobe
I’ve lived in my house for 3 years and have done my best to avoid costly, wasteful mistakes brought on by my impatience. Right now I’m working on “refining” my house. Some spaces have holes and some need more layers to take the design to its next iteration. I’m currently keeping my eyes open for art for my upstairs hallway, rugs for guest rooms and to layer other places, additional shelving for my laundry room, unusual and useful accessories, and pottery for entertaining.
Here are some of the fun things I’ve stumbled across as of late…
1. Marbled Paper Lamp Shade ($124) 2. Warm Harbour Wash Bag ($50) 3. Marbled Paper Chandelier Shade ($68) 4. Blossom Oval Rattan Mirror ($366) 5. Tangier Iceberg Stripe Filly Cushion ($108) 6. Folding Ribbon Rug 7. Fuchsia Table Lamp Shade ($168) 8. Shell Side Table/Laundry Basket ($568) 9. Luna Wall Light ($152) 10. Fern Silk Trimmed Coolie Shade ($468)
11. Decorative Platter 12. Amelia Woven Floor Lamp ($399) 13. Danish Modern Hexagon Stool ($680) 14. Tulip Candle Holder ($55) 15. Bath Soap Dish ($82) 16. Lyford Mirror ($420) 17. Lohals Flatwoven Rug ($120) 18. Retro Rattan Lantern ($303) 19. Meribel Stool ($245) 20. Pair of Vintage Aperitif Glass ($29) 21. Cabbage Dinner Plate ($21)
Another thing I want to refine is my wardrobe. If you know me, I love to wear black, kimonos, and caftans. But with warmer weather and brighter colors, I’m ready to add some new pieces to my wardrobe.
Below is what I have my eye on…
1. Ginger Crepe Dress ($955) 2. Galeotta 24 Dress ($475) 3. Florine Dress ($218) 4. Nica Maxi Dress ($278) 5. Grand Bazaar Top ($685) 6. Siesta Dress ($178) 7. Relaxed Everyday Skirt ($350) 8. Olmeca Cultivo Top ($480)
9. Dora Top ($365) 10. Long Sleeve Midi-Campania Blue ($288) 11. Semi-Sheer Knit Sleeveless Top ($28) 12. Guipure lace midi dress ($585) 13. Nispero Oasis Dress ($840) 14. Mirabelle Wrap-Effect Linen-Blend Maxi Skirt ($223) 15. Nike Crop Top ($45) 16. Syra Dress ($590) 17. Resort Long-Sleeve Shirt ($98) 18. The Social Butterfly Crop Top ($218) 19. Noisette Dress ($328)
20. Organic Cotton Waisted Dress ($98) 21. Egret Midi Dress ($138) 22. Mason Linen Short ($128) 23. The Frill Seeker Blouse ($195) 24. Short Robe ($650) 25. The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant ($88) 26. Palm Bliss Maxi Skirt ($300) 27. Bartletts silk crepe de chine blouse ($188) 28. Reid Dress ($525) 29. Astoria Crepe Dress ($1,025)
Spring Cleaning Reminders
-Design and plant planters
-Sprinkler maintenance, repairs, and set up for the season
-Gutter Cleaning
-Pressure wash/soft wash house, walkways, deck, etc.
-HVAC maintenance (I do maintenance on my system 2x a year to make sure it’s in top shape and ready for the hot days ahead)
-Mulch flower beds if needed
-Tree and plant pruning if needed
-Clean outdoor lights (get all those bugs and gunk out to keep your lights looking good and not rusting)
-Spray for pests on a regular basis around the perimeter of your foundation to ward off any unwanted visitors
-Spray yard for mosquitos, fleas, and ticks on a regular basis
-Put away seasonal items you no longer need
**DEAR STYLE SNACKS: If you have something you need help finding, troubleshooting, or are curious about, please leave me a comment or send me a message, and I will be sure to feature your question (with the answer) in an upcoming newsletter.**