I love eclectic pieces of furniture rather than matched when I decorate my own home. Sometimes I paint these finds and other times I strip the original finish and create a custom wash . We recently had to replace this green washed oak dresser in our summer house when we relocated it to our newly renovated master bedroom in town (that will be another post).We bought this gem at Habitat for Humanities Restore for $20 dollars when it passed my husband's structural integrity test being pronounced solid and square with good sliding drawers....
Small details, big impact
There are so many ways to create impact in a space. Sometimes impact is created by subtle additions of colour, textures, or forms or features can be in your face - bold. I tend to sit in the subtle camp. I enjoy finding treasures in a space and then visually connecting them to create points of interest- a kind of meandering trip while you sit comfortably at your computer or in someone's home.Art PinterestThe three small artworks hung vertically (lower than usually seen) act as a perfect foil for the hanging lamp. The flowers soften all the vertical...
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accessories,
art,
flowers,
headboards,
pillows
In praise of circles
What is the most used shape in home decor? It's the rectangle of course!Tables, sofas, beds, dressers, area rugs etc; even the shape of our rooms are rectangular. When you have that many similar shapes, it is important to bring in another shapes to create some variety in a space. Of course, the perfect pairing with all those rectangles is a circular shape . Nothing pleases me more than circles and spheres. I use them liberally in both my art work and in home decor. I don't consider a space complete until I have several circular...
Can you mix metal finishes?
I love reader questions because they give me a writing focus a post. So here goes...Can you mix metals in your finishes? The answer is a resounding YES!! You can also match all your finishes. I personally find that a space can look somewhat boring if you choose to slavishly match every metal finish, but that's me. I like harmony with some variety.Marc Jacobs "Love Edge" Heart Bracelet shows that metals really do work well together. Here are a few guidelines that will ensure that you have a cohesive look. Work with what you like bestIf you are renovating/ updating,...
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kitchens,
metal finishes
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