Good Monday Morning, friends!! I love when I get to kick the week off with a colorful, inspiring posts, and today is a serious dose of both. I mentioned last week that I had been working on a painting project with Sherwin-Williams as a part of National Painting Week, and today I get to finally share my [...]
I have a secret wish that I don’t think many people know about. That one day I’ll be able to afford a little patch of land in the San Juan Islands and make it my escape from the city. If you’ve never been, you may not understand the power of that ferry ride or seaplane [...]
Katie O'Keefe We had antlers as our centerpiece too…love it!
Allison WOW – so dreamy. Would love to have a place like this one day as well. Thanks for sharing! X, A
Sincerely Sammie I am obsessed with that table setting! Love that antlers!
Angeline My favorite element is that the window frames the “art”/is the art in the room…thanks for sharing!
Cassandra LaValle Post author yes!! did you watch the video about that? loved that detail 
andreas Thank you for sharing this. Her wedding was incredible, with 30+ family and closest friends over for the weekend. Boat access only posed some challenges, but the wedding was amazing, the food was incredible and the cottage..you really need to experience it first hand ..it’s a modern home made of warm materials..it’s really quite amazing.
Mandy Knapp Riggar: Ciao Darling This is absolutely stunning! I love that you shared her wedding along with the space since the two were so integral. Beautiful & inspiring! Cheers!
Heidi | The Rustic Modernist Oh my. I know EXACTLY what you are talking about with the magic of the San Juan’s. My husband is from Seattle and we went to a wedding on San Juan Island this summer. I fell in love and, sure enough, have been dreaming about having a plot of land there since we left. That place is pure heaven.
I’m always impressed with spaces that manage to make the most of a tight situation, but these two bring a whole new definition to the term ‘breakfast nook’… I love the sunlit corner at the end of this kitchen. The fact that it’s carpeted makes it extra cozy, (although I’m curious if it extends through the [...]
Mary Beth I love the first option from tobi tobin. Love the table and chairs. I also really like the shelves installed over the windows!
blair @ design that inspires The first option for sure. I think I like it most because it’s so high in the sky and feels like a tree fort. I could totally curl up with a cup of coffee and just look out the window for hours!
Yana I really prefer the first one. It seems like more of a nook space versus an addition to the kitchen like the second one. They’re both really nice. The first one has awesome natural light, perfect for making you feel alive. I love that about light.
Maria @ Inspiration Affirmation That is a tough choice, but I prefer the top kitchen nook. There’s something really quaint and sweet about it but at the same time I would feel pretty fancy eating my eggs and toast in one of those gorgeous armchairs.
Margaret The first set up would be dangerous for me… a stack of books and I would never leave.
The second set up would be convenient, one would not need dish ware, from the table you can reach into the pan with a fork!
Mabiel I am so very in love with the first, that view for breakfast is
rcwillman i prefer the first nook but I wonder if the second kitchen table is on wheels? therefore the tablel and chairs could be moved back against the banquette when the cook is alone and working?
Cecilia I like the first one more too!
Franki Definitely the second one…small & dramatic!! I have a small kitchen and this works! franki
Molly {Dreams in HD} i prefer the first, much more cosy. i can totally picture myself sitting tea in my pajamas while reading the paper in that nook
Chichi Furniture The first option definitely gets my vote, I love it and the extra counter. Its beautifully designed with a perfect balance of colour and texture. The dark table and window seat covers contrast against the ‘all’ white room and then the baskets and 2 stunning chairs soften up the mix and add real character and charm. I could sit there all day drinking coffee :O)
LA Daly I blogged about Michelle Armas yesterday, I love her paintings! They are like melted candy on a canvas!
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Miro - Dose of Dash Having my morning coffee in that first, sunlit nook would start the day right! I’m in love!
Lisa | Happy By Although the design in the second case is spotless and perfect, I fell in love with the first one immediately. The light from the corner big windows and the shelf above make it a dream space.
I’ve been promising an update on the apartment for weeks (maybe even months?) now, and it’s about time for me to deliver! So here’s the story: I’m about halfway through with the design which means all the big pieces have been ordered, and I’m still waiting on them to arrive. Usually this is part where [...]
Aleksandra I love this!
Gawgus things...
This is the bit where patience is a virtue! I think I would go for a huge piece of artwork for the wall to the right of the window and put the mirror over the buffet. Love the chandelier you’ve chosen!
