Obsession: Tufted chairs!

Nothing screams "sit on me!" more than an overstuffed, tufted chair. It's a classic piece of furniture that is both chic and comfortable--beautiful and practical. If you're hoping to revamp a simple chair with upholstery and a diamond tuft, this might be a fun DIY project. (Here is a great tutorial from The Little Green Notebook for DIY tufting) However, if your chair looks anything like the chairs below,  I would hire a professional. Here are some of my favorite tufted inspirations! 

1. Lemon yellow upholstery set against this rustic backdrop, makes this chair a total standout. I also love the stuffed-to-capacity look. 

2. Nothing says glamour like jewel-toned velvet. Not what you call subtle, but very cool.

3. This is the perfect picture of calm: carved wood, cool light and cream fabric. 

4. Bold color and a streamline silhouette update the traditional tuft in this modern take on seating. 

6. This chair celebrates all things girlish and feminine. Perfect for that woman who likes all thing pink and Paris!  

Nook time!

In the midst of Hurricane Sandy, I thought celebrating cozy reading nooks might make everyone feel a little bit warmer. My favorite thing to do when the cold weather hits is to curl up with hot tea and a book (ok, maybe a computer?) Nothing makes me love the cold weather more than a warm place from which to escape, so on that note let's look at my favorite nooks!! 

For the princess at heart? This little nook is the one of the most romantic settings I've come across. There is nothing like white twinkling lights and a chandelier to create the ultimate feminine space. I don't think I would ever leave. 

This nook's oil paintings and warm colors scream for nothing but first editions and espresso. Though, I'm sure US Weekly and Mountain Dew would substitute just fine in this serene little corner. 

A perfect hideaway built under this beautiful arch, I love the layers of pillows and blankets available in this little space. The rustic stool and simple curtains are the ideal touches to finish off this colorful nook.

What a wonderful solution for combining storage and sleeping! Especially in areas where space is at a premium, this would be a great way to sneak an extra bed.

This nook has two things I will always love: toile and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. So chic...

I love the built-in bookshelves in this nook (and I recognize the Nancy Drew's in the bottom corner!!!) The rough wood frame says rustic, while the modern fabric keeps the look up-to-date.

So the space might not technically be a nook, but it looks so cozy nonetheless. This chair would fit one girl and one (slightly overweight) King Charles perfectly!

It's Friday! Celebrate with cozy beds

     You will spend approximately 33% of your life asleep, so why not make your bed the BEST place in the house?  Bedding to me is almost an obsession, so I wanted to share some of the comfiest looking beds I've come across...Happy Friday!