Friday, June 24, 2011

Summer Necessities for the Home

Here is a list of my 5 Summer necessities I must have in my home when the temperature begins to rise.


1.  White sheets.


1000 Sateen Solid Sheet Set by Wamsutta, 100% Premium Long-Staple Cotton, 1000 Thread Count

There is nothing better than cool, crisp, white sheets on a hot summer night!  Here is a great article about thread counts and more.

image from here.


2. Shell Boxes.







When I go to the beach, my souvenirs always include a shell box!

images from here.



3.  Jo Malone candle in Orange Blossom.


Orange Blossom Home Candle

The scent of these candles is definitely worth the splurge!

image from here.


4.  Brightly patterned pillows for outdoors.


Free US Shipping-Decorative Designer Pillow Cover-Coral Reef In Mandarin

I like to change my outdoor pillows with the seasons, and summer calls for bright colors and fun patterns!


image from here.




5.  Mrs. Meyer's geranium scented hand soap in the kitchen.




Nothing says summer like geraniums, and the same goes for this hand soap.  Smells like summer!

image from here.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Inspiration!

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That's right.  My closet.  Not fun, but definitely needed to be done.  These pictures are really inspiring me right now to keep going!



images from here and here.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

I Want To Go To Australia!

I want to go shopping at Black + Spiro.  Shop owner Anna Spiro loves bright happy colors and her store is really inspiring.  These pictures will have to do for now.  I hope you are inspired to mix some patterns, add more color, and take some chances in your home!  I know I am!   To visit her blog, go here.











































































All images from here.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Inspiration File

These are some interiors that are inspiring me right now.  I love the color palette in all of these rooms.  The use of peacock blue, chartreuse, and shades of pink keep these traditional rooms looking fresh and youthful!

Images from here.



Great mix of patterns in this room!  Tiger print + trellis + floral = Yes, Please!!  Notice that the bed linens are all white, giving the eye a place to rest.  All white linens will make you feel like you are staying in a swanky hotel!





I love the monogrammed pillows and the screen behind the bed, which is actually blocking a window.  Get some pillow shams monogrammed in a fun color for your bedroom.




More peacock blue, my new favorite color!  It looks good mixed with lots of other colors.  Try pairing it with coral, chartreuse, orange, pink, or raspberry.



The next images are the work of designer Katie Rosenfeld.  Her interiors are filled with amazing color combinations.  She proves that traditional doesn't have to be boring!



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This dining room is amazing!  Dining room chairs are pretty easy to reupholster.  I even did my own without any problems, so that means anybody can!  Also, you don't have to put a fake floral arrangement in the middle of your table.  Two big ginger jars and you are done!  Check out Homegoods or Garden Ridge for good deals on big ginger jars.




Benches like these at the end of the beds can be easily reupholstered yourself!





A great way to update your home is with your color palette!

*Paint the walls white, banish the beige!

*Buy new pillows and throw blankets in fun patterns with interesting color combinations like coral and peacock blue, pale blue and  lime, or pink and green.

*Is there any wood furniture that you can paint a fresh color?  Do it!  Be bold!

*Do you have a bench or chair that would be easy for you to reupholster?  Find a great fabric to complement your color palette and try it!

*Buy a canvas or two and create your own artwork in your new youthful color palette!  You can do it!  It's abstract!

If you are stuck in a color rut, I hope these rooms have inspired you to add some happy colors into your home!

Friday, June 3, 2011

Meg Braff's Palm Beach condo

Can you tell I love Meg Braff?  Here are some pictures of Meg Braff's Palm Beach condo.  It has all the elements of Palm Beach Chic!







White walls + bright happy colors + a Chippendale chair + a pink gourd lamp + a lucite coffee table + a striped rug = Palm Beach Chic!






Orange and turquoise + chinoiserie wallpaper + a Chippendale chair (reflected in the sunburst mirror) + a 70s inspired lamp with simple drum shade = Palm Beach Chic!  I see lamps like that one all the time at the thrift store.  Just add a new shade!



Yellow abstract painting + white walls + colorful patterned chairs + white painted furniture + interesting vases = Palm Beach Chic!






Turquoise and white + trellis pattern + wicker + abstract painting + white walls = Palm Beach Chic!




Love that coffee table!





Pink and white + chinoiserie wallpaper + graphic pillow = Palm Beach Chic!


images from here.




Meg Braff's closet!  Very colorful!  Very Palm Beach Chic!

image from here,