"Hunting" In Boston...have to buy something from here

My "hunting" trip lead me here...Hudson in Boston.  FANtastic store.  I have never been to this location.  I have shopped at the Hudson in Wellesley in the past.  I am desperate to buy something from here.  I am actually pretty crazed that I can't seem to find something.  I think I am trying to hard!  It is like writers block I guess...I have "decorating my home" block!!!!!

You have to look at all of these photo's (for those of you who can't make it to Boston!).  Amazing!

These are just the cutest pillows.  Again, if I had a "summer home" / if- when- HOW?  I would grab one of these for sure.  Wouldn't you?  

Would be cute in a youngster's room too or a family room for that matter!

The one thing that I absolutely love about this shop is how they mix and match styles, finishes, and periods.  I am actually going "cookoo" trying to figure out how to do it.  I am so in-love with this kind of decorating.  It obviously really takes talent and an eye for what works.  For me, it is hard work, not so easy.  Maybe, it is that I just don't trust what I like.  My husband always says, just buy what you like and you will always be happy when you see it at home.  Not so easy for me though.  Another realization I have come to learn about myself is that I LIKE too many things!  I really think I could go so many different ways when It comes to decorating.  I see one image in a magazine and I am like "wow", I am going to do exactly that.  Then I look through another magazine and see something totally different that catches my eye.  Also, all these fabulous blogs are not helping my cause either!  Believe me, I love all of them and the images that they present are amazing!  There is so much inspiration and talent out there but it can be overwhelming trying to sort it all out.  I seriously am thinking of studying design so I can just be comfortable decorating my home.  Maybe I am too afraid of costly mistakes.  I also think that I could easily change my mind in a few years and be ready to move on to something else.  I guess that is what most people love to do anyway.  Right?  A home should never truly be DONE.  Too boring!!!!!!

This arrangement caught my eye.  See how it is all mixed up but  put together at the same time!  

Stunning furniture.

These side tables are so great!

Wish I had a spot for this chandelier.  Or the guts to even hang it in my home!  

Tufted cuteness.

Coffee table attraction!

Getting worked up looking at these photo's again!  This chair below is so pretty.  Trying to think where I could put it.  Bedroom maybe?

So, enjoyed shopping here.  

A bit frustrated seeing all this great stuff and not being able to take it all home!

Have a great day!

xoxojamilyn

*Images property of Living It At Home*

High End Consignment?

Braved the storm today- wasn't that much {not yet anyway} to visit a local favorite store, Boston consignment.  There are some great finds to be had here.  This isn't your typical "consignment store".  If you are looking for high end furniture or unique treasures to add to your decor than this is the place for you.  Some pieces were once loved in a Park Avenue apartment, a Wellesley tudor, or a Greenwich mega-home.  Baker, Kittinger, Eldred Wheeler, Tiffany China and some 18th century European antiques are in place to view and purchase.  There are over 500 consignors from Beacon Hill, Park Avenue,  to Newport...people who are downsizing.  I snapped some pictures of treasures that caught my eye.  Unfortunately, today wasn't my day to buy!

I just loved this portrait.  I am drawn to antique images like this one.  I love that time period!  I may have to go back for this one!

I thought this was a cute table.  Really bright gold, but unique.

    

Cute chairs purchased in France.

This is a great shell chandelier.  If I had a place on the Cape or Martha's Vineyard I would definitely put this in my house.  {Still dreaming of that second home}

Every wall is covered with unique art.

Bust are back or did they ever leave?

Another cute antique cane chair.  Set of six for your dinning room.

Looking for a lamp?

This consignment shop is a pleasure to shop in.  I really should keep it all to my self!  It is chuck full of treasures!

Glad to be back home...storm is starting to kick in here.

~jamilyn

*images property of Living It At Home. Info from Boston Consignment, Needham, Ma*

One of my favorite stores

I love to browse in a shop called Hudson.  It is located in the Boston area.  I really am trying to study how they mix styles and periods.  There are no rules here.  For me, this is a very risky way to decorate.  You really need to let go when decorating like this.  It is something I have been working on doing over the years.  Certainly if it is something you love, and it makes you happy when you walk into your home everyday, then buy it and use it in your decorating.  If you look at this picture and the ones below, there is a great deal of layering and textures.  Furniture coverings are kept neutral, muted and simple.  Pillows add some fun and are easy to change later.

Love the idea of using oversized pillows!

Large platters and white ceramics are my thing.  These are fun to display.

Love this rustic mirror, using recycled wood from Vagabond Vintage Furniture.  They have other styles.

This image has some things that I am drawn to.  The picture stand with light is fantastic.  Large lamp is great for a console.  Also, very large picture divided up into frames is a great way to fill a large empty wall.

This sofa is from Oly.  Notice the textured material mixed with the different pillows.  It all just seems to work.  Love it.

This is the Hanna Chair from Oly.  I was thinking of getting this for next to my sofa in my living room.  Isn't it adorable?  Love all the nail heads.  Again, very neutral.  Comes in other fabrics.

I was thinking about this ottoman for in front of my fireplace.  I think it is a good idea, if you can, to incorporate an animal print piece into your decorating.  It doesn't have to be real fur.

This chair is so cute.  I thought it was antique, but it is a reproduction.  Notice the muslin material it is finished in.  Very simple, can throw any pillow on it.  You don't always have to have furniture with patterns on it.  The pillow is the accent.  Speaking of pillows.  Crate and Barrel has beautiful, reasonable, velvet pillows for your decorating needs!