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Who doesn't love a bit of blue? Isn't turquoise gorgeous? Always reminds me of the sea, summer and easy breezy jewelry. Its such a great color for any room whether its a detail like a pillow or rug or the main attraction as the wall color. I included the fabulous little Holga camera, because how great would this look while traveling? The little cafe chairs can be used in a kitchen or even outside on the patio. Happy shopping!

1st Apr 2012 | 0 Reactions

Room details...

Wall tattoos...great idea!

Surface Collective - Coo Coo Clocks Wall Tattoo $59.00 - 2Modern

Oilo - Modern Berries Bedding $58.00 - 2Modern

Olli & Lime - George Pillow $40.00 - 2Modern

Surface Collective - Flock Wall Tattoo $39.00 - 2Modern

Surface Collective - Bye Bye Black Bird Wall Tattoo $49.00 - 2Modern

If you are looking for some great wall decor without spending a lot of money or dealing with wallpaper, how about wall tattoos? This is a great idea for kids rooms as well as any room in the house. Its also something to think about doing if you rent. I also included some fresh green bedding for a great price as well as a pillow to match. Happy tattooing!

18th Mar 2012 | 0 Reactions

Spring is for storage...

Spring cleaning...great boxes for storage!

Large Smart Store System Tote $14.99 - Container Store

Mini Rectangular Boxes $1.99 - Container Store

X-Small Whitewashed Wood Bin $12.99 - Container Store

Silver Rectangular Tins with Windows $3.79 - Container Store

Rectangular Sea Grass Bin $7.99 - Container Store

It will soon be spring, and what better time than to box up all your stuff for storage? Boxes are great to keep you organized year round, or, if you need to see what you are selling at a garage sale. I love being able to put everything in a container with a label, which keeps it easy to track. If its stuff you don't care about, put it in the basement or attic and if you can't remember what's in it six months later, toss it. These boxes are great for closets too - shoes, sweaters, handbags, belts, scarves and even socks and lingerie. Just toss a nice fragrant sheet or pillow in it and its good to go. Happy cleaning!!

5th Mar 2012 | 1 Reaction

Say it with stripes...

Gorgeous striped rugs!

St. croix cosmo striped rug $248.99 - Kohl's

Inhabit - Leaf Wool Rug $142.00 - 2Modern

"Zoey" Zebra-Print Rug $119.00 - Horchow

"Calming Waves" Rug $159.00 - Horchow

How about a gorgeous striped rug to make a statement in your home? Any color combination will brighten up a room, but, I'm partial to the zebra stripe. This will act as a neutral in any design scheme and add just the right amount of 'oomph' to amp up the glamour quotient too. Stripes can be mixed with other patterns too and if you aren't sure, just use the same colors in your fabrics that are in the rug. Are you ready to add some stripes?

27th Feb 2012 | 0 Reactions

Dreamy winter white...

Gorgeous focal point

Dreamy White Guest Bedroom...

Janice Minor White "Porcupine Quill" Mirror $775.00 - Neiman Marcus

Aviva Stanoff "Jeweled" Silk Pillow, 18"Sq. $225.00 - Horchow

"Gray Abstract" Rug $1,009.00 - Horchow

Aveline Bed $619.00 - Ballard Designs

30 inch Terrific Trio - Special Order Fabrics $286.00 - Ballard Designs

X-Bench $179.00 - Ballard Designs

Vintage Vogue Club Chair Slipcover - Special Order Fabrics $120.00 - Ballard Designs

Thinking of changing up your guest bedroom? Is it boring, with no color, accessories or pretty details? Well, look no further than a soothing palette of white, gray, silver and some sparkle. Make it glam with sparkly pillows and a gorgeous silver mirror. Lots of shimmery white and a graphic rug pull the whole look together to make it chic and stylish. If its time for an update, this is a great palette to work with!

20th Feb 2012 | 2 Reactions

Power of pink...

Bold or pale pinks...

