Hello all, how’s it going? Yesterday was Matt’s birthday so we went out to dinner and a movie, and how cute is the chocolate cake my girl made for her daddy? So sweet! We saw Gatsby last night and I was left feeling ‘meh’ about it – loved all the clothing and cars and all the swoon worthy art deco settings but the story felt a little empty. What did you think?

Today I wanted to share a beautiful room decorated by designer Steven Gambrel, I’m such a huge fan of his work – his spaces are flawless. This living room appeals to me for its ocean hues but also for these five takeaways.

To see more of this gorgeous room and tour the beautiful Southampton home, visit Steven’s portfolio.

Interior design & images courtesy of S.R. Gambrel

What do you love about this room?

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I am a self proclaimed fabric junkie and love to study all the collections that come from designers each season in their various patterns and colorways. Beautiful fabrics have the power to completely transform a space with playful motifs, bold colors, or subtle silhouettes, so I’m very excited about this giveaway brought to you by Online Fabric Store!

Online Fabric Store carries many brands from Waverly to Robert Allen to Braemore and P. Kaufmann – the list goes on! If you’re on the hunt for gorgeous fabrics to make curtains or reupholster a chair, or simply spruce up the pillows on your sofa, you’ll find hundreds of choices. Browse by color, by manufacturer, by design, or by price. There is so much available for quilters or for apparel too, and Online Fabric Store also sells foam, leather, oilcloth, craft supplies, and sewing notions. They have amazing choices in fabrics at all price points, some of my favorite prints can be seen below!

Today, three lucky winners will receive a $75 shop credit to Online Fabric Store (free shipping too!)

Eligibilty to be one of three winners of a $75 online store credit:

1) Hop on over to Online Fabric Store and pick a favorite print! Name your choice in a comment on this blog post.

2) For a second chance to win, share this giveaway on either Facebook or Twitter and tell where you linked (FB or Twitter.)

Three winners chosen at random, US and international entrants welcome. Giveaway expires Saturday May 18th at midnight PST. By entering this giveaway, you agree to this site’s giveaway policy and Official Rules of Entry.

** Psssst…. the winners of the last two giveaways announced here and here, winners notified via email.

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Hello everyone!  Wow, it’s amazing what a few days off can do! I’m feeling refreshed after a few days away, and whenever I take time off I always return full of new ideas. This week is shaping up to be a great one, I’m working on a dresser makeover with a feature coming in a few days.

Every two weeks, I roundup my favorite DIY projects from across the blogosphere with help from Amanda so let’s start this week with another ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ post and a group of inspiring spaces and ideas you’ll want to read all about! 

Ocean hues and a pop of yellow combine in Kristen’s master bedroom makeover.

Learn how to make your own Swedish Mora clock with a detailed how-to over at Remodelaholic.

Layer maps on a wall (or in this case a hallway) with a tips found at The Inspired Room.

So many of us have revamped old chairs with paint and fabric but here’s a new twist – turn dining chairs into a bench with a tutorial found at This Old House.

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Matt asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day and I told him “something I can only give myself” and he said “what’s that?” and I replied, “time off!” So I’m checking out early this week, taking today and tomorrow for a little extra rest and relaxation! Oh, and a nice brunch in Sonoma on Sunday was my second request at one of my favorite restaurants (read about the perfect day trip to Sonoma here).

Meanwhile here are my latest articles over at BH&G.

Wishing all of you moms a very

Happy Mother’s Day !

*top image from a recent botanical garden tour, will share pics soon

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