Your Guide For Stylish Living
xoxo,
The 4th of July has me thinking about all things classic, so all this week I’ll be bringing you post highlighting classic elements in fashion, design, gifting and entertaining! Come back for all the fun.
Several years ago I was introduced to Joyce Rennolds, Motivator of One or a Thousand, and my life was enriched beyond measure.
Joyce is a motivational speaker and life coach who moves you to not only envision the life you’ve always wanted, but to make that life a reality.
The hubby and I attend Joyce’s weekly motivational class, not only because she inspires us, but because we’ve come to love and value Joyce and her friendship.
During class this week, Joyce talked about living an opulent life. Not a life of excess or over-abundance, but a life filled with little things and memorable experiences that allow you to bask in opulence and enjoy life to the fullest.
It could be as simple as going to dinner at a fine restaurant that you’ve always wanted to visit, or indulging in a spa treatment, just because. Or, it might be dressing up in fancy duds and attending a play!
Joyce’s talk on living an opulent life got me thinking about opulence as it relates to our home and decor.
I’ve been in a lot of homes, from million dollar homes to 800 sq. foot apartments. While a more expensive home is bound to have finer finishes and more expensive details than an apartment, those things are not what gives a home its true opulence. True opulence comes from the personalized elements we decorate our homes with, and the little details we add that make the space special, comfortable, beautiful and our haven.
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Maybe it’s the beautiful silver frames you’ve collected from your thrift shop outings….
or, the way you make a simple bathroom feel elegant.
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Maybe it’s the addition of fresh flowers throughout your home….
Or, not saving the good china for special occasions!
Maybe it creating a space that allows you to envision and create your best life…
or, maybe it’s taking time to remember all that you have to be grateful for!
Maybe its subtle reminders to enjoy the good things in life…
Or, the space you’ve created that surrounds you with inspiration!
Maybe it’s where you go to relax and rejuvenate…
via bjdhausdesignOR, maybe it’s enjoying the little things in life!
I love reading blogs and one of my favorite daily reads is The Creative Place, written by the very talented artist and crafter, Ashley.
Today, Ashelys’ blog post was a listing of 25 Random Things about her. Not only was the list fun to read, but it allowed me to get to know Ashley from afar.
I was planning a similar blog post for later this week, with only 10 Random Things, but Ashley’s list inspired me to divulge a bit more about myself. So, without further a due, here are 25 Random Things about me, the blogger and designer behind ConfettiStyle.
1. I love wrapping paper. Even though I have a signature color (red and hot pink) that I try to wrap my gifts in, I can’t pass up a role of beautiful wrapping paper. Luckily, I’ve found ways to incorporate beautiful paper into my craft and design projects, which justifies my paper addiction.
2. I love horses. Several of my friends had horses when I was young and I love to ride. I even have a collection of those plastic horses from when I was young.
3. I tried out for Miss Teen USA way back when. Since I couldn’t since, I chose to do a dance routine as the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz. I used my gold cheerleading pom-pom as the hair for my costume.
4. I love to travel. When I worked for Eddie Bauer, I had the opportunity to travel to the far east. I spent 5 years traveling to places like Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia. Singapore is one of my favorite places on earth.
5. I love to cruise. The hubby and I took a cruise on our honeymoon and fell in love. We’ve taken 7 cruises so far and hopefully will be off on another one soon.
6. The water has to be running when I brush my teeth, or I’ll gag.
7. I hate loading the dishwasher.
8. I decorate my Christmas tree in a different theme each year.
9. I used to be proud that I had never been in the hospital, until I tore my rotar cuff hanging a piece of artwork at my store. And yes, it sounded like a piece of paper tearing when it happened. Now, I have one hospital stay on my resume.
10. I love blues music. I’m an old soul at heart when it comes to music.
11. I still have a baby tooth in my mouth. Every time I get x-rays at the dentist, they are surprised that I still have it and it’s so strong.
12. I need to have complete silence and darkness when I sleep.
13. I was class president all three years in high school. Yes, I’m somewhat of an overachiever.
14. I was only 4 1/2 lbs. when I was born and spent a month in an incubator.
15. I collect Boyd’s Bears. My collection has grown to about 120 stuffed bears.
16. My favorite color is red. When I was young, my bedroom theme was white with red roses.
17. I was voted best dressed in high school. My love of fashion started when I was really young and still continues today.
18. I love the smell of Clorox–totally random for sure.
19. Like Ashley, I love magazines. I’ve created a list of all the ones’ I get with the expiration date so I can keep track of them all.
20. I’m a cat person. My two cats, Boots and Coco lived for 16 and 18 years respectively. It’s been hard to think about bringing a new cat into my home, but I know I will soon.