Fleur-De-Lys Tumbler $8 - Anthropologie

Nosegay Sheet Set $168 - Anthropologie

Aymara Rug $698 - Anthropologie

Natori Thien Sheared Print Beach Towel $45 - Bloomingdale's

Three "Primavera" Pitchers $75 - Horchow

Pine Cone Hill "Erika" Bed Linens $75 - Horchow

Pink is such a gorgeous, soothing color that represents little girls and breast cancer awareness. In design, pink is a neutral that few people think to add to a room instead of white, with white or with virtually any color. Color combinations with pink that look fantastic? Gray, purple, red, blue, green (think preppy power!), black, orange and brown for a really sophisticated change from black and white. How about painting your living room walls a pale pink that change with the light of day and cast a beautiful glow on your guests with low lighting? Or the dining room with pink walls and candlelight? How lovely...experiment and see what you think!

12th Feb 2012 | 1 Reaction

Green + white = fresh + modern

Room Details in green...

Le Versha Chair, Orange $248 - Anthropologie

In Clouds Wallpaper $198 - Anthropologie

Zip-Dee-Doo Knob $10 - Anthropologie

Painted Picea Lampshade $88 - Anthropologie

Dunstan Wing Chair $799 - Ballard Designs

Lenoir 92\" Sofa Slipcover - Special Order Fabrics $500 - Ballard Designs

Custom Drapery Panel $113 - Ballard Designs

Green with a little hit of the other new 'it' color - orange. That little metal chair is so pretty with all white furniture and green details such as wallpaper, curtains and lampshades. Green looks so fresh and clean mixed with white furniture or walls. The green wallpaper with white furniture and accessories would look super chic too. Have a look around the web and you will see green in fashion, gadgets, accessories and yes, home decor. Do you love green too?

5th Feb 2012 | 1 Reaction

Power of purple...

Jefdesigns - OMR1001 Organic Modern Rug $120 - 2Modern

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PURPLE POWER

Waterfall Ruffle Shower Curtain $79 - Urban Outfitters

Textured Velvet Curtain $49 - Urban Outfitters

Baja Beaded Chandelier $79 - Urban Outfitters

Lacoste Bedding, Sevan Comforter and Duvet Cover Sets $80 - Macy's

Sonoma life style® burlwood & teak pillar candle $10 - Kohl's

Purple is the IN color of the season this year so I rounded up some gorgeous purple items on sale that will add just the right amount of color to a white room. Or, if you have other colors such as blue, gray or silver, purple is a great way to add some 'zip' without overload. Too much purple can be a negative, so keep it simple with accent pieces. Happy shopping!!

29th Jan 2012 | 0 Reactions

Modern details...

Black white silver = modern details...

Gondor tree $69.95 $149 - CB2

Charlotte candleholders $3.95 - $14.95 $4 - CB2

Finn Pendant $99 - west elm

Papier-Mâché Stag $99 - west elm

Zigzag Floor Pouf $249 - west elm

Wallpaper Print Window Panel $69 - west elm

On the opposite end of the spectrum to last week's post, these gorgeous touches of black, white and silver add stylish and modern details to any room. Monochromatic decorating is fun and challenging and I especially love these three colors together to make a bold statement. Keep it simple with just two colors and one accent color to add some punch. I love the stag head and pouf...which is your favorite?

22nd Jan 2012 | 0 Reactions

Bed-n-bath looks you need now...

Mix metals, glass brick!

Swirl Corner Shelf $19 - Urban Outfitters

Grasses Shower Curtain $29 - Urban Outfitters

Honeycomb Glass Pendant Shade $64 - Urban Outfitters

Brick Trompe L'oeil Wallpaper $99 - Urban Outfitters

Vanity Mirror $49 - Urban Outfitters

Organic Leaf Print Duvet Cover $119 - Gaiam

By mixing textures, metals and glass as well as adding wallpaper that looks like real brick, you can bring a unique and warm look to any bedroom or bathroom. Gaiam offers organic bedding, which is a plus for those with young children and adults who suffer from allergies. The shower curtain and honeycomb pendant continues the nature theme for the bathroom. Simple metals like a petite shelf or mirror add a nice touch to the whole scheme without breaking the bank. What are you waiting for? Go natural!