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Best of Etsy: Bold & Brass

June 11, 2014

I written about my love of Brass on several occasions and find myself drawn to it more and more each day. Whether it’s a bold accent or a simple detail, brass adds such a sophisticated and polished feel to a piece of furniture or the decor of a room.

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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!

Butcher Block Counters–So Many Reasons to Love Them!

June 10, 2014

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve poured over images of kitchens with butcher block counters. I’m working on a design proposal for a client and hope to persuade them in to moving away from granite and going with wood. I for one love the look of butcher block counters but I understand that not everyone is on the same page as me. Selling my client on this look may be difficult but once I share with them the benefits of butcher block I think I can win them over. Here’s what I’m going to tell them…

** Butcher block counters are extremely affordable.

** Butcher block counters can be used in traditional, modern, french country or farm style kitchens–their look is versatile.

** You can paint your cabinets ANY color when using butcher block cabinets–there is no coordinating with a stone or granite color.

** Butcher block counters add natural warmth and beauty to a kitchen.

** Unlike some granite patterns, butcher block counters never go out of style.

** If wear and tear happens over the years, butcher block counters can be sanded down and refinished–other materials would have to be replaced.

** Butcher block counters can be environmentally friendly is you use reclaimed wood.

** They are a fairly easy DIY project which will save even more $$$$.

And they are just darn pretty!

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While it was once the king of countertops, over the last few years I’ve seen more and more people move away from granite. People are recognizing that surfaces like butcher block , quartz, marble, stainless steel and concrete can give a kitchen just as much style as granite can.

Do you like the look of wood counters or are you faithful to granite? I’d love to know.

Throw Back Thursday

June 5, 2014

In honor of Throw Back Thursday I decided to share some of the most popular ConfettiStyle blog post from years past.

Enjoy!

Bits of Inspiration: Burlap

Anatomy of Accessorizing Your Bathroom

Creative Ways to Decorate with Decanters

How to Decorate the Foot of Your Bed

In Love with Silver and Gold

I’ve Been Featured!

June 2, 2014

Hello there my friends! Today I wanted to share with you an exciting feature that the great folks over at Terrys Blinds did on yours truly.

If you are not familiar with Terrys Blinds, they are an international based window covering company offering a range of stylish and affordable window blinds. As a regular feature on their blog, their Designer Insights column spotlights individuals in different creative fields, ask their top picks of the season, and seeks business advice and career tips for the Terry Blinds readers. I am thrilled and honored to have been featured!

You can ready my full feature here!

Connect with Terrys Blinds on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

What I’m Working On + links you’ll love

May 16, 2014

Happy Friday! What have you been up to this week? This week has been kind of crazy for me with lot of balls in the air and lots of projects in work. Today I thought I’d share the inspiration for a project I’m working on at home and a few links that I think you’ll enjoy.

I’m in the mood to give my workspace a little update and these office spaces are my inspiration…

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Links you’ll like…

You’ll find lots of design inspiration from these celebrity homes.

It always amazes me how great Ikea kitchens can look.

After seeing this, I’m going out to buy some succulents.

This is one of my new favorite blogs and I love her small but dynamic office .

How fun would these placecards be for your next party?

p.s. If you live in Atlanta and want to take a photography class I highly recommend The Showcase School of Photography.

Design Lessons from Show Houses and Model Homes

April 29, 2014

When we lived in Seattle I made it a point to attend the Street of Dreams Show House tour every year. Yes I went to see what it would be like to live in a multi-million dollar home but I also went to get design ideas. I also made it a point to tour builders model homes on the weekends to seek out even more design ideas. Show houses and models homes can be a great source of design inspiration and product sourcing (and buying) if you know how to look beyond the beauty of a space and learn to analyze how a space was put together. Want to know what you can learn about design from show houses and model homes? Well follow along and I’ll tell you.

First let me say that most show house designs push the envelope with style and are decorated to the hilt. The designers that do these homes are challenged to make the rooms stand out and have drama and impact. You’ll often see bolder colors, more elaborate mill work, exotic finishes and over accessorized spaces in a show house.

