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Friday's Fancies
Published on 2011-06-17 18:15:00
If I were going out for drinks tonight on a swanky patio downtown, here's what I'd wear: love. color. by Sarah @ Comfort and Joy Have fun all you luckies who don't have to work this weekend! ;) Check out all the other fanciers at t > read more
Blog Crush: Lay Baby Lay
Published on 2011-06-17 15:13:00
I absolutely love an inspiring nursery. I'm always collecting inspiration in the "someday" file! So imagine coming across a whole trove of incredible, inspirational designs in a sweetly-designed blog, to boot! Lay, Baby, Lay just rocks my socks! The > read more
Blog Crush: The Golden Diamonds
Published on 2011-06-10 08:00:00
I came across Doina's blog, The Golden Diamonds and I've seriously found a new fashion obsession. This girl has incredible style and I've been reading through back posts of her blog for the last few days, not wanting to miss a single post. I partic > read more
A Sofa, Styled
Published on 2011-06-09 08:00:00
I still am really obsessed with this sofa from Anthropologie. What I might do with it if it became mine: Love That Sofa by Sarah @ Comfort and Joy on Polyvore.com Pair it up with a bunch of eclectic pieces (like those pretty peacock feather pill > read more
What I Wish I Wore Wednesday
Published on 2011-06-08 18:00:00
I'm not feeling well, so this post is going to be about an outfit I wish I was wearing today! A.k.a. - not feeling yucky and in my pajamas. ;) Today I wish I was wearing this. Mouse over each item for details! Get The Look by Sarah @ Comfort and > read more
The Home Centric on Etsy
Published on 2011-06-06 08:00:00
Recently I came across The Home Centric shop on Etsy. Talk about pillow heaven at absolutely affordable prices! While some other shops tend to be sparse with offerings, The Home Centric shop is bursting with an incredible selection of designs. Here > read more
Cocoa & Hearts
Published on 2011-05-07 14:14:00
I'm loving Cocoa & Hearts, Jen Ramos' new collection of original artwork for sale. I've adored her lipstick dots painting for ages and I'm excited that her pieces are now available for purchase. image via cocoa & hearts Isn't she talented?? > read more
Sofa Lust
Published on 2011-05-03 15:41:00
I'm obsessed with this sofa from Anthropologie. It's been a while since a piece of furniture took my breath away. Soo many things I could do with a piece like this. Some mood board fun may be imminent. :)Thank you for subscribing to Comfort and Jo > read more
Quite Unique: Handmade Goods Sold Daily
Published on 2011-04-14 10:51:00
I discovered Quite Unique the other day and I wanted to share it with you, since I think it's a really cool idea. Curation is the digital currency of the moment and this little company is capitalizing on it. :) Quite Unique sells small, limite > read more
What I Wore Wednesday - 04/13/11
Published on 2011-04-13 10:57:00
It's What I Wore Wednesday. :) I've got a meeting to go to today. Time for a blazer and statement necklace! Blazer - Bandolino (from The Bay)Mustard Tank - TargetJeans - RossNecklace - GiftBasket Weave Flats - UOPurse - Guess Don't forget to visit > read more
Pamela Love
Published on 2011-04-11 08:00:00
I was browsing one of my favorite inspirational blogs, Moon to Moon when I came across jewelery designer Pamela Love. image via theselby.com Not only did I drool over her gorgeous, eclectic, bohemian home, I was instantly smitten with her roug > read more
A New View
Published on 2011-04-09 12:35:00
Blogger has come out with a few new ways to access blogs, and I've been playing around with those new features today. I think the most useful view is probably the flipcard view . Often times I remember seeing an item on a blog and I know it's there > read more
Black Contrast
Published on 2011-04-01 13:47:00
I'm currently in love with the look of black contrasting frames. Especially when the rest of the design is black-free (or mostly). Source: images.meredith.com via Sarah@ComfortandJoy on Pinterest Source: google.com via Sarah@ComfortandJoy on Pint > read more
