by The Perennial Style | Jan 29, 2015 | Dwell
One of the most valuable things I’ve learned over the past few years is that taking the time to discover what you enjoy most will greatly influence the amount of happiness, as well as success, you will you experience in your day-to-day life. One individual that reinforces this would be our close family friend, Lea Barksdale. Lea is hands down one of the cutest women I have ever met, and if you have ever had the chance to see her house, you will instantly agree – think The Greenbrier meets Lilly Pulitzer, just omg! Though Lea’s taste in fashion and home decor was always evident, I am more than excited to share her newest passion – art!
When decorating a room, I always love to start with one large abstract painting and go from there. By finding one piece that I can’t live without, it is all the inspiration I need to furnish and accessorize any room. I am completely in love with
Lea’s acrylic and oil paintings and the way each piece brings a space to life! I love the way each of these paintings could match any style, whether a beach house with
this, a classic home with
this, or my favorite, a bold and modern room complete with a huge painting like
this! Check our some of my favorites below and click
here to visit the
website to learn more:
by The Perennial Style | Mar 20, 2014 | Dwell, Uncategorized
When I was a little girl, my dad always asked me, “what’s your favorite color?” and I always answered the same, “I have two: pink and hot pink”. As I’ve gotten older, nothing has changed. There’s just something magical about the color pink that instantly brightens my mood and brings a feminine touch to any scenario.
As a single girl in my 20s, I figured there’s no better time to have a home with pops of magenta throughout. When decorating with magenta you have to be careful to add just enough to keep it chic without transforming it into a tween’s dream room. This bar cart would be perfect for adding just a touch of pink to your dining or living room!
I’m in the works of redecorating my bedroom, and I wanted to share some of my inspiration. What do you think?
by The Perennial Style | Feb 26, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
Since I spend nearly every single day of the week dressed up in heels, there’s nothing that feels better than taking the day off to wear something casual and comfy. An oversized hoodie (try this similar one) with my favorite mini backpack was the perfect combination for an afternoon of roaming Dallas. Maybe it’s a bit of nostalgia, but I’m really loving the backpack comeback – snag this, this, or this if you haven’t found yours already!
Get the Look:
Striped Hoodie (similar: this, this, or this) // J Crew Shorts // Strapped Booties // Gucci Backpack // Silk Tank // Chain Bracelet // David Yurman Bracelets // Kendra Scott Earrings (similar) // Metallic Sunglasses
by The Perennial Style | Sep 27, 2013 | Dwell, Uncategorized
Move over Christian, there is a new Gray in the spotlight. Meet Gray Malin: a Dallas native with an impressive resume stretching from Emerson College in Boston to working for the president of Paramount Pictures as well as being featured in the Dallas Museum of Art. I fell in love with Malin’s work a while back when I saw his famous Prada Marfa piece, and ever since he has been a favorite of mine. Malin’s work has been featured internationally in magazines such as Marie Claire, The London Observer, Elle Men, The Huffington Post, and many more. It’s clear to see his passion for creativity and traveling through his works. Take a look at some of my favorites and click here to shop his collection online:
Far Far Away
Balls
Construction Paper
Bondi Beach
St. Tropez
Camps Bay
Aspen Mountain
Prada Marfa
For all of you guys out there, click here to check out these Gray Malin + Orlebar Brown swim trunks. I only wish they made bikinis!
So have YOU fallen in love with Gray Malin yet??
