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Black + White Living Room

2015-02-18T13:43:00.000-05:00

A black and white living room may sound a bit harsh, but done the right way, it can turn out beautifully. Below are some tips on how to achieve a black and white scheme while still maintaining a sense of coziness.

Opt for slightly off-whites
Incorporate gold or silver metals through table legs, lamps and other accessories
Mix patterns (throw pillows and blankets are an easy way to do this)
Warm up the room with an area rug
Add artwork and / or framed photos
Play with different shapes (ex. a round mirror, square frames, asymmetrical area rug)

Check out the round-up below of black and white living rooms done right!

Photo: Bloglovin

Photo: Centsational Girl

Photo: This is Glamorous

Photo: Decor8

Photo: Pop Sugar

Photo: Decor Pad

Photo: Decozilla

Photo: Design Sponge

Wall Clocks

2015-02-11T12:05:00.000-05:00

A wall clock is an easy way to add some visual interest to your walls. There are so many interesting wall clocks out there that incorporate fun colors, materials and shapes and act as a piece of art for your home. Not only are all of the clocks below nice to look at, but obviously, they're functional.

Which one is your favorite? It's hard for me to choose just one!

Wall Clocks by carlyahlman featuring a black and white wall clock

Ren Wil battery clock
bluefly.com

Menu clock
ahalife.com

Newgate Clocks clock
$46 - oliverbonas.com

Menu outdoor clock
burkedecor.com

Karlsson home wall decor
$46 - occa-home.co.uk

Umbra hand clock
$92 - amara.com

Internoitaliano copper home decor
luisaviaroma.com

Newgate round wall clock
$145 - occa-home.co.uk

Karlsson wall clock
yoox.com

Menu round wall clock
dwell.com

Alessi clock
didriks.com

Round wall clock
$120 - connox.com

Home wall decor
lampsplus.com

Georg Jensen clock
themodernshop.ca

Crate and Barrel black and white wall clock
crateandbarrel.com

Mod Made modern wall clock
purehome.com

Umbra modern wall clock
$80 - connox.com

Tiny Houses

2015-02-04T21:27:00.001-05:00

Ever fantasize about ditching all of your clutter and downsizing to a more manageable home? Well, apparently a lot of people do because tiny houses are quickly becoming the next big thing. I personally love the idea of paring down to basics and only living with the things you really need. I guarantee that your needs can be met with far less then what you're currently living with. The best part about some of these tiny homes is that they can be easily moved to new locations... and they are unbelievably affordable!

Check out a few of the companies who have perfected teeny tiny homes in a variety of styles.

Photo: Creative Cottages LLC

Photo: Four Lights Houses

Photo: Tennessee Tiny Homes

Photo: Tiny House Co

Photo: Tumbleweed Houses

Photo: Valley View Tiny House Company

Cheetah Print

2015-01-28T10:30:00.000-05:00

My favorite little seven-year-old recently told me that "cheetah always goes with cheetah". Although I'm not sure that I would mix multiple cheetah printed items in a single outfit, she definitely has one thing right; cheetah is in. It's one of the few animal prints that seems to always be in fashion. Incorporate it into your wardrobe through single items of clothing, accessories or jewelry. Take a look at a few of my favorite cheetah print picks below.

Cheetah Print by carlyahlman featuring cheetah print slip on shoes

Abercrombie Fitch cheetah print skater skirt
abercrombie.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors cheetah print slip on sneaker
neimanmarcus.com

