If My Blog Was A Room - Next Up - The Passionate Peony

Happy Thursday and welcome to the series If My Blog Was A Room... where I pose the challenge to think of your blog as an actual space. What would that space look like? I am excited to have Genevieve (love that name!) here, from her blog, The Passionate Peony. Genevieve is brand new to blogging and is off to a great start. She blogs about art, design and fashion and has beautiful taste! Here is her blog header:

And here is what she came up with...

Hello readers! I'm Genevieve from The Passionate Peony. In the past, when asked to define my style, I never knew what on earth to say. Maybe hollywood regency? Or perhaps vintage chic? Well, after hours of looking through the rooms that I was the most drawn to, trying to come up with a signature style for my blog, I had a little epiphany: every single room that caught my eye had a hint of glitzy metallics (yup, I'm like a magpie..) ! So, if my blog were a room, that room would be decorated in a style I like to call "feminine glamour". Hope you enjoy these gorgeous rooms!

So happy to have been a part of Simple Dwellings, and a big thanks to Amber for having me! Hugs and Kisses, Genevieve

Thanks for being here, Genevieve! These rooms are amazing, glamourous and very chic! I have also been drawn to gold accents lately, and these rooms do it up well! Definitely stop by Genevieve's blog and show her some love!  :)

If My Blog Was A Room - Next Up - Hello Lovely

Happy Wednesday and welcome to the series If My Blog Was A Room... where I pose the challenge to think of your blog as an actual space. What would that space look like? I am excited to have Sarah here, from her design blog, Hello Lovely. Sarah blogs on all things design, french inspired decor and beautiful things. She has such a sweet, warm personality, too! Here is her pretty blog header:

And here is what she came up with...

If this blog were a room, it would definitely be filled with chandeliers, lots of gold, lovely silks, a bit of French country, hits of pink, glamour, Louis Chairs, a bit of Kitsch, an animal or two, some florals, sophistication and a whole lot of chic! Whew!

Photo Credits~ House Beautiful, Ryan Korban, Coorengel Calvagrac, Gorgeous Shiny Things, Inspired Design, Lonny Magazine 

Thanks so much for being here, Sarah! I also love french inspired design and anything with crystals and animal print! These images all get a thumbs up in my book! Stop by Sarah's blog and say hello!

If My Blog Was A Room - Next Up - The Zhush

Hope everyone is having a great week. Welcome to the series If My Blog Was A Room... where I pose the challenge to think of your blog as an actual space. What would that space look like? You're in for a treat today with our guest blogger! I am excited to have Sue here, from her design blog The Zhush. I have been following Sue's blog since I began my own and it's easy to get hooked! Sue has impeccable design taste and also has an amazing on line shop, which you can check out here. This is Sue's blog header:

And here is what she came up with for you-

Hi! I'm Sue from The Zhush.  This series is a lot of fun, and for me it was a "no brainer" as I knew immediately what room I would choose...Eve Robinson's purple kitchen from the New York Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse has reminded me of my blog from the moment I first laid eyes on it.  Between the light fixture and the colors, this room just speaks to me! Of course, I would also have to include my own little home office here in the mix as well.  The colors in this tiny room make me so happy!  Thanks Amber for having me over today!

Image credits: Eve Robinson
                        Lauren Muse

Thanks so much for being here today, Sue! I love that gorgeous purple kitchen and your home office. They both say stylish, fun and you. And I could get definitely accomplish some serious blogging and work in your beautiful office space! To check out more of Sue's stylish blog, go here.

If My Blog Was A Room - Next Up - The Little Black Door

Happy Wednesday and welcome to the series If My Blog Was A Room... where I pose the challenge to think of your blog as an actual space. What would that space look like? I am so excited to have Elizabeth here, from her design blog The Little Black Door. I found Elizabeth's blog recently and I'm hooked! I love her witty sense of humor and amazing before and afters of her beautiful home. She also came up with this cool gallery wall idea, where she adds frames and art to a corner of a room. I love how it turned out, and you'll just have to stop by her blog to see it! Without further adieu, here is Elizabeth's blog header-

And here is what she came up with-

Hi everybody! I'm Elizabeth from The Little Black Door. I was thrilled when Amber asked me to participate in the 'If my blog was a room' series because I play this game all the time (with myself). Now that I get to actually share with others, I don't even know where to begin! I am consistently bi-polar when it comes to my styles. On the outside, I prefer something very old and very traditional. With a lot of land (of course) - an estate I guess you could say. Ahh, to dream.

Westover Plantation Virginia

Inside though I'm all about cozy (like I said - bipolar). I like rooms that have slowly accumulated over time. Rooms that feel layered.

