8.30.2015

September 2015 iPhone + Desktop Wallpapers


Happy Monday and happy last day of August, y'all! This month has been ca-razy busy with vacation, e-design biz stuff and other life happenings, so I am looking forward to turning the page on the calendar to a new month with a fresh start.

To kick things off for the month of September, I've got a new set of iPhone and desktop wallpapers to share with you. These are free downloads (as always) - you can grab the version you'd like below.

This month, my inspiration came from this beautiful ironwork detail I spotted on a balcony not far from where we live in Philadelphia. They just don't make buildings with this kind of detail anymore, do they?! 


I snapped the photo above with my iPhone so I wouldn't forget what it looked like. I just had this feeling I'd want to design something with it in mind and it looks like that feeling was right! I'm a big believer that inspiration for creativity can truly come from anywhere.

From that ironwork came this month's "bubbly circles" design. I had fun playing around with the color palettes and decided on the two different muted colorways you can see below. There are versions with September calendars (my favorite for quick reference on my phone's lock screen) and blank ones depending on your preference. Click the link below each image to download it from Dropbox.

Enjoy!



Moss Green iPhone Wallpaper


Rose Pink iPhone Wallpaper



Moss Green Desktop Wallpaper - Calendar


Moss Green Desktop Wallpaper - Blank


Rose Pink Desktop Wallpaper - Calendar


Rose Pink Desktop Wallpaper - Blank

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8.25.2015

Where We've Been...

Edgartown Harbor, Martha's Vineyard

Hello friends!

Apologies for the radio silence for the past week or so...Charlie and I snuck away on vacation for nearly 10 days to Martha's Vineyard! We were (purposefully) off the grid for as much time as possible and it was so nice. I need to unplug more often. We spent about half of our time cooking in the kitchen of our favorite summer camp for about 100 middle schoolers, staff and volunteers, and the other half relaxing, exploring and adventuring. Here are a few iPhone and Instagram shots from our week!

The Dining Hall at the camp where we cooked for 100 people!

Edgartown Harbor 

Edgartown Lighthouse and Harbor

C and I being slightly ridiculous in the kitchen. That's one big bag of potatoes.

Beach time at Great Rock Bight

Great Rock Bight

View from the Memorial Wharf in Edgartown

We had a blast - can you tell? ;)

I hope to be back a little later this week with more regular posts!

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8.09.2015

My Current Favorite Interior Design Blogs

The interior design blogging world is full of immensely talented people. I truly admire their hard work and talent, and appreciate that they are willing to share it online with the world. Blogs and Pinterest have profoundly changed the interior design world over the past several years, and I'm thrilled to be a small part of it here at May Richer Fuller Be. I've learned so much about interior design in both writing this blog and helping others with their homes. Pursuing this blog and my new e-design business have inspired me to be more creative, helped me define my home and design styles, and challenged me to pursue my passions.

And you know what? I couldn't do what I do here without being a part of and observing the creative community. Lately, since launching my e-design business, I've been particularly drawn to the talents and portfolios of several interior designers. The spaces they've put together are an incredible inspiration, and today I thought I'd share a few of my current favorites with y'all. You're probably familiar with some of them, but I hope to introduce you to a few new ones as well. It's time to grab a cup of coffee and stay awhile, because you're about to fall into the black hole of some beautiful homes!

*Please give these awesome designers and sites the love they deserve - pin from the original source! Links are below the photos.

Studio McGee

This is one talented lady. I don't think there's a single project she's done that I haven't wanted to be in my home. Her clean, transitional/modern style is just amazing.

{Studio McGee}
{Studio McGee}

withHEART

Jennifer Stagg has done a lot of great client projects, but my favorite right now is her own home renovation. It's getting a makeover from the ground up and I can't wait to see it when it's all finished. 

{withHEART}
{withHEART}

Emily Henderson

Emily Henderson has always an out of the box thinker. I've been following her since her Design Star days on HGTV and have really come to appreciate her style. She's willing to push the limits way more than I am- I'm always amazed at her ability to use many different styles and make them cohesive in a space.

{Emily Henderson}
{Emily Henderson}

House of Jade Interiors

House of Jade Interiors was started by one of my favorite bloggers, Kirsten Krason (her old blog was 6th Street Design School), and another interior designer, Erin Morgan. Together, the two of them are a dynamic duo that create gorgeous, bright spaces like the ones you see below.

{House of Jade Interiors}
{House of Jade Interiors}

The Hunted Interior

I've been a big fan of Kristen's work for a long time. She's not scared to DIY and is constantly changing up her home to fit her and her family's needs. Like Emily Henderson, she has a crazy awesome ability to mix and match different styles beautifully. 

