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SIX Favorite Blue & White Lamps {all under $100}

February 15, 2017

I’ve been shopping for budget friendly blue and white lamps for a client and haven’t had in luck in the stores in my area. HomeGoods has some beautiful Ralph Lauren lamps but the $199 price point is not in the budget for my client. Since I couldn’t find any lamp options off the shelf, I did some shopping online.

A few clicks and key words and I found some great lamp options, all under $100.

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BUDGET FRIENDLY BLUE & WHITE TABLE LAMPS

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The Benoit Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp is a great value ate $49.95 and has a more traditional feel because of the shade of the base and the shade. This lamps would work great in a living room or on bedside tables.

The ginger jar shape of the Blue and White Porcelain Temple Jar Lamp gives it a more traditional Asian feel. Because the floral pattern is more compact I’d pair this with striped or geometric textile patterns in a living room. ($79.95)

This is my favorite lamp and the one my client loved. The Maude Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp has a more modern vibe because of the acrylic base and tapered drum shade. ($69.95)

Small lamps that can work on a kitchen or vanity counter are hard to find. I love the look of this Blue and White Floral Ceramic Table Lamp which has the Asian symbol for happiness on the front. ($69.99)

If you need a more modern design then the all-over geometric pattern on the Blue and White Geo Table Lamp is it. I also love the chunky wood base. ($90.00)

The Floral Blue and White Mini Tea Jar Porcelain Table Lamp is decidedly more traditional in design and feel. This lamp would look great on a small side table or console table.($79.99)

Happy shopping!

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Favorites Of The Week {a little of this and a little of that}

February 11, 2017

Happy weekend friends!

I don’t know about you but I can’t wait for spring to get here. When I was driving home the other day I noticed that the The weather in my neck of the woods as been all over the place. One day it’s 40 degrees and the next day it’s 70. I need mother nature to settle down and bring us some consistent warmth and lots of sunshine.

Until then, enjoy a few of my favorites from the week.

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This is a beautiful kitchen makeover—one of my favorites of all time.

Does anyone else out there listen to Podcasts? It’s my new favorite thing to do while I’m working. I recently discovered #MelRobbinsLive and really loved this one on The Definition of A Winner.

There are so many great blogs out there and I love discovering new ones like Decor Gold Designs. I love Jennifer’s style and her home tour is pretty fabulous.

You’re going to love the before and after of this beautiful blue and white home makeover?

Anthropologie is having an additional 25% off on their sale items. #rundon’twalk

In case you missed it this week on the blog…

The pages from my Inspiration Notebook for February

My Valentine’s Day Tablescape

Valentine’s Day Tablescape In My Favorite Colors

February 10, 2017

This year Valentine’s Day was going to be super low-key because my hubby was scheduled to have dental surgery that morning. Luck was on our side and his dental work was pushed up to this week so now we can plan something a little more special. We thought about going out to dinner but have decided to stay in, relax and enjoy the evening.

To make the table feel a little special I pulled together this colorful Valentines tablescape using my favorite colors along with a few of my blue & white ceramic pieces.

Whenever I’m creating a tablescape, I start with the centerpiece. I’ve always want to use tissue paper honeycomb balls down the center of the table and this was the perfect occasion. PaperMart, one of my go-to sources for gift wrap and paper products sells tissue paper honeycomb balls in 2 sizes and 9 great colors. I used a combination of the 8″ and 10″ balls in red, pink and white. The smaller white honeycomb balls came from Ikea.

I place a red table runner down the center of the table and filled a vintage milk glass vase with faux peonies. I placed two of my vintage (and thrifted) blue and white chinoiserie jars on each side of the flower vase. And the final step was scattering the honeycomb balls down the table, in and round the vase and jars.

As with all the tablescapes I create, this one includes layers of color, texture and pattern.

Once the centerpiece was complete I added my place settings.

I used black and white striped placemats to add a graphic pattern to the table. Square white dinner plates and the new blue and white floral plates I found at HomeGoods recently finished the place setting.

This is one of the easiest centerpiece I’ve ever pulled together and I love the way it turned out.

I’m going to have fun using these honeycomb balls for all sorts of party and entertaining decor this year. And they have even spurred an idea for my 2017 Christmas decor.

Love is definitely in the air at our house? How do you plan on celebrating Valentine’s Day?

SOURCE LIST:

8″ Tissue Paper Honeycomb Balls || 10″ Tissue Paper Honeycomb Balls || Small White Honeycomb Balls

White Milk Glass Vase (vintage)–similar here || Faux Peony’s–Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart ||Red Table Runner–HomeGoods || Black and White Placemats

White Dinner Plates–HomeGoods || Blue & White Floral Plates–HomeGoods || Red Monogram Dinner Napkins (my DIY)

DIY Inspiration: Project Footstools {the Inspiration}

February 9, 2017

A several weeks ago I came across this pair of round footstools at one of my favorite flea markets and snapped them up. Despite the fabric being hideous the bones of the ottomans were in good shape and I knew they would make for a great DIY transformation. Plus I couldn’t pass up the $11 price tag. #thriftscore

My initial vision is to recover the pair in velvet, maybe a pretty emerald green or deep navy. I want a fabric and look that is going to be long-lasting and classic and either of these colors would give me that. I’m also planning to keep the top button tuft detail which I think gives the stools added character.

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This online store has great prices on solid colored velvet by the yard. And I love this quilted velvet.

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After considering velvet for a couple of weeks I went on the search for more inspiration and stumbled upon these images.

This pair of stools is covered in mustard colored leather with a nailhead trim. I like the color but the nail heads are a bit much for me.

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These seafoam colored stools are really pretty but I’m not a pastel girl when it comes to decor and I definitely don’t have time to do all that tufting on the top.

