Your Guide For Stylish Living
There are lots of decorating crimes to be made like placing all your furniture up against the wall or not having the right lighting in a room but there is not worse mistake than that of the dreaded contoured bathroom rug!
I get why these rugs were invented back in the day but times have changed and you have so many more decorative options than the bathroom-in-a-bag set!
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When you look around your home, there are a few design elements that you probably take for granted. Doorknobs are something we all use on a daily basis but when it comes to giving them some design love, they often fall to the bottom of the project list.
One of the new favorite design applications for doorknobs are knobs placed in the center of the door instead of off to one side. Center knobs have such a regal and European feel and transform a plain door into a stylish decorative detail.
While seen mostly on exterior doors, the trend of center knobs on interior doors is becoming popular and is a great way to update a pair of plain bi-fold or sliding closet doors.
Here’s a little doorknob eye candy that will have you loving center knobs as much as I do.
Enjoy!
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My typical weekend inspiration and links you’ll love post is a smorgasbord of stuff including design ideas, business tips, fashion inspiration and anything else that I think you’ll find interesting. This week’s post is no different so sit back, enjoy and be inspired!
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Have you ever spent time looking through all the amazing recipes on Pinterest. It’s kinda like walking through Costco on food sample Saturday–it can be dangerous. I recently came across this recipe and will definitely be making it in the coming days. It looks so yummy!
Miss Mustard Seed gives you all the ins and outs of decorating with bread boards.
This is one beautiful kitchen renovation!
I’m always interested in learning different ways to build my creative business and I found this article on Debi’s Design Diary funny and informative.
Can you tell which is the high-priced pillow and which is the diy? Jen at the Chronicles of Home knocked this pillow diy out of the park. It is beyond amazing and one of my all-time favorites!
If you want an easy way to personalize your business or social correspondence, you need to take advantage of this sale. I love my stamps and use them all the time.
In case you missed my spring bedroom refresh, you can read all about it here and learn how I created that gold stool in the top photo.
Did you know that the definition of Boho Chic can be found in the Urban Dictionary?
The term Boho Chic as it relates to clothing is described as a fashion trend that is part bohemian and part chic. It is tied to the vintage phenomenon in fashion where the trend was to bring back vintage styles for the modern era. Boho chic combines organic, colorful, detailed, folk-inspired pieces with simple, modern pieces.
The trend is said to have been started by actress Sienna Miller in 2005 when she wore bohemian-style clothing in the movie Alfie and back then the style was only expected to be around a few years and then fade away. The boh0 look became a hit and people began to imitate the style and fashion designers took notice.
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Have you had a chance to catch the hit TV show, Tiny House Nation? And an even better question is, “do you know about the tiny house movement?”
Tiny House Nation is a home/building show on the FYI network which is all about the downsizing movement that is going on across the country. In each episode of the show, Zack Giffin, the contractor works with a team of builders to construct an amazing tiny home that is no larger than 500 sq. feet, with many of the homes under 300 sq feet.
While many people in New York apartments live in less than 500 sq. feet, can you imagine living in a small space? You just might consider it after seeing the homes this team builds.
The tiny house movement is gaining popularity with people of all ages beginning to understand that sometimes less can be more and see the value in downsizing their lives and the ‘stuff’ they surround themselves with. You might think that living with less and in such a small space means a home with no style but let me tell you that is not the case.
The beauty of a tiny house is that it can be built just about anywhere, from the city to the mountains. The home below was constructed in the Colorado mountains to take advantage of the scenery and the owners desire to live a fully sustainable lifestyle.
After losing their home in hurricane Katrina, these homeowners rebuilt their home in Mississippi but decided to do it on a smaller scale. Check out that outdoor space under the house.
I think I could enjoy living in nature if it looked like this and came with a pool.
In addition to building homes that are permanent, the tiny house crew also builds home that are portable.
Portable homes allow homeowners to travel and explore but still have the luxury of a home at the end the day.
When building a tiny home, the lifestyle of the homeowners plays a big part in the overall design. If you love an outdoor space for entertaining or lounging, that can be incorporated into the design.
For those of you that love to cook, it’s amazing the function and style that can be built into the kitchen space of a 300 sq. foot home.
And a full size bathroom is not out of the question either, including a luxury shower or tub.
The attention to detail is amazing in these tiny homes, with every square inch of space put to use. I love the small wall-mounted fireplace in the living space below.
