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Site of the Week: The Pink Polka Dot. I just saw that their store is here in northern Virginia… who knew? I saw a product of theirs written up in one of the many magazines I get every month, can’t remember which.
I love this sofa… I think I could live in it.
Awesome Mirror
You would think [...]
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Back in April I posted Feather Your Nest as the site of the week. I just received a sad email letting us design bloggers know that the owner’s husband suddenly passed away and the owner has subsequently decided to close her shop. Please support Gina and her children by purchasing a few of her lovely [...]
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This week’s site is Indulge Decor, I saw them mentioned in this month’s Southern Living… some very pretty things!
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CS Post & Co has some fun things for around the house…
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I got Wisteria’s catalog in the mail today, here is what I am eyeing…
Venetian Glass Mirror
Narrow Vintage Chinese Bench:
Framed Señoras:
Petit Sunburst Mirror:
Mexican Retablos:
Did Someone Say Drama Candleholder:
Chinese Butcher’s Table:
Chinese Garden Stools:
Which are pretty similar to these garden stools from Pottery Barn I have on my wish list:
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In honor of warm weather being here to stay (for the next few months at least) here are some fun sites that sell nautical/ tropical/ beachy/ summery/ outdoor living inspired items:
Cottage & Bungalow
Maine Cottage
The MacBeth Collection
Home Infatuation:
Seaside Inspired:
Bungalow Beach Designs:
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Mix up your bookshelves with a combo of books and accessories, it will create a much homier feel.
Sources:
IKEA Expedit Bookshelf
Polka Dot Night Light- Restoration Hardware
Dynasty Canister- Z Gallerie
Puddle Jumper Plant- Urban Outfitters
Swan Planter- Urban Outfitters
Gladiator Bird- Anthropologie
Sitting Monkey- Z Gallerie
Ceramic Fish- Z Gallerie
Painted Letters- Restoration Hardware
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Feather Your Nest has some lovely housewares…. check them out!
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What a dreary, rainy day. Here is a cheery inspiration board for you:
Ideas for My Living Room, April 2009 (Double click image to enlarge)
Sources:
1. IKEA Merete Curtains in Dark Blue
2. Bamboo Insulated Roman Shades from Country Curtains
3. Canvas Buckets from Pottery Barn Kids- Perfect to hold newspapers and dog items
4. Rattan Pouf from Urban Outfitters
5. [...]
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We Are Slip has some funky and whimsical lamps and fabrics.
They are really fun- almost seems like something you would see in a Dr. Seuss book, or like Gaudi designed them (BTW- if you are ever in Barcelona you MUST go see some of his buildings!).
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Spring is almost here and that makes me SO SO happy! With the coming of warmer weather I will be able to use my front yard more- so exciting! I live in a townhouse with no backyard and a small- maybe 5 x 10 fenced in front yard. Since I only moved in this past [...]
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Etsy is an online shop to buy and sell handmade accesories, furniture and more. I love that it is supporting individual artists and not mega chain companies. Here are some lovely finds:
Decorative Hanging Wood Framed Chalkboard sold by RowansRoom
Retro Pillows from Maries Cosy Cusions
Dragonfly Bowl from The Rustic Home:
Be sure to check out Etsy!
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Ahhh I love this companies products! It looks like stuff you would see in a Dr. Seuss house! Here are some of my fave’s from Stray Dog Designs:
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I think a lot of people forget that Urban Outfitters sell more than clothes… they have some awesome decor and furniture. Some of my faves:
AHH the hamburger phone from Juno! Love that movie! I must get this!
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Antiques scare me… who knows who owned them or if they died on the piece of furniture? I know it is majorly weird.
I am going to have to get over my phobia because I am beginning to LOVE the website 1st Dibs. It lists antiques from various dealers. Here are some great things on there [...]
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I love the Roman Shade especially. This is blue done right.
{Photo: Thomas Loof, Interior Design: Milly De Cabrol}
{All photos below by Ngoc Minh Ngo, Interior Design by John Willey}
I love how the dark curtain rod stands out against the blue walls. So crisp and clean.
Lovely.
Love the beadboard. Always a winner.
Love the combo of light and [...]
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The other day I posted a few of Bunny Williams decorating tips. She recently launched her own collection of furniture and accessories. Here are a few of my fave’s from BeeLine Home:
Shadow Box Mirror:
Chicken Feather Lamp:
T42 Chair and Ottoman:
Her collection is very nice, probably not what I would pick for my house at the moment [...]
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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 [...]
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Definition of Boudoir from Wikipedia:
“A boudoir is a lady’s private bedroom, sitting room or dressing room. The term derives from the French verb bouder, meaning “to pout”.
Historically, the boudoir formed part of the private suite of rooms of a lady, for bathing and dressing, adjacent to her bedchamber, being the female equivalent of the male [...]
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Greenwich Tufted Headboard from Target:
Upholstered in this Kravet Fabric:
With Kimura wallpaper from Walnut Wallpaper on the wall behind the headboard:
The Master Bedrooom should evoke a feeling of romance. Avoid pictures of your kids staring at you while you are in bed. I like Antra from Ikea:
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