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This time of year there’s lots of debate whether you should wear white clothing after labor day and if so, how to make the look work for fall. Seldom do you hear conversation taking place about how to make a white décor work for fall. With so many people decorating with white these days, I thought I share a few design ideas for transitioning your white décor from summer to fall.

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Mix shades of white and tan to take the crisp edge off your décor while adding depth and dimension . Pick colors that range from white to mid-tone browns and layer in textured fabrics for visual dimension.

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Use natural fall colors like green, yellow, orange and rust to make your whites look warmer. Fall is the time to accessorize with natural stems, gourds, leaves and foliage.

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Woven textures in rugs and baskets give white fabrics a richer feel for fall.

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Deep, jewel tone colors play well against white furnishings and make a space feel cozier. The teal pillows on this sofa really bring a vibrancy to the space.

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Accessorize with soft, fluffy textiles and layer, layer, layer.

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Mixing different materials like glass, wood, bone, and ceramic will add dimension to otherwise one-dimensional white surfaces.

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A fall colored throw adds an instant fall update to white furniture. The color brings the feel of the outdoors in and is visually stimulating.

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Another design trick you can do is switching the focus. Switch out a solid textured rug with a patterned style and opt for solid pillows instead of patterns. Having a strong pattern on the floor gives a room the impression of weight which conveys a sense of warmth, which equals fall.

Your overall approach for transitioning your summer whites into the fall is to add layers, deepen the color accents, mix in textures and vary the finishes. These simple steps will make your home a cozy fall retreat.

all images can be found on my Fall and Halloween inspiration board.

My Fall Coffee Table {inspirational ideas}

September 9, 2013

Good day to you! I jumped right into work this morning and after churning away for hours, I realized I hadn’t posted my blog post for today. Sorry for the tardiness. Seems that my days have a mind of their own and I just might have to start posting in the afternoons rather than the mornings. It is my goal to post at a regular time each day so if you have a preference, morning or afternoons, leave me a comment and let me know.

Now on to the good stuff. How many of you have starting decorating for fall?? I’m definitely in the mood and plan to get a few fall vignettes in place this week. One of the first areas I want to infuse a little fall into is my coffee table. I tend to like more vs less on my table but can’t decide what look I want to go with. These are some of the images that are inspiring me but the only thing I know for sure is that my décor will include a candle (or two), a tray, books and this!

I really like the look of a dark candle hurricane and am thinking about this tortoise candleholder or using this paper to diy my own.

A lantern is always a great look for a coffee table. Love the look that Kim over at Savvy Southern Style pulled together for her table.

I do love flowers on the coffee table and this mix of fall colored stems and greenery is really nice.

It wasn’t so much the coffee table décor here that caught my eye, but the idea of using a knit throw as a coffee table cloth? Interesting!

There’s my gold sphere and books. Just needs a some true fall touches.

I’m so loving the idea of different boxes on the table. HomeGoods or diy??

And finally, I really like this wood piece and cloche that Donna from Funky Junk Interiors styled for her coffee table. And just think, I happened to stumbled across these tree slabs on-line. {lumberjacking is not on my skills list, so this is definitely not a diy for me}!

So which look to do you like best and have you starting decorating for fall?

We’re Having a Sale!

August 30, 2013

With so many Labor Day sales going on this weekend, we thought we’d get in on the fun and offer our first ever SALE on the ConfettiStyle Design Etsy Shop.

Head to the SHOP & SAVE!

Happy weekend!

Best of Etsy: Art Prints {and Inspiration}

August 22, 2013

One of the hottest design trends in artwork at the moment are fun quote Art Prints. You’re seeing these quirky pieces of art showing up in bedrooms, kitchens, living spaces and a majority of gallery wall arrangements on pinterest. I am a big fan of art prints because they are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your home without spending a lot of money.

While shopping Etsy recently I came across some fabulous art prints and knew I had to share them with you. All of these are priced under $25 and many of them are available in multiple colors. Check it out…

ART PRINT ROUND-UP ON ETSY

from Paperchat $24.00 Chic!

from GraceHouseArt $19.95 Fun!

from JennaSueDesign $18.00 Inspiring!

from 2ChickStudio $6.00 (download) Uplifting!

from NeueGraphic $19.00 Encouraging!

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Happy Friday!

Today I had planned to show you my home office space but I cant! It is no shape to make a debut on the blog.