Design Your Look Challenge at Jess LC
Published on 2011-03-31 11:33:00
Jess LC is hosting a fun "design your look challenge" this spring. Basically: design an outfit that you'd love to wear that incorporates 2 pieces of Jess LC jewlery. With a prize to be won, of course I had to play along. Here's what I want to be wea > read more
Turn off the computer and go outside
Published on 2011-03-10 18:57:00
Today I took this one to heart: Source: etsy.com via Sarah@ComfortandJoy on Pinterest I think it's done me good. :) What a lovely day.Thank you for subscribing to Comfort and Joy! > read more
What I Wore Wednesday - 3/9/11
Published on 2011-03-09 11:14:00
After a couple days of nasty, cloudy weather, I was incredibly happy to see the sun this morning. It's supposed to be a nice warm day and I was definitely in the mood for spring: I'm wishing for blossoms and blooms. Hurry up and come soon! & > read more
Mood Board Monday - Nursery Edition
Published on 2011-03-07 11:05:00
Today I'm linking up with Mood Board Monday over at Pewter + Sage. Today's challenge was to create a nursery around one of the two cribs provided. I chose this one, the Peyton Lifestyle crib in Espresso. So without further ado, here's my inspired > read more
Resolutions in Review.
Published on 2011-03-04 13:31:00
Now that we've hit the third month of the year, I'm taking a second look at my resolutions and am reflecting on how things have been going. Source: 29.media.tumblr.com via Sarah@ComfortandJoy on Pinterest Blog Goals: 1. Get better at keeping up wi > read more
Giveaway: Watercolor Painting from Elegance with a Smudge
Published on 2011-03-02 11:33:00
It's time for my second blog giveaway! :) This giveaway is courtesy of my friend Kalyn who has a lovely etsy shop: Now that she's a stay-at-home-mom, Kalyn has turned her love of art (she was an art major in college!) into a sweet little shop full > read more
Lusting: Monticello Architectural Plate
Published on 2011-03-01 18:36:00
I was browsing at Ballard Designs when this beauty, the Monticello Architectural Plaque caught my eye: I would love, love, love to get this for my apartment. We currently just have the ugly middle-of-the-room ceiling fan that comes with a rental. :( > read more
Books: Crafting a Meaningful Home
Published on 2011-02-25 10:02:00
I've been checking out a lot of crafty decor books lately, and, to be honest, most of them have simply run together into one big blur of well-photographed sameness. As best-selling author Tim Ferris says, a lukewarm 'oh, that's nice' reaction is real > read more
What I Wore Wednesday - 2/23/11
Published on 2011-02-23 10:41:00
Wednesday just keeps sneaking up on me! Check out all the other lovely ladies at The Pleated Poppy. This morning Garrett and I went out the balcony. Now that the snow is gone, I'm itching to fill the beds with flowers and stake up tall stalks of tom > read more
Spring Mood Board
Published on 2011-02-22 14:50:00
If you're feeling a bit down about the weather, here's a fresh, spring-y mood board I put together to drive those winter blues away. I'm so loving that bright floral duvet. It just sings spring! :) What are your go-to items for a dose of spri > read more
Throw Pillow Roundup
Published on 2011-02-21 11:42:00
Hope you're enjoying your President's Day! :) I spy with my little eye some pretty pillows. Here they are, rounded up! Throw Pillow Roundup by Sarah @ Comfort and Joy on Polyvore.com UO - Ruffle Stripe Pillow, $32 UO - Floral Scarf Print Pillow, > read more
What I Wore Wednesday - 02/16/11
Published on 2011-02-16 10:18:00
It's What I Wore Wednesday time again! :) And I've got to say, I'm absolutely loving this warm weather that Denver is having. Since I'm on vacation, I've spent the last two days outside as much as possible and I have plans to spend a good chunk of to > read more
V-Day Recap Plus Sweet Ruffled Shirt Tutorial
Published on 2011-02-15 12:31:00
