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Wednesday
Sep242008

Real Decor

{IMAGE ONE} White Paper Doilies & Orange Thumbtacks photographed - by citypix

The most important thing about home decor is that first word: "home."  My feeling is that your space should reflect who you are, what inspires and moves you... not just whatever trend is the latest and greatest (according to various monthly publications - not that there isn't much inspiration to be found with their pages... but you catch my drift). 

{IMAGE TWO} First Row: Inspirations displayed on clip boards by O!Rachew!, Polaroid-Heart - by Daydream Lily Second Row: Twine and Antlers become sculptural - by Knitalatte11, this Empty Frame against the wall brings unexpected drama to the room -  by Amy Nieto

All this being said, I know that decorating isn't easy, especially on a limited budget.  So today I've found a few brilliant ideas from Flickrites to hopefully inspire you to create something fabulous and personal in your home (be it an all out makeover or a simple hour long project).

{IMAGE THREE} Posies in a Glass Jar will always brighten any space - by Yvette Inufio

Reader Comments (22)

I agree - I love fresh flowers in a mason jar!
September 24, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlucky designs
Those doilies and thumb tack are making me so happy this morning. Genius!Thanks for the mention!

September 24, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRachel Denbow
Very inspiring post. so many ideas! I love the doily wall art ; )
September 24, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterjeska
Beautiful images and wonderful ideas - i love the clipboard display!
September 24, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDiana
OMG....these are fantastic. I am so going to try to recreate that doily project....wow.xoMelis
September 24, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMelissa de la Fuente
I am digging that first idea
September 24, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLaura S. Taylor
aack! the doilies are making my head spin with delight!!!
September 24, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterhrsj
omg those doilies are so fantastic.

Oh, my white frame (that only cost me $3 and the horsie was 0.99 cents!)!!! I had to leave it at my brother's house in vegas. Hopefully I'll be back soon and mail it to portland. (it's pretty big, though)

Also, a suggestion about glass jars. At the last restaurant I worked at we served Antipodes water bottles. http://www.antipodes.co.nz/ They are so simple and the body is just so sleek. I collected a few of these, and even though they're still boxed up, I have plans to stuff them with flowers and pretty things! If you are served a fancy bottle like that, keep it, don't leave it at the restaurant (one less thing for servers/bussers to clean!!).
September 24, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmy
I always say that my home is where I nest. Constantly changing that nest is fun...especially with the people I adore in it. With 4 cats, a silly dog, 2 kids and a husband, our home gets lots of love on a daily basis. Being oraganized and thoughtfully decorated keeps me sane! Thanks for sharing the fabulous photos..especially the heart over the bed.
September 25, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJenni
Love love love the doilies...thanks for sharing such great ideas
September 25, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermichelle@bluemoss
Wow. Incredible finds. Those doilies with the orange thumbtacks are amazing!
September 25, 2008 | Unregistered Commenternichole
Thanks Ez for displaying one my pictures in your Blog.I'm glad you guys like my work!

September 25, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterYvette Inufio
sigh. you are so much better at collecting interesting ideas than martha stewart will ever hope to be. love these.
September 25, 2008 | Unregistered Commentertifanie
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments! I love and appreciate each and every one!

@ Tifanie... wow, that is the nicest compliment ever. Thank you so much sweetie!

xoxEz
September 25, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterEz
Wow. the pictures in a heart shape are perfect for my teenage daughters room. Thanks for the inspiration!
September 25, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBobbi
The heart shaped photo display is just up my street...and the mirror too. Love the antique style
September 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRoom Envy
Ez...excellent post. not only are these fun to look at...I can actually see trying to come up with my own little decor inventions! :)
September 30, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersusy
The doilies are gorgeous! so sweet and clever. Love love love!
October 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKristin
My childhood obsession with doilies has well and truly been revived! Viva la doilies!
October 13, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMsUnreliable
I want a followup post with doily details! Where'd the supplies come from? Closeup pics! Did anybody try that project in their own homes? And if so, any tips?I loved this idea since it was posted and am just now getting around to attempting it, so I'd love to hear more about it!!
November 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAndrea
I love ALL of these ideas. Especially the doilies. I'm going to have to use that one...
September 29, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterohbrooke

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