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I love , love Chartreuse as a color and really adore the way it looks on this footstool. The styling of this ottoman is almost identical to mine except the ones I have don’t have feet which I’m now considering after seeing this piece.

Chartreuse is one of those colors that people tend to steer away from but it is a great accent color that mixes well with neutrals and with black.

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Hum…maybe I should consider a Mongolian lambs fur? I love the look but I can just hear my hubby talking about how impractical they would be. My response…sometimes pretty trumps practical.

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Just when I was set on a solid color I saw this velvet beauty! I love the idea of two different patterns and am thinking maybe I could find some vintage fabric at the Roundtop Antiques Market. I also found this source for embroidered velvet fabric.

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Speaking of patterns, a beautiful Kilim or woven leather rug could be a fun way to upholster my footstools. In looking at rug options, I think this idea might cost more than I want to spend.

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If all else fails, I could also cover them in an animal print which is classic, timeless and versatile.

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I’m not sure which direction I’m going to go with the fabric but I’ll be sure to keep you posted. In the meantime, I’ve got a couple other DIY stools that are sitting in the garage waiting for their makeover.

If these footstools were yours, which fabric and color would you go with?

Product + Inspiration: Blue & White Garden Stools

February 7, 2017

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One of my favorite accent furniture pieces is a garden stool. Specifically blue and white garden stools.

As the popularity of chinoiserie and blue and white decor has gained steam over the last few years, so has the use of garden stools as a decorative accent.

If you’ve never considered a garden stool as part of your decor, let me tell you why they are a great design option.

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Favorite Of The Week–An eclectic mix!

February 4, 2017

It’s Saturday and I’m up early and headed off to the gym to swim. I may not have mentioned it before but I swam competitively when I was younger. Over the years, as life got busy I drifted away from swimming but I’ve been feeling the urge to get back in the pool. And I have to tell you that it feels so good–the water is my happy place.

While I’m off counting laps, I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite posts from the week.

Enjoy your weekend!

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Pleated Paper Valentines Wrap

February 3, 2017

Whew! We made it to Friday. I have had a jammed packed week and I’m glad the weekend is upon us. Even though I have some work to catch up on this weekend, I also plan to enjoy some down time and watch all the festivities surrounding the Super Bowl. And yes I’ll be rooting on the Falcons!

I’ve got a fun and easy gift wrap inspiration post for your today, just in time for all your Valentine’s Day gift giving.

Because I wrap a lot of gifts during the year, I am always experimenting with different ways to manipulate the paper to give my gifts some flair. For my Valentines wrap this year I decided to do a little pleat treatment with my paper.

It’s really easy to pleat gift wrap. To start, determine the amount of paper you’ll need to wrap your box and add about 8″. The extra paper will allow you to create multiple pleats in your paper and still be able to wrap your box. You’ll be creating your pleats horizontally across the width of the paper.

The first pleat I made was pretty deep (about 3 1/2″) and I’ll explain why in a minute.

Once you’ve made your first pleat, continue pleating your paper with small folds. You want to create enough pleats so they stand out on your gift.

Once all your pleats are made, turn your paper over and tape the pleats down on each edge of the paper. This will hold the pleats in place.

And now all you have to do is wrap your gift.

The reason I made the first pleat extra deep was to create a pocket that could hold a Valentine’s Day card. Pretty clever, right?!

The pocket can also hold money, a photo or a sweet treat like a chocolate heart.

You can find the free printableValentine’s Day cards I designed here.

I added bows and ribbon to complete my Valentines wrap and just love the way the packages look.

Pink Pom Pom Ribbon // White Ruffle Edge Ribbon

Similar Heart Gift Wrap // Similar Pink Damask Gift Wrap

I wrapped these Valentine’s Day gifts with extra love because they are headed off to my moms house.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide | Gifts Under $50

January 30, 2017

I love Valentine’s Day. It’s not only a day to celebrate with your special someone but it’s another day when you can show your family and friends how much they are loved. In honor of Valentine’s Day I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite things to help your find that perfect gift. Whether you’re shopping for mom, dad, hubby or friends this gift list has you covered. And even better, all the items are under $50!

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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

one // For someone who loves to lounge around on the weekends but wants to do it in style. And who doesn’t love animal prints?

two // This colorful and whimsical clutch, with a cute pom pom detail is perfect for an evening out or a weekend shopping.

three // Because a girl can never have too many pairs of cute earrings. And these would be perfect for a Valentine’s date night.

four // Always on the perfect tote bag for work, weekends and travel. This is a good one!

five // I love the bright and bold floral pattern on this oversized scarf. This is a great piece to transition for winter to spring.

six // A fun floral art piece to brighten up someones home during the dull winter months. It’s the perfect size for a bookshelf, bathroom wall or as part of galley wall arrangement.

seven // I’m currently buying this candle in my office and all I can say about the scent is ‘amazing’! And there’s a hand cream, room spray and soap available in the same scent.

eight // And if you’re giving a candle as a gift, why not throw in these adorable matches.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

one // Order these chic monogram beer glasses today and let him celebrate Valentine’s Day early while watching the Super Bowl!

two // The man in your life will surely stand out at the office with the embossed document holder. Available in black or brown.

three // Stylish plus wallet are not two words that usually go hand in hand when it comes to mens wallets. This one has it all and I love that it is compact.

four // If he’s into fitness and health and being the best he can be, he’ll love a subscription to Men’s Health magazine.

five // These headphones are sleek and sexy and are perfect when he wants to watch the game in silence.

six // If your guy is a fashionista like mine, he’ll love the look and style of this watch. And you won’t believe the price!

seven // He’ll enjoy walking the dog if you get him this bluetooth cap.

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Check back tomorrow to see the adorable Valentine’s Day cards I designed just for you. You’ll be able to download and print them for free!