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I have had lots of fun sharing these Product + Inspiration post with you and I hope they’ve inspired you to look at products in a new way.
Today I’m sharing one of the most versatile products you can buy and decorate with. It doesn’t involve going to Goodwill or shopping at Ikea, but can be found in the paint aisle at your local hardware store or online from any craft supply shop.
Today I’m sharing decorating inspiration using butcher paper.
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Over the weekend I shared a photo on Instagram of items I’m sending in a care package to a good friend. As I do with all the gifts I give, I wanted to created a special wrap for the gift.
I looked through my wrapping paper stash but didn’t see anything I wanted to use so out came the washi tape and in no time flat I had my box wrapped.
I’ve professed my love of washi tape on the blog before but I have to tell you again, it is one of the best crafting supplies you can own.
The beauty of washi tape is that it can be used in so many different ways and it’s perfect for gift wrapping. To keep things simple, I used the tape instead of ribbon and layered different patterns together to fancy up the box a bit.
I also made a cute gift tag accented with washi tape. I folded lengths of washi tape together to create flags and then angle cut the ends. Using double-sided tape, I attached the washi flags to the gift tap and finished it off with a silk flower.
Happy wrapping!
Hello friends and happy Friday!
I’m popping in late to share what I was up to today. One of my good friends has recently started a boutique catering business and she asked to me create a couple floral arrangements that will be used in her marketing materials for fall and holiday.
I love flowers and creating flower arrangements is something I love to do so I jumped at the opportunity.
The day started with a trip to the wholesale flower market where I was overwhelmed with all the beautiful stems. If the cooler wasn’t so darn cold I could have stayed and played with flowers all day but I had to get busy arranging flowers.
I had a general color theme in mind before I went to the wholesaler so I narrowed in on the stems that would work best for the idea I had in mind.
In addition to flowers and greenery I also had succulents and apples to work with.
The trick to really dynamic flower arrangments is the mix of flowers, the texture, an unexpected pop of color and unique elements like fruit, pinecones, berries etc.
I took me about an hour to make two arrangements and here they are:
The first arrangement is in a vintage brass bowl and really played up the texture within each stem. I snipped the hydrangea at the last minute from a bush to add volume to the arrangement and is you look closely you can see a succulent tucked amongst the flowers. Red and green apples are also part of the mix.
The other flowers used include Ranunculus, Dianthus, Bra Viburnum Berries, Veronica and Dusty Miller.
I love Ranunculus and their fluffy petal added a lot of softness and elegance within the flower mix.
The second arrangement was built on a 3-tiered galvanized metal stand. This type of arrangement would be perfect for a buffet setting or larger banquet table.
What really makes this arrangement special is the succulents. Succulents add so much dimension and to flower arrangments because of their colors and texture.
I tucked a few larger leaves around the edge of the stand and let some of the berries and Veronica drape over the edge.
The red and green apples really add substance and visual impact and the Dianthus (spiky green flower below) adds a touch of whimsy.
My friend Ande and I will be creating more flower arrangments as the holidays near and I’ll be sure to share it all with you here.
I also recommend that you follow Ande’s catering business on Instagram @YumCulinaryGifts to see all of the amazing food, style and graphic images she shares. And if you live in Atlanta and are looking for a caterer for your next event, give Yum Boutique Catering a call.
Have a great weekend!
Back in the day floral rugs were all the rage. Then the design trends move to geometric designs and then to solid natural fiber rugs. As with all design trends, what goes around comes around and floral rugs are now back in vogue.
Here’s a little flower power inspiration for you…
Decorating with floral rugs can be challenging so keep these tips in mind:
♥ No matter which room you decide to put a floral rug in, keep in mind that the other furniture and decor should be simple, so the patterns don’t compete.
♥ Pick one or two accent colors from the rug and use it around the room in accessories and textiles.
♥ Brighter floral rugs tend to have a more contemporary feel to them while darker floras have a more old-school sophisticated feel–pick a style and color palette that works with your design style
♥ Floral rugs are make great accent rugs in a foyer, bathroom or kitchen so if a small dose of floral feel best, try these areas.
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Now that you’re inspired, here’s a round-up of some of my favorite floral rugs from one of my favorite rug sources, RugsUSA.
Happy decorating!
After showing the gold foil quote art I found at #HomeGoods on Monday, I went looking for some fresh gallery wall inspiration. While looking through images a really perplexing questions came to mind…what frame color is best for a gallery wall display–white, black, gold or a mix?
