Guest Post: Want It Wednesday

Hi, everyone, I’m Susi and I write as a guest blogger for Design Shuffle, a fabulous social media site that promotes interior designers and their work from around the world. My writing focuses on things I'm passionate about: interior design, decorating ideas, home furnishings, gardening, travel and art. I get to look at gorgeous things all day and write about them. I'm a very lucky girl!

Being asked to write a Want it Wednesday guest post was like turning a kid loose in a candy store.  I realized I am coveting so many things right now that it was hard to narrow it down to just 8! I think it is the back to school shopping feeling in the air. I want to change décor with the seasons. So here are 8 thinks I want this Wednesday. What are you wanting?

Little Emma English Home via

Love the shabby chic style of this long table. Used as a console table or kitchen island, it would add a lot of charm to a kitchen, hall or living room.

The Haystack Needle via

A graphic and colorful kilim rug from Turkey is definitely at the top of my list of wants right now. A kilim has such great color and style—perfect for a bedroom, living room or home office.

Super Market HQ via

With Fall right around the corner, these squash colored felted wool bowls would look great on a dining table filled with apples or decorative gourds.

Little Emma English Home via

I don't know what they are but I want them-- the molds (?) on the shelf that look like rustic crowns.  How charming for kitchen decor! Must add this to the kitchen design ideas file.

A Girl Named Bong via

Love the new home line from Lilly Pulitzer.  This hot pink Chinese Chippendale style chair is the Boulevard chair from Lilly's line at Horchow. Love her dragon print as a pillow too!

Free People via

How cool are these light bulb vases?! This is a great DIY project from Free People. Adorable!

Decadent Green via

A classic leather chesterfield... I think this is on a lot of people's want lists. Such classic lines but it can work in so many different decors. Love.

Shop Candelabra via

I saw a few of these when I was on vacation on Cape Cod: a sphere composed entirely of oyster shells. They are gorgeous in person and are truly sculptural works of art that kick up a coastal interior design. Wonder if it could be a DIY project.

What are some of the things you want this Wednesday? Make sure to stop by at Design Shuffle and browse all of the different styles of interior design ideas, inspirations, tips and trends. Be sure to say you saw us here at This Little Nest.

Quest for the Perfect Powder Room Wallpaper

I may not have executed it all, but I at least have plans for just about every room in the new house except the downstairs half bath.  Here is its current state.

The rest of the house is rather neutral so I decided to go bold with this room as it's small and low risk.  I've got a huge white carved wood mirror for the back wall and the corner sink will soon be replaced by a square pedestal sink.  I've decided to go blue and white with the wall and I've been desperately searching for the perfect wallpaper pattern.  Here are my favorites so far!

I love this wallpaper print but I'm afraid the repeat is too small and would be overwhelming in a small bathroom.

This wallpaper has a larger print, which I love, but has more white than blue, which I don't love.

I think I REALLY love this chinoiserie navy print wallpaper but it's sooooo bold.  I'm just a little apprehensive but part of me says I should just take the pluge.

I think this print, like first one, is too small and would make a guest to our half bath dizzy!!

Wallpaper is so difficult to decide on.  It can easily get too stuffy and outdated. I'm hoping that this mix of traditional colors but with a fun, bold pattern would be the perfect way to keep it fresh.  Which do you like best??  (Hint, hint:  I'm trying to get you people to comment!)

~Katie

NYC Trip in Photos

I recently returned from a trip to NYC for a work conference.  It was a long week full of lots of eye candy and "outfits of the days" so I figured I'd give you guys a little taste with a photo post.  Enjoy!

~Katie

Home Inspiration Photos

With the looming move and work beginning in the new house tomorrow, I've been an online inspiration photo addict as of late. I'll be posting updates and before and after shots as work begins but I thought I'd share with you some of the pretty photos (and a few sneak peeks) I've come upon and gathered while brainstorming about the new place. 

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www.houzz.com

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Sarah's House HGTV

Helen Gillilan artwork that will be going in the living room

Pillow & Curtain Fabric for the Living Room

www.houzz.com Bedroom I ADORE!

See you soon with some progress pics!

~Katie

New House! We're Moving!!

I've been wanting to tell you guys this FOREVER, but didn't want to jinx anything so I decided to wait until after we closed today!  We are moving in just a few weeks to our new home!  

Before Pic!

Please excuse the poor photo, but it's all I had on my phone!  The house is in a charming neighborhood just 10 minutes away from our last neighborhood and within walking distance to several of our friends' homes!  I'm just ecstatic about all of it's original features:  great moulding, built ins, hardwood floors, a sweet little sunroom, and a screened in balcony off the master!

  In just a few short days, the blue vinyl siding will be coming down and the original 1925 exterior will be getting a fresh coat of chalky white paint, the hedges will be getting a good trim, and I'll be going into manic decorating mode! Our goal is to get it restored to it's historically accurate state so we can get that historic marker back up!  (I'm assuming the historical society had a fit when someone decided cotton-candy blue vinyl siding would be a good idea)  Lots of before & after photos to come your way soon!

Anyway...if you're looking for me in the next few weeks, try the local fabric store! Toodles!

~Katie 

Big Announcement Coming!

Tune in tomorrow afternoon for a big announcement from This Little Nest!  (And, no, I'm not pregnant. Geez.)  

And here's a pretty picture of Kristin Cavallari because I love her.

Guest Post: Colorful Shabby Chic Bedrooms

Hi everyone!  Arcadian Home offered to do a guest post on the dear old blog about colorful shabby chic bedrooms and I thought you guys would enjoy it!  Let me know how you liked it!


Shabby chic interior design has been popular for many years now. It’s aesthetic is one marked by aged, distressed or vintage home accessories and decor. With colors ranging from whites and pastels to the worn-out colors of woods and metals, shabby chic interior design is also ultra feminine.

With an emphasis on texture and layering, it makes for a lovely look in the bedroom. So if you’re in need of a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, take a look at these beautiful and shabby chic bedrooms.

Sarah Klassen via Elle Décor UK

Who wouldn’t want to spend all day in this fluffy, gorgeous, shabby chic bedroom? The color palette of robin’s egg blue and dusty rose are soft, pretty accents to the frilly white bed and white bedside table.

Down & Out Chic via House to Home

Admittedly, the bed is lovely, but this wonderfully creative wall art steals the show. Acting as a headboard, the designer created an arrangement consisting of salvaged shutters, vintage frames and an old window. So pretty!

Interior Design via

This lavender and purple bedroom is perfect for any little girl with a sense of style. Texture is the star here -- with different textures layered upon one another, from the woolly knit throws to the area rug and the heavy, printed curtains.

Country Living via

When you hear or see, "brick accent wall," you may not immediately think of something feminine, let alone, shabby chic, but that's exactly what this lovely room is. The brick accent wall is softened by vintage nightstands and lamps, as well as a pretty chandelier and a soft pink throw.

House Beautiful via

Shabby chic bedding is the star here, while soft pink roman shades and a flower vase full of pink roses add surprising bits of color.

When done well, there's something incredibly feminine and well-worn about the shabby-chic look. Though all different, these bedrooms are such dreamy havens, with plush white linens, antique furnitures and décor.

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