I am obsessed with this little kitchen nook! I love the white cabinets with the butcher block counters. You can never go wrong with subway tile and the sink is gorgeous, no? Plus open shelving that looks that good gets major bonus points. 

Photo: here 

Design Studio: Challenge of the Week

And a recap of last week's challenge >>>

 Ally hand carved this! Amazing. 

One of two ways I included texture. Read more here! 

Design Studio Challenge: Texture Update

I was perusing through Ikea [which is not the first place I'd suggest when looking for texture] and came across two items that were perfect for this week's challenge! My first priority was my little office nook. It desperately needed some texture.

>>> Enter sheepskin rug. I've seen these undeniably cozy things draped and adorned all over the web and felt a twinge of jealousy every time! I think a bigger, cozier, real [ahem] one is in store, but Ikea pulled through for me in a pinch.

 

Then I saw this gorgeous striped number and, well, you know how it goes. I'm not sure exactly where it will end up but for now it's sitting pretty on the sofa, just in time for Summer and 90 degree weather. Who's complaining?  

Regardless, I introduced a little more texture into our apartment this week. For under $30. Did I mention that too? Ok, now it's your turn! What texture have you included in your home decor lately? Don't forget to send me a photo or include the hashtag #designstudio_challenge on Insta! 

Happy [almost] FRIDAY! 

Photos: Property of Third Floor Design Studio

Costa Rica & Nicaragua

So I kept it on the DL but we actually spent the last two weeks in Costa Rica & Nicaragua. My husband served his LDS mission in Costa Rica so not only was it special to see where he spent two years living and teaching but he was the perfect guide/translator/negotiator. We tried something new on this trip...we slowed down. Usually we're all about the adventure and non-stop sightseeing. But you know what? Turns our relaxing isn't as overrated as we thought. Thank you beaches & hammocks. 

Our good friends joined us for part of the journey which was a total treat. Milla and I roomed together in college and has remained one of my closest friends. We happened to both marry tall dark and handsome boys who love adventures and traveling just as much as we do. They hiked a 4,000 ft volcano with us, never complained about the 10 hours on a bus without AC, and laughed at the ant infestation of the YEAR. Ugh. A story for another day. 

Here's a quick recap of the trip in photos. I could talk about travel tips and must-see destinations for hours but I'll refrain since that's not what this blog is all about...unless you want to hear what I have to say.................................................. anyone? anyone?!

hiking through the jungle // hammocking 

monkeys! // surfers 

 our nightly walk // tamarindo sunsets

what a BABE // just me

 tamarindo tides // lizards

nicaragua was our 14th country each and 21st collectively  // amazing friends

hiking a volcano on an island in the middle of a lake in nicaragua // nicaraguan rodeos

our digs // our own private villa in manuel antonio - a total stroke of luck

love this girl! // manuel antonio

accidental matching but hawt nonetheless // sailing

Design Studio: Challenge of the Week

Yikes. Sorry this is just now going up! I'm still getting back into real life.

Photos from the trip on their way!

Displaying Inspiration Around You

I love displaying things that inspire me near my workspace, but it can start to look cluttered and that stresses me out. I've been thinking about ways to make it look a little more organized and intentional than just a few piles of this & that. I turned to Pinterest [what else] and came up with several great ideas from cork boards to clip boards. What do you think? Do you like the idea of surrounding yourself with so much inspiration or is it just too cluttered for your taste?

In related news, I'm on a total office inspiration kick right now. Can you tell? 

Photos: here, here, here, here, here, here

Chic Office Space

I'm still obsessing over yesterday's office inspiration. Here are a few resources to get the look >>>

desk // chair // lamp // wall paper // wall color

E-mail me at kimberlymoore12 (@) gmail (dot) com for info and rates on my design services!