Chinoiserie Pillows–Best of Etsy

March 11, 2016

image via Jamie Meares

I’ve been quite obsessed with all things Chinoiserie of late in part because it’s a design style that is super popular right now and also because I just love the eclectic feel the style lends itself too.

Chinoiserie also speaks to my love of color, vintage and bold pattern work. The Jamie Meares image above just says fun to me and really represent a collected home filled with unique treasures.

The Ralph Lauren image below is another take on Chinoiserie with a more subdues color and pattern statement but with just as much personality and visual interest.

Some of my favorite Chinoiserie styled decorative elements include blue and white pottery, bamboo styled furniture, mirror and lighting and also Asian motif pillows.

image via Ralph Lauren

Recently I went on the hunt for some Chinoiserie pillows for our bedroom. I started my search on Etsy and was thrilled to see that there are lots of pillows available on the site.

One of the things I like about shopping on Etsy is that you can get handcrafted items in designer fabrics for a great price. I also like that shopping Etsy is a way to support independent artist and small businesses, many of which are run out of the home.

Here’s just a sampling of the pillows I found…

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Fabric Trends

August 13, 2015

I’ve been on the hunt for a few fabrics and decided to take a spin through Forsyth Fabrics here in Atlanta. Forsyth is one of my go-to sources for moderate priced designer fabrics and you’ll always find the latest fabric trends in their aisles. Because the fabric industry is changing and manufacturers and retail stores are producing less fabric, more and more of the fabrics carried at Forsyth have to be special ordered. Even so, they still have a good selection of cut and take fabrics so this is where I shop for personal projects I’m working on.

Let’s take a look at see what’s trending in designer fabrics…

Malachite patterns have been around for decades but really resurfaced a few years ago in textiles and decor. This was the only malachite fabric I could find at Forstyle and even through it has to be special ordered, its definitely worth the wait.

I’ve been seeing military green showing up in fall fashion so it makes sense that it’s a big trend in upholstery fabric. I can’t jump on this color bandwagon just yet but it might grow on me.

The emerald green trend is also continuing with muted variations showing up in classic fabric patterns.

I don’t think teal will ever go out of style or paisley prints for that matter.

These bold colors can always be found in upholstery fabrics but they feel a bit ‘past their time’ to me.

One of my favorite color combinations lately is orange and grey. I would love to design a bedroom around these colors.

The with popularity of blue and white in decor, I totally expected to see lots of navy fabrics and I did. I really loved the middle batik inspired print which would make a beautiful pair of drapes or a chair fabric.

Classic black and white with a touch of neutral, always timeless. The zebra print is just begging to be on a pair of footstools or made into pillows.

Raised relief designs are popping up more and more and these embroidered looks felt really fresh.

I may be the only one but I’m kinda liking that this golden rod color is coming back into style. That top fabric had lots of texture and was really beautiful.

Forsyth Fabrics also has a clearance room where you can find short lengths of fabric and trim at great prices. I snagged remnants of these two fabrics to ~~hoard~~ use on a future project.

It’s good to have Forsyth just a short drive from my house so I can indulge my fabric habit whenever I want.

If you’re not in Atlanta, don’t worry. You can shop all of the fabrics available at Forsyth on their website and get delivery right to your door.

10 Ways To Give Your Home a High-End Look

June 2, 2015

I took the design style quiz over on the decorist.com website and by golly I think they defined my style to T!

Here’s what it said…

You… like eclectic styles at heart with an eye towards integrating more modern looks.

You prefer to mix and match different styles rather than be totally traditional or modern, but you like to use the clean looks of more modern pieces. You love figuring out how to combine different designs into one cohesive whole.

YOU …

want your home to be stylish and that is a reflection of you and your overall tastes.
like a rustic or natural but refined look to your home.
like ethnic accents and a “worldly” look.
like warm colors.
like bright pops of color or colorful accents.
like luxurious materials.
like to use texture for visual interest.
like to use some traditional gilded or wood accents in your home to give it a sense of timelessness
like the look of natural materials in your home

The one thing the quiz failed to pick up on is that I love décor with a high-end look.