When it comes to model homes, builders have a completely different agenda when it come to decorating. Builders want to make the home feel as large as possible and decorate it so that it will appeal to a range of people. The decor of model homes can sometimes seem sparse and the design details can come off as elementary but there are still a few things you can learn from these model homes.

WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM DESIGNER SHOW HOUSES

Designer show houses are filled with all kinds of amazing design ideas, from the latest furniture and accessory trends, unique wall-covering and paint options to custom details that you may not have seen before. These show houses can also give you an expert lesson in accessorizing and styling a room.

Want to learn the art of coffee table décor, then check out the table arrangements in a show house. You’ll see how different accessories are grouped together for impact and to achieve a balanced arrangement.

There will be lots of vignettes in a show house so analyze how they are styled and layered for new ideas.

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Easy Updates for the Bathroom {and a few design tips}

April 25, 2014

Happy Friday!

Often the most neglected room in the home, the bathroom deserves just as much décor love as the other rooms in your home. During construction or a remodel of your bathroom, you can add decorative elements like flooring, paint and fixtures to enhance the space but the decorating does not have to end there. Just like refreshing the accessories in your living room or family room, updating your bathroom seasonally or yearly is easy and doesn’t have to cost a lot.

Here are some quick and simple ways to update your bathroom anytime the mood strikes.

PAINT THE CEILING

Tip: A semi-gloss or gloss paint will add a bit of shine and make your bathroom look a bit more glamorous

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PAINT THE CABINETS

Tip: Flat or eggshell paint finishes will hold up best to dirt and fingerprints

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LAYER YOUR MIRRORS

Tip: Use Command Hooks to hold light weight mirror

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FRAME YOUR MIRROR

Tip: my go-to source for mirror frames is Mirror Mate

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ADD A DECORATIVE SHOWER CURTAIN

Tip: Use patterned curtain panels (=more style, length and pattern option) as your outer layer with a clear shower liner behind

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ACCESSORIZE THE VANITY WITH PRETTIES

Tip: Kitchen canisters make great containers for toiletries and a small tabletop lamp will add ambience to your bathroom

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GO WITH A DECORATIVE RUG INSTEAD OF A BATHROOM RUG

Tip: Instead of multiple rugs, look for a rug that is large enough to cover most of the floor. A single rug will add more visual impact.

Tip: Always us a rug liner so there’s no slipping and sliding

Tip: If the rug is in front of the tub/shower, go with a wool or wool blend which will hold up to water better

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USE A PIECE OF FURNITURE FOR STORAGE & STYLE

Tip: Replace the wood on an armoire with glass so that items can be seen and add to the décor of the bathroom

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Tip: If you need more counter space, a low chest will give you that plus extra storage

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ADD ARTWORK

Tip: Use artwork to add an accent color to your bathroom

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Tip: Turn your medicine cabinet into a decorative statement by hanging a piece of artwork over the door

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Tip: If windows are an issue, use artwork to provide privacy and add a decorative statement

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Tip: Even small art placed strategically will personalize your bathroom

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Have fun decorating your bathroom and have a fantastic weekend.

p.s. On Monday I’ll be sharing photos from a fabulous designer showhouse I previewed yesterday and on Tuesday I’ll share a few thing you can learn about design by going to showhouse events.

Inspiration {plus a design tip}

April 14, 2014

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When it comes to paint colors, finding the right color for your space can often be a test of trial and error. I always recommend to my design clients to paint test spots around the room of the colors they are considering. This will allow them to see the colors during the day and at night and really decide which they like best. Spending a little money and taking this added step to really check your paint choices will ensure you make the best decision for your space.

Design Tip: Sometimes you might not want to do test paint on the wall so the next best thing you can do is to buy an artist canvas and paint that. This will allow you to move the canvas to various spots around the room to view the color. Added bonus: Once you’re done with the canvas, use it to create an original piece of artwork for your space.