Think pink with deep rust and ivory stripes, or forest green mixed with ivory stripes. I love how changing just one color or pattern can make the whole room feel completely different without actually changing much at all.

Right now I’m really in the mood to add some butter yellow into the mix, and maybe even a hot pink stripe situation for something a little more fun. Clearly, I can never just pick one bedding combo and stick with it. What do you think?

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Welcome to my little office oasis: a calm, neutral space that has become my favorite corner of the house. I wanted something minimal and grounding, a place where I could actually think and feel inspired instead of overwhelmed, and this setup has become exactly that.

The light oak desk is the star of the room: warm, simple, and so clean-lined. It brings in that natural warmth I’m always craving. Underneath, the checkered rug adds just enough pattern to keep things interesting without stealing the show. I love the little olive tree and how cute she is.

I love having a space that feels both functional and beautiful. A place to write, edit, dream, and sit with a cup of tea in between tasks. Thanks for stopping by my office!

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Duvet Cover | Bed Sheets | Pendant Light | Headboard | Bed Frame | Nightstand | Wall Hook | Mirror | Rug

I’m having a peach and olive moment in my bedroom right now, and thought I’d share my linen bedding details. I’m a little obsessed with linen bedding, and I’ve had quite a few different linen bedding sets and colors from neutral to bold and colorful. Right now I have this linen olive green toned duvet from Quince in the color ‘Willowleaf‘. I’m obsessed with this color! I’ve been switching up the colors, and I just swapped out the sheets for one of my favorites — this peachy pink tone ‘Hazelnut’ from Bed Threads. I love this little color combo.

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Have any more bedding questions? Let me know and I’m happy to help!

xoxo Erika

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My apartment has been my oasis for so many years! It’s seen so many different looks over the last decade, and I’ve been making lots of tweaks to it in the past year. I thought I’d share the space as of late because I am really loving it lately and being an absolute homebody these days.

My Bedroom

The ultimate chill space. I love to keep the bedroom minimal and focused on relaxing. The bed is the coziest space to lay down and read a book. Right now I’ve got these lovely rust-colored linen sheets from Bed Threads and they are an absolute dream.

The Living Room

My favorite space of the house is definitely the living room. I pretty much spend all of my time here! Between this cozy sofa and the sunshine that beams through the windows, this plant-filled place is my favorite place to be.

The Dining Space

This tiny little dining nook is one of my fave spots to have my morning coffee, work from my laptop, and, of course, eat dinner.

The Garden

One of the highlights of my space is this little yard! I spend so much time here in the summer, and adore this little sunny space. I’ve been slowly swapping out the plants lately and it’s a work in progress.

The Office

This space is almost always “under construction”, so stay tuned for a full tour. I love this space because it’s the perfect dual-purpose room. It has storage, a desk space to work at, and a little pull out bed for when we have guests over. I love to work in this room and escape.

That’s my apartment tour! I’ve linked most of the pieces in my space here, but if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a DM on Instagram @erikacarlock.

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Things have been slowly changing here at Coyote Casa Blanca and I thought I’d give an updated bedroom tour. The last time I did a bedroom tour things looked very different and I was basically just excited to not be sleeping on a mattress on the floor anymore at that point. Hah! Things are looking much more put together now and I’m excited to share the progress. The room is feeling so peaceful and calming and perfectly fits the feeling I dream of when I head to the desert.

A few months ago I did these DIY Roman clay walls. This just might be my favorite DIY so far! The color is so rich and vibrant and really makes the room pop. After this wall refresh it only seemed right to add some fresh bedding to the space. I’m a big fan of linen bedding and I got the loveliest linen bedding from April Notes. I chose the sunset rose linen sheet set and beige linen duvet set and I love how they contrast against the wall. The color looks perfect and they feel so luxurious. Isn’t it so dreamy? April Notes is a woman-founded small business that handcrafts all of its linen products and they come in the loveliest subdued shades. If you want some major bedding inspiration check out their dreamy Instagram feed here.