I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day yesterday! I had a lovely time with Garrett. He bought me some white roses (my favorite!) and we went to the zoo for the afternoon. So many sweet baby animals at this time of year. :) It was totally enc > read more
A Little Facelift For The Blog
Published on 2011-02-13 10:34:00
For those of you that haven't yet noticed, I've given the blog a little bit of a facelift in the past week. I've added some pages along the top and have reorganized the sidebar a bit. My goals were to improve organization for topics that people frequ > read more
Long, Lavish Tables
Published on 2011-02-11 17:06:00
Lately I've been adoring the look of long tables dripping with flowers, linens and tableware. From rustic to glam, a long table can be dressed in an infinite number of ways to suit any sort of fête. I would totally love to do a look like this for a > read more
What I Wore Wednesday - 2/9/11
Published on 2011-02-09 10:28:00
Now that my photographer is over his bronchitis, What I Wore Wednesday is back! This week's outfit is more like, What I Wore Weekend. ;) We took this picture over the weekend when we went downtown to the 16th Street Mall in Denver. Like most places i > read more
Valentine's Day DIY
Published on 2011-02-09 10:01:00
Spending the night in this Valentine's Day? Create a little romance with Eat Drink Chic's DIY Valentine Popcorn invitation pack: image via eat drink chic Click on over to her site get the downloadable template and invite your love to a sweet > read more
Repainting My Desk: The Before Shot
Published on 2011-02-08 11:06:00
Repainting my desk was one of my top priorities for this new year. And, mission accomplished! :) Sadly, the weather here has been just frightful and with snowy skies there's not really been enough light to take 'afters' in my apartment with my 'lil p > read more
Dwell Studio Baby Books
Published on 2011-02-04 14:57:00
How did I not know that Dwell Studio had a line of baby books? Dwell Studio Touch & Feel Zoo came across my desk today, surprising me. It was definitely cute and had an identifiable DS flair. :) I don't see it on their website, but you can fi > read more
A Little Friday Fun!
Published on 2011-02-04 10:40:00
Love this. :) Here's a little Friday typography fun: I would definitely hang this one in my home. :) What fun things are you coming across this Friday? Share please. :)Thank you for subscribing to Comfort and Joy! > read more
Tia Zoldan Featured In High Gloss Magazine
Published on 2011-02-02 15:34:00
Interior designer and blogger Tia Zoldan was featured in the inaugural issue of High Gloss Magazine. Her home was absolutely inspiring to me! There's so much going on in her living room, but it all coordinates into an artful chaos that is so pleasing > read more
Ikat at Anthropologie
Published on 2011-02-01 20:00:00
Leave it Anthropologie to come through with an item that totally catches my eye on a crazy busy day. I'm loving this ikat lamp shade. Check out the rest of Anthro's Ikat collection as well. It's equally pretty! via anthropologie A few > read more
Reader Redesign: Beachy Mood Board Inspiration
Published on 2011-01-28 14:57:00
I'm back, and feeling slightly better. Enough to be out of bed, anyway! I'd like to share some details about the mood board I'm creating for reader Carrie. She'd like something fresh to replace her ho-hum living room and wants a beachy look featuri > read more
Under the Weather
Published on 2011-01-25 13:36:00
I haven't been feeling very well the last few days. :( I think I have the flu. I bet I'd recover better curled up in this enchanting little bed fort with some tea and a good book....Thank you for subscribing to Comfort and Joy! > read more
Fashions and Furnishings
Published on 2011-01-24 10:06:00
I've been seriously crushing on this pillow from West Elm for a while: deconstructed rose pillow cover - west elm The whole deconstructed thing just makes me weak in the knees. So imagine my surprise when I came across this: via Amsale > read more
A Table, Coveted
Published on 2011-01-23 17:31:00
