You know I love a good gallery wall! Above is the one I created in my last apartment and I’m currently trying to figure out if I will be incorporating a gallery wall in my new UES apartment. I know how hard it can be to create a cohesive gallery wall so today I thought I would put together three different gallery wall ideas you can incorporate into your home this year! Whenever I create a gallery wall, I like to stick to a theme so I focused on themes I personally love: the Beach (duh), Europe (Paris), and an Abstract theme utilizing prints and photographs from my ever-favorite Minted.

I particularly love shopping for prints on Minted because they make it so easy – you can choose the frame, size and matte. The price points are also easy on your bank account!! In case you need more help designing a gallery wall, check out my tips on how to create the ultimate gallery wall here! P.s. you can shop each gallery wall by clicking on the black and white plus sign next to each frame and I’ve also included the links / images below with the direct links. If you have an idea for a gallery wall that you’d like me to help you design, shoot me a note at lauren@lauren-nelson.com.

Happy New Year! Xo. Lauren

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Happy Monday, friends! Can you believe it’s the first Monday of 2017? How was everyones New Years Eve?

Last year I did a blog post around 5 tips for creating your 2016 inspiration board so this year I thought I could create the inspiration board for you! I included links below of where you could print out the images. You can also find the majority of images on my Chasing Summer Pinterest page.

A few of my favorite tips when creating an inspiration board: Start collecting your favorite images whether it be magazine tear outs, pieces of fabric, quotes, cards, and print outs. I love laying out the images before I pin them to my pinboard. Don’t be afraid to use your gallery wall as apart of your overall gallery wall. Do incorporate jewelry or sparkly items to up the glam factor!

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2017!

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Images

J.Crew Sunnies | Palm Tree Print | | Yachting Habitually Chic | Scarf in Hair | Blue Chair | Car | Mark D. Sikes Blue Fabric | Girl on the Boat | Palm Tree Print | Summer Bike | Dive In | Cocktail

When it comes to learning how to design a bedroom, it can be quite challenging for some. This especially rings true when you’re dealing with smaller spaces! I recently came across this beautiful neutral bedroom by Amanda Barnes on My Domaine. What I love most about this bedroom is that it achieves a perfect mix of tranquility without skimping on color. Adding a piece of furniture like a bench at the foot of the bed allows for a look of luxury and sophistication. The flow of your bedroom is also crucial – you never want to obstruct walkways. If your bedroom is limited in size, choosing a narrow bench is a great alternative to help add dimension to your bedroom.

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