Decor / Rolling Greens Nursery

Rolling Greens Nusery
9528 Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Seriously, the prettiest nursery I've ever been to. Always see their delivery truck on the road but never took any interest as I don't have any for gardening. But, I just got my very first plant (snake plant) so I wanted to pretty it up a bit. Actually, Jason got it for me and since it was smaller than I thought, I just need a simple vase that would go nicely on the bar. It had to be non-decorative, white and round. I went to Home Depot, Lowes, Target and none had any that I was looking for. Seriously. And other home decor places (i.e., west elm, Pottery Barn, cb2) had it but it was too expensive (over $50). So, took a lunch break to Rolling Greens and never wanted to leave (except that it was 100F outside) and walked out with a $18 white round vase. Done.

Travel / The Outback

Handbag / Celine Trotteur

Well, hellooo Celine Trotteur! Yup, this happened in Melbourne, Australia. The dollar exchange rate was too good to pass up!

Decor / New Living Room Rug

It took me quite some time to really embrace and adopt that Moroccan rug trend. But after slowly seeing it all over social media, it was like I was hit over the head and was told to get on board, STAT! It helped that my living room was under a major identity crisis. I started with a new sofa, then a faux Herman Miller Eames Chair, a west elm chair, and then before I knew it, I had some mid-century theme going on. It now seemed appropriate that the rug had to go as well.

Depending on the brand and size, the price can be in the upwards of $1000. What I really wanted was the west elm Kasbah ($799) but I'm not willing (or afford) to pay that price. My sofa didn't cost that much! Most importantly, Jason would just have a conniption. I have a 2-year-old daughter so the thought of her spilling juice all over the a light-colored rug is enough reason to keep the old, ugly rug. But, with some patience and my awesome online shopping skills, I found one that would work: Target's Gebze Rug. It's only $285 with FREE shipping (and FREE store return), I was seriously having a "why not" moment.

Side note: This Lil' Bully stain remover works wonders. I tried it on the sofa when Stella spilled her food and drink and it took it right off!

Eat / Bibigo

Bibigo
Westfield Culver City Mall
6000 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230

Bulgogi beef salad w/ a fried egg because, why not?

Moodboard / Keiko's Bedroom

Sources / Target Porter Mid Century Modern End Table /  The Circular Blanca 02 Mudcloth Lumbar Pillow /  Crate & Barrel Colby Bronze Floor Mirror /  Vondom Fang Round Pot Planter /  RugUSA Textures B01 Braded Rug /  cactusandbones XL "Yosemite" Bohemian Woven Wall Weave /  Joinery Eagle Blanket /  Urban Outfitters Petite Ceramic Sconce

Decor / Stella's Bathroom

Okay, so here's Stella's bathroom. Nothing major (obviously). The cabinet, sink, mirror are from IKEA Godmorgon/Odensvik series. I started with the shower curtain, which is fun and feminine, but it still screamed IKEA bathroom. I knew eventually I had to make it less so without it literally screaming "little girl's bathroom." You know, just add enough so it's "her bathroom." I'm pretty sure this room (and her bedroom) will go through many identity crises. Until then, just a few art frames to complete the look. Soon, there will be a stool so she can reach for the faucet and potty training seat.

For the art gallery:

• I had that "I pity the poo" for years. I never hung it up because, quite honestly, it's pretty immature. But I knew that one day when I have children , it'd go really great in their bathroom. Sort of a fun inspiration to learn to potty train.
• The Bali art is actually from a calendar and got the idea from The Creativity Exchange to cut it out and frame them individually. (I was actually pregnant with Stella when I went to Bali.)
• Stella had just turned 2 years old when I started thinking about this bathroom. She was already in her "terrible twos" so when I saw this Shakespeare quote, it was so appropriate for her: "Though she be but little, she is fierce."
• I've been following Joy Cho's blog for years and when I saw this art frame on her website, I knew I had to have it for this bathroom. It just completes the look.

Sources / IKEA Godmorgon/Odensvik Series / Schoolhouse Electric Woodland Meadow Shower Curtain / Nate Berkus Faceted Soap Dispenser / Oh Joy! Hey Hey Hey Framed Wall Art / Rifle Paper Co. 2016 Travel the World Calendar / Cat Coquillette Little & Fierce Art