mid-century modern bachelor pad.

Let's be honest, I think pretty much any guy out there is into to mid-century modern. I know, I know, I'm being completely general (and a bit stereotypical) right now but seriously I don't think I've met one guy who doesn't love the sleek, sophisticated, masculine vibes of the style that has recently resurfaced thanks to hipsters and Mad Men. But, hey, whose hating on the style that has highlighted greats like the Eames and George Nelson? Not this girl. 

So when I stumbled upon this uber mid-century modern space, designed by the lovely Rosa Beltran, it was no surprise it was home to an LA architect that wanted his space to read modern yet cozy. Rosa definitely accomplished that. By choosing sleek classic pieces (cue the Eames lounge chair and molded plastic dining chairs) and mixing them with soft textiles, Rosa was able to create a space that feels like a real home.

Overall, the space is simply beautiful and the perfect mid-century oasis any dude (of even women) would be happy to call home. 

all images are sourced from airows.com

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modern, sleek & simple.

Let's talk about design styles. There is uber modern, overly eccentric, pretty & bold, and then there is this. This I would call is homey modern. Yes the majority of the space consists of modern line and texture, but certain details make this space incredibly homey. The vintage Moroccan rug (the fact that it's on a diagonal is my new favorite thing), the rustic dining table scheme, and the cozy balcony set up, all these little touches take this Swedish apartment from cold and stark to warm and lived in. 

Originally posted on Alvhem (a website that I believe is a realtor website- thank you google translate), this stunning- yet simple- apartment quickly became my new favorite. Check it out and let me know your thoughts. 

AND in case you haven't checked it out, I've added a new page on CMQ. Now you can ask me any and all of the design questions your heart desires. Get excited & ask away!

all images sourced from alvhemmakleri.se

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do nothing.

Happy Monday loves

Sometimes it's just nice to do absolutely nothing on the weekends. And besides wandering around the upper east side (still on the hunt for my perfect NYC apartment) for an afternoon, and a girls brunch on Sunday, that's exactly what I did - nothing. It was great. 

I know this might be me being slightly anti-social, but during the summer it feels like there is always something to do. Going down the shore, bar crawls, BBQs. So sometimes just knowing that you have nothing planned for a weekend can be perfectly relaxing. And that's just what my weekend was, perfectly relaxing do nothing weekend. I loved it  

***One thing I did do this weekend was add a new page to CMQ- Ask a Designer. Now you can ask me any and all design questions that come up. Whether it's something small like paint color suggestions, or something big like a DIY idea to match your favorite designer piece, I'm here to help! Check it out now and let me know what you think! I can't wait to help

All images are sourced from @ssarahfinkss on Pinterest. Follow along for even more inspiration!

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