Ivy & Piper

So I admit that, yes, sometimes I'm late to the party. But in this classy case, better late than never. If you haven't stopped by Ivy and Piper, you simply must. 

Their mission? To help you create the home of your dreams by showcasing exquisite and so very chic interiors from around the globe. Their lookbook and online mag is published every two months. But if you need interiors like you need your morning coffee, get your daily fix here, on their blog.

parlour art

My walls are in need of original, professional pieces of art. I may be just dangerous enough with a brush and some paint to put something reasonably interesting on canvas, but enough is enough. It's time for me to be a grown lady, and invest in some eye candy. Nichole at Parlour has an eye for this kind of thing. I found some beautiful pieces, thanks Nichole!, and thought I'd post a couple of my favorites. If you're into aesthetics, you'll be quite pleased over at Parlour. 

 

sincere thanks + street style

And now for some Sartorialist inspiration...from the stylish streets abroad. All this street style gets me thinking I should retire my usual "grocery store, post office, Walgreens" uniform of sweats and t-shirts. I may not have glamourous errands to run, but it wouldn't hurt to feel glamourous while scoping out the best sale on toothpaste every now and then, would it? 

smoke-break style on the streets of london

mother & daughter perfection in paris

a serpentine silhouette in milan

ladylike lovely in paris

Maybe high heels and hats are a bit much for a trip to Target, but I could at least put on something that doesn't have an elastic waste band. 

And now in unrelated news, I have a HUGE SINCERE THANK YOU to announce...

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the fabulous ladies over at reFINEstyle. ACS was just recently featured on their blog, The Style Book! Their musings, moments and must haves will be your new "must have" morning read...enjoy!

our recent(ly) giveaway!

Congratulations to Amber at Simple Dwellings! She won a $20 credit to ACS's Etsy store AND a free customized holiday card. If you love all things interiors, then you'll love her blog - make sure you check it out! She's also the next in line to be featured in ACS's Blogger Spotlight series, so check back soon to learn more about Amber, her dwellings...and Simple Dwellings!

And thank you, again, to Emily at Recently for being our gracious giveaway host! Clearly, I'm a fan of this talented dear friend of mine...and her blog! At the risk of repeating myself - hop on over to Recently and get a dose of goodness.

Backing Black

Love this inspiration for braving the dark side...of your home. Amanda at {re}cycled consign and design is backing black, if you will, for home design and decor. I think she proves her point quite well, don't you think? Check out the rest of her bad ass post - and blog!

More motivation to explore your dark side...

via Small Place Style 

via Kelly Wearstler

via Abode Love

via Kelly Wearstler

via Design for Mankind

Ferreira Design via Marcus Design

via Atlanta Home Magazine

via Fresh Home

via Fresh Home

via Fresh Home

via The Decorista

via The Decorista