cabin fever cure

Wow, what a week!  Classes were cancelled again today due to the crazy storm that's going to hit Boston...though I've yet to see the snow stick.  Anyway, thankfully this allowed me serious time to soak up the third issue of Lonny.  Typically I get to see a little here and there due to time, but today was different.  I can't express how much I loved this issue.  It is by far my most beloved so far...thank you Michelle Adam's and team.  In fact, if I were to post all my favorite elements, this post might take us into next week...so just a couple for now.   

The cover had me at get organized, do it yourself and these stylish sisters:

Then a ton of organizing inspiration followed, with some beautifully styled spaces.  I love that the team took such a small space and managed to come up with the perfect solution, the Ikea Pax unit. I'm really digging that it comes in several different finishes.  If you live in a small space like me, or have no closet at all, this would be a great option:

Here they've used Ikea's Komplement storage to organize makeup and accessories. These units come in different sizes with several options for the number of compartments they come in, so you can personalize how many you need.  It not only looks stylish, but makes mornings more streamlined.  I think ordering that cosmetic case by Rubie Green might just be a sure thing too, Valentine's treat?  

then talk about deliciously organized, check out Sara Gilbane's lucite:

and I loved seeing Betsy Burnham's work space, it's not unrealistic organized, it's a doable organized.  Using white storage boxes keeps items tucked away, but when labeled on the outside it makes things easy to get to. She has used some of my favorites from Container Store, here and here.  My second choice would be the ones from Ikea that I've talked about in the past and are found here.  

another shot, Tiffany pointed out that even though things look organized here, this space isn't too straight-edge, but more creative and artistic.

Lizzie Bailey had several tips on DIY projects and talks about going bold in small spaces {which I completely agree with}.  You can see a peek of her striped wall and bold rug below.  Oh and for the record, I'm personally still wanting a piece of campaign furniture to call my own...

 I really enjoyed seeing sisters Antonia and Victoria Thompson's contrasting spaces.  I can't believe how gorgeous both of their apartments are.  Insane.

A peek into Antonia's dreamy apartment:

and then equally as divine, her sister Victoria's:

Can't leave out a little organization from her space, I love the caption:

Well, I guess I posted a lot more than a few!  If you can believe it, there is still  multitudes of incredible spaces, inspiration and talent within the pages of Lonny.  I'm sure most of you have already checked it out, but if not, head on over...




Photographs: Patrick Cline for Lonny Mag