Want to follow along with more house updates? Check out my Instagram here. xoxo Erika

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Sunset Rose Bed Sheets from April Notes

Beige Linen Duvet from April Notes

Coyote Dusty Jute Rug from Hesby

Rattan Fan Wall Art from Urban Outfitters

Fluted side table from Target

*includes gifted products*

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Summer is in full swing and I thought I’d share my summer yard refresh where we’ve been spending each evening. Our cowboy pool is my favorite place to be all summer and we just added some new furniture to the space so it just got even better. Last year I filled out the space along the fence with lots of native cacti and local plants and they’re slowly but surely getting bigger. I added these string lights and it makes the space glow in the evening light.

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Ever since I finished the DIY roman clay walls in the bathroom I’ve been wanting to play around with another roman clay wall at Coyote Casa Blanca. This time I wanted to be a bit more bold and go for a fun color with an accent wall. I ended up doing a deep Moroccan-inspired pink accent wall in the bedroom and I’m loving how it turned out. The texture adds so much dimension to the space and really makes the bed pop. Here’s a quick look at the process.

To get that beautiful Roman plaster look I mixed a bucket of joint compound here and a gallon of eggshell paint and primer in the color Shiny Kettle by Behr. I knew from skim coating the rooms in the house that I wanted a pancake-like consistency for the joint compound. So I filled a bucket with roughly 2/3 parts of joint compound blended with water to the right consistency, and then poured 1/3 parts of the paint color to it then blended with my mixer on my drill. I’d highly recommend you get a giant bucket and mix the paint and joint compound entirely for your project so that you get a consistent color. Mixing extra later can be really inconsistent!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

I followed a pretty simple recipe: 2/3 parts joint compound to 1/3 part paint. Mix it well with a drill paint mixer and apply to wall or surface with a scraper or palette knife.

Ingredients:

• paint color of your choice (I used ‘Shiny Kettle’ by Behr in eggshell)
• joint compound + water
• joint knife
• dropcloth
• bucket or mixing bowl (preferably with measurement lines)
• drill mud mixer attachment
• protective gear (gloves, mask, goggles)

Step 1: Combine the ingredients. Start by mixing together the joint compound and water to a smooth pancake-like finish. Use a drill mud mixer attachment to blend.

Step 2: Slowly 1/3 parts paint until the mixture has the consistency of thick pancake batter.

Step 3: Mix thoroughly to ensure that all of the mix is fully blended without clumps or bubbles.

Step 4: Apply the clay using a joint knife to spread the clay onto the surface you wish to cover. Smooth and shape it with varying strokes.

Step 5: Let it dry overnight. Once dry you can lightly sand it. If you want to can seal it you can buy sealant here.

BEFORE AND AFTER

I love how it turned out and am kind of obsessed with the idea of doing this all over my house! See more of the process on my Instagram and TikTok.

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Things are coming together at Coyote Casa Blanca and I just got the cutest new dining table from Homary for my dining nook. I’ve been on the hunt for a fluted, light wood dining table and when I found this table I was so excited. I love the round look and fluted details on the table and it’s perfect seating for this little dining nook. It really brought the space together. Of course I had to celebrate the nook having a proper table with a yummy breakfast spread from the local bakery. Croissants? Check. Coffee? Check. Fresh fruit? Check.

The table shipped super fast, and I was so excited to unbox it. I was able to put it together by myself really quickly, and I love how it turned out. Shop the dining table I got here, and use code ERKC7 for 7% off sitewide at Homary!

xoxo Erika

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Fall is my favorite time to get cozy in my living room and binge watch Gilmore Girls for the zillionth time. I’ve been making subtle fall updates to my living room, and it feels extra inviting lately. My favorite way to decorate for fall is the make the space feel moody and warm. I’ve been filling the space with candles, mood lighting, and lots of lots of textures. I added this rust checkerboard shag rug a few months ago and I love how it brings the space together. Currently the color palette is full of lots of fall tones like rust, orange, and deep greens.

I just added this stunning still-life I thrifted to my bookshelf, and added this vintage nude I thrifted as well. I am loving vintage paintings lately and these are a few favorite finds.

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It’s been a minute since I documented my bedroom, and since updating my bedroom is kind of a never-ending project I thought I’d post the current space. It feels so cozy and full of sunshine in there right now. I’m linking everything currently in the space here!

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