round entry tables

In the past month or so, I have come across two amazing round wood tables both roughly 36" in diameter. Currently, we have no place for them so they will most likely be filed away under the mental category of "great finds I probably should have purchased". 

I love a round table for a breakfast nook or in a den surrounded by comfy chairs but I really love one in an entry. Take a look below to see some of my favorite images. 

1. via Marion House Book 2. via Lonny design by Mark Sikes and Michael Griffin  3. via Domaine design by Mark Sikes  4. source unknown 5. Meg Ryan's Martha Vineyard home via Elle Decor  6. source unknown  7. via Lonny  8. Chris Cuomo's Cape Cod home via Elle Decor design by Emma Pilkington

a new project

I have a new project starting for some friends that are preparing for a move across country. They are just about to close on their new house so I don't want to jinx it by revealing too much but our focuses will be on their master bedroom and their combined kitchen - living space. The plan for the bedroom will mostly be light cosmetic changes as well as furniture and linen purchases. On the other hand, the kitchen/family room will be a big project with lots of decisions to make - cabinet color, countertops, backsplash, cabinet hardware, a new sectional, rugs, lamps etc. They are still undecided about how much they want to tackle right off the bat but the tentative plan is as follows:

Kitchen
- Repaint the oak cabinets
- Replace countertops and backsplash
- Add lighting (flush-mounts or pendants)
- Change out existing hardware for new 
- Purchase a vintage rug
- Paint

Breakfast nook
- Purchase new chairs and table
- Add a light fixture
- Potentially install bamboo shades
- Paint

Family room
- Purchase a sectional, console table, matching lamps, rug, end tables and coffee table
- Recover existing pair of chairs
- Refinish fireplace
- Mount TV over fireplace
- Install bamboo shades
- Paint

The plan is still very rough as we don't know such key information as room dimensions or budget but below are a few inspiration images I have started to pull for each space. 

I love the traditional yet a bit boho feel of this kitchen. For my friend's kitchen, I am leaning towards all white cabinets although a rich color like navy or teal could be great too. (via Style Me Pretty)

via Elle Decor

I really like the laid back feel of Amanda Peet's casual dining space. I am thinking a round, rustic table like the one pictured with these Serena & Lily bistro chairs. 

via Hillary Thomas Interiors

My friends know they for sure want a sectional and I love this navy one with coral piping. They are thinking they will do the Bliss Down-Filled sectional from West Elm. Stay tuned to follow the progression of the project!

black fences

I have this running list of things I want my home to have once we finally decide to buy. One of the more random or perhaps unusual items is a black fence. Having a fenced in yard for Booker is high on our want list but I don't want it to be an ugly, generic fence haphazardly created just out of necessity. I want it to a beautiful and somewhat unexpected design element in our outdoor living space. I imagine it being a bit more modern in its design and a true, flat black that will make the green of the summer pop while creating a dramatic backdrop for a white wintery landscape. Something sort of like these...

1.  via GARDENISTA photo by Maria Drumo Sundstrom  2. via GARDENISTA design by Anthony Wyer  3. source unknown  4. via Landscaping Network design by Livable Landscapes  5. design by Wittman + Estes  6. via House & Home  7. via House & Home