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How To Decorate With Brass

When looking to add brass accents to your modern home, subtle touches make a big impact.

Get the Look: Accenting With Brass in the Kitchen

modern home decor brass bar stools — Photo Courtesy of: Camille Styles

Add brass bar stools to your kitchen island countertop for additional modern seating.

Modern Home Decor Brass Flatware — Courtesy of: East Fork Pottery

Modern brass flatware can be used for everyday place settings or for special occasions that call for modern decor.

Mid Century Modern Brass Accented Dining Room — Courtesy of: Architectural Digest

This colorful Mid Century modern dining room still allows the brass chandelier to make a statement without overshadowing the colorful design elements.

Get the Look: Brass Bathroom Accents

Brass in the bathroom can be subtle by only accenting with brass fixtures and a neutral color palette.

Mid Century modern neutral bathroom — Courtesy of: Carly Waters Style

A Mid Century wooden vanity with subtle brass knob accents creates a simple and inviting bathroom that is ideal for guests.

Get the Look: Decorate With Brass Accented Furniture

Mid Century Modern Chair with Brass Details — Courtesy of: Augousti

An accent chair with brass legs is a modern twist on a class arm chair.

Lucite and Brass Entertaining Bar Cart — Courtesy of: Katie Kime

Acrylic and brass make the perfect pair when looking for modern bar cart decor.

Modern Brass Statement Office Chairs — Courtesy of: Architectural Digest

Oversized mid century inspired office chairs with brass accents make a strong powerful statement.

What is your favorite way to decorate with brass in your modern home? Comment and add pictures below!

Color Therapy Create A Sanctuary

Sandy Peach Tones For A Desert Design

Looking for an escape?

Envision colors of the peachy sunset dusting the dry sand and meeting the prickly cactus bodies. Utilizing colors you see in your dream location can bring you a mental escape in your own home.

Peach tones and sandy hues will come together to bring in a vast desert landscape. Think Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, Sedona, Tucson and many other beautiful desert scenes.Use this peachy sand color therapy to bring the desert to your home.

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Five Minimalistic Coffee Makers For The Modern Kitchen

Coffee is an art form. This beloved caffeine kick is a staple in every culture, and occupies the bulk of morning routines. Grabbing a takeaway coffee can get pricey when it becomes an every day ritual, so investing in a quality home coffee device is a great way to get your caffeine boost from the comfort of your own kitchen. The downside – classic coffee pot machines are bulky, and let’s be honest, an eye sore. We’ve rounded up our five favorite coffee appliances so you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics in your modern kitchen!

SMEG DRIP COFFEE MAKER IN WHITE

TRINITY ONE BLACK EDITION

BODUM BISTRO BREW COFFEE MAKER

GOAT STORY GINA COFFEE MAKER

YEILD GLASS FRENCH PRESS

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Minimalistic Art

Art prints to add life to your walls.

One of the first things we notice when walking into a room is the art. Your walls truly speak for your space. A clean, empty wall is like a blank canvas– ready to be moulded into your room’s foundational center piece. There are many ways to hang your art. Whether you prefer one large painting or a collage of many smaller ones, your creative technique is true to your own space. Use your designer eye and choose what print, regarding size and color, fits within your aesthetic. Quality art is a fun way to add texture and color into your home, whilst contributing to the overall mood. Here are our favorite enlightened minimalistic artists at the moment!

LUCINDA JONES

These beautiful acrylic paintings are both minimalistic and intimate. Lucinda Jones is an Australian artist, specializing in her use of white space to create beautiful figures. Original paintings as well as art prints of her most popular creations are available. Check out her art on her website or instagram!

ANDY BLANK

Andy Blank is a Brooklyn based artist. His work is simple, yet intriguing. The pieces jump out at you, utilizing depth and texture. Andy is setting a new standard to art buying online which includes fair prices and quality products completely original to and made in house. The best part– all art is under $199!

