Bits of Inspriation: Just Plain Beautiful

Sometimes I just have to stop and say…

 “that’s just beautiful”.

Beautiful bowls for a beautiful meal! 

Beautiful from head to toe!

A place to spend a beautifully quiet afternoon!

 Simply beautiful cupcakes!

Inspiration for beautiful things to make!

 

Hope your weekend is filled with all things BEAUTIFUL!

See you next week with lots of great stuff!

 

all image can be found on ConfettiStyle boards at Pinterest

Have You Been in Crate and Barrel Lately?

When I lived in Seattle, we didn’t have a Crate and Barrel store to shop at.  I got their catalog in the mail and ordered lots of kitchen and dinnerware items from them.  I would have given anything to have an actual store that I could have shopped at.

Over the years, Crate and Barrel has landed in just about every major city across America and has developed an incredible product offering, from furniture to cookbooks.

Now that I live in Atlanta, and there are several Crate and Barrel stores nearby, I can’t seem to get to them on a regular basis.  But when I do, I always walk away with a list of items on my “wish list”.   This is what made my “wish list” after a recent visit to their store.

I absolutely love this Driftwood Mirror.  I love how imperfect and artist it is.  Ideal for my beach house (on my wish list too), but for now, I’d hang it as part of a gallery wall of photos and art.

I’m not a big cook, but when I do cook and entertain, I love to set a beautiful table.  This  Gardenia placement is so colorful and fun.  Perfect for an end of summer party don’t your thing?!

I have no blue in my home but I just think this Ginger Blue Side Table is so cute.  I love the shape and the bold color.  I think this would look great as a nightstand or the single punch of color in a neutral room.

Love, Love, Love this chair.  The color combination is subdued yet energetic.  I love the grey mixed with tan and that spice color.  I love this chair so much, I’d design a bedroom around it.

Isn’t this Tonga Wine Cooler beautiful?  While I’m not a big drinker, it would look great as part of a party setting.  I’d be more likely to use it as a flower vase, filled with red and pink tulips.

 

With Fall fast approaching, I think this Hakkari Hurricane would be a great addition to my decor.  The black finish with pierced leaf design gives it a dramatic feel.  How great would several of these look as part of your Halloween decor?

I don’t know what it is, but I’ve been attracted to daybeds lately.  I love the lines of this Brighton Coffee Daybed and would toss a bunch of colorful pillows on it.  Daybeds are a great seating and sleeping option for kids rooms, and I love to use them in offices that need to double as a guest bedroom. 

My recent trip to Crate and Barrel has definitely made me realized I need to stop in more often.  I love their product mix, prices and in-store displays.  Crate and Barrel is definitely a source of design inspiration for me.

 

Have you been in a Crate and Barrel lately?  What are some of your favorite items?

p.s.  If you don’t have a Crate and Barrel near you, request the catalog.  It’s the next best thing!

 

 all photos via Crate and Barrel

 

 

Design Details + Some Inspiration

I’ve been working on a design project over the last few months that has involved painting the walls and staircase, building out a home office, building built-in bookcases, re-doing bathrooms and re-modeling the kitchen.

Kitchen Before

via confettistyle 

Kitchen in Progress

cabinets painted (Sherwin Williams Serious Grey), awaiting new backsplash and countertops

Most of the big projects are almost complete and now it’s time to focus on the details. 

When designing a space, the details are the funnest part to me.  Whether its drawer pulls, window treatments, pillows, lighting or textiles, it’s the details that really make a space come to life.

 

Here are a few rooms where attention to detail have made all the difference.

Ordinary window treatments would have been fine in this area, but the addition of rustic shutters take this area to a whole new level.  Shutters are very popular right now and are a great alternative to fabric window treatments. 

 When it comes to tabletop decorating, the details really do matter.  You want to arrange items so that you create movement within your display both vertically and horizontally, as well as front to back.  The tall lamp is balanced by the iron sculpture and the arrangement flows easily from left to right.

Giving your floors a unique paint treatment is a great way to add interest to a space and tie multiple areas together.  I love the herringbone pattern on this floor and the high gloss finish.

 Walls usually get a coat of paint, but it most cases the detail stops there.  Here, a scalloped picture frame border has been painted on the wall and used as the larger than life frame for this collection of smaller prints.  So clever and stylish!

 Lighting is a great way to add interesting detail to your home.  Unique chandeliers, hung in multiples is such a refreshing approach to traditional pendant lights.  And, you know my love for milk glass!

 Adding in a hand-crafted furniture piece is a quick and easy way to add stylish detail to your home.  A vintage table turned into a special place to write a message.  It’s still functional, but personalized.

 Love, Love, Love this ceiling medallion.  The thickness, the carved detail, the scale… and set against a black ceiling.  WOW!  The black ceiling is an amazing detail in its on right.

 Design details should grace every room of your home.  This bedroom exudes special details, from the border on the night stands, wallpaper walls to the fully accessorized bench at the foot of the bed.  Eye candy everywhere you look. And the space looks comfortable, relaxing and stylish.

 Make a statement with your curtains and/or window treatments.  Add detail with a unique pattern!

 Love these roman shades.

 Pillows are the optimum “detail” accessory.  Mix and match colors, patterns, shapes and textures. A common color is all that is needed to tie it all together.

 Add detail by doing something unexpected.  I adore these upholstered walls with nail head trim.  So sophisticated.

Or, paint  an artist element on your walls.  Wall stencils are all the rage and make this type of job easy.

 Unique drawer pulls will update furniture or built-in cabinetry in a flash.  Anthropologie and even Hobby Lobby carry a great selection of stylish knobs.

Accessorizing is all in the details.  When accessorizing bookshelves or open shelves, use a variety of items, textures and materials to create a personalized statement.  Larger scale items will create focal points and shiny finishes will add a bit of shine and glamour.

 

Whether you’re doing a major home renovation or just sprucing up your place, paying attention to the details, adding unique details throughout your home, and personalizing those details will make your home a true style statement!

all images via Confettistyle boards on Pinterest

What are your walls saying?

I love the statement that is made in one of the Home Depot commercials…”Walls do talk…it’s our responsibility to make sure they say something interesting.” 

Every time I see that commercial and hear those words, it makes me take a look around my home to see if indeed my walls say something interesting.

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Walls are one of the most important spaces to decorate in a home.  Wall decor helps to give a room structure, provide a focal point for a room, add color and visual interest and can help tie together a decorating theme. 

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Wall decor is also a great way to express who you are, the things you like and what’s important to you.

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Maybe its flowers that are your passion…

 

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Or, that family is the focus of your home.

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If music fuels your soul, let your walls express that!

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Or, let others know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Your walls can let your artist side shine…

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Or, be a blank canvas that comes to life as your journey unfolds.

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Maybe your walls are a reflection of who you are, where you’ve been and where you’re going!

 

When you set about decorating your walls, make sure they are a personal reflection of who you are, while also being pretty and decorative. 

Make sure your walls say something interesting!

 

 

Design Crush: Roughan Interior Design

 It’s been a while since I’ve done an installment of Design Crush here on the blog.  But when I came across some images from designer Christina Sullivan Roughan, it was a design crush in the making.

Christina is a New York based interior designer and owner of Roughan Interior Design.  Specializing in high-end residential and commercial spaces, her incredible talent has even been showcased on luxury yachts and in hospitality properties.

What sets Christina’s style apart from many other designers is her ability to combine textures, finishes and subtle colors into sophisticated, timeless and livable interiors.

Christina started her design career with Polo Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger , overseeing store design and implementation.  It’s no wonder her eye is as honed as it is!

Here is a sampling of Christina’s work…all which make my heart swoon. 

Enjoy and Be Inspired!

  

Love how the subdued color palette allows the textiles and accessories to be hero. 

 The cabinet backs painted a dark color add drama and depth. 

 The details make this space come to life.

There’s nothing better than a intimate sitting area in the corner.

 

 Christina is known for mixing traditional and modern in unexpected ways.

 

 So pretty!

 

 

 Beautiful wallpaper and a stunning lantern chandelier.

 

Love the combination of turquoise and black.