This little table lives in the hall and helps to hold up the jungle of gorgeous plants. Needless to say, I'm constantly resisting the urge to steal it for my place. I think it would be incredible repainted in a bright, fun color. I mean, look at > read more
Felicity Brown Spring/Summer '11
Published on 2011-01-21 10:04:00
While getting ready for today's post, I was literally stopped in my tracks by an INCREDIBLE dress on the F21 blog. Meh on Theodora wearing it, but I had to find out what it was. via whatannaloves.tumblr.com A little research later, I was gett > read more
A Blank Canvas
Published on 2011-01-20 10:17:00
I've had this photo sitting in a folder at Houzz for a while. I absolutely love the artwork above the crib. See, the boy and I had this idea. Truthfully, it was mostly mine and he agreed to it. :) I thought that we should each get a large canvas an > read more
What I Wore Wednesday - 1/19/11
Published on 2011-01-19 14:57:00
It's What I Wore Wednesday time! :) As usual, check out all the other lovely ladies participating at The Pleated Poppy! Today's outfit is (a) easy (b) comfortable and (c) looks good. :) A great dress can really be a wardrobe lifesaver when you're ti > read more
Mirror, Mirror
Published on 2011-01-17 10:08:00
Here's the latest in the Mirror, Mirror series. I'm keeping blog resolution #1! :) Facebook fans got the heads up that I wanted to use the Angelique Mirror (ironic, huh?) from ZGallerie for this particular edition: Keeping with series rules, I us > read more
Sunday Suggestion: Check out my Delicious
Published on 2011-01-16 11:10:00
I'm forever collecting great links to stores, inspiring stuff, how-to instructions and other design-related goodies. So, if you haven't checked out my links at Delicious, you might want to give them a browse. They're always available via the sidebar > read more
A Little Cheek :)
Published on 2011-01-14 10:37:00
Happy Friday! You know my love for typography decor. So when I came across this beauty, it definitely brought a smile to my face. ;) via linocutboy on etsy Cheeky! I like. Would you have the guts to put this one up in your pad? :)Thank you > read more
What I Wore Wednesday - 1/12/11
Published on 2011-01-12 10:22:00
It's What I Wore Wednesday time! :) Check out all the other ladies at The Pleated Poppy! Here's today's ensemble: Pink Sweater - Forever 21White Tank - Forever 21Black Pants - Tall GirlBlack Heels - Town ShoesLong Necklace - Claire's Shorter > read more
My First Giveaway: CSN Stores Gift Certificate
Published on 2011-01-12 08:00:00
I'm excited to announce my first giveaway in partnership with CSN Stores! I often stop by to drool over peruse their site. The navy and white chevron pillow on my sofa is from CSN Stores and I absolutely love it. I'm definitely going to check out som > read more
Shane Powers for West Elm, Air Plants, Succulents
Published on 2011-01-11 15:45:00
Have you seen the Shane Powers for West Elm collection yet? As someone who rather loves succulents, cacti and air plants, I'm definitely digging it. Etsy also has a great selection of succulents and air plants housed in beautiful, creative and dow > read more
Antler Chic
Published on 2011-01-07 16:41:00
Happy Friday! :) Remember when I said I was in need of some antler chic? (I do live in Colorado, after all...) I'm pleased to say that post-Christmas, this adorable deer head from ZGallerie is surveying the room from the wall above my desk: > read more
New Year, New Inspiration
Published on 2011-01-06 16:06:00
Here's a look at what's been capturing my imagination lately. Apparently I've caught the luxe bug! Prepare to get caught up in classy, lush and detail-oriented rooms: via johngranen.com Muted watercolor hues on white are simply gorgeous. I love the > read more
2011 Goals and Resolutions
Published on 2011-01-05 16:15:00
Happy New Year everyone! :) After a few days reprieve (and some deliberation), I’m back with a post about my goals and resolutions for the next year. Blog Goals: 1. Get better at keeping up on my series posts. I haven’t done a Mirror, Mirr > read more