BLOCK SHOP TEXTILES

These woodblock paper prints are the perfect minimalistic statement piece. They bring in a mid century aesthetic. All prints are block printed in Jaipur in a woman run studio. With two different framing options available, these prints will be ready to live on your walls!

BUNGLO – BY SHAY SPANIOLA

Bunglo art features watercolor patterns created by Austin creative, Shay Spaniola. Her art bursts with color and depth, which will add a new dimension to your blank walls. Also a photographer, Shay has taken photos all around the world and turned them into art prints to inspire your home. Check out more art on bunglo’s website!

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Modern Ski Homes To Escape

Crisp, fall weather has us all dreaming of our winter hideaways high up in the mountains. Amenities such as ski-in-ski-out ability, wooden beams, log cabins, eclectic furniture and textiles, and a fireplace to cozy up to are just a few luxuries any modern slope enthusiast wishes for their mountain escape. The natural beauty of the surrounding landscape is not lost in the interior design of these ski chalets. Walls of natural wood, stone accents and fur covered seating is all inspired by the mountain terrain.

These modern mountain homes are sure to leave you warm after a long day of action in the snow.We’ve rounded up some of our favorite mountain home inspiration for your mental escape to the slopes!

Modern Ski Homes — (Photo Via Desire To Inspire)

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Mid Century Modern Consoles You’ll Love

Do you have a deep collection of records but have no place to display them? Is there a mounted television just floating on your wall with nothing to hide its cords and cable boxes? Need extra storage in your space, but want to avoid cluttering your walls with shelves or stuffing your cabinets? A mid century modern console will be the perfect fit to gain extra organizational space without sacrificing style.

The beauty of a console is, you can move it! This furniture is not set in place forever, therefore it can change with the flow of your feng shui, trans-seasonally. Check out these mid century modern consoles we’ve rounded up from enlightened designers!

Mid Century Modern Consoles — (Photo Via Dwelling Collective)

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Eclectic Fall Cabins

High up in the mountains or nestled amongst trees of a lakeside forrest, cabin design is quaint and eclectic, especially during the fall season. We’ve rounded up eco cabin designs from around the world, meant to inspire you.

Amagansett, New York

Gundagai, NSW

Vallisaari, Finland

Czech

Take a mental escape to your dream eclectic cabin.

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Fabrics You’ll Love For Fall Weather

As the weather starts to change, it’s a good idea to switch out your summer textiles for more hearty, warm fabrics. Wool and organic cotton bases for autumn will refresh your design and create a cozy winter bunker in your space!

The wool family is large and a cold weather staple. Cashmere, merino, mohair and flannel are all a part of the wool family, which makes them incredible insulators to keep the heat in. Wool is the most hearty of winter fabrics, perfect for living room throws or even a full bedding set for cold climates.

Organic Cotton is a versatile textile, making it a great option for any season. Soft and breathable, yet still able to keep the heat in, this fabric can be used for bedding as well as upholstering chairs, couches etc. Pick colors that bring your space into a dreamy, autumn landscape.

Linen is another trans-seasonal fabric. Not everyone needs a heavy wool blanket for fall, so if you find yourself in more moderate weather, linen will be your best option. Flax linen is a natural, soft fabric. You can add warmth by simply adding extra layers, yet the properties of linen ensure that you will still be kept cool. If you still desire a fall aesthetic, simply purchase bedding, upholstering fabric or blankets in colors such as rust, terracotta, clay and burgundy.

We love the deep fall colors, such as the Eclectic Moon Fabric featured above, from bunglo! Check out hundreds of patterns on. organic cotton and linen fabric. Perfect home fabric for your next interior design project going into fall.

Create A Sanctuary Rituals

Pre-Holiday Grounding Rituals

It’s no secret that tensions start to rise as the holiday seasons approach. Maybe it’s the stress of hosting a large dinner party, or maybe the nerves of seeing distant friends and family. Whatever the trigger is, we want you to feel good going into the season and have the necessary tools to ground yourself before the madness begins!

