I can't even fathom having a view like that! Interior designer Cynthia Collins of the Dallas-based firm Collins Interiors and Cronk Duch Architecture made sure the jaw-dropping ocean view took center stage in this incredible Ponte Vedra, Florida home. It's light and bright, filled with great texture and fun pops of color–including beautiful splashes of blue to complement the picturesque surroundings! The architectural details in the home really blew me away...love those ceilings so much! There's a lot left to see...finish your tour with more photos by Carlos Domenech right over here!
I also promised you guys some pics of Wesley's 2nd birthday! We had a small get together, but I made sure to make his day special by incorporating his favorite things: cars and trucks! A few of my favorite elements were the truck cupcake carrier centerpiece (which he LOVED and is still playing with), the cupcakes (that I made myself–I was so proud) and the adorable and delicious cookies (which I splurged on since I made the cupcakes!). Here are some photos....
Summers go by so quickly here in Minnesota, it's really a shame to have such a great outdoor area and not put it to good use! After we had a new sliding door installed this spring (one that actually opens!), we were more determined than ever to fix up our deck! We already had the super comfy outdoor sofa sitting in our basement (an outlet score from a few years ago) and the white dining table/chairs, but we brought in some fun new pieces to make it a colorful, happy place where we could take full advantage of the nice weather and beautiful view!
My jumping-off point was the fabulous fabric on the throw pillows. I've been dying to use the China Seas Conga Line leopard print fabric somewhere somehow ever since I saw it on Simply Seleta forever ago. Lucky for me, New York Designer Fabric Outlet had it available in a durable outdoor fabric! It was fate! They also had Quadrille's Tashkent turquoise chevron fabric, another favorite of mine. While not outdoor fabric, I thought it'd be perfect in our living room or on the deck when we had company. (Or really anywhere in our home since it's the perfect shade of turquoise!) Both are just so beautiful in person. Definitely check out NYDFO.com if you're looking for awesome deals on designer, normally "to-the-trade" fabric; it's a great resource! (Right now they're actually having a big sale too...their whole store is 50% off!)
On to the turquoise chairs! I've seen Jane Coslick use them in her designs, so I knew they had to be good. They're from World Market, as are the fun turquoise stools (and a lot of other stuff...I love that store.) The craziest thing was how perfect their Lagoon color this season matched the turquoise patio heater I found online. Can you even believe that heater?! Deck season is so much longer in Minnesota with a heater...I'm SO excited to have it! I still can't believe I found a turquoise heater.
The dining table was really fun to put together; I had a blast mixing colors, patterns and texture. The turquoise melamine plates are fantastic! I bought them a couple months ago and we've been using them for every meal. Again, the perfect shade of turquoise. And I was excited to have just enough of the Conga Line fabric left to have a runner made. And the fact that it's Suncloth material has already proved to be beneficial when Wesley managed to spill his dinner on it! (Is he not the cutest, by the way?!)
I'll post the sources below, but if you have any questions–just ask!
Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog Everything Turquoise...updated several times throughout the day! Check out Decor by Color for even more color-themed shopping!
The time has finally come!! Here we are at the end of the One Room Challenge! I'm so grateful to Linda of Calling it Home for asking me to participate–we are thrilled Wesley's entire room is now finally finished! As a reminder, I have been decorating the loft area in his room, as well as putting the finishing touches in his nursery below. See Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to catch up! I'll try to source things as I go along, but if you have any questions, just leave a comment!
This is what the room looked like when we moved in:
And here it is now!!
This is definitely the most colorful, fun room in our home! And we love it! I'll show you the loft area first, since that's where the majority of our time has been spent for this challenge.
I'm so happy with the Jenny Lind bookcase, which we decided on halfway through when installing a window was no longer an option. It was fun filling it with books and other fun goodies, like the whale bookends from Anthro and new lamp/shade from Target. If the piles of books throughout our house are any indication, I'm certain these will not stay neat and pretty for long! Storage from Target and The Container Store.
