Mid-Century in 'Scholar Green'

Hi friends! Everyone surviving the dead of winter, alright? It's a tough few months, for sure; I, for one, could use a lot more snow! I love the winter. Absolutely love it. But, these chilly, brown days are getting old! I've been coping with some nice long runs every week and flipping some early year finds! Before the kids even went back to school after the holidays we snagged these three pieces over a spontaneous thrifting adventure together. I shared the transformation of the chair here, and today I've got the 4-drawer dresser to show ya!

It's a great, sturdy piece; just needed a little attention! First thing I noticed about this piece was just how petite it was. It was very low to the ground and I wanted to add some height. Rather than adding typical tapered legs, I built this one a simple base out of light poplar wood to give it a lift. I kept the wood bare so it's future owner could add a stain of their choice if they so desire.

The color green has had a soft spot in my heart for the past few years and I've played with various shades ranging from light mint to grass green. But this deep green, ('Scholar Green by Ralph Lauren), has been a hands down favorite for the past year, starting with this piece, followed by an immediate custom order just like it, then this brass clad antique, and of course, this hallway and guest room! Mix it with soft pastels or bold black and white patterns; it's beautifully grounding in a space and bridges the gap between a mostly neutral room and a color clad space. There is a lovely in between and finding the right grounding colors that appeal to you is important.

Dark Green Mid-Century Dresser
43.5"H x 34.25"W x 17.75"D
$385
Please contact me at chelsea@stylemutthome.com if interested!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Reader Design: Lisa's Global Retreat

This one is for the travelers. The ones out there who have insatiable wanderlust like myself. Or even those who just like to dabble in some global cuisine every now and then.

Lisa's Chicago home represents years of travel. Her home tells us where she's been and gets more unique with every trip she takes and item she brings home.

The feeling hits you the second you come through the door. And it's not just one thing. But the thing that jumps out at me is that gallery wall. Now, we all see a lot of gallery walls. But this is something else. 

It's a lovingly curated collection of works from one of Lisa's favorite artists as well as some of her own work and will be something she adds to throughout her life. It perfectly represents her aesthetic philosophy.

From Lisa:

I love spaces that are functional and classic, with meaningful keepsakes, souvenirs, and artwork sprinkled in there. If an object/piece of furniture doesn’t serve any sort of purpose in the space or if a souvenir/piece of artwork doesn’t evoke a feeling, then it shouldn’t be there.

In the living room, you notice the textiles. 

I have a few blankets that I bought in Peru that I LOVE. I came home with a new suitcase full of Peruvian textiles but still felt like it wasn’t enough...
 
 

All those global influences make a place feel special but can be difficult to bring together.

I’ve been fortunate enough to do a good amount of traveling in my life , and most places have influenced me in some way. It can actually hinder me a lot of times when I’m trying to put together a space. When I was in my early 20’s, I spent some time living in Italy and Southern France. I love the softness of French style, but I also love the ruggedness of an Argentine estancia. Those cultures influenced me a lot in the way I live and especially in my aesthetic choices. The key is to figure out how to make those contradictory elements work together.

So how do you do it? How do you take influences from literally all over the place and make it feel cohesive, unified, homey? It's a question Lisa has a pretty good answer to. 

When designing a space, my starting point is always going to be Function. What is the point of this room? What are people going to be doing in here? Once you’ve established the function of the room, you can start figuring out what layout and styles will make the most sense.

Well done, Lisa. This home functions beautifully. I know that I for one will stay tuned on Instagram @lisalaurens to see where your travels lead you next! 

Thanks for following along, mutts! 

For the Love of Color

It's no secret I love ALL THE COLORS!  I use them every chance I get - in my decor, paint colors, clothing choices... I just can't help myself.  And I know I'm not the only one ;)

In fact I have found a tribe of ladies who feel the same way about ROYGBIV.  It is my great pleasure to have teamed up with Blue I StyleCopper Dot Interiors, Domicile37, Mila Jest CafePMQ for Two, and Semigloss Design on a special new Instagram hashtag.  It's an open invitation to all who love color like we do and incorporate the a bold color pallet in your home decor or DIY projects (and hey - don't forget black and white are colors too).  Simply tag #MyBoldHues on instagram and peruse the hashtag to meet your fellow color-loving tribe members.  And in celebration, your hosts will give a special shout out to some of our favorites the last Wednesday of every month.  

So without further ado, please give it up for my inaugural round up of #MyBoldHues favorites: 

We all know I can't help but love a pup pic, but @modernpups had me at this yellow-friendly gallery wall!

With the healthy surge of feminism going around, I couldn't help but stop at this roaring blush and it's sassy emerald green friend.  This color combo has historical been labeled as "girly" but this pic tagged by @sophierobinsoninteriors has me like - and is that a bad thing?

@Kaliochic please invite me to whatever inevitably fabulous soiree you are planning here.  I promise I won't even eat the food, just sit in the presence of this colorFULL tablescape and be sure to only drool on my own shirt.  

And who wouldn't want to stay here in this heavenly saturated green airbnb by @contendandcompany?  What a DREAM!  And what a place to do some dreamin' I might add.

Thank you to all who have been tagging your photos and have joined this new little IG community!  We hope this will continue to be a place to inspire and find inspiration!

And be sure to check out my co-host for their features:
Blue I Style
Copper Dot Interiors
Domicile37
Mila Jest Cafe
PMQ for Two
Semigloss Design