Emma x
Kristin Peake Interiors I adore this! Not only the beautiful pieces, but I love how you put this blog together. Fab!
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Lovely ideas!
Su.
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Sensy~Style Hey Cassandra (or is it? LoL, I never know who is writing unless they sign their name).
This is such an insightful post, especially since I am in the process of moving into my VERY FIRST home!Somehow, reading through this was like I was having a dialogue with a friend, sharing my experience. I love how you thought of nooking the smaller dining piece to the left for a cozy atmosphere. I had the exact thought in mind for my ‘to be’ home: a smaller dining at a corner next to the window.Only for me I envision peeking out of the window as I type through my laptop while sipping some tea and getting inspired, like an old novelist, you know?
Another strange coincidence is the choice of a chandelier for the main lighting, AND the the stand alone lamps. I am thinking of incorporating the Exact theme for my living room/dining room (its a small house) and reading this piece was sort of like a sign that I was in the right design direction; being a novice in interior design. Had to laugh cos I too am contemplating substituting the axis lamps for the b/room (someone say great minds.
All in all, I can only encourage you (and Pray, for my sake) that e get regular updates of the new developments of the house. You are not alone in this journey, and your insights are really valuable to me both as a new home owner and an aspiring interior designer.
S.S!
Jess I definitely love that table! It’s so simple but elegant!
Peak Rainey Hi! Looks like you are off to a great start… I think a mirror over the buffet and art next to the window would be best.. LOVE the table with those lamps – don’t move them to your bedroom! I have been eyeing these two mirrors from Target.. talk about budget friendly… check them out. They are a little smaller than what you have, but they are so much cheaper that you could even do 2. The symmetry of 2 lamps and 2 mirrors could be pretty fab. Here are the links:
http://www.target.com/p/Oversized-Gold-Sunburst-Mirror-24/-/A-10771118?reco=Rec|pdp|10771118|ClickCP|item_page.adjacency
molly @thewaffler Art is so tricky; I was just asking my readers whether to go for one big piece or many small…their consensus seemed to be many small…but also that you have to love the piece (or pieces).
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First of all, I love your blog! That been said, I love the chandelier you chose, and the table, but aren´t your current chairs HUGE?? I´m guessing their also a problem right now for you to move around in there… And my vote is for big artwork.
K.
Carla Aston Do the mirror over the buffet. It will reflect all that lovely natural light from your windows. Can’t wait to see the finished room.
null Love what you are doing with your room-the chandelier is going to be amazing. I would opt for a vintage mirror-but that is just me. I like old and new. It is going to be chic regardless. Can’t wait to see the end result.
null Love it all, but especially love those chairs! Where are they from?
cassandra @ coco kelley loving all of your ideas!!
anon – i don’t know if the chairs are huge, but yes they are large! i’m so in love with the color of the leather, however, that i can’t imagine any other chairs in here… for now. we’ll see how things shake out when the dining table arrives!
and i agree with many of you regarding the placement of the mirror over the buffet. i will have larger artwork over the sofa (another post to come!) so i’m thinking a selection of smaller pieces might be the end result on that blank wall next to the windows…
Naomi@DesignManifest Looking lovely! the chairs are diving and I bet the chandy will be such a fun pop.
Definitely agree with the mirror over the buffet, and how about black and white art on the back wall? I tend to favor a single black and white photograph to groupings, but I’m sure whatever you do will be chic.
Maggie Rose
Still in love with the chairs. I also vote mirror over the buffet and a BAM colorful big piece of art next to the window. Something to contrast with the chandelier. Undecided on the lamps – I have other ideas 
Depends on how big they are.
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Firstly, may i just say how much i enjoy looking at your beautiful website every day.
If this were my room, i would either A) Have one large piece of art on the wall to the right of the window. Personally i think it would look better balanced against the window than smaller pieces…or
B) I would put a very narrow built in bookcase from floor to ceiling on that wall. On this could be beautiful interesting objects and books all tying together with the colour scheme of the aqua chandelier, maybe touches of Hermes orange, and the warmth of your beautiful tan/nude chairs.
kelly@refresheddesigns. Your blog is wonderful and I always get loads of inspiration. I agree with most above with going with the mirror over the buffet. My thought would be to go with neutral artwork on the wall so as not to detract from the brilliant chandelier. That will be the focal point! Looking forward to seeing the result.
bykristine
I love the chairs you have there! Always fun when furniture arrive! Yes, you do finally see what’s missing, but at least it gets you in that decoration ‘mode’. I would hang a picture on the right of the window. How fun it will be to see what you decide to do!