Vertical design is essential to many of the tiny houses being built with stair allowing for easy access to upper areas. Kinda gives you the feel of living in a tree house.
As part of the tiny house building process, the homeowners are challenged with purging their belongings and keeping only that which will fit into a couple of plastic storage bins.
I am totally smitten with the idea of a tiny home. The hubby and I have actually tossed around the idea for when we retire. We love to travel and the idea of having your home wherever you go sound great. Now I just have to wrap my head around getting rid of all my rolls of ribbon and wrapping paper!
So, does the Tiny House Movement sound interesting to you? Do you think you could live in less than 500 sq. feet?
You can catch Tiny House nation on the FYI channel, Mondays at 9:00pm ET!
I love a beautiful office space like the one above from House of Harper. A space doesn’t have to be big or super fancy to grab my attention, it just has to be efficient and filled with stylish organization and lots of personality.
I have an entire pinterest board dedicated to office, craft and hobby rooms with over 500 images of some of the most beautiful and creative work spaces ever. The common thread within all of the spaces I admire are the style details and organizing ideas.
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No matter what the size of your bedroom is, one of the key components to the style and function of the space is lighting. While dark rooms my be great for sleeping, the right lighting is needed for other functions like reading in bed or getting dressed in the morning or evening. The style of lighting your choose should enhance your decor in addition to enhancing the atmosphere of the bedroom.
When it comes to bedroom lighting, there are several forms of lighting to consider…
Table Lamps / Floor Lamps / Wall Sconces / Hanging Lights
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Thank you for all the wonderful comments on our spring bedroom refresh.
Today I wanted to share a little more about the beautiful prints I used in the bedroom. I knew I wanted to place a grouping of images on the wall next to the window and closet to my side of the bed. You see that wall when you enter the room so I wanted to make an impact. I also knew that whatever I hung I that wall would be hung in gold frames.
Since one of the goals for the refresh was to add more accents of gold into the space, frames were an obvious and easy solution.
All four of the prints I used are from an awesome Etsy shop called MyLoveNotedesigns. The shop is run by Christina who personally designs all of the printable art, many which contain inspirational words and positive messages. Christina opened her Etsy shop in 2014 after starting a family and leaving an accounting career and the corporate world behind. Christina said she started designing her prints as a way to inspire and remind herself of what is meaningful in life and to personally connect with others.
The collection of prints I choose to use were perfect for a bedroom space and also allowed me to add a touch of personalization into the room. The LOVE print is one of my favorite designs and gold foil is so pretty once printed. The HEART of flowers couldn’t have been more perfect for our room with a black background and pink flowers. I also choose a monogram print and love how Christina has added flowers to give the design a special touch. The last design in the group reads All Of Me Loves All Of You and I love both the message and the delicate details of the design.
Once printed, I placed each image in a Ikea frame which I spray painted gold using Rustoleum Bright Coat Spray Paint (which happens to be my favorite gold spray paint)
I’ve purchased several printable images from Etsy in the past and I must say that the collection of designs that MyLoveNotedesigns offers is one of the best. There are over 450 designs to choose from including gold foil, nursery designs, calendars, meal planners, expense trackers and weekly planners and most of the designs are $5.00 or less. And, Christina also offers custom orders if you have a specific design in mind.
Because there are so many great prints, picking your favorites will be tough but you can use my list of top 10 to help you shop…
Feather and Floral / Be Our Guest (so awesome for a guest bedroom or bath)
Home Sweet Home (great housewarming gift) / You Got This (fun print for an office)
Ampersand Floral (add this to a gallery wall arrangement) / Fox Fun (fun for a kids room)
Watercolor Feather (love this) / Family Initial (great wedding gift)
Gold foil HEART/ Love Arrow (love the chalkboard feel of this print)
MyLoveNotedesigns can be used in any room of your home and because the prints are so affordable, you can create a gallery wall arrangement with minimal investment.
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I know you want to go shopping but before you head over the MyLoveNotedesigns, let me tell you about a great sale Christina is offering right now..
Buy 2 Prints Get 1 Free (code GET1FREE) minimum cart purchase $15 prior to coupon
or
Buy 3 Prints Get 2 Free (code GET2FREE) minimum cart purchase $25 prior to coupon
(Custom Prints excluded from coupon use)
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