Apartment Updates- Bookcases, Shoe Storage & Dining Chairs

I keep telling you that I am so excited to get back to blogging and yet all week I couldn't think of anything to write about. Well, lucky for you I finally have an idea! 

How about I share some updates to our apartment? I am very happy with the state of our home right now but the designer in me will always find things to change. The majority of our furniture was given to us, brought from home or came from our college apartments.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with that but some of it just isn't my style.

We have finally found some bookcases to replace our basic 3 shelf ones that flank the tv. 

We are going to get 2 of these beauties tomorrow!

Crate and Barrel

Another piece that we need for the living room is shoe storage or organization for the entryway. I haven't found anything I really like yet. Who knows...maybe this will be my next DIY project?? :)

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Now onto the "dining room". I say this in quotations because its more or less an area, not a room. The existing table and chairs were given to us from my Aunt Eva and I have used them for about 3 years now. Will probably replace the chairs first and worry about the table later because we might have a larger dining room when we move again. If we bought a table now it would probably end up being too small.

I have my eye on these!!

Target

Target has 2 of these for $99. World Market has 1 for $119.

Not everyone would want this for a dining room chair because it is informal and is probably not going to be super comfortable. I however adore this industrial look and you can't beat 4 dining chairs for $200, right?? Amazing!!

These inspiration images will probably change your mind if you are on the fence about them.

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Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Tangerine Hues {Design Collaboration}

I'm back!! It's been a while but I have missed you all! Hope you enjoy this "minty" post and come back later to celebrate my blogiversary!!

Its time for the July Mood board collaboration!!
 Details:
Every month we will rotate choosing a color inspiration photo and all create a board based on it. It can be interior design, graphic design, fashion, etc. We will each post the boards on our blogs on the same day. Hopefully you will enjoy these inspiration filled posts. I know I am interested to see everyone's different styles and interpretations. You can click on the links to their blogs to see a full list of resources!

This month I got to choose our color palette! Mint and Orange look amazing together and I love the added touch of yellow in this inspiration photo. Mint is a VERY popular color right now especially in kitchens. My kitchen has teal and yellow accents and I love how sunny it is. I decided to create a board for a casual dining space with some kitchen accessories. Since so many kitchens are open concept now or have an eat-in area they should feel like one cohesive space.

This has definitely become my favorite design board. It is going to be filed away for my dream home!! 

Resources

Bar Stools: Target

Dining Table: World Market

Mint Canisters: World Market

Rug: Urban Outfitters

Drapes: Target

Pendant: Urban Outfitters

Colander: Target

Drinkware: Etsy

Rolling Pin: Anthropologie

Linen Napkins: Crate and Barrel

{Carissa from Carissa Miss} for me this picture just sang kitchen! {maybe it's because i have mint and yellow in mine} I just had to share some of my latest loves for kitchen accessories. i'm hoping to actually get some art up on the walls in my house, so if it is a little art-heavy that's why! after the kids' rooms are done then i'm planning on finishing the art in our entry-way makeover, and then FINALLY i can get to decorating the rest of the kitchen. come visit carissamiss.com to see sources!

{Amy from The Blissful Bee}

There is no better match than mint and orange! I had so much fun designing my pretend living room that it seriously made me want to add these colors into my own living space.

{Lizzie from Living Pretty}

I totally indulged myself with this challenge and made myself an office space. I don't have room for a real office in my house, but if I did it might look something like this - eclectic, fun and girly. Visit me at livingprettyblog.com for sources.

{Sarah from This Sarah Loves}

These colors inspired me to create a restful guest room mood board. I love the idea of mismatched nightstands - updating an old curvy dresser in fresh mint for one side and a more masculine grey desk for the other side. I would use lots of white to keep things fresh & raw wood to bring nature in. Add in some fun colorful art & a whimsical bronze rhino for a guest room that doesn't take itself too seriously. Stop by my blog http://thissarahloves.wordpress.com/ for sources.

Linking up with:

Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

Face It Catalog

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Design in your Home: June Features and July Link-up

Its time again to feature some wonderful bloggers and their homes. This month there were 18  linked up. You guys blow me out of the water every time with your talent. I am so excited that this little idea of mine has allowed me to share your amazing homes with my readers. And remember, Jackie from Jade and Oak is now a host so she is sharing them too!! 

I'm changing the format a little bit, so let me know what you think. Since the Design in your Home link party is starting to grow, we will feature Jackie's top 3 and my top 3. If you linked-up in June and were not featured, PLEASE come back and link up again in for July!! You could very well be featured in the next round-up!!

If you have been featured this month or a previous month, please grab a button:

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Did you miss one of the previous features?? You can find those posts here:
March Features
April Features
May Features

Samantha's Top Three

Julia from Cuckoo for Design

Ashley from Bigger than the Three of Us

Jess from Home with Baxter

Jackie's Top Three

Kimberly from Swoonworthy

Mikaela from Mikaela Rae

Kristen from Just a Girl and her Little Dog

NOW JOIN IN on the July link-up...