21. I adore Carson Kressley. If I were stranded on an island, I’d want it to be with him.
22. I want to learn to ride a motorcycle. It’s on my bucket list.
23. I empty the change out of my wallet every night. A few years ago, we had collect $900 in coins.
24. The Devil Wears Prada and Shawshank Redemption are my favorite movies.
25. I hate cartoons.
So, there you have it. A few things about me that you probably didn’t know.
i’d love to know a few of your secrets, so do share!
Yesterday I was in and out of stores, working on client projects, looking at fabrics and picking out a wedding present and searching for a summer dress.
Store after store, I saw items made of or inspired by lace. The Summer of 2011 seems to be the season of lace and I was loving what I saw.
So, with my new love for lace, I came home and hopped on to my favorite hand-made site, Etsy, and rounded up a wonderful collection of all things LACE inspired.
Take a peek …I think you’ll fall for lace just like I have.
Do you have a pattern obsession this summer? Maybe its lace!
Happy Shopping!
There are lots of fantastic DIY fashion and crafting blogs out there, and then there’s the blog P.S. I Made This.
The creative genius behind this DIY fashion and style blog is Erica Domesek. Inspired by the latest fashion and design trends, Erica hand makes stylish clothing, jewelry, personal accessories and home accessories from ordinary objects and supplies. Her motto is, “I see it, I like it, I make it.”
Erica has appeared on Martha Stewart , E and the Nate Berkus show among many others, and her work has appeared in Lucky, Instyle, Italian Vogue and Glamour.
What I love about P.S. I Made This is that Erica shows you how to recreate, reuse and repurpose everyday items into something great. Her creativity is endless.
Erica’s blog showcases each project, with easy to follow instructions and a full list of supplies you’ll need.
Here are just a few of my favorite P. S. I Made This projects…
Turning everyday objects into Luxe Home Accessories–so chic!
A bushel basket recreated into a chandelier–a hot design trend!
A drawer liner turned IPad Clutch–defintiely on my project list!
From simple peal strands into Stunning Pearl necklace!
Hop on over to P.S. I Made This project gallery and check out all the other projects Erica as made. And, while you’re there, spend some time looking at Erica’s stash of DIY videos too!
How often do you see an item and for whatever reason you just can’t seem to get that item out of your mind. My latest “mind bend” is the result of one of Target’s latest home decor collections and this cobalt blue lamp.
Every time I see the ad on tv showcasing this lamp and that blue paisley pillow, I just want to jump through the screen and grab them up.
I don’t exactly know why I’m loving Cobalt Blue these days, because it’s not a color that I typically wear or decorate with.
Maybe it’s because I recently flipped through one of my favorite design books, by one of my design idols, and was reminded of the refreshingly crisp and stylish look that blue and white always creates.
Or maybe it’s because of the gorgeous cobalt blue fashions I’m seeing in magazines and on the runways.
Or maybe it has something to do with all the attention on this upcoming event.
Whatever is fueling my obsession for blue and white, has brought a burst of energy to my design perspective. I hope that one day soon, I’ll have the opportunity to design and blue and white space and turn my bits of inspiration into reality. Until then, here’s a design board I created inspired by Cobalt and White.
I started my career in the fashion industry, so working with patterns and combining them to create unique looks is something I love to do. I love the way plaids plays off florals, and the way stripes enhance geometric patterns.
I view patternwork in fashion like I do in design…patternwork adds style, personality and flair. It can complete the look or it can be the starting point for a fabulous design statement!
Patternwork can take a simple space from ordinary to outstanding. Often, it’s the patternwork that gives a space it unique identity.
Here a combination of traditional toiles, florals, stripes and checks give this focused color statement depth and interest. I especially love the trim details used on the pillows, creating even more style.
Bold pattern statements work great in rooms where the wall color has been toned down. The pattern in the floral rug is repeated on pillows and colors are pulled out and used as pops within the room. Love the coral ottoman and lampshade.
Two different variations of stripes and three variations of the floral pattern enhance the comtemporary style of this space. I’m not typically a fan of stripes on a sofa but this stripe works for me.
This is a very sophisticated mix of patterns, but it works because the color palette is focused and the pattern scales vary in size.
I love the bold argyle pattern on the upper wall, combined with the subtle damask on the lower wall & the teal pattern of the tablecloth. Subtle patternwork can be just was dynamic as more colorful statements.
The grass cloth walls and woven blinds add textured pattern to this space.
Love this bold pattern statement. Bold colors are all the rage right now and this combination of cobalt blue and apple green is so refreshing. I am so loving deep shades of blue these days, and the new blue line of home decor products from Target is speaking to me.
Love the pattern mix used on these chairs…so charming.
It’s great when pattern mixing makes it way to outdoor spaces. Patio furniture is a great place to go bold in color or scale.
In this photo, the solid sofas are the dominate pattern within the space. Pattern does not always have to be colorful. You should incorporate solids to help ground the space.
When it comes to adding patterwork to a room design, I have a guidelines I follow:
If you’re looking for a quick update to your decor, try adding a new pattern to the mix!
Have a great weekend!
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