This week I’m featuring Melissa Warner – an up and coming California Interior Designer.

I can’t believe this is just a rental.

Oh, hello gorgeous.

I’m such a sucker for good coffee table styling. Sighh. My dream job is to style publications and sets.

DOUBLE sighhhhh. Maybe some day. -Irma

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Found this via: http://www.colourmethere.com/2011/05/06/happy-mothers-day-from-inessa-me/

My youngest daughter wrote this little story for me when I asked her what she thought it meant to be a mom. We laughed so hard – kid’s stories are the best! It’s been my experience that if you can laugh – often – with your family, all your issues don’t seem so bad after all and it always makes me feel like everything’s going to be okay.

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What do I think it’s like to be a mom? 

Well, I think it depends on what kind of kid you have, or if you have kids. If you have crazy kids that don’t listen to you and are stubborn then being that Mom may stress you out. 

On the other hand if you have kids that listen and do what they are told then you must have lots of free time. Also, if you have messy kids then you must spend a lot of time cleaning (or yelling). If you have clean kids, then you also must have a lot of free time.

That’s what I think it’s like to be a mom. -Angelina

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Happy Mother’s Day Lovelies!

I hope you get a little downtime this weekend and lots of laughter. Whether you’re an auntie, a nanny, a caregiver, a mom, a grandma or a wonderful friend… Enjoy this day! Make a memory. Muahhhh!! -Irma

P.S. I know I haven’t told you in awhile, but THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart for supporting me in this blogging adventure – for coming back often and giving me feedback. It means SO MUCH! I really do appreciate you.

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In honor of Mother’s Day I was a little selfish with this whole ensemble. (hint, hint) I’m all about effortless style, minimal makeup and no-fuss hair. I’m learning to perfect that look a little more every day. After all, I’m stuck with this body so I’m learning to love it just as it is. No more criticizing. Just love. And I tell you what ladies, it is very freeing and it feels pretty darn good.

Hope you receive a little treat and some R & R on Sunday. -Irma

Dress and shoes via Anthropologie.com • Cambridge Satchel via Asos.con • Stacked rings via armaniexchange.com and surprisingly affordable!

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Thibaut Design is known for their quality and style. They are very blogger friendly which makes it really nice to tour their showroom while visiting High Point Market. The selection of wallpapers is – well – it’s hard to choose just one to love. These are just a few of my favorites!

Oh and best press kit ever. Check this out! -Irma

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Dress via: http://sexyqueen.tumblr.com/post/28456458230/agata-pospieszynska-for-petra-magazine-1 • Bag via http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/bags-and-purses/gold-metallic-straw-shopper-bag_274376293?extcam=AFF_AFW_Linking+via+Landing+Pages_Polyvore • Scarf via http://www.oliverbonas.com/accessories/shawls_scarves/scarf_vintage_bicycle_ivory.htm • Watch is Michael Kors

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We’re baccckkkk! Been trying to figure out a better format to keep these going.

Is this a better format? As always I LOVE feedback.

This week were talking about adjustment layers – Hue/Saturation.

-Irma

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Phew.

There was SO much good stuff at High Point y’all.

It was crazy good.

So much so that I struggled to not overload you with photos on my Instagram feed. I tried to be very selective. Rather than being redundant, I thought I would use all the visual inspy I overloaded on to share it with you over time.

This week I introduce to you (if you didn’t already know them) MY CARTWHEEL favorite: Caracole. Oh yes. That’s an ombre finish up there.

I was able to tour their showroom with my fabulous designer friend Carisa Marie. (I hope to be able to show you her work someday soon)

Every single piece is just beautiful and functional. It was such a treat to have someone walk with you and tell you the story about their collections.

This dining room table.

I am still trying to figure out how I can own it. Oh. And surpringly affordable for the quality. I won’t bore you with the stories of their wonderful craftsmanship and the attention to detail is stellar.

Can you say Furniture geek?

See you soon! -Irma

Photo credits: All images via Caracole.com and in case you missed my High Point favorites, you can see them on Pinterest AND Instagram AND Tumblr.

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Hey there!

Currently my words all consumed by this Travel Writing class I’m attending. I’m juggling so many different things right now, it’s a real lesson in discipline and staying calm (or rather trying) under pressure.

But really, these images speak for themselves, don’t they?

Highpoint was a whirlwind of pretty-stalking. Promise to bring you some highlight shots soon if you didn’t already catch them on Instagram.

Stay tuned. -Irma

Photo Creds: Dress via Shabby Apple • Bathing Suit via https://www.obaz.com/lookbook/3033 • Watch via google.com • Shoes via freepeople.com • Purse via Kate Spade. Come to MAMA!

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I’m crazyyyyy for this lady’s design aesthetic. She has me singing like the birdies outside my window. Check her out:  http://caitlinwilsondesign.blogspot.com/-Irma

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It’s about that time.

The time where we all look into our closets and yell “CRAP!”

Because we realize we need to go shopppppiiinnnngggg! -Irma

Shoes via VF • Top by Haider Ackermann via lyst.com • Far left outfit via Duygu Senyurek | Street Style, buyerselect.com • Watch by Kate Spade • Outfit far right via fashforfashion.com • Sleeveless dress with black piping via Sleeveless Trench Dress by Jason Wu available at KirnaZabete.com

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