The current state of my desk looks like this…

and I’ve got fabric samples, my fall coffee table décor, centerpieces for an event and my treasures from Scott Antique Market all over the floor!

I promise I’ll share the space with you next week after I get it cleaned up and organize, but in the meantime I hope you enjoy this quick and easy DIY project I recently created for my desk.

After painting my desk and adding a glass top, I realized that my computer mouse was not functioning well on the glass surface. I knew I needed a mouse pad but didn’t want to buy one of those generic looking ones, so DIY to the rescue.

Supplies:

Cork trivets from Ikea ($2.99 for 3) and Decorative Scrapbook Paper

Mod Podge, Scissors and a paint brush

Decorative Washi Tape and/or acrylic paint

How to:

Trace the outline of your trivet on to the scrapbook paper and cut it out.

Using a paint brush, coat one side of the trivet and the back side of your paper circle with Mod Podge. Place the paper on to the wet trivet surface and smooth out.

Once the Mod Podge is dry, you can paint the edge of your trivet with acrylic paint or cover it with decorative washi tape. And if you want, you can coat the top and sides with a final layer of Mod Podge to create a smooth, protected surface.

Let everything dry and you’ll have a fancy mouse pad for your desk, for less than $3.00!

I loved how easy and inexpensive this project was so I created three mouse pads that I can switch out when the mood strikes me. I used decorative tape on the edge of two pads and painted the edge of the third.

With the holiday season coming up, this is a great project you can do for girlfriend gifts or teacher’s gifts.

I hope you have a great weekend. I’m off to get things cleaned up so I can enjoy the beautiful weather we’re suppose to have here this weekend!

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all images can be found on my Fall and Halloween inspiration board.

Head to the SHOP & SAVE!

While shopping Etsy recently I came across some fabulous art prints and knew I had to share them with you. All of these are priced under $25 and many of them are available in multiple colors. Check it out…

ART PRINT ROUND-UP ON ETSY

from Paperchat $24.00 Chic!

from GraceHouseArt $19.95 Fun!

from JennaSueDesign $18.00 Inspiring!

from 2ChickStudio $6.00 (download) Uplifting!

from NeueGraphic $19.00 Encouraging!

from AngelaFerrara $19.99 Motivating!

Aren’t these all such fun?

Since Art Prints are so popular, I also wanted to share some inspirational room photos featuring this type of art. Whether you hang your art print alone or in a grouping, this type of art definitely makes a statement.

Kristin over at The Hunted Interior used this Hey Y’all print in a recent design project for Room Service Atlanta. Even if you’re not a southerner you have to admit that this print is awesome.

Print available here!

I love the bohemian inspired LOVE print used in this gallery wall. Another Hunted Interior room design.

I know you’ve seen this Made By Girl print everywhere. What a great way to decorate your home and remember that Love is one of the most important things in life.

And you can even create your own art print on your computer. Just type out your favorite quote, pick a fun font and format and hit print!

Another great thing about Art Prints is that they look best in simple, inexpensive frames which is another big savings when it comes to creating artwork for your home.

So, are you a fan or art prints? And which of the ones above is your fave??

all images via my Jewelry and Baubles Pinterest board

Milk glass is an easy way to accessorize bookshelves especially when they are narrow and you want to keep the look streamlined.

KariAnne over at Thistlewood Farms has the perfect setting for her milk glass collection…in her stunning dining room. I love the variety of pieces she’s collected.

These books with neutral colored covers add bulk and visual dimension to this milk glass display.

This is my favorite way to display milk glass, with darker colors, woven textures and rustic accessories. The contrast makes the milk glass look even more spectacular.

I also want my milk glass collection to be varied enough that it allows me to decorate like this…

As flower vessels on a table

or a simple but elegant touch on the bathroom vanity.

I’d also love to use my milk glass to hold beauty tools.

There are so many wonderful milk glass containers that can hold things in every room of the house and I’ve already begun to use a few pieces in my bedroom.

via ConfettiStyle

And milk glass is great to hold supplies in an office.

I also want to use my milk glass for entertaining

and decorating at Christmas time!

Slowly but surely my milk glass collection is growing and I can’t wait to see what pieces I can add to it on my next thrifting adventure.

So who out there loves milk glass as much as I do? Or, do you have another type of item that is your “collection of choice”?

If you’re in the market for some, be sure to check my Etsy shop as I have a few pieces for sale and will be adding some more this week.