I have a love/hate relationship with depictions of human innards, particularly the skull. Hate because I’m a total wuss when it comes to things like horror movies and gore, and love because stylized depictions of skulls tend to end up on my consumer purchases (think shoes, hoodies, artwork) with a surprising frequency. In other words, I am afraid of skulls that look like skulls and enamored with skulls that look like, well, pirate emblems or cartoon monkey heads.

That’s why I’ve fallen hard for this uber cute bed-in-a-bag from Domestications. Sure, it’s still, and yes, it is sold in the section of the shop meant to appeal to a demographic rather far removed from my own, but I don’t care. Some skulls are scary and some skulls… they watch over you in your sleep, bwahahaha!

I find myself inspired by this shot of designer Mary McDonald’s Hollywood guesthouse den. Pairing pink and black with green tones down the overwhelming girliness that is a characteristic of pink and black alone so your space doesn’t end up looking like a tween girl’s wardrobe.

Of course, a brighter iteration of this palette could easily work in a tween girl’s bedroom, as you can see.

Want to DIY it? Hit up Amazon (or click the pics!) for tons and tons of pink, black, and lime green accessories, furniture, and bedding.

I waver where pink is concerned. Whereas I know I’m definitely not into the whole bubblegum thing that I’ve posted about before, pink in smaller doses can pretty up an otherwise drab interior. On the other hand, it’s still so girly — case in point: I had a daughter, and suddenly my overwhelmingly gender neutral layette was immediately pinkified by friends and relatives.

The interior above — featuring fabric from Designers Guild — contains just enough pink to make a statement and, barring the fact that it’s just a tad too plushie for my tastes, I am definitely digging on the overall color scheme. There’s something a little retro about this living room, what with the thick furry couches and carpeting, but the jewel-like colors add excitement. Of course, you can achieve the same effect without ever introducing pink into your home’s color scheme with vivid and vivacious blues or greens or purples. Pink is just one place you might consider beginning your journey.

To help you start, here are six pink pieces that will add some va-va-voom to your office, kitchen, bedroom, or living room:

If you like what you see, click the pics for more info!

When it comes to things you can’t live without, make sure they are steeped in style.

Everyone needs a few absorbent strips of cloth — most commonly known as tea towels — in the kitchen for the wiping up of spills and the drying of digits, so why not choose display-worthy specimens? I’m currently loving these colorful tea towels from ferm LIVING. Yes, they are a tad pricey at nearly twenty bucks a pop, but one hopes that ferm’s 100% organic cotton will last a goodly long time.

If you need a break from all the holiday decor assaulting your eyeballs, check out Joel Dewberry‘s line of beautiful fabrics. Dewberry is a prolific designer, artist, and craftsman, though unlike many of his fellows, fabric is his medium of choice. I love how his fabric designs are all so different, yet they combine wonderfully, making them perfect for home decor and craft projects.