Loving IKEA’s current selection of artwork.
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September 4, 2011
IKEA Art + Posters
September 3, 2011
BLIK
My sister introduced me to this company BILK that creates some pretty cool wall stick on art and decor. I’m totally digging it.
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Headboards on the cheap!
Chandeliers!
January 13, 2010
My Favorite Place On Earth Part 3
More from The Homestead. I thought this would be the last post, but it is going to take one more to get all the pictures up. This is only because my computer is. so. slow. and it takes about 3 hours to put together 1 post and by the time I have uploaded 10 pictures I want to pull my hair out.
Chandeliers… yes. I love the orangey color of this room… kind of a burnt orange. That is why I love The Homestead, even though it was built in 1776 it and you feel like you stepped back in time when you are there, they have some awesome paint colors: pink, purple, orange. Love it.
Love black and white tiled floors. I want them in my foyer. Not that I have a foyer…
This is a pretty pink. Lovely. I love their bathrooms- the gold framed mirrors, the marble, the sconces…
Just lovely. This is in the pink ladies room. The poor women who were using the loo when I was snapping pics…
The hallway to the spa = pure bliss.
And the hallway is just lovely. Pinks and greens and blues and window seats and vaulted ceilings, I could live in this hallway.
Me lounging before my massage. The actual massage was not one of the best ones I have had, but the women’s lounge was just lovely.
Oh how I love art work grouped like this. This is what you do when you have a large wall to fill.
Leaving the spa… sad…
One last post on The Homestead to come!
December 21, 2009
Top Two Design Mistakes
I’ve posted before here and here about these two mistakes, but I wanted to share them with you again because I see this all the time in people’s houses.
1) Placing all the furniture in a room against the walls. Now I know sometimes this is inevitable if you live in cramped quarters, but if you have the room try out a few different arrangements.
I love the living room in father of the bride. The couches are smack dab in the middle of the living room… I love this arrangement (and this movie). I think the whole house is timeless.
2) Artwork/ Pictures that are too small for the wall. I often see in people’s houses teeny tiny frames on huge white walls. Think big!
Love this mirror (all following images lustfully stolen from Pottery Barn).
Grouping smaller items together is a great idea!
May 3, 2009
Tip of the Day: Hanging Artwork
A common mistake that people make is hanging artwork or pictures that are way too small for the wall. In my opinion, the bigger the better. One little tiny picture on a large wall is a major no no.
A good rule to follow when hanging pictures is to hang them in odd numbers, 1, 3, 5… The only exception is 2 which is perfectly fine.
Seaweed print collection from Garnet Hill:
Ok, I know what you are thinking, there are 6 pictures hanging on this wall. But the arrangement is fine since there are 2 rows and 3 pictures in each. A collection of prints is always a good idea.
I’m craving these two prints from Garnet Hill as well, I’m thinking about them for my living room.
Pics of more examples to come tomorrow…
April 15, 2009
Awesome Prints
I just love the artwork that John & Sherry from This Young House (I say that as if I know them) have for sale at their online shop. Love their blog too.
March 20, 2009
1st Dibs Friday
Here is what is new and catching my eye this Friday at 1st Dibs:
Is this a man or woman? Spanish 17th Century Artwork:
I love these High Back Chairs:
February 13, 2009
A few decorating tips from Bunny Williams
1} “Color should be complicated. Break out of the rigidly coordinated schemes that most people rely on. Instead, build on a base of varied neutrals, and add dashes of boldness throughout. Think Impressionism, not paint-by-number.
2} Matching is for beginners. Distinct eras and materials are better when blended. If I have an antique wooden chest, I’ll put a steel lamp on top…
3}Buy with the future in mind. Consider the larger items, like sofas, as quality backdrops, not the stars of the show. That way, you don’t get sick of them as your taste changes.
4} Keep an eye on scale. It’s okay if your husband needs his oversize armchair, but balance it with leggy chairs and benches. And when it comes to hanging art on the walls, the bigger, the better.
5} When in doubt, add gold. I always search out shiny things when I’m browsing flea markets. Every room needs a little sparkle.”
-Bunny Williams as quoted in this month’s Domino Magazine {last issue ever :( }
February 9, 2009
DIY: Framed Wallpaper
A simple frame like this one from IKEA:
plus some wall paper like this from Walnut Wallpaper:
= a quick and cheap way for some very pretty wall art!
If you are looking for a quick way to get your hands on some wallpaper, check out Home Depot, I haven’t checked it out though, you may have to dig though what they carry to find something decent.
January 27, 2009
My Living Room
My living room is in major need of a face lift. Here are some of my ideas:
Pjattyeryd from Ikea- I love it!
I’m thinking about these shades from Target for my living room:
And this TV stand from Ikea:
