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Rooms Inspired by HomeGoods–Blue and White Lamps

July 30, 2014

Happy Hump Day! I hope your week is going swell and that you are doing great things!

Today I wanted to share with you a few room designs I created, inspired by HomeGoods.

Every time I walk through HomeGoods, I find myself snapping pictures and envisioning how I’d use a particular item in a room. Instead of keeping my imagination to myself, I’ve decided to share my vision with you in a new series that will be popping up on the blog from time to time. It’s called Rooms Inspired by HomeGoods. Sometimes I’ll be sharing room designs, sometimes it might be an entertaining tablescape or it might be a vision I have for chic bathroom. The rooms and spaces I feature will vary, but the inspiration will all come from something I’ve spotted at HomeGoods.

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Summer Sale–25% off on the ConfettiStyle Designs Etsy Shop

July 27, 2014

Happy Sunday!

I’ve been busy shopping, creating and getting the ConfettiStyle Etsy shop ready for lots of new things, coming Aug. 3rd. Now’s the time to save big on our great selection of vintage decor, tabletop and entertaining accents, jewelry and personal accessories. Get ready, get set….SHOP!

Happy Shopping!

Creative Inspiration {plus a few links you’ll love}

July 25, 2014

Happy Friday! Just a few things to inspire your creativity!

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I love the styling of the shoe closet! Such a great way to display the pieces you have and create wearable combos at the same time.

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Love this idea for Up-Styling a piece of Ikea furniture!

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Since my handbags are in constant rotation, I just might have to try making one of these for myself.

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If you’re looking an inexpensive, easy and chic placemat, look not further than the scrapbook aisle at your local craft store for 12 ” x 12″ glittered scrapbook paper.

Here are a few links I know you’ll enjoy!

How to Shop Smart for Antiques

Why Couples Fight at Ikea (oh so true)

Are you doing what it takes to be enormously successful and truly happy?

Even if you’re not a food blogger you’ll find this information on making money with your blog interesting.

See you back here Monday with a look at Christmas trends 2014! ( 5 months and counting)

Inspiration {plus a design tip}

July 19, 2014

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Most of the time when we leave the house, we make sure to present ourselves in a way that just in case we run into someone or meet someone new, we make a good first impression. That same thinking should go into the design of your home, especially your entrance area. The space doesn’t have to be big to make an impact, it just has to have a point of view and a personality.

Design tip: Paint the piece of furniture you place in your foyer to create energy and set the tone for what the rest of the house feels like. Add a natural element to give the space a personal touch and a starburst mirror is always good because the spokes draw your eye around the space and into the connecting rooms.

A Few of My Favorite Pins

July 18, 2014

As I continue to unwind from the Haven conference and get back into my routine, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite inspiration Pinterest pins. Just like most of you, I look to Pinterest for creative and DIY inspiration, design ideas and lots of other things. Pinterest always delivers and always inspires a project idea or two. I hope you’re inspired by these pins.

Handmade Leather Case

DIY Canvas Art

DIY Bentwood Chair

Lace Dollie Light

Plaster Flower Votives

Fashion Focus: Creating a Signature Style

July 8, 2014

I like to think that over the years I’ve developed somewhat of a signature fashion style–a fashion sense that speaks to who I am and what I’m about. My signature style revolves around the silhouettes, style details and colors that I like to wear and that make me feel good, comfortable and my best self. My signature style conveys a lot about my personality and influences the way that I carry myself and interact to others.

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DIY Inspiration: My Favorite DIY Stools

June 23, 2014

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Footstools are one of my favorite accent pieces. I have several around my home and three thrifted pieces waiting in the garage for a makeover (before and after to come soon).

When it comes to DIY projects, stools are also one of the easiest and quickest projects you can undertake. The average size footstool only takes a yard or so of fabric and you can easily paint the frame or legs with a sample size containers of paint. In just a couple of hours you can create a unique accent piece that can be used in some many rooms of your home. Here’s a look a some of my favorite Footstool DIY’s and at towards the end of the post you’ll find a few room inspirations featuring stools. Enjoy and be inspired.

Faux Fur

Faux fur is following in the steps of an animal print and is fast becoming a classic decor element. A footstool in faux fur is a great way to introduce this material into a room without it becoming overwhelming.

Black and White

Classic black and white patterns will never go out of style because this color combo can be mixed with just about any other color combo. A fun footstool in a bold black and white pattern will work with just about any design style and is a great way to add a pattern accent to a room.

Floral

I love floral patterns but wouldn’t use a large amount of it in my home. For me, floral accents are best and a cute stool like this makes just the statement I’d like.

Plaid

Here’s another classic black and white pattern featured on a footstool. The classic plaid mixes well with the modern styling of the stool.

Crochet

I don’t know how practical a crocheted footstool is in a bathroom but it sure is cute. I’d put this piece next to the bed or a side chair.

Painted and Upholstered

Stools come in all shapes and sizes and this taller piece is perfect for a little paint and fabric refresh. This is an easy and inexpensive diy project that could be a beautiful accent at the kitchen counter.

Just a few other reasons why footstools are good to decorate with:

* It’s an easy way to add an accent color or pattern to a room

* Footstools can provide additional seating in a pinch

* Next to a chair, a footstool can serve as a small side table

* And naturally they make a great foot rest!

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{who wouldn’t kill to own these?}

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{such fun way to dress up a functional piece of furniture}

Since Brass is such a hot design trend and in case you wanted to indulge your brass obsession like me, I thought I’d share a few brass accessory pieces available on Etsy.

Vintage Brass Container / Brass Buddha / Brass Elephant Hook / Brass Horn of Plenty Vase

Brass Pelican / Brass Ship Wheel Bell / Brass Letter Holder

Happy Shopping!