Inspiration: Fresh White

I'm loving this fresh snapshot from Domino (where else):

Because the furniture is all pure white and the color comes from accessories, it's easy to create what looks to be a whole new space by just swapping out the books and pillows. 

To recreate the look, start with the white furniture. I like how slender the side table is above; here's a similar one from Wayfair (I would also spray paint--glossy pure white--a table if I found a good style in the wrong color!):

The sofa's straight lines keep the crazy pillows from getting too... crazy. Here's a goodie from abc home :

And here's a budget-friendly version from Ikea (with slipcover). A little white paint on those legs is all you need--or check out PrettyPegs for alternative furniture legs made for Ikea goods (why didn't I think of that??).

I've always loved this white coffee table from Hay (sold by abc home):

And the obligatory sheepskin OF COURSE:

A mounted wall light for reading (this one is from Restoration Hardware):

And now for the color! I think that huge Asian fan is a wonderful thing--and I think the black aspects of it (in the original photo above) really work to pull together the many black accents in the pillows, light, even from the books. Here's a vintage one I found on etsy:

The leopard pillow looks to be a classic Brunschwig et Fils pattern (here), but here's a less pricey option:

... cherry red pillow from Target:

... and a black throw pillow from Overstock:

... add one of these catch-alls from Michele Varian:

... grab a few succulents from Homecoming (the coolest coffee shop/florist in Brooklyn) or at the local hardware store:

... and, finally, load on the coffee table books. Need help deciding? MyDomaine, One Kings Lane, and Remodelista are here for you :)

Voila!

Do you have a room you'd like to see broken down on The Spoonful? Let me know in the comments below!

DIY I'd Like to Try: Dyeing Sheepskins

The one thing that might be better than a sheepskin is a dyed sheepskin. Justina Blakeney (pinned here):

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Society of Wanderers (great name! pinned here):

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Jenna Lyons's office via Little Green Notebook (pinned here):

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Jenny Komenda's office (pinned here):

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Jenny at Little Green Notebook wrote up a terrific step-by-step tutorial on how to dye sheepskins using Rit dye here, and it doesn't look too hard! (Jenny also makes everything look easy so...)

And then, of course, the options open up for other DIYs, like turning the sheepskin into pillows (via Elements of Style, pinned here):

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Or even upholstering a chair! (pinned here)

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I'm thinking this might be the makings of a great weekend project...

Have you tried this DIY? Do you have a DIY you'd like to see on The Spoonful? Let me know in the comments below!

Throw Blanket Round-up + Coziness Formula

It's fall (y'all) in New York City, and this forgotten chill in the air has me reaching for the best coziness formula I know: warm liquids and warmer blankets. I've recently come across some wonderfully warm blankets and thought I'd share my favorites. Nothing makes a sofa seem more beckoning than a comfy throw: Screen Shot 2015-10-04 at 2.01.44 PM

Wonderful buffalo check from Hudson and Vine, $110:

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Gorgeous red-orange in this House Beautiful shot:

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Wool & cashmere throw from Garnet Hill, $138:

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One of my favorite sofas from Southern Living:

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Cream knitted throw (with festive metallic woven in!) from West Elm, on sale now for $55:

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A luxe-y (faux) fur throw on this leather sofa softens up the dark walls (via The Design Daredevil):

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Restoration Hardware ($139) for the win:Screen Shot 2015-10-24 at 9.57.32 PM

How about this cozy reading nook by the fabulous Emily Henderson (and how great is that wall color?!):

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One King's Lane has this big windowpane check for $199:

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Stay cozy!

P.S. In the spirit of autumn, my mom sent me this darling note:

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Isn't she the dearest?? (And for those of you who don't know That Girl... Go! Watch! Now!)