 

Any designer that can do bright and bold this well wins in my book. 

This space just makes me happy.

 

 This ceiling is magnificent.

 

 The copper hood and reclaimed wood top island are awesome.  And, check out the subway tile that runs floor to ceiling.

 

 Christina is one talented designer whose design philosophy is something to remember…

“Every interior has a purpose and should be conducive to the living requirements of each client while remaining aesthetically purposeful and elegant.”

 

To check out more of Christina’s work, head here!

 

all images via Roughan Interior Design

 

 

Creative Jewelry Storage

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend.

I spent several hours this weekend, shopping antique stores and searching the web, on the hunt for a vintage dress form to use as a jewelry display piece. 

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While I didn’t find what I was looking for, I did come across some photos of  truly amazing and beautiful jewelry storage ideas. 

If I don’t find my dress form, I just might have to adopt a few of these ideas.  Check them out.

 Love how simple this storage idea is!

image via engineeredstyle via Confettistyle on Pinterest

 I happen to have this piece sitting in my garage waiting for a DIY project.

image Etsy via Confettistyle on Pinterest

 

Vintage Chic! These vintage wooden spools can be found in just about any antique store these days.  I picked my one up this weekend for $6.50, without knowing what I was going to do with it.  Now I have an idea.

image itsy-bits-and-pieces via Confettistyle on pinterest

 Love this look, and Anthropologie has a wonderful selection of knobs that would be perfect for this little project.

image Etsy via Confettistyle on pinterest

 Isn’t this a darling way to store your jewelry?  And, how fun would it be to shop for beautiful vintage tea cups?

image lavenderandlillies via Confettistyle on pinterest

 The ideas above and below might just win the prize for creativity.

Above…inexpensize wood utensil caddies, stacked vertically.

Below…Knobs, drawer pulls and handles.  

Brilliantly creative!

image maillardvillemanor via Confettistyle on pinterest

 image apartment therapy via Confettistyle on pinterest

  An old rake turned into a necklace holder.  Never would have thought of this!

image Country Living via Confettistyle on pinterest

 image Re-nest via Confettistyle on pinterest

 

 Love the stacked cake stands, and especially the bronze color!

image styleyourlifeblog via Confettistyle on pinterest

 Why not turn a painter’s tray into an earring holder?

image storageandglee.blogspot via Confettistyle on pinterest

 I don’t know how practical this is, but it really is a cute idea.

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 Love, Love Love!

image vintageisforlovers via Confettistyle on pinterest

 So chic…mini muffin and baking tins as jewelry storage!

image wildruffle via Confettistyle on pinterest

 

Now, doesn’t this make you want to take all your jewelry out of your drawers and display it for all the world to see?!

 

ABC’s and 123’s

Typography influences are everywhere in the interior design world.  The impact is bold and graphic, while being whimsical and artistic. 

I love incorporating letters, numbers and quotes into my personal and professional design projects.

Check out these typography inspired spaces…

 

 

If you’re looking to add some typography to your decor, check out some of my favorite finds on Etsy.

Yarn wrapped letters from Cranny Found Favorites. So cool!

Framed vintage letters from Studio 6 Fresno.  Love these!

Wood wall quote from Oh Dier.  To cute for words!

 

Watercolor and acrylic artwork from The Wheat Field.  Just Lovely!

 

 Have you caught the typography bug?  Watch out, it’s contagious!

 

 

Loving a Bit of Old and New

When I was younger and just starting to develop my decorating style, I wanted everything in my apartments and homes to be new.  I wanted to be the first to touch it, use it and make a design statement with it.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve really come to love pieces that have a history to them.  Pieces that have “experience” and show a bit of character and age. 

 

 While I will never describe my personal design style as totally vintage or rustic, I am adding those words in the mix when I describe my style as eclectic chic.  I love a room that is mixed with a little of this and a little of that, old with new, shiny with rustic, global with modern. 

 

Here are a few rooms that speak to my eclectic chic style, (with a touch of rustic charm)…

 

 

I’m sure my design style will continue to evolve, but for now I love how the past and present are working together! 

 

 

 

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