We picked up this metal W from Land of Nod while ordering the shelf...a little hand-painted whale from Blue Raspberry Designs found its resting spot, as well as some shells from our honeymoon.
The first thing I chose for the space was this fantastic artwork from Minted...love the colors so much!
Cute vintage-inspired postcards from Cabocado inside a lantern from Target–love the rope handle! And below the Adventure a Day banner I talked about last week...
The lounge furniture from PB Teen is super comfy, and the gorgeous pillows from Pop O' Color add some pattern to the space! The new railing makes such a difference from below and above...it really opened things up and brings in much-needed light. Speaking of light, so excited about our new sconce from Wayfair...they really saved the day when Plan A didn't work out!
This little pirate was handmade by Mio Mucaro on Etsy...I have a thing for handmade stuffed toys! The rug from PB teen is oh-so-cozy. Normally I'd want a bigger rug, but I'm all about seeing that gorgeous new floor!
Best of all?! The little guy LOVES his new space!
Now I'll take you down the ladder and show you the nursery area:
The fabulous Little Whales wallpaper from Pottok was the first thing we chose for the room and inspired the theme. Love doesn't cover what we feel for it! The aqua blue on the walls (BM Sonoma Skies) and the blue chevron rug are supposed to give off a water vibe. The sailboat mobile from Flensted is another favorite!
Isn't this chalkboard art amazing?! My uber-talented friend Nikki of Lovely Scribbles made it for us after Wesley was born!
These little softie pillows are made from fabric by French artist Nadja Petremand...found them on Etsy (of course)! The lantern is another Etsy find...it used to be a kerosene lamp but was upcycled into an electric lantern–complete with a flicker flame bulb!
What would we do without this comfy glider chair from Crate and Barrel?! Love the cute pillows too...pirate from Land of Nod, ikat one from the Etsy store Pop O' Color–best fabric selection around!
The whale artwork is another Land of Nod find. If it's not already obvious, I love that store! We actually got the red pouf, changing pad cover, bedskirt and crib sheet there too. The changing table and crib were from Pottery Barn Kids. And there's those rope pulls we put in a few weeks ago! Which reminds me, remember the newly-painted chalkboard closet and new knobs?? I'm still on the hunt for the perfect knobs. These little turquoise ones from Anthro will just have to do for now. (Although to all who mentioned Hobby Lobby, you weren't kidding...they recently opened up here in MN and I didn't even know! SO many great knobs there, totally worth the hour drive!)
We finally got around to hanging some additional artwork too...a sailor boy I found at a flea market, a little porthole mirror and Sugarboo artwork. (Life is Beautifulby Keb' Mo' is one of my favorite songs and I always sing it to Wesley when I'm rocking him to sleep.)
Isn't this whale quilt perfect for the space?! My step-mom made it for Wesley, obviously inspired by the nursery!
The one thing you can't see in the photos is the view out the window. Which is why the chair is right where it is. And another reason we wanted a window in the loft!
Definitely not a bad thing to look out at when rocking a little one! (P.S. Where did fall go??)
Most importantly, Wesley loves being in his room and the cheery space definitely matches his personality!
Check out those teeth! Cute drool-catching faux bois bandana from Simply Stitched by Sara on Etsy.
So there you have it! This has been quite the challenge for me! I'm not a designer and am not used to decorating in a limited time frame...it blows my mind thinking of what some of the other participants are accomplishing! But it's all worth it and has been so fun! Thanks again to Linda of Calling it Home for inviting me to participate, and to you guys for all of your ideas, support and enthusiasm! And thanks to Minted and Wayfair for being sponsors too!
Like I said, if you have any questions about the source of anything I didn't mention, just ask!
Now what I've been waiting patiently for, everyone's reveals!!! This is going to be amazing!
Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog Everything Turquoise...updated several times throughout the day! Check out Decor by Color for even more color-themed shopping!
