Pretty In Pink: Spring Bedroom Refresh

May 6, 2015

PRETTY IN PINK BEDROOM REFRESH

Whew! Refreshing our bedroom for spring has taken a lot longer than I expected. I was originally waiting for pillow covers to arrive from overseas, then my schedule got super busy and last week I got sick. Despite it all, I’m so glad to have the little project done and so excited to share it with you.

Let’s take a look at where it all started.

I spotted this floral pillow cover on Etsy and immediately fell in love. I don’t decorate with many floral pattens but something about this design and the colors captured my heart.

Once I had the pillows in hand, I created a design board to represent the vision I had for the space. I love our headboard and frame and wanted to stick with a foundation of black and white for the room. I also wanted to add in more gold accents and a pop of green.

As I was planning the space, Christina from MyLoveNotedesigns contacted me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing her custom designed art. I jumped at the opportunity! What timing and just the detail I was looking to add to the room.

Now that the vision was set, it was time to execute (lots of photos to follow)…

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Inspiration {plus links you’ll love}

February 28, 2015

The much ‘anticipated’ winter storm that never really came to be earlier this week gave me some time to surf the web and catch up on my blog reading so I have lots of great links to share with you today. Enjoy your weekend!

If your style is eclectic (and even if it’s not), you can learn something from Lessons in Style Mixing!

A fabulous & new to me pillow resource with great prices too!

A round-up of gorgeous black kitchens that just might have you wanting to run to the paint store.

5 Steps to Success that are valuable not matter what you want to achieve in life.

If you’ve ever wanted to create a flower arrangement as beautiful as this, check out these flower arranging tips.

Affordable Home Decor: Look what $50{ or less} will buy you!

February 3, 2015

Who besides me loves a great deal? When it comes to decorating my house, I love nothing more than finding a great looking item at an incredible price. I am constantly shopping at big box stores like HomeGoods and TJ Maxx for budget friendly decor and just recently started shopping H and M Home.

I’ve always shopped H and M for inexpensive fashion accessories and was thrilled to learn that they offer home products. Just like the jewelry and clothing that H and M sells, the home decor pieces aren’t investment pieces that will last a lifetime. Their items are great for seasonal updates and if you love to change out your decor on a frequent basis like me, the H and M home prices allow you to do that without guilt.

I did a little surfing this weekend on the H and M site and found lots of items that I really love. Here are six items that have great style and would be great for a end-of-winter decor update.

Brass accessories are a hot trend and this beautiful swan would make a wonderful tabletop statement. I’d use it to hold lush green plant or beautiful orchid. Brass Swan $14.95

Another hot trend this spring is floral decor. You can mix this floral duvet with solid colored linens to create a really great look for your bedroom. Floral Duvet Cover $49.95

This gold tray is a great buy and would look stunning on a vanity or bar card. Gold Tray $14.95

I think every household in America owns that black and white pillow covers from Ikea so I’m happy to see a new kid on the block. This classic black and white stripe will never go out of style and at this price you can’t go wrong. Striped Pillow Cushion $5.95

As a bookshelf accessory or flower vase, this textured glass vase packs and lot of style for a small price. Glass Vase $19.95

When it comes to picture frames this marble finish is a stylish accent that will work with any style decor. Marble Look Picture Frame $9.95

You can check out the full line of H and M home decor item here.

Happy Shopping!

FIVE {Easy & Inexpensive Ways} to Jump Start Your New Year at Home

January 5, 2015

Happy first Monday of 2015!

I’m excited about the 360 days that lay ahead and all that I can accomplish, experience and do this year. I’ve been working on outlining some specific blog goals for 2105 and will be sharing it all with you soon. When I originally started the ConfettiStyle blog, my mission was to share tips, ideas and inspiration in the areas of interior design/decorating, entertaining, gifting and fashion. I’ve stayed true to my vision over the years while expanding a bit and including some DIY and crafting projects as well.

Because these are all things I’m passionate about, I’ve enjoyed sharing my knowledge, ideas and projects and plan to do more of that in 2015. I will also be introducing some new blog series throughout the year, one of which is the basis of today’s post–Jump Starting the New Year!

Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing tips and inspiration to jump-start the new year when decorating your home, to help you entertain creatively, to personalize your gift giving and to help you create your unique fashion statement.

So let’s get going and jump-start the new year!

I know many people feel that same way that I do when Christmas ends.. The tree comes down, the sparkling lights get boxed up, the Christmas music comes to an end and your home feels flat. Christmas can definitely add a magical feel to your home but there are FIVE easy and inexpensive things you can do now to make your home feel magical again as you move into the new year.

No. 1–ReArrange Your Furniture

The new year calls for a new perspective and when it comes to home decor, one of the easiest ways to achieve that is with a simple shift of your furniture. The beginning of the year is a great time to mix it up and change the focus of your room. Try moving the sofa to a new location, switch our lamps and maybe even change the area rug. Go through every room in your home and see what elements can be moved from one room to another. This little exercise is also a great way to reconnect with your design style. As you move things around you’ll begin to notice items that no longer appeal to you or fit your aesthetic. Purge those pieces so in the new year your home reflects only things that you love and that make you feel good.

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No. 2–DeClutter and Organize Your Surroundings

I for one cannot function if I’m in a disorganized environment. Whenever my home or office is in disarray it is reflected in my mood and my work efficiency. I grew up with a dad that believed in ‘everything in it’s place, and a place for everything’ and this is my mantra as well. Take the month of January to declutter, purge and organize the areas of your home that you spend the most time in. Start by organizing what is visible to the eye and then move to drawers and hidden spaces.

