The southwest theme is running rampant this fall from everything from fashion to home goods!
what to look for: earthy tones such asrust terra cotta, sand colors, and deep mahogany browns, set off by rich colors such as turquoise, indigo, and red.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Spoon Stir!
Building materials are all around us in our everyday lives. How many of us gave a junk draw or an old piece if furniture that we are always meaning to getting around to fixing up? I've had the opportunity to make something from "junk." I was assigned the project of making a chair from recycled or reusable objects. The result? A chair made of wooden spoons.
My grandmother Always had spoons on hand in her kitchen. As I was pondering what materials to use I remembered her jar of spoons arranged like a flower bouquet in the kitchen and BAM! It hit me!
My grandmother Always had spoons on hand in her kitchen. As I was pondering what materials to use I remembered her jar of spoons arranged like a flower bouquet in the kitchen and BAM! It hit me!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Seeing Grass
I've been loving the seagrass look lately! Seagrass is great for the summer or that beachy atmosphere! I'm drooling over the seagrass wingback armchair!
source: Pottery Barn
Friday, June 18, 2010
French Finess
I am sticking with my virtual European vacation and now we are headed over to France. I found this beautiful home, courtesy of Remodelista. It is a Provençal stone farmhouse in Nîmes with whitewashed interiors, owned by an antiques dealer and decorated with accessories from the area. Via Light Locations.
I love the use of weathered wood and the pale blue throughout the home, from the furniture to even the ceiling! (check out my older post about fun ways you can incorporate your ceiling into the design of your home)
below are some ways your can bring some of the french county side into your home;
(I love the X-shaped base of the table)
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Italian Getaway
I've been getting the itch to pick up and travel to Italy as of late! I love the Rustic/Tuscan feel that can be incorporated anywhere from Italy to California!
Ah, Venice! I love the brightly colored buildings! Lime-based paint is a great way to bring Italy into your home! below is a picture of a blue lime-washed wall that would be beautiful in any room of the house! Side-note: many Italians use blue in the kitchen to increase appetites!
terracotta tiles are a must! whether it be for the roof shingles or for the flooring!
Note the terracotta floors, chestnut beams and stone walls!
and finally, what is a true rustic Italian home without a pillared pergola to sit and enjoy some wine and company?!
Want to give your home an Italian makeover?? here are some paint suggestions!
| Paint Brand | Yellow | Red | Blue |
| Benjamin Moore | Dorset Gold | Sienna Clay | Covington Blue |
| Sherwin Williams | Gusto Gold | Red Tomato | Cote d'Azur |
| Behr | Arizona | Cherry Cobblier | Surfer |
Friday, June 11, 2010
Optical Illusions
I believe every room should have at least one fun "conversation" piece. Here are some wonderful accessories I've found that are bound to keep the eye busy! (forewarning: I've been loving the chevron lately!!)
(also available in Blue & White)
Below are some African woven baskets that are not available in stores but they are too beautiful to leave out!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Folk Inspired
I love bohemian/folk inspired things (this is the gypsy's window, right?!) so here are some recent finds i've made! also, my apologies for not having posted in so long! i've been so busy with school and work it's crazy!
I love the grain pattern on this chest of drawers and it reminds me of an acoustic guitar!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Home to Self
As you know, I have professed my love for the Ralph Lauren "La Plage" collection. That being said; I've decided to take my favorite inspiration picture from the collection and turn it into a real life outfit. interior design meets fashion (my favorittteee). so here it goes
I love the stripe pattern paired with the floral pattern and I can't help but thinking it would make a fabulous outfit!
thoughts??
I was invited to join this great site named Look Ville! I think it is a fabulous idea where anyone can post pictures up of an outfit and receive feedback! I always said if i wasn't in interior design I would LOVE to be a stylist so this is my chance! I will be posting some fun outfits up later on. side note: what a great way to test out a potential date outfit! you can confidently go out to a wedding, date, interview, etc and know your outfit is to die for!
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