Step by step directions and video tutorial on HGTV's blog for you to create your own!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
and in 1st place
I love Anthropologie, not as much for the clothes as their accessories and their displays, especially this distressed wood dresser. I would certainly like to live in an Anthropologie store, I think I would be quite comfortable.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
new found love
In the last few days, I have spent more of my time than I would like to admit on wanelo.com and pinterest.com. I've started saving and pinning some of favorites -- will post a link to my collections soon!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
noticing trends
As I read my favorite blogs, check out my favorite online shops and peruse through my beloved catalogs....here are a few trends I've been noticing.
BIRDS - screenprinted on wood, canvas and pillows (just like the one below featured on Etsy), ....porcelain, glass, wood....in cages, out of cages....in nests or on a perch, they seem to everywhere. Most are simple silhouettes. I found myself falling in love with a few things and got some great ideas for some decorations of my own.
CHALKBOARD/DRY ERASE - I'm seeing lots of "write on" objects. Like these chalkboard office accessories and dry erase bank from CB2 Anything from trash cans to pencil holders to piggy banks and even hanging light fixtures.....done right these could be pretty cool.
COVERED BOOKS - It seems like it might be a decorating "no-no" to actually see the binding of a book these days. I certainly agree that an ugly book binding can throw off your whole design scheme, so why not cover it with something fun like scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, brown paper bags, newspaper or even fabric? I've also seen books in a bookcase with pages facing out, love the look, but certainly not an easy task to find a book you want to read! Check out Google for some covered book ideas that fit your design style. Also love this idea that was recently posted by Paislee Press.
PAINTED BRICK - In certain rooms, I love the look of white painted brick, like these guys over at Young House Love.
BIRDS - screenprinted on wood, canvas and pillows (just like the one below featured on Etsy), ....porcelain, glass, wood....in cages, out of cages....in nests or on a perch, they seem to everywhere. Most are simple silhouettes. I found myself falling in love with a few things and got some great ideas for some decorations of my own.
CHALKBOARD/DRY ERASE - I'm seeing lots of "write on" objects. Like these chalkboard office accessories and dry erase bank from CB2 Anything from trash cans to pencil holders to piggy banks and even hanging light fixtures.....done right these could be pretty cool.
COVERED BOOKS - It seems like it might be a decorating "no-no" to actually see the binding of a book these days. I certainly agree that an ugly book binding can throw off your whole design scheme, so why not cover it with something fun like scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, brown paper bags, newspaper or even fabric? I've also seen books in a bookcase with pages facing out, love the look, but certainly not an easy task to find a book you want to read! Check out Google for some covered book ideas that fit your design style. Also love this idea that was recently posted by Paislee Press.
PAINTED BRICK - In certain rooms, I love the look of white painted brick, like these guys over at Young House Love.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
garden and home and you, oh my
Just spotted in the June 2011 issue of Real Simple Magazine is this wonderful website called terrain, take a few minutes to look around, they have some great stuff!
custom monogrammed linens
Saw these custom monogrammed linens from EmersonMade. in the June 2011 issue of Real Simple Magazine and thought they were pretty awesome.
might as well face it, i'm addicted to design shows
I am pretty much hooked on watching anything to do with renovating and redecorating. I must admit, I do get rather opinionated when I watch. While I love some of the ideas, I must say that I have gasped at a few choices made by the home owners and even the designers. I understand there is a lot of pressure to always be creating something new and exciting to keep the viewers watching, but painting a couch or using a color the owner specifically asked NOT to use does not jive well with me.
My latest fascination is with HGTV's Design Star. I would LOVE to be on that show with my husband to see how we would compete. I would like to think we would kick a** and win, but put us in front of a camera and on a timeline and my whole opinion of that might change. I would just love to see how we would match up against these more professionaly trained interior designers! I think I might email HGTV......
My latest fascination is with HGTV's Design Star. I would LOVE to be on that show with my husband to see how we would compete. I would like to think we would kick a** and win, but put us in front of a camera and on a timeline and my whole opinion of that might change. I would just love to see how we would match up against these more professionaly trained interior designers! I think I might email HGTV......
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
these are a few of my favorite things
Pottery Barn (Sculptural Phones $49.50 each)
Just love the look of these, even if they're not functioning phones.
Just love the look of these, even if they're not functioning phones.
Would use this for decoration, maybe filling it with flowers or baby's breath, rather than actually using it in the kitchen for storing olive oil.
I love this idea/look --- would even work if you were to buy chalkboard paint and paint a large square on your wall and frame with simple pieces of wood or a found/purchased frame.
This little set up is great! Of course the little knick knacks on the bench and cubby aren't for sale.
You could also use door knobs for the same look. Also love the dominoes in the windows and numbers running down the wall. I like seeing things in unexpected places!
make your own vintage style sign
We have this huge piece of wood hanging on the wall in our living room just waiting for us to get around to painting it. My husband, Jonah (is that the first time I've mentioned him here by name?) is creating a nifty design (you'll just have to keep checking back to see it!) that we will paint on the sign. We have been playing with different ideas as to the best/easiest way to paint the sign and I think this might be a good option from justsomethingimade.com
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
get the look decor
You must check out this awesome blog by Iheartmoustaches on Etsy.....haven't looked through all of them yet, but have loved the ones I did click through!!!
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