Loeffler Randall cheetah print slip on shoes
piperlime.gap.com

Toms boots
toms.com

UGG ALLOWAY for women in CHEETAH PRINT Slippers
$115 - spartoo.co.uk

Juicy couture purse
$145 - vanmildert.com

Status Anxiety print wallet
$47 - theiconic.com.au

Nine west jewelry
macys.com

Bridge Jewelry bracelet bangle
jcpenney.com

Nine west watch
macys.com

ShedRain folding umbrella
nordstromrack.com

Kate Spade cheetah print glove
lordandtaylor.com

Merona colorful hat
target.com

Vince Camuto accessory
$60 - kurtgeiger.com

Kate Spade cheetah print belt
saksfifthavenue.com

Le Specs sunglasses
$33 - coggles.com

FOSSIL cheetah belt
fossil.com

Full Tilt Girls Cheetah Wrap Sweater
amazon.com

Leopard Sleep Mask, Cat sleeping eye mask, Cheetah sleepmask, Animal...
etsy.com

Gold Chairs

2015-01-21T09:38:00.000-05:00

As I've mentioned before, gold is definitely making a comeback. I love the idea of incorporating gold through select pieces, and not letting it take over the entire space. Think of it as jewelry for an outfit; little bits of it here and there are all you need. Below is a round up of some beautiful gold chairs that won't break the bank. Most chairs are relatively easy and inexpensive to reupholster, so don't let yourself get scared off by any of the fabrics.

Gold Chairs by carlyahlman featuring linen furniture

Handmade furniture
onekingslane.com

Worlds Away gold leaf furniture
zincdoor.com

Cowhide leather furniture
deringhall.com

Jayson Home vintage chair
jaysonhome.com

Mitchell Gold Bob Williams fur chair
mgbwhome.com

Eichholtz black velvet chair
$1,700 - sweetpeaandwillow.com

Colored dining chair
kathykuohome.com

Jonathan adler chair
zincdoor.com

Brown Jordan outside chair
onekingslane.com

Mitchell Gold Bob Williams fur chair
mgbwhome.com

Brown Jordan outdoor chair
onekingslane.com

Worlds Away black velvet dining chair
insideavenue.com

Jonathan Adler linen furniture
zincdoor.com

Redford House handmade furniture
mytwodesigners.com

Tubular chair
1stdibs.com

Moooi Golden Side Chair
allmodern.com

Plaid Home Decor

2015-01-07T15:34:00.000-05:00

Plaid Home Decor by carlyahlman featuring jasmine scented candles

Flatweave rug
arhaus.com

Crate and Barrel king pillowcase
crateandbarrel.com

CB2 cotton bedding
cb2.com

Pendleton king size wool blanket
madeinoregon.com

Faribault Woolen Mill Co wool throw
target.com

CB2 aqua dish towel
cb2.com

Bar tool
furbishstudio.com

Blue napkin
bedbathandbeyond.com

CB2 drinkware
cb2.com

Fitz and Floyd polka dot coffee mug
fitzandfloyd.com

Plaid home decor
$60 - fabricsandpapers.com

Forever 21 jasmine scented candle
forever21.com

CB2 Liora Mad Plaid Carpet Square
cb2.com

CB2 hi back chair
cb2.com

Cb2 furniture
cb2.com

Gus Modern gus modern sectional
allmodern.com

Nuevo grey ottoman
allmodern.com

Coolest Bunk Beds

2014-12-31T10:21:00.000-05:00

I've been spending quite a bit of time on Pinterest, as usual, and have come across some of the coolest bunk beds around. Some are built-in, some have fun coordinating bedding, and others are just plain awesome for another reason. My future home is definitely going to have some unique bunk beds!

Merry Christmas!

2014-12-24T09:02:00.001-05:00

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, and hope that all of your wishes for the New Year come true!