Tommy Smythe via Pinterest

Elle Decor via From The Right Bank via Pinterest

Beautiful bright windows are a must.

via Pinterest

Every room must have color and pattern,

O Interior Design

via Ampersand Design Studio

via Bryn Alexander

Absolutely Beautiful Things

and a good sense of humor.

Peppermint Bliss

Vintage Revivals

I  love books and some killer styling as well. Styling is so very challenging to me, so I always appreciate a job well done.

The Everygirl

Absolutely Beautiful Things

And finally, no room is complete without a well stocked bar!

The Glitter Guide

So that's my blog in a room(s) -  Color, pattern, humor and a well mixed cocktail! Thanks for having me Amber, this was a lot of fun!

Elizabeth, this was amazing! I love what you came up with. The stenciled walls and that striped settee in the foyer- wow! Rooms that have color, pattern and personality are so important and fun! These colorful, cheerful interiors definitely remind me of your blog!  :)
Stop by Elizabeth's blog and say hello! You'll be hooked too.

If My Blog Was A Room - Next Up - Maple Leaves and Sycamore Trees

Happy Wednesday and welcome to the series If My Blog Was A Room... where I pose the challenge to think of your blog as an actual space. What would that space look like? I am excited to have Kat here, from her blog Maple Leaves & Sycamore Trees. I love stopping by Kat's blog to see her latest antique and thrift store finds. She has a great eye and has amazing DIY skills! So without further adieu, here is what Kat came up with-


Hey guys! I'm Kat from Maple Leaves & Sycamore Trees, and I'm excited to be over here sharing some of my favorite spaces, so thanks, Amber, for having me. If my blog were a room (or rooms!), it'd have a relaxed, casual feel just like some of these spaces. First let's start with the exterior. I love a home that's not humongous and has nice details--like working shutters, differing facades, picket fences, and detailed trim work.

Source: Uploaded by user via Kat on Pinterest

Source: la-belle-vie.tumblr.com via Kat on Pinterest

Source: meggielynne.tumblr.com via Kat on Pinterest

I love the green door on this simple house. It's all in the little details!

Source: fortheloveofahouse.blogspot.com via Kat on Pinterest

Now let's go inside and start at the heart of the home: the kitchen. What I love in these kitchens are the different finishes, antique rugs, and that little bit of vintage industrial flair.

The lighting in this kitchen is great, isn't it?

Source: prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com via Kat on Pinterest

If you haven't checked out For the Love of a House blog yet, you're in for a real treat. I love just about everything in Joan's house including her gorgeous kitchen.

Source: fortheloveofahouse.blogspot.com via Kat on Pinterest

We just redid our kitchen (well actually, it's still a work in progress:/) and there wasn't any room for open shelving. I do love the look though. Look at how pretty these shelves are!

Source: thedecorista.tumblr.com via Kat on Pinterest

I have a soft spot in my heart for unique lighting. Love these wall sconces.

Source: houzz.com via Kat on Pinterest

Perfect styling: those old jars, a chippy sign, and subway tile...yum.

Source: justinetaylor.tumblr.com via Kat on Pinterest

These wood shelves add a nice warmth to this white kitchen. (Oh and that's another look I love--paneled walls. Can't get enough of them! Psst...we're putting some in our renovated bathroom!!)

Source: flickr.com via Kat on Pinterest

Can you tell that kitchens are my favorite room in the house? Okay, I better move on before you wanna fix yourself a sandwich. Dining rooms:

I'd love to have a dinner party around this rustic farm table. It has such a non-fussy, organic look to it.

Source: sundayinbed.tumblr.com via Kat on Pinterest

Here's an eclectic dining room with fun wall art and a bookcase. This would be a great solution for a room that must do double duty. (BTW, do you love settees at dining tables as much as I do? Ah...LOVE that look!)

Source: Uploaded by user via Kat on Pinterest

This "dining room" looks like it's part of an open floor plan where each room flows into the next. Talk about great for entertaining.

Source: apartmenttherapy.com via Kat on Pinterest

Some sort of display storage is necessary (in my book) in a dining room. Love this piece with the white dishes stacked casually but neatly inside.

Source: mymanymoments.blogspot.com via Kat on Pinterest

And the last room I'll cover today is the living room: cozy, inviting, and down-to-earth--all characteristics that I hope you sense from my blog.

Source: countryliving.com via Kat on Pinterest

Love all the texture in this room. 

Source: anurbancottage.blogspot.com via Kat on Pinterest

Source: littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com via Kat on Pinterest

Thanks again, Amber, for having me. It was fun sharing some of my favorite spaces! Hope you guys can stop by Maple Leaves & Sycamore Trees sometime and check out the renovations going on around our place.

Thank you so much for being here, Kat! Rustic spaces, unique lighting and subway tile... gotta love them all! And I can't wait to see the paneled walls in your bathroom- love that look. For great DIY's, unique finds and design chat, stop by Kat's blog here.