'SOMEONE SAY BACKYARD PARTY?!!

I'm so ready for summer entertaining and so happy that Memorial Day Weekend has become that summer kick-off weekend! Parades, picnics, BBQs and outdoor dinner parties!!! Getting together in the warmer weather is so much easier and more enjoyable when you can let the kids run crazy while you kick back with a cocktail in hand! And I love a pretty outdoor setting, even if it's a simple one. String lights go a long way in setting the scene. And the idea of throwing pillows around a low table is so cute, especially for the kids. And add... no-fuss food, yummy drinks, good company and let the good times roll! Happy summer everyone!

{images via @designlovefest, @casslavalle, and unknown}

STYLING SHOOT

searching, shopping, shlepping, searching, shopping, shlepping... a mad rush to get 12 rooms completed in 3 weeks. It was all about the finishing pieces and accessories to make the rooms really come together and to life...from functional to awesome. Here are a few of my favorite shots. Styled by moi, designed by Karen B Wolf Interiors, photos by Christian Garibaldi 

 

BLACK & WHITE MOROCCAN COOL

Who says black and white is boring and cold?! I say it's exciting and bold. :) It's probably my favorite color palette to work with - I love when a room has contrast and this is the epitome of contrast. I'm working on a master bedroom that a bit small, but mixing in patterns and textures along with accent pieces is going to this room awesome! The clients will love it so much that size of the room will be the last thing on their minds...I hope. Here's their mood board, we are going for cool, eclectic, modern moroccan. 

ISO FABULOUS CHAIRS

We are on a hunt for new armchairs. The kids pretty much have trashed our current ones, mostly our fault for letting them snack, jump, climb and make forts with them. We had bought them for our 1st house, 8 years ago, so it's about time for new ones. We still need to be practical... for the kids, but want something fun with a little character. Probably not as much flair as these, but LOVE them. maybe someday. 

THE MASTER BEDROOM

I love the feeling of walking into a beautiful, serene master bedroom that can magically lift the day's stress away. These rooms are calling to me and it's saying 'time for a refresh'...I'm thinking new statement lighting, black and white art and to complete the scene...fresh, crisp, surrender-to-me bed linens. I'm ready for this update!

GO GREEN

I LOVE the color green! Emerald green, kelly green, jade green, olive green, lime green, you name it I love every green I've met. I don't think I realized how much I loved it till recently, but it makes sense. As much as I love color, I tend to go for neutral tones - whites, taupes, grays and wood accents. So, it's only natural that green fits in that mix. Green is not only the color of Spring and growth, but also balance and harmony...and I know I definitely use some more balance in my home. 

KIDS ART SPACE

This is probably the cleanest this art table has ever been...and will be (as the kids will be come home soon). We made our breakfast nook into an art space. This way they can make their mess while I make mine.