MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011
Flea Markets
There is nothing better then spending an afternoon with your best friend and adorable baby, while shopping at local flea markets!! Flea markets are a great way to find unique trinkets or ideas for your home! Nothing a little paint wont fix!!! Here is some great pix from today's local flea markets!!
A old ladder can make an amazing accent to any ceiling!!
Another ladder can hold other household items, I prefer bath towels!!
Using an old hutch is a great way to hold all your collectibles!!
Love this simple idea of random strips of paper, with simple sayings on them to express feeling or ideas!!
Simple candle holders are always a great find at any Flea Market (that I will give a facelift later)
Finding a small little box, can be a great holder for those little trinkets!!
Simple gold mirror can add character to any wall in your home!
Signs: They are a great way to express your feelings through your walls!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011
Feminine or Masculine?
The master bedroom in any home should feel like a sanctuary, you want it to fit both your styles especially if there is a male in the house. You don't want the bedroom too feel to feminine or too masculine, it's important that both of you are happy. You also want it to be inviting and a place you want to show your guests. Here are some snapshots of our bedroom and some ways to make it fit both your styles.
Imperfections: I think the best place to have imperfections in a home is where you put all those amazing books that hold a place in your heart. This is also where you display your picture frames, personal items and even those random accessories you have nowhere to display. Don't forget this is a place to express yourself and your design style. You can keep it formal or make it look messy. I love adding wall covering to the back of the bookshelf to give it depth, and lastly its okay to put things facing out this draws your attention to the bookshelves and has you wanting to look at all the goodies.
Black can easily be a neutral in any space, you just have to know how to use it. In this case I used black in our furniture pieces and a through a few accents.
Adding a pop of color can bring in the feminine side, such as this fuchsia pillow with the added touch of polka-dots.
Keeping the walls a neutral is a good choice, especially if you are planning on selling.
Hope you've Enjoyed!!!
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011
Trinket Thursday!
Well I can't believe its already Thursday. I love trinkets, I love being able to take any household item and make it something interesting. For instance, I have SO much jewelry, and I needed a new way to display it all. I wanted it to feel like an extension of design. Here is a unique and fun way to display your favorite jewelry. Let me know what you think.
I wanted to see what I could reuse in my house. I had these serving trays that were used at our wedding that had been sitting in our basement in a box for the last 3 years. Now it adds interest and is a way to hold the trinkets.
Using bowls to hold your jewelry is fun and an easy way to display them. I really disliked all those racks with all the holes in them to hold all your jewelry. {These bowls I got at Marshals for $2 a piece} I love a great deal.
I then displayed some of my grandmothers things, such as an old glass jar, with all of her old pearls. It creates sentimental value and adds a special touch to my trinkets!!
Adding a mirror is a great touch, making sure you are looking good before you head out the door.
This was a simple idea, that creates not only a great way to display your favorite jewelry but it is a creative touch to your dresser and your room.
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2011
Entryways!!!
Who doesn't love a great Entryway? Well our house really doesn't have a formal entryway, when you walk in to our house, you walk right into the living room. We are getting ready to put our house on the market so I wanted to make our entryway feel like an "Entryway" I found this inspiration from {http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/photo/la-emilyhousetour-bethanynauert/item/222556} it was simplistic with a vintage gold mirror and a plexiglass table. I have my grandmothers vintage gold mirror that had been in my basement for years and now I had a place to put it. I think the end result makes the house feel cozy and inviting and allows for a place to throw your keys after a long day at work.
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011
Patterns: Chevron
PATTERNS: Chevron also known as Herringbone or Dancette!! LOVE
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
Imperfections: Bookshelves
