Etsy Shop of the Week: Carly Martin

This week’s Etsy Shop of the Week is brought to you by Carly Martin, a fashion illustrator based in New York. We absolutely love every print in her shop and each one could absolutely make a great addition to any gallery wall. How cute is this little kissing camel? This print makes us dream of spring. And we all know, sweater weather is certainly not over just yet. Head on over to Carly’s shop and be sure to pick up a print! Xo - GOLP

Shopbop Sale Favs

It’s the best time of the year! Shopbop is having their BIG EVENT sale! Spend $250+, save 20%. Spend $500+, save 25%. Spend $1000+, save 30%. Just use code BIGEVENT14 at checkout. How cute are these leopard espadrilles? Perfect for both spring and summer. If you’re in the market for a new clutch, this one is very pretty. You know a new LBD is always necessary. These Tory Burch booties will make the winter to spring transition super easy. How dreamy is this Tibi pale pink pleated skirt {and dress, and leopard cami}!? This black jumpsuit is great for date night or your next girls night out. Shop it all here!

GOLP Custom iPhone Backgrounds

Happy Tuesday, GOLP! Back to chilly weather and not sure we’re ready for another polar vortex. Today we’re so excited to bring you custom iPhone covers especially made for GOLP readers! We partnered with the talented Sweatshirt Dressshirt to create custom and inspirational background photos. From neighborhood/city specific to some of our favorite quotes, there are over 10 sparkly backgrounds to choose from. Click through the photo to download the high-res image and save to your phone! What’s not to love? Xo - GOLP

Diamonds Are A Rugs Bestfriend

Rugs can dress up a room in an instant. Although they tend to come with a hefty price tag, they are so worth the investment. If you have browsed Houzz.com, Pinterest or other interior design blogs as of late, you might have come across this popular rug design. The classic color combination not only provides dimension and depth to the room, but the neutral colors are guaranteed to last for the years to come. These rugs can also be easily incorporated into modern, traditional, and contemporary styled homes. What do you think? Are you loving the black + white diamond combo? Let us know. Xo - GOLP

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Vote for GOLP In Apartment Therapy’s “Homie” Awards!

Attention, GOLP readers! We need your vote! As you may or may not know, Apartment Therapy is one of our favorite places on the web for interior design and inspiration. GOLP has been nominated for their 6th Annual Homie Awards which celebrates the best in home design and inspiration blogs! We hope you enjoy our little corner of the web as much as we enjoy posting and would appreciate your vote! All you have to do is click the +1 button next to “Girls of Lincoln Park” and register your nomination. Voting ends February 21st so be sure to cast your vote now! Xo - GOLP

Bookshelf Styling 101

We love a good bookshelf. Not only are they a great way to display and organize your favorite books but they are also quite easy to accessorize with frames, bookends and other home decor items. When it comes to styling a bookshelf though, stick to these 5 easy and simple rules.

1. Color Coordinate: Trust us, it looks good. Stack books with similar hues both vertically and horizontally throughout your bookshelf. It’s pleasing to the eye, stylish and it may even help you remember that great beach read from last summer.

2. Incorporate Different Focal Points: Bookshelves make it easy to also display some of your favorite pictures, paintings and home accessories. Objects like bookends and vases can easily fit within the shelves and help establish various focal points.

3. Symmetry: If you feel like your bookshelf isn’t as organized as you would like, try placing collectables and objects between books. Don’t be afraid of space as it’s important to scatter books to punctuate the look.

4. Extend Your Color Scheme: Painting the back of the bookshelf the same color as your walls can help make the room appear larger and provide a sense of unity. Not into painting? Try utilizing accessories in the same hue as your walls to bring the space together.

5. Ultimate Photo Gallery: Depending on the length and width of your shelves, a built in bookshelf can make the ultimate photo gallery wall. Be sure to mix and match frames using modern and antique frames throughout the wall.