Katja of Skimbaco Loving the design, can’t wait to see it! And those chairs are an awesome find, love them!
Drew {Coral Cafe}
Shut up!! You got that amazing chandelier? Ohhh maaan! Can’t wait to see it hanging so beautifully in your dining room! (and to see YOUR place decorated in RUE
Katie Hackworth Lookin’ good! My vote is for mirror above the buffet and a really large piece of art to the right of the window. Maybe a huge Michelle Armas canvas? But since that can be pricey (large artwork, that is), I’m always a fan of a collection of pieces. Good luck!
Design is... All in the Detail What an amazing project – love how you put it all together for us! And the lighting is beautiful! Great job… I can’t wait to see the update! Thanks for sharing – Jalon
cassandra @ coco kelley For that price, you bet I got it!!
Now that almost every piece of furniture has been selected for my apartment, I’ve been looking for inspiration for how to style the rest of it up (once it all arrives, that is). I’ve ended up with much more of a black, white and neutral palette than I had originally planned (really, I shouldn’t be [...]
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie Beautiful! Love the navy dining table!
xo
DecoratorsBest Love that rug! We have a Duralee 14262 in Oatmeal that looks just like it, but it’s so interesting as a rug!
One Stylish Day at a Time I’m in the market for a coffee table too. Have been avoiding lucite because I feel like it is too trendy and don’t want a glass top table though I might have to settle on this. Where are all the gold and white marble tables?!
null I love the cheetah accent table. Where can I find that?
cashmeredreams I adore those blue throw pillows and the pink flowers!!!!
Erin Love the direction you’re going with everything!
Tyrone Swopes Those elements match your white-themed house perfectly, since colored and designed ones are compatible with plain white. I’m totally excited to see the other parts of your house! I just might get some inspiration from your house for when I move into my new apartment.
Jamie Herzlinger I love a pop of animal print!!
Chateau À Gogo Love the Cheetah! Is your space painted white? If so, what color of paint did you use? I’m currently in a battle with white paint.
Becca - (extra)ordinary wonders I love your thoughts on how you’ll add in pops of color. I’m a huge fan of navy. These rooms feel so fresh, crisp, and chic. Can’t wait to see what you end up doing!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures My dream home is all white with pops of color like this!
Tim beautiful color palette and LOVE that art deco murano glass chandelier and the IKAT pillows!
Thanks for the inspiration! This is now the perfect time to think Spring Summer!
cassandra @ coco kelley @onestylishday – YOU SAID IT!. all i want is a marble-topped table that doesn’t cost a bajillion! a can’t handle glass tops. so lucite is my compromise… for now. *sigh*…
cassandra @ coco kelley @anon – the cheetah x-bench is likely a custom piece. i know that ballard designs and serena and lily both have beautiful options!
Peering down this hallway reminds me exactly of my entryway (of which there really is none, really… just a hall). I’ve got a print all ready to hang just like they have on the right, and have pretty much determined that my desk will be situated right where that table is. My question for you… [...]
sampenner I don’t think it’s too much. I like all the wall decoration and the bookshelves, as long as organized, would look great as a focal point when walking in the room!
XO,
Ann On and On... I love bookshelves everywhere so it’s a go on those and the rest…I have no question whatever you do will be fabulous.
Jessica Rowe {The Aestate} You can’t have too many books or too much art, even all co-mingling. No such thing.
Anna - Canoe Design
I don’t think that it will be overwhelming – I think that the books and the art will actually compliment each other very well. It looks like it will be an amazing room!
I actually did a post on floor to ceiling book walls today so if you have a second perhaps there is something else there to inspire?!
Cannot wait to see your space when you are done, it is going to be stunning!
Anne-Marie @ 10 Rooms I think it’s gorgeous! With white walls, you can get away with heaps of layers..
Allison Egan
I love the art lined hall! Esp that painting on the right – what great inspiration!
xo Allison
http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com
H2 Design / the blog I love a collected feel… I say go for the gallery hall and the bookshelves!
null Absoletly great…collected feel
genevieve I gotta agree with Jessica – no such thing as too many books or too much art! The space looks loved and lived in as all homes should.
