Pillows with a Punch…POW!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by cortneybailey

Statement pillows can either make or break a room. It’s kind of like jewelry. Have you ever seen someone who is wearing a fabulous outfit and their bobbles are just wrong? Well, that’s the same with statement pillows. When you go shopping for a sofa or chair and they come with throw pillows, please do yourself a favor and toss the square pillows aside and just look at the sofa or chair. The fun of accessorizing comes after the “big-ticket” item has been purchased. Only then can you think about taking it up a notch and adding some real punch aka “pow-wow”!

My sofa, seen here, is from Horchow. I searched high and low before I found the perfect fit for my space. Then the fun began – statement pillows! The not so easy task of finding the perfect “look” took me a few weeks. Again, after searching dozens of sites and visiting several fabric stores I happily settled on this fabulous black & white pattern by no other than THE Kelly Wearstler and this amazing emerald-green malachite pattern. I hired a seamstress and voila my ideal statement pillows came to life and I could not be happier!

I’d love to hear from you! What are some of your favorite statement ideas for pillows that create a punch!

Keep Dreaming, Designing & Dwelling…

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Cortney

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Hi Ho, Hi Ho it’s Off to College or Work They Go!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by cortneybailey

Graduation is just around the corner! Soon many bight-eyed students will either be graduating high school and headed off to college or graduating from the university and interviewing for their first job! Pottery Barn Teen offers these adorable collegiate needlepoint pillows for $135 that are a perfect gift for that special graduate in your life. Looking for something a little less pricy, then PB Teen’s collegiate pillowcase, offered for $29, is a great alternative!

I’d love to hear from you! What great gift ideas do you have for graduates this year?!

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For Like Ever!!!

Posted on February 9, 2014 by cortneybailey

Valentines Day to me is all about LOVING Your Space, everyday! Make your home your wonderland by filling it with furniture, art and items that make you feel HAPPY! In honor of “The Day of Love” here are several prints by Super Rural that will be a great addition to your space or a fabulous gift to yourself, your love, your friend, your kids or your family! As you can see the prints come in a rainbow of colors and several neutral options that will all look amazing in any space from Modern to Traditional to Collectic!

“For Like Ever” Prints

“& Love”, “For Like Ever” and “You + Me” Prints

What do you LOVE about your space? Do you do anything special to your home for Valentine’s Day? I’d love to hear from you and know your ideas so leave me a comment below or swing by one of my listed social media sites below and share your ideas with everyone!

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What’s Your Threshold? New Spring Collection for Target is Out!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by cortneybailey

Threshold for Target has done it again! Mixing elements such as faux shell, brass, wood, tufting, scalloping and sophisticated color, Threshold provides gorgeous options to update your space for Spring 2014! Their collection of Gold, Ivory, Black and Fuchsia is almost endless so I narrowed it down to some of my favorite pieces.

Honeycomb Gold Foiled Table Lamp with Butterfly Shade · Faux Shell Inlay Tray · Ranuculus & Peony in Gold Vase · Tufted Bench · Gold Honeycomb Accent Table · Oblong Velvet Pillow · Wood & Brass Finish Bar Cart · Scalloped Wall Mirror · Pink & Gold Tufted Ottoman · Color Block Woven Baskets · Faux Shell Inlay Decorative Box

Do you like this new collection? What are your favorite pieces? I’d love to hear from you and know your ideas so leave me a comment below or swing by one of my listed social media sites below and share your ideas with everyone!

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Let There Be Light! The Seventh “Must Have” of Eight for Winter 2013!

Posted on December 21, 2013 by cortneybailey

The seventh “Must Have” for this winter season is pretty simple, candles! Who does not love a great candle? Not only do they make fantastic gifts, everyone looks like a super model in a candle lit room! If you want to bring a cozy feeling and achieve the look of warmth into your environment during the winter months, then crab your matches and light a candle.

Ideally, I’d love to fill my home with dozens and dozens of candles without having a fire risk, but since that is not possible here is an easy tip. I like to purchase flameless candles and use them in the background or place them in gorgeous votives like mercury glass. Then, I use one good candle in each room of my home to give my “wonderland” a heavenly scent that is not too overpowering. I accomplish the perfect effect without much risk – this is especially important if you have kids, pets or are throwing a holiday party – no fire risk – perfecto!!!

Most of the candles shown in this post were found at Anthropologie, Target or Candle Delirium. The rest can be found at unique boutiques. Costco and Target offer good selections for flameless candles!

Capri Blue from Anthropologie

Flameless Candles great selections at Target & Costco

Aquiesse from Candle Delirium

Melt a Target Exclusive

Voluspa from Candle Delirium

I would love to hear from you!!! Leave me a comment below or on any of the social media sites I’ve listed below and let me know your favorite candle! I am always looking for new ideas.

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Natural Beauty! The Sixth “Must Have” of Eight for Winter 2013!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by cortneybailey

Create natural beauty indoors this winter by using influences from the outdoors to create a beautiful homey wonderland indoors. Natural and organic elements now rule the roost! From a single natural object, that can introduce a vignette to the current winter trend to an entire home filled with organic winter influences your house will echo the perfect blend of warmth and style that blur the line between outdoors and indoors! Bringing nature inside is my sixth “Must Have” for Winter 2013!

