Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Beach Looks
Get ready for the beach with these summer looks. A cute bathing suite, functional tote, and graphic towel will get you through the summer in style!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Chalkboard Paint
Slowly but surely I'm beginning to realize that life is too short to take yourself (or your decorating) too seriously. A home should be a place that is always stylish and unique, but never too serious. So what better way to add a little fun to your space then chalkboard paint? Change up a dresser, paint a wall, or go all out and cover an entire room. Not only will it look great, but it will provide a blank canvas for your personality (literally). Create a household calendar, label drawers or cabinets, share a quote, draw a picture, or leave a little note. Stick with white chalk for a simpler look or go bold with colored chalk.
If you're hesitant about painting your walls black then check out Rust-Oleum's tinted chalkboard paint!
If you're hesitant about painting your walls black then check out Rust-Oleum's tinted chalkboard paint!
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| Photo: Apartment Therapy |
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| Photo: Designing Life |
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| Photo: Martha Stewart |
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| Photo: Paper N Stitch |
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| Photo: The Aqua Room |
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| Photo: The White Library |
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| Photo: The Wool Acorn |
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Knot Just for Boaters
Think rope knots are just for boaters? Think again. These nautically-inspired knots are the perfect way to add a bit of summer to your home's decor. Switching out accessories such as throw pillows, place mats, and curtain tie backs is an easy way to change the style of your home as often as you'd like. Change accessories seasonally or whenever your personal style starts to wander. Your home should always be a place that expresses you, so let these accessories lead your home into a stylish summer!
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| Photo: Ballard Designs |
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| Photo: Preppy Princess |
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| Photo: Two's Company |
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| Photo: Pomegranate |
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| Photo: Williams-Sonoma |
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| Photo: Stonk Knots |
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Celebrating Memorial Day
For me, Memorial Day weekend is a time to welcome summer with family and friends. (It's also my birthday weekend, so that adds an extra element of excitement!). Not only is Memorial Day a holiday that is associated with fun parties and beach trips, but more importantly it is a day to celebrate the fallen members of our country's military. So however you decide to spend Memorial Day, make sure you do it in red, white and blue! Here's a little all-American inspiration for your Memorial Day decor:
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| Photo: Better Homes and Gardens |
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| Photo: Bliss Tree |
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| Photo: Hat Attack |
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| Photo: Martha Stewart |
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| Photo: Social Couture |
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| Photo: Martha Stewart |
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Nautical Style
With summertime around the corner, beach days are near and it's time to get fashion-ready for the season. One of my favorite summer styles is the classic navy and white nautical look. Pair a striped top with simple dark wash jeans (I love the button detail on the pair below) and accent with stripe or anchor-printed accessories for an instant nautical feel. From the beach to a barbeque, you can't go wrong with a classic look like this.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Fancy Ice Cubes
The weather is getting nicer and summer is officially on its way (hooray!). Along with this lovely season usually comes a calendar full of fun gatherings with family and friends. Get creative and impress your guests with these fancy, homemade ice cubes. Add small pieces of fruit, flowers, or mint to an ice tray and fill to the top with water. Or skip the water altogether and fill an ice tray with tea for a unique way to keep iced tea cold without watering it down. The finished result will be the coolest ice cubes that your guests have ever seen.
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| Photo: Everything Fabulous |
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| Photo: Martha Stewart |
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| Photo: Whole Living |
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| Photo: Cupcakes and Cashmere |
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Stylish Shutters
Believe it or not, shutters can be used for a lot more then just a window covering. Used shutters often turn up at flea markets or garage sales, and with a little love they can be turned into beautiful accessories for your home. Here are a few of my favorite transformations:
- For an instant headboard, create a row of shutters behind your bed. You'll probably need about four or five depending on the width of the shutters and the size of your bed. Keep the original paint for a more rustic look, or change them up with a fresh coat of paint.
- Create a screen by connecting multiple shutters with hinges. Hang photos or greeting cards from the screen for a unique display.
- If you can't find a group of shutters, create a simple mail holder or photo display with a single shutter. Hang the shutter on your wall with the slat openings pointing up. This will create a convenient place to hold mail or display photos.
- Create a shelf or coat hanger with two shutters. This one-of-a-kind piece will add unique personality to a mud room or foyer.
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| Photo: Blog A La Cart |
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| Photo: HGTV |
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| Photo: Terramia |
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| Photo: Scrap Hacker |
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| Photo: Better Homes and Gardens |
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