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2011 COLOR OF THE YEAR

December 14, 2010

Pantone has spoken, and the 2011 Color of the year is HONEYSUCKLE!

I was thrilled when I read about the Color of The Year, not only because of how bold and dynamic Honeysuckle is, but because of how this color can make a room come to life and energize whatever it adorns. Here are a few inspiring spaces that have been touched with a bit of Honeysuckle.

House Beautiful

I love how the honeysuckle pillows provide a vibrant pop against this camel sofa–classic yet modern.

House Beautiful

House Beautiful–Windsor Smith

As a backdrop, a toned down version of honeysuckle provides the right amount of depth and energy to give this room a warm, comfortable vibe.

Southern Accents

I love when a room makes a bold statement. The honeysuckle walls combined with chocolate furnishings and creamy white accents make this room feminine without being too girly. Even my husband said he could live comfortably in this room.

Decor Pad

House Beautiful

Sometimes a bedroom just has to be pink!

House Beautiful–Suzanne Kasler

House Beautiful

One of the hottest color combos is honeysuckle and lime green. The black accents help to ground everything, without taking away any of the rooms energy.

Exquisite Furniture Design

Not a kitchen for the faint of heart. After seeing this space, I’d paint my kitchen Honeysuckle in a minute. And, isn’t that chandelier just darling?

Via Material Girls

via Material Girls

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Not only do I love Honeysuckle in home decor, I love the color in paper goods too! Several years ago, I decided to develop a signature gift wrap for myself, combining Honeysuckle and Red. Now, every time I give a gift, it’s wrapped in my signature colors, giving my gifts a real sense of personalization.

Here are a few photos of my wrappings.

So what do you think of the color Honeysuckle? Does it lift your spirits?

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

November 24, 2010

We’ll, Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I don’t know about you, but I am really looking forward to getting together with family, sharing a great meal and just plain relaxing. Come Friday, the flood gates will open and I’ll transform into one of Santa’s elves, traveling around Atlanta, decorating homes for the Christmas season and trying to keep the store looking festive at every turn.

Despite how busy I’ll be, this is my favorite time of the year, and I have lots of holiday Decorating, Entertaining, Fashion and Gift Giving ideas that I’ll be sharing with you daily, here on my blog. And, you don’t want to miss the great DIY projects I have coming.

So, until Friday, have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your Family and Friends, and remember to GIVE THANKS for every little thing in your life!

Shelly

THINGS I LOVE

November 9, 2010

Have you ever taken a moment to look around your home, only to realize that a specific design elements keeps appearing over and over again? That my friends is a sign of “design love”. Recently, I noticed that many of my purchased over the last year or so have been decorative items made of Mercury Glass.

I just love the antique, worn silver finish of mercury glass and how it adds an unexpected elegance to my decor.

Here are a few of my favorite pieces:

A grouping of these mercury glass votive holders sit on my coffee table. I love to use them year round, but especially love the shimmering glow this time of year.

This mercury glass decanter sits on the side of my tub, filled with my favorite bath salts.

Both of these lidded jars sit on my bathroom vanity, atop an oval wood tray. I just love how that make my everyday necessities feel special.

And, I have a few of these which will adorn my Christmas tree this year.

Do you have a favorite decorative element, that makes a statement in your home?

Tobi Fairley Works Her Magic

November 8, 2010

There’s nothing more that I love about interior design, than seeing an ordinary room transformed into an incredibly beautiful space. And, leave it to one of my favorite designers, Tobi Fairly to work her magic and create one of the most incredible before and after re-do’s that I’ve seen in a long time.

Living Room–before

Living Room–after

Kitchen–before

Kitchen–after

What a stunning transformation Tobi pulled together for this traditional styled home. I just love how she turned the living room into an inviting gathering spot, and how the mix of fabrics and patterns give the space a feeling of casual elegance. And that kitchen….just amazing. The polka-dot fabric used on the chairs, the banquette bench, and the re-design of the cabinets turned this kitchen into a stunner. To see more of this homes transformation, check out the full article in At Home Arkansas, and to swoon over more of Tobi’s beautiful design work, visit her website and blog, here.

INSPIRATIONAL INTERIOR

November 3, 2010

Diane Vonfurstenberg’s Library via

With so many new design and fashion books hitting the market this month, I’m dreaming of a being stowed away for about a month in a relaxing and gorgeous library like this. If you love books as much as I do, check out my post here, on all the new reads hitting the shelves of your local bookstore!

Stylishly Spooky!

October 29, 2010

With Halloween only two days away, I thought I’d share some of my favorite Halloween Decor images with you.

Have a great weekend and a fab Halloween!

Canvas Wall Art via Laylagrayce.com

Bhg.com

Incredibly stylish idea. Lace stockings over pumpkins!

via Daisy Pink Cupcake

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE

October 6, 2010

In one of my recent design workshops, I was telling the group that one of the essential decorative accessory every home needs is a “decorative lamp”. I’m not talking about a lamp in a unique color, or with a colorful shade, I’m talking about a lamp that is decorative in shape, color, finish, style and detail. A lamp that really makes a statement.

Why a decorative lamp you ask?

We’ll to me, using an unexpected lamp as part of your decor is a great way to personalize your home…something every home needs!

Here are a few of my favorite “decorative” lighting fixtures.

Curry and Company Angelic Table Lamp–wouldn’t this look stunning in a black and white bedroom?