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I had to share this article as it touched me deeply. It can speak to your soul in many ways, but for design sake it’s just perfection! Thanks apartment therapy for sharing.
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/broken-is-beautiful-kintsugi-makes-broken-things-even-better-231069
Every Friday I take time to sit down with my iced coffee “decaf, thanks to baby #2 😉 ” and rummage through my favorite blogs, designer’s websites and online markets for whimsical & fanciful finds that are only discovered by digging in deep for jewels amongst the clutter.
Today’s Friday Find… this Luxurious Turkish Tea set for six. I adore the quaint size and jubilant colors.
Here it is again folks… a chance to name the next color for House Beautiful…
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We all heard the good ‘ole phrase, “they just don’t make it like they used to”… well in the design world this holds very true. That muted old plaid wool itchy sofa in your great grandmothers living room or that walnut chiseled dining room table that’s been passed down through generations has greater benefits than just standing the test of time ,as we all thought, they actually have a longer fire rating time.
Due to the advancements in technology, we can now compound such fabrics as nylon, viscose, polyester etc. which not only are in a majority of our furniture, fabrics, carpet and decor but they pose a threat if a fire were to ever catch in your home.
Research shows that 30 years ago, you had about about 17 minutes to escape a house fire, today it’s down to 3 or 4 minutes. It’s never something that crossed my mind, but now with a family of my own, it’s something to very seriously take in consideration.
Check out this article posted on TodayHome.com
We have all heard the coined term “going green” referring to minimizing our carbon footprint, using a certain percentage of recycled material in our products, devoting to LEED programs and so on and so on…
But what about an obvious “actually going green” approach. I frequently voice my devoted fondness for incorporating live and lush plant life into any interior space and the benefits, but this newest trend takes that idea in a whole different direction… literally!
For years we’ve seen the potted houseplants, the interior gardens in lobbies and more recently garden green rooftops speckling our sky scrappers. With keeping in the same concept, new innovators have put a different spin on how to incorporate your lovely greens into a space using a new creative objective in mind… adding a living piece of art!
Take a look at some of these interior vertical gardens
I am sharing a blog post (via http://www.simplymaggie.com) I came across this morning, because everyone has brilliant ideas and finds to share… that’s how we all get inspired!
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With the holidays upon us, we love nothing more than to create an inviting and cozy place to call home. Holiday decor gives your home a sense of family, celebration and good spirit. As the holidays call for delicious spreads, travel, gifts and more… holidays are not only a time of the year we look forward to but it can also thin out your wallet.
There are millions of DIY projects out there, but from someone who takes on the challenge quite a bit, it can be just as expensive as buying new merchandise and even more exhausting. I’ve listed a few DIY holiday decor ideas that really only use 3-4 items and all can be bought at your local Micheal’s, Jo-Ann fabrics or even existing items you may already have lying around your home.
Using brass tacks and any candle in any color, create your own pattern!
You can buy these apothecary bottles on Etsy or find at any vintage store very cheap.
The wheat can be purchased from any Michaels, Jo-Ann fabrics or any craft store for that matter.
The pinecones and juniper can be found probably in your own backyard. Can’t find Juniper?
use evergreen from your Christmas tree. It’s a great way to bring in the fresh smell of winter
We’re seeing a resurrection of the glamorous & fabulous roaring 1920’s art deco era emphasizing the social, artistic and cultural dynamism.
The Las Vegas Furniture Market Festival and LCDQ panels have forecasted these rousing trends that have already been popping up in design magazine spreads and nationwide designers’ portfolios.
Moody Walls dramatic, deep and bold colored walls allow for your textiles and accents to really pop. Designers are less concerned about space and more focused on the mood of a room. It’s such a dramatic turn from the clean, crisp & airiness we’ve seen in the past decade.
Luxe Details. Tufting, tassels, intricate carving, rhinestones/diamonds and nailheads are just a few design details that give a plain piece of furniture serious GlamBam! Look for these luxe accents on sofas, chairs, headboards, and tables.
Patterned Wallpaper. Plain and simple… bold busy prints are in. Naked solid walls are a thing of the past. These colorful and expressive prints exude luxury, playfullness and confidence.
Having that amazing sofa, side chairs and coffee table are your key elements to any living room, but it’s the accessories that make any room shine and stand out from any other ordinary living room. Believe it or not, dressing up your coffee table is an art form. It’s the focal point of your sitting arrangement and it makes quite a statement. Here are essentials for styling a designer look table that will not only express your style but really make your room top notch.
-always include some sort of foliage (real or fake)
-incorporate books; medium to large (preferably ones of your interests)
-use different height items; it’s more appealing to the eye
-include an art piece; figurine/statue
-form about 3 groupings of decor, don’t line them up evenly or place all decor in the middle
Redecorating ? Instead of going in and out of retail stores or sitting behind a computer screen searching endless webpages for accessories, lighting or art… try looking at your local estate
sales. I’ve found that spending time outside and weaving in between the upscale and fabulous neighborhoods of your city is a much better way to spend your day shopping. You honestly come across items that you were never intentionally looking for in the first place that just grab you somehow and knowing it has a story in itself is pretty cool.
I’ve used the website http://www.estatesales.net/ an endless number of times and is my go to place to locate estate sales near me. I grab my shoulder bag, cash (most don’t take cc) and my drink to go and set off to find treasures that I could never find at a Target.
Previously owned goods may not be your thing, but just the experience in itself is worth a day of discovering.
Happy treasure hunting!
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