Rules:
1) Please follow your host (Designer in Teal) and co-host (Jade and Oak) via Bloglovin.
2) Please only link up your own work. You can show off a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, etc. You get the idea. Exteriors/patios are also welcome!
3) Have FUN!

I would love for you to share on facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram!! Spread the word.

If you do not have a blog but still want to show off your work, you can email me the pictures! samantha.n.shipley@gmail.com

Design in Your Home 5

Arcadian Home- Teal Rooms to Love

Bedding in a pretty teal and white pattern looks great against a deep teal wall in this chic bedroom. A single toss pillow in a darker shade of teal and gray is perfect final touch.

Today I have a special guest post for you. I was contacted by Arcadian Home blog about bringing some of their inspiration to my blog. I couldn't resist when they told me what the post would be about. TEAL SPACES!! Enjoy~


Hello, everyone! I'm so happy to be here with you at Designer in Teal with a guest post from Arcadian Home blog. It's a fantastic place to find interior design inspiration including great decorating ideas for everything from beautiful foyer lights to colorful wall art and much more. Today, we're going to take a little tour of interior spaces all dressed up in lovely teal. Please enjoy! Thanks for letting me stop by for a visit. ~ Mari
 
Here, a sleek teal sofa meets rustic washed brown wood tables and lamp. Contemporary floor lamps with oversized shades are showing up everywhere right now. What a great look!
Here's a gorgeous vignette with shades of teal and turquoise. From pale to brilliant, there's a blue for every room.
I am not usually a fan of dark kitchens, but this one is stunning in teal from head to toe or rather from floor to ceiling.
This kitchen is beautiful with its moody teal wall. What a wonderful mix of materials—metal, wood and tile. Even the industrial style modern pendant light contributes to the darkly handsome look.
Over the years, teal seems always to be a favorite color for accent walls—not sure why that is but I love the look. Here teal adds depth to a pale neutral space.


Subway tile in a medium teal hue is a great design choice in this traditional bath with clawfoot tub.
Versatile teal also looks stylish in a contemporary bath, this time in combination with warm desert tan. Modern pendant lights in white glass look pretty above the long vanity. 

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What do you think of these teal rooms, and which do you love the most? Let us know below, and come visit our site for more home accessories, and lighting inspirations!

Aren't these spaces gorgeous?? Thanks Arcadian Home!!

 

March Features {Design in Your Home}

It was SOOOOO hard to choose which bloggers to feature this month. If you remember I started a link-up a month ago for YOU to show off your homes. Well I was BLOWN AWAY at the response I got from my first month :) 17 of you linked up! I now have A TON of inspiration to share with you.

So because I couldn't choose just one or a few, I am going to give awards to each girl who linked up! Let's get started (in order of links). Prepare yourself for a really long (but awesome) post. And these awards just scratch the surface of all of the hard work and love these ladies put into their homes so PLEASE click on the links to their blogs. It goes directly to the featured post where you can leave them some lovin' for their BEAUTIFUL homes!

And the link-up for April is at the bottom :D

Best Wall Display
Leanne @ And Away We Go

Best Before and After

Dory @ The Doyle Dispatch

Best Outdoor Space

Kalyn @ Love. Laughter. Happily Ever After

Best Mix of Old and New

Jackie @ Jackie Jade

Most Thrifty

House Vintage

Best Color Palette

Michaela @ Michaela Noelle Designs

Best Handbuilt Design

Ashley @ Attempts at Domestication

Most Detailed

Erin @ Cali-land Chic

Best Multi-purpose Space

Gemma @ The Sweetest Digs

oh and a BONUS for using TEAL :)

Best Small Space Design

Ches @ Bee Focused

Best Rustic Design

Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

Best Eclectic Design
Kimberly @Third Floor Design Studio

Most Sentimental Design
Sara @ You and Me are We

Most Customizable Design

Karla @ Forever Newly Wedded

Most Eye-Catching
Sarah @ Tucker Up

Most Organized
Deme @ Frest Coat of Paint

Best Focal Wall
Darby @ Life with the Hawleys

Hope you have enjoyed these! I could seriously do a whole post on each, but then I would get nothing done! Did it inspire you to go take pictures of your space to share?? THANK YOU for all of your support in my new blog project!

If you are stopping in from one of these ladies blogs, please leave me a comment to say hi! I would love to meet you :)

If you were featured, I will have a button for you to share on your blog soon...I promise!

NOW JOIN IN on the April link-up...

Rules:
1) Please follow your host via GFC or Bloglovin.
2) Please only link up your own home. You can show off a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, etc. You get the idea. Exteriors/patios are also welcome!
3) Have FUN!

If you do not have a blog but still want to show off your work, you can email me the pictures! samantha.n.shipley@gmail.com