Larissa i don’t think it’s too much! it looks cozy and inviting so i’d say go for it!
Heather I say all of it, all together, all at once. I know you will make it look curated!
Cool Vanity Nice picture. Kisses.
Scandi Coast Home
Personally, I LoVe it!
I say do it if it makes your heart happy……Tania Maree xx
A.S. It looks great like it is. From the perspective shown, looking from the hall to the bookcases, it probably would look great *without* the art on the left, too. But once you get into the bookcase room, that long wall might become an issue (do you hang a big piece floating between the table and nothing?). Of course, depending on how you place your desk and relating objects, you could come up with a solution. But I can see why they did the gallery wall which covers the transition from entry to first room.
Catarina Santi
I love bookshelves everywhere !!! 
lovely blog!!
maria
you can never have too many books. for the art work try a different style,hang them more organized, like a grid pattern or symmetrically so it does not look all over the place and then you can add different small objects that have a special meaning to you. everyone should have a pair of x-benches. I’ve been on the hunt for a long time for some reasonable priced one if you find any send them this way
ana {bluebirdkisses} i really love that photo gallery style wall! its so lovely
Ivan Juarez-Mrazek That table and those stools need to go into my house…like right now. And yeah, I agree with most everyone else about the art/books concentration. If your art is interesting, then the more the merrier. The only reason I can see to put up less is if you want people focus on a particular piece.
Gramercy Home Great look. Not too much!
Kay I love it! As much as I dream of clean white and elegant, the other side of me always returns a cozy, layered and colorful room filled pieces that alone you could easily see in their proper places, but together charm you with wonder.
betina luna With that space, one should be organized.
Gabrielle Savoie Definitely NOT too much! One of my all time favorite hallways. Go for it! I will only be very jealous!
Fashion Updates
I am a student so I dont like these type of interiors having books 
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With love... Wonderful space.
Rubina Hmmmm I’m leaning to just a little too much. I always have a tough time editing but I think creating a resting spot for the eyes is always the way to go!
Jen of MadeByGirl ive been going back
All the homes in our January issue of Rue (out today!) are beautiful on so many levels, but the whitewashed Chicago home of Danielle Moss has such an aesthetic appeal to me. Such a fresh and bright feeling throughout the entire space!! And tons of beautifully styled moments. So many, in fact, we couldn’t fit [...]
Anna - Canoe Design
I cannot wait to see this issue…holding my breath!!
Thanks for the peek. Love it!
Danielle / Breakfast at Toast Thanks for sharing these photos on your blog! I am honored that you love MY apartment! First Rue…now Coco Kelley. Best. Day. Ever.
Danielle
Breakfast at Toast
lacoquettedelamode
I adore your taste- so clean and chic
XX Kathryn
LESAPEA MUSINGS I just shared my love of bar carts on my blog last week, so I’m crushing on that bar cart turned night stand. Very adorable space. I look forward to seeing more in the next issue of RUE.
Crystal @ Plush Palate One of my favorite spaces for sure! Danielle’s place is cozy and light, pretty and approachable – what’s not to love?! Thanks for sharing the outtakes!
McKenzie Powell
I don’t even want to peek until I can slowly take in the whole beautiful issue! But okay, who doesn’t look a peek?
Danielle- your home is beautiful!
It's A Want oh my gosh what a gorgeous home.. i love how clean and simple it looks.
Lindsey
This issue is going to be amazing!
http://lindseyyoung.net
Allyson [Mimosas in the Morning] Such great photos! I love how clean everything looks!
L.A. in the bay I want her apartment!
One Stylish Day at a Time I have always loved Danielle’s blog so it came at no surprise that I loved her apartment too. How cute are those pops of pink?!
Jen of MadeByGirl PS where is that doggie bed from? do you know..i didnt see it in rue.
Jen of MadeByGirl aaaah totally forgot..checking it out now thanks!
{meghan} OOoh I love the frames and hydrangea photo! So lovely and understated.
Kathy Agree with you!!The homes are bright and fresh!! Love the style!!
Rachel Hazelton Interior Design I love that bar cart as a bedside table..great idea. That soft pink coral is gorgeous! I think I saw a peek of a Kelly Wearstler fabric on the bed..love it.