When it comes to decorating, I love to mix of budget finds with investment pieces, vintage finds with new pieces, and refined looks with rustic styles. I don’t think your house has to be filled with expensive décor and furniture to have style, but I do believe there are easy and cost-effective things you can do to give your décor the look of high style .

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30 Minute Decor Refreshers {easy and affordable}

April 27, 2015

Can you believe May is almost here? Before you know it store shelves will be stock with holiday items and we’ll all be planning to ring our jingle bells. This year is soaring by way too fast and to be honest it has me a little anxious. The anxiousness I feel has put me in the mood for change. I’ve been finding little (and inexpensive) ways to change-up my fashion, my routine and my decor. Surrounding myself with a new look feels good and has squelched my desire to go out and buy a bunch of new stuff (except for the two new pair of shoes I just bought 🙂

Today I’m going to share with you simple decorating ideas to refresh your home and later in the week I’ll share easy ideas to change-up your fashion style.

Let’s take home decor! I love it when you can change the look and feel of your decor without spending a lot of money or exerting a lot of effort. Many times a new look can come from using what you already have and other times spending a little money can make a big impact. Whether you rent or own, have a large house or a small one, there are easy ways to make major changes in your decor in less than 30 minutes. Here are some of my favorite quick change decorating tips.

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DO THE SHUFFLE

One of the easiest and no-cost ways to freshen up your decor is by moving things around. Shuffle the seating in your living room or switch out artwork from one space to another. Use what you have and give you home a new look.

GO GREEN

Plants bring a sense of energy and life to a room so mix a few plants into your decor and feel and rooms come alive.

ORGANIZE IT

Having things organized is one of the ways that I make my home feel good. Spring is a great time to de-clutter, donate what’s no longer serving a purpose and organize everything from the kitchen to the closet. Your home will breathe a sigh of relief and so will you.

GO THRIFTING

When it comes to adding new accessories into your decor, it doesn’t have to break the bank. Visit a few of your favorite thrift stores and see what gems you can find. And as you shop, don’t overlook something that may need a little TLC with paint or fabric.

Painted vases via It All Started With Paint

PAINT SOMETHING

Revive an old piece of furniture with paint or think about painting an accent wall in your home. Painting is cheap, easy and yield results in a flash.

RE-WORK YOUR BOOKSHELVES

You’ll be amazed at how spending a little time taking things off your bookshelves and re-arranging the items can freshen up your decor. Once the shelves are cleared, place the items you love most first and then work your way to your least favorite items. You may realized that the items are the bottom of the stack are no longer needed which will help you de-clutter.

CHANGE UP YOUR TEXTILES

For less than $10 you can replace the pillow covers on your sofa with new ones from Hobby Lobby and for less than $40 you can replace the duvet cover or drapes in your bedroom with something fresh from IKEA. When adding the new textiles, think about changing up your color theme which will be an instant style refresher.

PAINT SOME FRAMES

Have you ever thought about giving your artwork a new look by painting the frames? A quick coat of paint can change the look of a single piece of art or and entire gallery wall.

So what’s you favorite way to refresh your decor?

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Home

November 7, 2014

Welcome to the first installment of the 2014 ConfettiStyle Holiday Gift Guide.

Today I’m bringing you some of my top home decor gift suggestions. All of the items on the list are items that I know anyone would love find under the tree on Christmas morning. While several of the items are from holiday collections, every item is versatile enough to be used as year-round decor. And the fact that all but one items is priced under $65, theses are the perfect gifts in my book!

Enjoy and happy shopping!

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Lifes Little Luxuries

March 21, 2014

Happy Friday!

Besides splurging on cute paper napkins for dining and fun wood pencils for my desk, I also have a thing for beautiful bath towels. One of my favorite sources for luxury towels in Peacock Alley. Not only are their towels lush and soft but their textured towels are some of the prettiest you’ll ever see.

And if you love luxurious bed linens, Peacock Alley has those too. Check our their full collection of product and do some shopping here. My shopping list includes this and this!

Here’s wishing you a luxurious weekend!