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Entries from May 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008

Wednesday
May282008

AQUA + WHITE + YELLOW

More color love going on round these parts (also note the prevalence of J.Crew goods... can't seem to stop loving them these days):

-Peggy Dress at J.Crew
-Vintage Australian Stamp Necklace by Karin Grow
-Yoga Bag in "sour lemon" from J.Crew

-Alessandra Patent Peep-toe Flats
-Water Lily Necklace by Luxe Deluxe

Wednesday
May282008

Two...

Tuesday
May272008

A Good Question

I recently received an email from Alicia - a sweet reader who is moving into a new home and wants some ideas for decorating her bedroom.  She's already purchased some beautiful cushions and would like to build a look around them.  I'll be the first to admit that I'm no interior decorator, but I love a good challenge and hope my little finds give you some ideas for decorating your own spaces.

To start with... I love the pillows that she chose, and wanted to pull out the small green elements to give the space a fresh creative feel.

For this room I would like to see some classic furniture pieces in black or white.  Using a decorative chair as a nightstand is a fun and unexpected way to keep things exciting (keep your bedside necessities arranged on a pretty tray set upon the seat).  The addition of textured white bed linens would look bright and inviting on the bed.  Layering textures and colors is a wonderful way to add drama and interest to any space, and I think that the white linens will give all the accessories the attention they deserve.

I hope this gives you some ideas.  Have fun decorating your new space Alicia!  I'm sure it will turn out beautifully!

{FIND IT}

*The Inspiration: Garden Patrol Seat Cushion in Red

1. Curtains: use two complimentary fabrics such as this Rhapsody in Cream Floral Stripe and this Coral Rhapsody Dot both by Windham Fabrics at Purl Soho, for a sweet preppy-boho look.
2. A one of a kind art piece such as this Branch and Yarn Wreath by The Constant Gatherer creates interest in a room and give the space a boutique-y feel.
3. Gabby Bedside Lamp at Pottery Barn.
4. Little details make a huge impact - Candle by Kobo at Burke Decor
5. Luis Upholstered Armchair from Ballard Designs - TIP: if you're on a budget try searching local thrift shops and estate sales for a chair that you like.  You can always have it reupholstered if the fabric is not to your liking.
6. Eileen Fisher Honeycomb Quilt at Garnet Hill

Tuesday
May272008

Vs.

It's time to play... Versus!
No really, I actually just created this fun little poll for you all regarding inspirational sources.  I'd love to know where you find the majority of your inspiration from.  Please feel free to elaborate with links to sources and sites in the comment section below.
This isn't a bashing of one source over another... I'm a blogger but I also love my print publications, so it's really all in good fun.  I hope you'll play along!  Perhaps we will all find some inspiration in the replies!

 

 

xox
Ez

Tuesday
May272008

Found It!

I love how everything is so easily connected on the internet.  Do you feel that way too?  From point A to point Z is much more easily achieved than through "traditional" methods of discovery (though those also have their bonuses). 
Case in point...

Yesterday I received a lovely email from a new reader and when I popped over to visit her blog I noticed this post featuring a fabulous interior shot, and in it, what appeared to be a screen printed poster of a crown.  I fell in love instantly and asked the blog author which publication it had come from.  She emailed me with a reply, noting that it is a room in Gwyneth Paltrow's home (that was feature in the now defunct House & Garden Magazine). The quest was on!

The wonderful artwork proved to be a tad difficult to track down, but I did it!  It turns out that it is not a poster at all, but an intricately sewn art piece (those are buttons on there) by artist Ann Carrington.  I'm quite pleased to have found Ann's work because she uses old discarded goods in new and unique ways creating art that is like nothing I've seen before.  But my discovery is bittersweet, because I am sad to report that I have a budget that does not permit me to obtain work such as hers... (it does give me something to dream of for the future though)!  So there you have it....
Isn't the internet grand!

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