Merry Jen of MadeByGirl–here is the link to the doggy bed(which i loved, too!)after doing some sleuthing: http://www.harrybarker.com/Rectangle-Bed—Safari/productinfo/RECSAFARI/
Gawgus things... Oh to have a beautiful home like this!
Emma xx
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures In my opinion nothing is more glam than white on white.
Danielle / Breakfast at Toast The Everygirl Jen – I have a list of all the sources on my blog today tomorrow. Thank you all for the lovely comments. I am so flattered!
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie Love how simple and clean everything looks!
xo
Noelle Marie I love love love that wooden clock!
Brittney
ah- I am so glad brass is back
Drew {Coral Cafe} I have to say Danielle’s home feature was my absolute fave!!
Monika I love the idea of using a bar cart as a bedside table! Brilliant!
life is in the details. style accordingly.
Loving this DIY! The bar looks so cute and colorful. Love the pink print and green together, they really compliment each other!
xo Quinn
Quinn Cooper Style
This looks absolutely gorg! I need something similar in my home now…
Adding some color to that corner was a great idea, it creates a casual and fun look.
Is a beautiful color btw. Xo, Elba
I love this! It’s perfect. The emerald compliments so well with your space.
In LOVE with that color and the whole set up. It looks awesome.
LOVE IT!!!!!
It look like it was meant for your space!
I love this DIY table, the color is really nice!!!
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I LOVE the color you chose! Such a fun bar.
Spring…does make one want to paint their nest. Luv the table! franki
What a great piece to begin with, and that color looks fantastic! It is perfect with the artwork and lamp! A beautifully styled area!
Over the Moon
Ooh, i love the color you chose. I recently furnished my new apartment and repainting vintage finds from the flea market was a big part of how it all came together. Here’s a little tour of my place in case you’re curious: http://mysocaldlife.com/the-updated-apartment-tour/
Wow! What a versatile piece of furniture! I love the color you choose to paint it and wow it really looks great as a bar!! =)
I love that color! It looks fantastic – what a chic bar area. Thanks for sharing.
Looks great! I love your color choice. Really makes a statement.
Happy Monday.
So lovely! I love those pillows on the sofa and how the new console really makes them pop! Where is that beautiful fabric from??
Wow, I am loving this colour! It adds such a fresh touch to the room and just in time for spring!
That is the cutest table I’ve ever seen! Love the paint color! You’ve inspired me to work on a table that I’ve been wanting to paint for YEARS!
Love the color choice and the gold drink tray, where is it from?
This turned out great!
Love how the color pops against your white wall!
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Ok…that is simply fabulous! I am so inspired to transform my console table (a boring brown … I’m so over brown!) into our bar “cart” as well actually. Love, Love, Love. Great work!
It came out amazing..very inspiring! I may have to print soon!
♥, LONDA
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Well, this post makes it look so easy…
I have always wanted to re-do a piece of furniture with an update to color but have yet to be brave enough. Perhaps it is time to jump in and try.
Dani // andbubblegum.com
I love it! The color is so cool and it looks great in that room!
Great job! Your console looks fab. I love the colour you chose.
mikky
http://www.todaloos.com
what an amazing idea?! this looks FABULOUS!
love it!!!
I love your new little bar!
I’m so into green at the moment! By you painting it has turned a plain, simple, run-of-the-mill, brown piece of furniture into something that looks unique, fun and very much a designer statement piece of furniture!
Love it!
I just love this shade of green and how the finished product turned out! I will be keeping this color in mind for upcoming ideas. It looks wonderful.
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Love how it turned out. It’s actually a perfect piece to paint and make over. Wish I could find one for myself – I need a piece like that to hold my record player!
Memoirs & Mochas
I just love that color! Gorgeous job! So cute as a bar too. I love when you can reuse old things and make them look brand new.
Love the pop of color. Your bar looks so great with the update!
- Jaime
http://www.southonbroadway.blogspot.com
Absolutely adorable….I need to whip out my brushes! Love Love the color!
Feeling inspired to update my bar for spring. I love it!
Really nice and fresh, so smart, I shared it on my Pinterest Group Board DIY Paint, Small House Addict! Have a nice day!
What a pretty color to add to that room. I love the gold handles. Well done!