If you need some easy organizing tips, check out this post from The Budget Decorator.

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No. 3–Refresh With New Pillows

A new year often means a refocus on saving money and budgeting. You don’t have to invest in a lot in new decor to give your home a fresh feel for the new year, just refresh your pillows. Add a few colorful pillows to brighten up your sofa and the overall look of your room. Target, HomeGoods and Ikea are my favorite budget-friendly pillow sources and when I’m really on a tight budget, I get crafty and handcraft a few pillows using inexpensive cloth napkins. You can learn how to make a no-sew pillow from one of my favorite bloggers.

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No. 4–Surround Yourself With Inspiration

The other day I wrote a blog post focused on having a positive mind which I believe helps in creating a positive life. An inexpensive way to stay positive is to surround yourself with inspirational quotes and artwork. Create a gallery wall in your home office or in the hallway you walk every morning and night. As you walk by your art display, read the words and make them apart of your daily mindset. There are tons of free downloads on Pinterest and great DIY images via Etsy. You can check out my favorite inspirational downloads on my Free Download Pinterest board.

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No. 5–Accessorize With Feel Good Items

A great way to energize the new year and keep it going until the last day of December is to accessorize with what I call feel good items. Candles will not only make your home smell good but surrounding yourself with a beautiful scent will do wonders to help you relax and rejuvenate. Gather a stack of books that inspire you or that you want to read this year and incorporate them into your decor. Use the books to elevate decorative items and place a few on your nightstand. Here are a few books on my 2015 reading list:

Motivation Manifesto

At Home with Madame Chic

Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home

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Taking time at the beginning of the year will help you create a year filled with beauty, inspiration, comfort and Joy!

I’ve Missed It–Shopping at Anthropologie

October 14, 2014

It has been months since I’ve been to Anthropologie. I try to pop in at least once a month to see what new gems they have but my summer travels and work kept me away.

I took a little time this past weekend to drop by the store (in hopes of starting a little Christmas shopping) and there were so many awesome items that I could hardly contain myself.

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Design Guide: How to Style a Sectional Sofa

September 24, 2014

One of the design consultations I had recently got me thinking about the do’s and don’t of styling a sofa. Not just any sofa, a sectional sofa.

I think a lot of people are attracted to sectional sofas because they offer abundant seating and because they seem to provide a bit more comfort than a traditional sofa.

After a while I think people can become disenchanted with their sectional sofa because they recognize that a sectional can limit the traffic flow within a room and sometimes a sectional feels overpowering in a space versus relaxed.

In my years of designing rooms, I’ve recognized that it’s not always the size, scale or placement of a sectional that causes the disenchantment, but instead its the fact that the sectional and the space around it are not styled or accessorized in the best way.

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Nate Berkus Fabrics at JoAnn

September 3, 2014

I love that so many top designers are partnering with big box retail stores and making their product accessible to the masses. Nate Berkus has definitely hit a home run with his home decor line at Target and now a selection of custom fabric designs are available at JoAnn Fabric.

Like most of Nate’s products, the patterns in the Nate Berkus fabric line available at JoAnn’s have a fresh and modern feel and come in classic colors.

There are 20 pattern/color options and the prices range from $9.99 to $27.99 per yard.

After taking a look at the fabric line, I got to thinking about how I’d use my favorite styles. Here’s the inspiration that Nate inspired…

I’m a big fan of yellow when it comes to decorating and this Ameil Dot Paramount pattern in citrus is just begging to go on a pair of stylish X benches. I envision them at the foot of a bed or placed under a white console table in a foyer.

I love fabric headboards but I’m ready to see less solid colored linen and more patternwork. The ethnic modern feel of the Linea Paramount pattern would be a fun way to dress up a softly shaped headboard.

Bold prints are one of my favorite decor statements and the colors and design of this Timur Sussex in Ginger is a statement pattern. I can see a pair of tufted chairs in this fabric, paired with a stately leather sofa and sisal rug. Oh, I’d add in a couple of brass end tables for that something shiny that I think every room needs.

Close your eyes and imagine this curved back arm lounge chair upholstered in this seastone colorway of the Dari Mosaic Paramount fabric. Prop your feet up on an ottoman and you’ll have a perfect spot to relax and rewind.

This Indre Lynwood pattern is one of my favorites in the entire line and I’d love to upholster a classic bench with bolster pillows in this ginger color. This pattern is also available in navy and dove grey which make it versatile enough for just about anything you can imagine.

While I’m on the subject of Nate, have you checked out his new collection at Target? The pillows in this collection are on the top of my list…

Zig Zag Pillow

Faux Fir Pillow

Faux Fir Floor Pillow — I’m envisioning movie night by candlelight with these floor pillows!

So which one of Nate’s fabrics is your favorite?

One Sofa, Three Pillow Options

February 24, 2014

Hi everyone. I hope your Monday is going dandy and that you are doing good things.

Today I wanted to share some thoughts on what can sometimes be one of the most challenging aspect of designing a living space…..pillow selection. The good news is that there are so many stylish pillow options available from every home décor, big box and online retail shop. The bad news is that there are so many stylish pillow options available from every home décor, big box and online retail shop. Sometimes having more options available to you can make the decision-making more difficult.

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