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I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

PLEASE BE SEATED

July 8, 2010

One of my current obsessions is BEAUTIFUL ACCENT CHAIRS. I love to walk into a room and see one or two beautifully upholstered or artistically designed side chairs. I really feel that a side chair painted a unique color or upholstered in a unique fabric can make a room come to life, and every other piece of furniture around it sing.

This weekend, I plan to attend Scott’s Antique Market here in Atlanta, where I hope to find a worn and weathered chair that I can bring back to life. I envision my chair with lots of curved lines, a fabric back and seat and some exposed wood so that I can paint it chinese red (my favorite color). I’ll upholster my chair in a gorgeous fabric, maybe add a nail head trim and possibly antique brass casters to the legs. Whatever my chair turns out looking like, it will definitely be a chair full of personality. I’ll share before and after photos in a later post.

Until then, take a seat in your favorite chair and be inspired by these OH SO BEAUTIFUL ACCENT CHAIRS!

via brocade home

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via house beautiful

via traditional home

via lonny magazine

via living etc

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via Sarah Richardson

via downtown 20

via elle decor

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until next time…

Photo Source: Brocade Home, Living Etc., House Beautiful, Lonny Mag, Sarah Richardson, Downtown 20, Elle Decor

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend. I took 4 days off and spent the weekend with by husband, at his family reunion in Alabama. It was a jam-packed weekend full of socializing, eating, singing, talent shows and drinking.

After spending 4 days shuffling through ice chunks, in a plastic cooler, to find a “cold one”, I returned to Atlanta thinking about the beauty of a classic bar cart and how they can elevate the style of any drink…bottled or canned.

via Camille Styles

Bar Carts are a very popular furniture piece being used in homes today, not only because of their function but also because of their beauty. Bar Carts come in all shapes, sizes, material and colors. Here are a few of my favorite designs…

via erin valencich

via everything fabulous

I adore the classic, modern feel of this black and white bar table. Not only does it make a stylish bar, but I’d love to use a pair in the bedroom as night stands.

via restoration hardware

via everything fabulous

The majority of bar carts available now have wheels, which makes it easy to move the party from one room to another.

via 1st Dibs

I love the industrial feel of this bar cart. What a great look for a rustic lake house or beach front cottage.

eddie ross via domino magazine

Eddie Ross found this bar cart at the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market and has set it up with vintage decanters and barware.

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via southern accents

via southern accents via 1st Dibs

The vintage bar cart above is so chic!. I love the lines and the etched glass detail.

So, the next time you’re planning a party, roll out your bar cart, dress it up with pretty decanters, liquor bottles and stemware and let the party begin!

Cheers!

Photo Source: Erinn Valencich, Flickr, Everything Fabulous, Beau Gustafson, 1st Dibs, Eddie Ross, Restoration Hardware, Southern Accents

TAKE IT OUTSIDE

July 1, 2010

With the holiday weekend approaching, I wanted to share a few inspiring outdoor spaces. The key to designing an outdoor space that is comfortable, relaxing and beautiful, is to view your patio, deck and yard as an extension of your indoor living space. There are so many wonderful products on the market with “indoor style”, but are made to live outside and weather the elements. Create an outdoor living room with sofas, chairs, tables and ottomans that are reminiscent of furniture you’d find indoors. Infuse your outdoor space with a multitude of fabrics to provide layers of texture, comfort and softness. Don’t shy away from color– create an outdoor space that is bold and dynamic. And, let your “style personality” shine through by selecting accessories that add character and personality.

Enjoy these inspiring outdoor rooms!