Morning Stretching. Movement is one of the best ways to work out the kinks in life. Simply taking ten to fifteen minutes in the morning to stretch and move your body will start your day with positivity and wake up your mind for success.

Gratitude List. The act of writing is powerful. Words that are jotted onto paper are thoughts that go into the universe and soon manifest. One of the best ways to create positive energy around yourself is to make a daily gratitude list of ten things you are thankful for. These can be simple phrases outlining the things in life you appreciate. When you live with gratitude, your life becomes magical and it’s almost as if you have a bubble around you blocking out any negativity.

Fresh Air. When the walls feel as if they are closing in, step outside! The fresh air will jolt your mind into a new realm and release serotonin. You can take a walk around your street or even suit up for a run. Being outdoors, whether it is cold or hot outside, will help you to remember the beauty in our world– just keep your mind and eyes open!

Find Moments of Peace. Around the holidays we are usually surrounded by large groups. Family dinner parties, work events and various other obligations make finding quiet time difficult. For more introverted people, this can be exhausting. Finding a moment of silence can make all the difference in your day or night. A few methods could be stepping outside for a few moments alone or escaping to another room for five minutes. These few minutes of alone time will help to wind down the mind and reset.

Endorphins. Endorphins make you happy! These little guys are our natural energy boosters. Ditch the coffee and move your body instead! We release endorphins while working out, laughing and meditating. Ease your mind and radiate happy vibes.

Music. Ambiance is everything. Turn up tunes that make you happy. Dance around and do a little jig, or simply have it playing in the background. Songs that you love will be sure create a happy space for your day. It’s also a great way to set the mood for any gathering and ensure no awkward silences!

Create a Sanctuary. Make your home a sanctuary. Decorate your space with things that give you peace. Embrace color therapy and stick to an aesthetic that will bring clarity to your mind rather than clutter. What you include in your home is intimate and special to you, so make it your dream space!

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Benefits Of Cold Weather Sauna Sessions

Fall is here and the temperatures are dropping. How are you staying warm this season? Stripping down and engaging in a relaxing sauna session may be your best bet to raising your body heat while lowering stress levels. Here are a few benefits of cold weather sauna sessions!

Benefits Of Sauna Sessions — (Photo Via Sauna Times)

Detox. As your body heats up, you start to sweat. This act of sweating for a longer period of time helps to detox your body through the skin. Impurities and toxins will flow from within, leaving you feeling clean and clear.

Reduce Cold and Flu. Resting in a sauna daily, or even a few times a week, can help increase white blood cells and improve your immune defense to colds. The high heat can also help to destroy the virus and bacteria by raising your body’s temperature.

Clear The Mind. It is no joke that the holidays are stressful. With events such as Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, as well as ending job cycles, stress seems as if it is floating through the air. Relaxing in a warm sauna will provide you the necessary still moment to let your nerves rest and help to clear your mind. Taking the time to release tension and connect to your body, especially while detoxing, will leave you feeling lighter and present.

Warm Glow. Humans are designed to move. Movement is a part of us and in the winter months this can be daunting. A sauna session will open up your pores and allow your body to sweat as if you’re running or working out on the hottest day of summer– yet it is cold outside! You will be left with warm, rosy skin post sauna session. Just make sure to rehydrate with water.

Recovery. Whether you tumble down the ski slopes, have a burner session at the gym or simply experience annoying day to day aches and pains, the sauna will help your body to recover. Pain goes deep into your muscle tissues and it is important to warm them up to rid the aches. The heat will release the tension stored in our joints and muscles, allowing your soreness and aches to dissipate.

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Peach Tones For Fall

Peach tones aren’t just for the summer! Peach is actually an incredible transition color into the fall months. This color brings in feelings of peace and friendship. Warmth radiates from any pigment of peach and will keep your space fresh in the cooler, darker months. Feeling peachy yet? We love this cheeky color and hope to see lots of it this fall season– check out these peachy home spaces for inspiration.