small space accents small containers

hello lls friends! Sorry I haven't posted in a few days - I've been traveling and enjoying NYC! {and getting ready for BLOG OUT LOUD 6 on Monday} I *love* this town and am happy to be back in my old stomping grounds for a few weeks. I enjoyed a stroll today down my old street - Sullivan Street - in Soho and popped into one of my fave design inspirations - Global Table. (located right next door to my building)

Seriously people - color and inspiration overload.

Since I am getting ready to move into by bigger small apt in a few weeks, I am on the lookout for some accents. I love all of the small bud vases and the wooden sake boxes and think they'd make great containers for goodies in my home (aside from flower and sake) Consider doubling your objects and enjoy using them for whatever suits your fancy. This wooden sake box will be holding my new Sweetline business cards - yay!

small space diy fake flowers that work

ok so I don't particularly like fake flowers in my small space but wouldn't mind a few of these! one of my fave design stylist + event designers, David Stark, had a neat little soiree which featured tons of paper flowers as design - love! This is a sweet little DIY for your own small space. Take your Sunday newspaper and glue it down on cardstock. Get a few templates from a craft shop and cut away. Love these little design ideas - frame your favorite card and place against a dramatic wall or make your own fabric - DIYs in small spaces add tons of style and personality.

:: Images from David Stark's Sketchbook ::

using your walls flea market style

i hope you are enjoying a lovely holiday weekend that's full of fun finds and decor gems! I love this wall - spotted at sweet clothing shop Jigsaw - that is full of such fabulous texture and design.  I am immediately inspired to check out a few flea markets in sunny Los Angeles to pick up my own affordable treasures-turn-home decor. More to come...

small space closet transformations loving. living. small. + hgtv

lls friends, I am super excited about my first contribution to HGTV.com. Click here to check out my piece on small space closet transformations, including small space tips and solutions. 

BLOG OUT LOUD 6 DETAILS & RSVP

So excited and thrilled to announce...

BLOG OUT LOUD 6 NYC 6.14.10

www.blogoutloudevent.com

Erin Loechner of Design For Mankind
@erinloechner

Meredith Barnett of eBay's The Inside Source
@theinsidesource

Alison Feldmann of The Etsy Blog
@teenangster

Amy Dragoo of ABCD Design
@abcddesigns

Michelle Ward of When I Grow Up Coach
@whenIgroupcoach

RSVP

rebecca@sweetlineagency.com

meganatthebeach@mac.com

design inspiration illustrations

as you know, we love using your walls to make your small space *feel* big! A lot of small space living is about tone. One of my favorite, favorite, favorite (can you tell I like this?) styles are patterned illustrations. I profiled Wayne Pate last summer and now want to share the work of Lucy Vigrass - lovely! The colors + style are super appealing and pretty! What a great way to add color to your small space! Buy some prints, frame a few with this cool frame risers (love these too!) and you have a neat art presentation in your small space.

:: images via Lucy Vigrass Illustrations ::

small space style mixing textures

all small space dwellers can enjoy mixing textures to create unique and cool design vibes. I certainly *love* this idea! The sweet ladies of Nesting Newbies include me in their brand new Spring issue that digitally launched today! There are tons of fab design inspiration right inside. Check it out @NestingNewbies or click here to download.

small space solution split tables

if you are a small space dweller, like me, then you know all about using furniture for double duty. In some cases - custom your furniture too!  I was going through my inspiration notebook last night and came across this old domino spread and wanted to (re)post it for you guys.  This pretty red table splits in half when needed and comes together in a flash - yes! Definitely a great example of stylish small space living in both form + function. 

:: image via domino ::

{louis vuitton} + small space solutions

I spotted a neat tweet from @theselby about the launch of his collaboration with {my own personal fave icon} Louis Vuitton for the Fall/Winter 2010-2011 collection. um, think I headed straight on over there? yes! After clicking through the neat site that casually showcases major fashion destinations and several happenings + events + stylemakers within each, I had the pleasure of spotting quite a few small space solutions. One of my faves - floor-to-ceiling bookcases in Andre Balazs NYC office space. Yes, vertical depth works in small spaces! And of course I enjoyed the patterns (yes - they are BACK for 2010) in all the LV love. I am seriously coveting that priceless classic LV console. If you have a few minutes or hours to spend clicking through this design inspires site, go for it! And yes, I had to place even more LV over at i heart living small - drool-worthy. 

:: all images via Louis Vuitton's The Journey of a Man's Wardrobe by The Selby ::

SMALL SPACE DWELLER HANDBOOK: furniture with storage

as small space dwellers, we love the idea of form and function, yes?! when you are checking out furniture for your small space, consider pieces that work double duty - it looks good as good as it functions. Loving the look of this space that includes a bookshelf of storage. Cohesive + solid storage - this is a great idea for your small space. Check out more love in the SMALL SPACE DWELLER HANDBOOK right here.

:: image via Kishani Perera Interior Design ::