While that might sound like an easy question to answer, there are decorating pros and cons with each frame color making the decision a tough one.
So to answer the question and to give me an opportunity to share a few design tips with you, I thought we’d tackle The Great Frame Debate once and for all!
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So you all know I love a good craft project especially one that can be done in three easy steps and takes less than 10 minutes to make.
note: standing in line at Ikea will definitely require more time than it takes to make this project
disclaimer: my friend Tina just so happens to own a Cricut Explore and gifted me with a couple of monograms for my birthday
tip: if you don’t own any washi tape you need to buy some because it can be used to decorate anything
tip #2: mod podge is another diy staple you should own
There’s nothing better than a crafting session that results in a decorative accessory that can be used in so many ways:
♦ jewelry dish
♦ candle tray
♦ desk accessory
♦ coaster
♦ key and sunglasses dish
♦ nightstand catchall
Happy crafting!
When in comes to accessorizing, sometimes the littlest item can make the biggest impact.
One unexpected accessory item I’m seeing more and more in room vignettes is a string of beads. Whether draped over a decorative jar or nestled in a bowl, a strand of beads can make a style statement that stands out.
I love this wood bead and tassel strand that Myquillyn over at The Nesting Place created. Such a fun accent hanging on a chair, over the edge of a mirror or on off a door.
Pottery Barn sells a variety of beads which make a fun accent on a coffee table, draped over a decorative jar or gathered in a wooden bowl.
You can make your own bead strand using beads of any size. Larger beads will make a bolder impact and work great clustered in a tray.
Sherry over at Design Indulgence is one of the first people I saw using beads as a decorative accent. She has a gift when it comes to accessorizing and I love the way she used beads as part of her decor.
Sherry has beads draped over books, hanging on a bust and placed on a tray.
I love the look of these natural wood beads mixed with glass beads.
Making your own bead strand is pretty simple and you can find beads at your local craft store, on amazon and via Etsy. If you need one, here’s an easy DIY tutorial from The Nesting Place and if you’re looking for specialty beads, check out this source.
Have fun crafting and decorating!
Good morning! Did everyone has a fantastic 4th?
Since my mom was in town, we gathered at my brother’s place, watched movies, played games, ate too much and caught the fireworks at Lenox Mall. It was a great 4th!
I wanted to pop in today and share the 4th of July table setting I created for our feast.
I hadn’t planned on decorating the table for our dinner but last week I received an awesome item as part of Paige’s Vintage Swap. Paige is the sweet southern gem behind the blog The Pink Clutch and she had this great idea of hosting a vintage swap between bloggers. When she posted the swap on her blog, I responded faster than the speed of light because the combination of vintage + swap sounded like too much fun.
As part of the swap, Paige paired up bloggers who then shopped for a vintage item and swapped it with their partner. Once the partner received the item, we were to style it up and blog about it. I was paired with the Kristen of Pursuing Vintage and couldn’t have been more excited. I’ve followed Kristen on Instagram for a while, love her style AND I’m a big fan of her blog and Etsy shop.
Since Kristen and I have similar taste when it comes to vintage, I knew I was going to receive a great piece from her and boy was I thrilled when the box arrived and I opened it. Inside was this beautiful blue and white serving dish in a lidded wicker basket. The minute I laid eyes on this piece I knew I had to create a holiday tablescape to show off my new treasure.
So here it is…my 4th of July table inspired by a vintage swap!
What I love most about this blue and white serving piece (besides it being blue and white & pretty) is its versatility. The dishes can be used to serve anything from dips and appetizers to cookies and desserts. And the lidded top will come in handy if I’m using the piece outdoors or transporting it somewhere.
To show off the serving dish, I created a 4th of July tablescape the featured a mix of red, white and blue items. I used things I already owned and pulled my brothers’ gold place mats into the mix for added shine.
The dish was almost too pretty to use but I filled it with holiday cookies and coordinated just perfectly with the table setting.
I used a red bandanna for napkins and added die-cut wood letters as name tags.
The flower container played off the blue and white of the vintage swap serving dish and was really festive once I filled it with white hydrangea, glitter stars and mini flags.
And in my book, a party is not a party without party favors. To create mine, I filled small red buckets with Americana treats, a mini flag and a glittered star.
A big hug to Kristen at Pursuing Vintage for sending me such a beautiful piece. I know I’ll enjoy this beautiful blue and white serving piece for years to come.
Paige will be hosting a Vintage Swap link party tomorrow so stop The Pink Clutch see what the other swap participants received and how they styled their piece.
Thanks Paige for a fun collaboration!
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