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Thursday, March 11, 2010

An Artsy Chic Living Room

The colors, furniture, and artwork of this chic and artsy living room all caught my eye. I don't even know who's living room this is (got this off of HGTV's site) but I love how the bold colors work with the simplicity of the room. There's not much furniture or many decorative accessories in the room, which really works because they are not competing with the bright bold colors found in almost every aspect of the room (i.e. wall color, window coverings, rug, pillows, and furniture).

What I really love is the artwork: it has clean, simple lines and not much color at all, making stand out against the green walls. And don't even get me started on the architectural element of the room that I truly love – the archways – because that's a totally different post that needs to be addressed.

This room just makes me so happy and it is really inspiring. You don't need a lot of "stuff" to create a beautiful room. It's all about balance. Balancing color, furniture, scales of said furniture and any decor items, and making sure it works for your lifestyle.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Oh My God Becky, Look At Her Lamp!

{Page in the catalog that I can't stop thinking about}
I just got the new Spring 2010 Crate and Barrel catalog and all I can say is that there is one page in there that I cannot stop thinking about! Normally, there'd be at least 5 pages that I would be drooling over but surprisingly not this time around. Well, okay there is 5 but still! But the one in particular that keeps coming to mind revolves around their gorgeously spring-y lamps! They're all quite affordable and would really go with anything you've already got in your home.

And yes, there is one that screams "Pick me! Pick me!" It really would look perfect on our foyer table...

Hutton Table Lamp for $129.00
This is the "One" I'm talking about. How pretty is it?? It's simple in shape and color but the texture really makes it unique.

Some of the ones below are from Crate and Barrel and some are not. Either way, they reminded me of the warmer months that I am so impatiently waiting for.

Pineapple Table Lamp for $179.00.

Wood Table Lamp - Brown for $129.99.

Green Ceramic Table Lamp for $142.49.

Phoebe Table Lamp for $149.00.

Addison Table Lamp for $119.00

Zoe Table Lamp for $139.00.

Flagger Table Lamp for $19.99.

Morel Table Lamp for $229.00.

Perry Table Lamp for $229.00.

Windham Crystal Accent Lamp for $309.00

Chrome and White Accent Lamp for $134.99.

Wishbone Table Lamp for $134.99.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

It's Like Nice Lingerie For Your Drawers

LivingEtc wrapping paper to line your drawers

{LivingEtc}
If there is anything I can do to spice up an item that I use everyday, then by golly I'm going to do it! And with that said, I can't think of a better everyday item that could be a bit gussied up than drawers and shelves! Just like lingerie, drawers are hidden but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun with it. Especially for those who get to take a peek, why not? They even make scented drawer liners which will help keep your clothes smelling good, so it's like lingerie and perfume all in one!

Another good option if you can't find scented drawer liners are gift wrap paper. They come in lots of different patterns and colors and if the paper is thick enough, they are just as sturdy as drawer liners. One thing to note though, I wouldn't recommend gift wrap paper for kitchen drawers since water will definitely damage if not destroy the paper. Instead, I would opt for oil cloth or drawer liners specifically for kitchen drawers. If you need a how-to guide for placing drawer liners, check out this step-by-step guide from homelife.

I've already used drawer liners in my vanity in our bedroom but after finding the ones below, I might just have to switch them out for new ones!