If you love the Earth’s no-fuss beauty, then simple displays of natural design is perfect! However, if you tend to be drawn to more glitz and glamour then you can easily achieve the natural look by adding some shine – this is simply done by enhancing the natural design with anything from ribbon and bells all the way to glitter and lights! Just like applying make-up to a natural face, you can simply add a little mascara or you can layer on the fake eye-lashes, there is no right or wrong and the sky is the limit!!!

I have pulled all the “Must Haves” for this post from: Save On Crafts.

Tree Slabs Round Natural Wood & Reversible Wood Tree Slices

Preserved Boxwood Garland, Perserved Boxwood Wreath & Perserved Boxwood Topiary

Silver Birch Branches, Curly Willow Branches & Brich Branches with Red Berries

Ponderosa Pine Cones

Birch Bark Tubes

I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below or follow me on one of the below sites and share what natural designs you bring into your home – I’m always looking for new ideas!!!

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Toss Me a Throw! The Fifth “Must Have” of Eight for Winter 2013!

Posted on December 19, 2013 by cortneybailey

Who does not love to snuggle under a warm throw during the winter? Well, I know I sure do! Even in Southern California we have super chilly nights and one of my favorite things to do is to wrap myself up in a cozy throw and either sit by the fire, watch a movie or enjoy a nice glass of wine or a mug of hot chocolate, and yes sometimes I get to do all at the same time!

Having a collection of throws literally tossed around your home is such a great way to embrace winter and is my fifth “Must Have” for the 2013 season! Throws always give a home a comfy feeling and make every one feel welcome. Besides the practical use, throws are a great way to add a pop of color, texture and layering to almost any room.

Below you will find four amazing throws that will dress up a couch or chair! A quick tip is that I love to snatch up throws right after the holiday season is over as many of them will be on sale – score!

CocoCozy Logo, priced at $333.00

Furbish Studio, Herringbone in Pink, priced at $90.00

Serena & Lily, Pom-pom Aqua, priced at $128.00

Jonathan Adler, Zig Zag Alapaca, priced at $295.00

I’d love to hear from YOU! What are some of your favorite ways to cozy up during the winter time? I’d love to hear your ideas so leave me a comment below or on one of the site’s listed below!!!

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Jewel Tones for Your Table: The Third “Must Have” of Eight for Winter 2013!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by cortneybailey

Want to add festive winter glam to your table this season? Jewel tone glassware is the perfect accessory for various occasions during the winter months. Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Amber are examples of deep jewel tone colors that represent reflections of the winter season. These colors will enhance even the most basic white dishware for not only winter but also during the holidays as well! If you love one color like Ruby Red then stick to it, but if you want to be a little more adventurous then think about using three colors or all five and watch your table or holiday party come-to-life!

Here are some great ideas to make your table come alive! Again, I have given you various options and many of the options are competitive!

Horchow: “Iris” Glassware Blue, Red Amber and Green, priced from $33.75 – $43.50

Target: Glassware Collection in Blue, Red, Amber and Green, priced from $28.19 – $32.59

William-Sonoma: Holiday Red Cut Crystal Highball or Double Old-Fashion, Set of 4 $119.95

William-Sonoma: Organic Green Wine Glass, Set of 4 $24.99

William-Sonoma: Amethyst Double Old-Fashioned, Set of 4 $35.95

Mark & Graham: Orange/Amber Monogrammed Wine Glass, Set of 4 $49.00

How do you add sparkle to your winter table? I’m always looking for ideas and I’d love to hear yours. Leave me a comment below!

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There’s a Gold Digger in My Garden & I Like It!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by cortneybailey

Gold Digger, Candy Crush and White Snake: do they sound like the names of pop songs, video games and rock bands? If you said yes, you are correct and wrong because they are just a few catchy names that your garden can sport! I love adding a little tongue and cheek to my wonderland and Garden Glory is helping us do just that! With their new line of garden hoses and reindeer wall mounts your gorgeous garden can be taken to the next level. No matter if you are a masculine male or a feminine female the color choices will add a pop of whimsy to your outside space. The cherry on top? Animal motifes are all the rage this fall and this garden set would also make a great holiday or new house warming gift for any trendy homeowner!

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Splash of Glass!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by cortneybailey

Want to make the ultimate splash to your Wonderland kitchen backsplash? Consider using glass!

For the past few years, white subway tiles have been all the rage in kitchens. While I still love the all-white look and absolutely adore subway tiles, the newest trend for kitchens is glass! Designers and homeowners are taking the leap in using more exotic backsplash finishes as they are becoming bolder in expressing themselves in their kitchen design. Some are even starting to use stainless steel and brick!

To help you achieve the exact look you want, the glass tiles come in endless shapes and colors. Even if you do not want to bring in a vibrant color into your kitchen you can choose a neutral glass palate. Remember, using a decorative backsplash is a safer choice than painting kitchen cabinets a bold color. If you are looking for a non-risky way to update your kitchen I would recommend a glass backsplash as it will instantly modernize your Wonderland.

I would love to hear about your favorite kitchen designs! Leave me a comment below or send me a photo!

Keep Dreaming, Designing & Dwelling!

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Cortney

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