{The Hunted Interior}
{The Hunted Interior}

Homepolish

Ok, so this one's not actually a single designer, but the work this group of designers does is gorgeous! Homepolish is an interior design service that employs many designers all across the country and it is one of the inspirations for my e-design biz. 

{Homepolish}
{Homepolish}

Amber Interiors

Amber Interiors seems to pop up everywhere I look. I especially love her kitchens and bathrooms for their modern, but still classic style. There's always a unique touch in every space that makes it truly special.

{Amber Interiors}
{Amber Interiors}

Tessa Neustadt

Last, but not least is actually a photographer! Several of the blogs you see above employ Tessa to shoot their finished spaces and man, she's good. Her portfolio is FULL of incredible interior shots. I just felt like I couldn't leave her out of this lineup even though she's not an interior designer herself. 

{Tessa Neustadt}
{Tessa Neustadt}

So those are my current faves. What I want to know from you is who are your favorites? Who do I need to check out and add to my feed reader? I'm always on the lookout for more inspiration!


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8.07.2015

Lovely Links

Hello friends! I hope your Fridays are off to a good start. This week has been ca-razy, but with all good things. I did the final part of an install for a client project this week (read more about my e-design services here - they're getting ready to change a bit, so stay tuned!) and we've been busy on a few other side projects as well.

Before we all jet out for the weekend, I've got some Lovely Links to share with my favorite finds. Enjoy!

1 | On a budget, but still want to decorate your home? Check out this great list of sources from Jenna Sue Design.

{Jenna Sue Design}

2 | I shared this great post on fighting for rest from The Nester on my Facebook page, but it's so good, I wanted to put it here too. If you're feeling like a crazy busy person like I am these days, you'll really appreciate this!

{Nesting Place}

3 | Mandi (of Vintage Revivals) posted a 72 hour living room makeover and WOW, it's impressive what she could do with that short amount of time and only "off the rack" items! (Oh, and it's a rental apartment too, so it just goes to show you can make any space beautiful, even if you have to contend with things like many, many vertical blinds.)

{Vintage Revivals}

4 | Ever heard of ice painting? Yeah, me neither. Well it looks like this (below) and you can find out how to do it over here. Pretty cool stuff.

{Aunt Peaches}

5 | I can't believe this is a DIY'd faux marble surface. So impressed!

{Little Green Notebook}

6 | I came across this photo of a dining room on Pinterest this week and fell in love with the mix of traditional and modern elements. It's done SO well here, and I'm keeping this in mind for future dining room decor (when we actually have one someday, ha!).

{Laura Seppanen via SF Girl By Bay}

Happy weekends, everyone!


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8.03.2015

Favorites From the New IKEA Catalog

The 2016 IKEA catalog is here, and every year I look forward to sitting down and seeing what those clever designers have come up with...there are always a few things that I love! If the catalog didn't magically appear on your doorstep like it did mine this week, you can check it out in all its glory over here. Since it's HUGE, I thought I'd curate a list of my favorite pieces here, mostly for my own sake, but hopefully you'll spot a few things you like too!

1 | MOCKELBY table. The mix between clean lines and rustic wood make this dining table a great fit for many homes' styles. Farmhouse? Yep. Cottage? Yep. Transitional modern? Yep.


2 | The SINNERLIG collection. I'm really excited to see this collection in person when it comes out in the fall. It includes over 30 pieces and incorporates metals, cork, wood and ceramics into clean, modern design. The preview for it is here.


3 | RIMFORSA tablet stand. Sometimes it's the little things. I'd love to grab one of these guys for our iPad. It would make seeing a recipe while we're cooking so much easier!


4 | NOCKEBY sofa. The relaxed, but tailored style of this sofa/sectional makes it ideal for a den or tv watching space. I'd even think about changing out the legs for a custom look like in this hack.


5 | SODERSVIK lighting. These light fixtures feel like a bit of a throwback, but in the right space I think they could be awesome (read: if they were in the wrong space, they could definitely feel dated). They're great for a bathroom like in the photo below.


6 | JOXTORP pendant shade. At nearly three feet wide, this pendant shade is huge. The geometric shape is awesome, as is the price - $6.99! It is made of paper, so I'd have to check it out in person to see if it looks as great as the pictures, but I love the look.

{via}

7 | KOMPLEMENT glass drawer fronts. I've been a big fan of the PAX wardrobe series for awhile now and this glass drawer option is new to me. I really like being able to see what's inside my drawers and I'd definitely include a few of these if I was going to purchase one of those wardrobes.


8 | YDDINGEN high cabinet. Bathroom storage has always been a challenge for us in our small(er) homes. This tall, narrow cabinet is a perfect small-space solution if you have a bit of floor space - going vertical is always a great way to maximize storage!



Those are my favorites from the new IKEA 2016 catalog. What did you find that you love?


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