Christmas Stockings

2014-12-17T10:32:00.000-05:00

Christmas Stockings by carlyahlman featuring christmas home decor

Sew Heart Felt christmas home decor
$36 - harrods.com

Felt christmas stocking
$32 - gilt.com

Helen Moore christmas home decor
amara.com

Pier 1 Imports holiday decoration
pier1.com

Serena Lily christmas home decor
serenaandlily.com

Holiday tree skirt
amazon.com

Traditional home decor
$63 - liberty.co.uk

Holiday decor
casa.com

Kim Seybert christmas home decor
gracioushome.com

Christmas home decor
$6.26 - thehut.com

Ferm LIVING christmas home decor
burkedecor.com

Eugenia Kim tight
$265 - net-a-porter.com

Land's End Print Medium Open Top Tote

2014-12-12T19:17:00.000-05:00

Lands End | Print Medium Open Top Tote in Tibetan Geo

West Elm Large Rectangle Hanging Capiz Chandelier in Gray

2014-12-11T19:11:00.000-05:00

West Elm | Large Rectangle Hanging Capiz Chandelier in Gray

Wool Coats

2014-12-10T22:09:00.000-05:00

Wool Coats by carlyahlman featuring a j crew coat

J Crew toggle coat
jcrew.com

J Crew j crew coat
jcrew.com

Armani Exchange wool coat
shop.harpersbazaar.com

H M black coat
$63 - hm.com

Car coat
gap.com

Wool coat
choies.com

Madewell black quilted coat
madewell.com

Wool cashmere blend coat
$200 - marksandspencer.com

High neck coat
choies.com

Blu Dot Lily Pad Coffee Table

2014-12-09T16:21:00.000-05:00

Blu Dot | Lily Pad Coffee Table

Container Store Umbra Round Chevron Crunch Can

2014-12-08T16:15:00.000-05:00

Container Store | Umbra Round Chevron Crunch Can

PB Teen Faux Fur Pillow Cover

2014-12-05T14:00:00.000-05:00

PB Teen | Faux Fur Pillow Cover

Zinc Door Striped Bone & Wood Inlay 4x6 Photo Frame

2014-12-04T09:18:00.000-05:00

Zinc Door | Striped Bone and Wood Inlay 4x6 Photo Frame

Casual Winter Dresses

2014-12-03T22:02:00.001-05:00

Dresses are probably the easiest outfit around. They're generally pretty comfortable, and provide an entire outfit in one piece. I am especially into dresses in the wintertime when they can be paired with leggings and boots. Materials and patterns like tweed, plaid, velvet, and wool are perfect for this wintry look. Below is a round-up of a few of my favorite casual winter dresses.

Casual Winter Dresses by carlyahlman featuring madewell dresses

Toast silk velvet dress
$260 - toa.st

Madewell shirt dress
madewell.com

Madewell tee shirt dress
madewell.com

Madewell cotton dress
madewell.com

Madewell dress
madewell.com

Topshop cocktail dress
nordstrom.com

Gap red belted dress
gap.com

Gap shirt dress
gap.com

H M dress
$94 - hm.com

Uniqlo black turtleneck top
uniqlo.com

Uniqlo white knit dress
$47 - uniqlo.com

H M dress
$39 - hm.com

Room & Board Linden Table

2014-12-02T09:47:00.000-05:00

Room and Board | Linden Table in Walnut with Marble Top

CB2 Cul De Sac Bud Vase

2014-12-01T21:21:00.001-05:00

CB2 | Cul De Sac Bud Vase

Thanksgiving Table

2014-11-26T17:46:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving Table by carlyahlman featuring a boston shaker

Kim Seybert table linen
blisshomeanddesign.com

Agate slice coaster
calypsostbarth.com

Canvas
canvashomestore.com

Moroccan Prestige etched glassware
calypsostbarth.com

Gold wine glasses
mikasa.com

Gold highball glasses
mikasa.com

Canvas flatware
gilt.com

C Wonder boston shaker
cwonder.com

Kim seybert napkin ring
blisshomeanddesign.com

AERIN wood charger plate
aerin.com

Fitz and Floyd white pie plate
fitzandfloyd.com

Deborah Rhodes white table linen
barneys.com

J Crew latte coffee mug
jcrew.com

Stoneware plate
kirklands.com

Wayfair Tommy Hilfiger Turned Wood Candlestick

2014-11-25T16:20:00.000-05:00

Wayfair | Tommy Hilfiger Turned Wood Candlestick

Pottery Barn Kinsey Enamel Jewelry Box

2014-11-24T21:05:00.001-05:00

Pottery Barn | Kinsey Enamel Jewelry Box

World Market Red Recycled Sari Table Runner

2014-11-21T11:24:00.000-05:00

World Market | Red Recycled Sari Table Runner

West Elm Bubble Knit Pouf

2014-11-20T18:07:00.000-05:00

West Elm | Bubble Knit Pouf

Good Style Blog Overhaul

2014-11-19T20:43:00.000-05:00

For a while now I have been pondering a bit of an overhaul for Good Style. The layout and logo are new, and a new posting schedule is in order as well. From now on, there will be daily (Monday through Friday) postings on the Good Style blog that feature home decor and style items that are either on sale, on trend, or just plain cool. Now instead of a single post per week, Good Style will become a constant source for home and style inspiration. Check back tomorrow for the first of the daily posts, and be sure to continuing checking in everyday!

Xo,

Carly