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Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts

Monday, June 16, 2014

Enter Into This

Hello everyone! I know it has been a long time since I last posted. I had to get my "groove" back! (haha) I hope all of you will stick with me as I begin to blog more & more. Please leave comments and thoughts on the posts so I will know which content you guys like and that someone is actually reading (otherwise Im talking to myself ALOT)

So now, on to my post for today. This post is all about Entryways, Foyers, wherever people first walk into your home! Your entryway should be bold and reflect the style of your house. I say bold because usually these spaces are not that big so you can make a big impact without it looking too, hmmmm whats the word... gaudy maybe? You don't have to have a lot of space to create an entryway look. A nice table and some good accessories can make a big difference. If you are brave you could get creative with some paint or WALLPAPER! (i loooove wallpaper) If you rent there is this great thing called removable wallpaper! Who knew? I have not personally tried it, so I hope it doesn't mess up your walls like it advertises. 

If you are low on cash (like me) get creative! Visit your local thrift stores, used furniture resale places, and the sidewalks! Some people throw away good stuff that just needs some love and vision! Now, I'm not saying go dumpster diving (unless your into that or its something awesome) but just keep your eyes open. Ikea has some great pieces that you can embellish to make them look super expensive. I'm serious! There are tons of pins on Pinterest under the search term IKEA HACKS. Some really great ideas can be found on there. I will try to post a few I found. 

Here are some great ideas for entryways that I found pictures of and really liked. All of these pictures can be found on my Pinterest Board with original links to the sources. Enjoy!

I love the mirror. It looks like a piece of jewelry. The silver console with the white walls and leather lamp all work perfectly together.

This is a great pop of color for guests to see when they walk in. The height of the lamps makes this space feel grand. Those chairs...FAB!

I mean I just love a starburst mirror. The console paint color is a great neutral. 

This is a great bold statement for a small apartment. Great use of a random wall!

This is very country chic to me. Very pretty and feminine.

I am kind of obsessed with these convex mirrors. Great way to reflect light without having a clear mirror. Love the basket under the table and blue lamp. Slightly nautical but I'm into that!

I love this small entryway. First, the pop of color the rug adds is great and also adds texture to a hard space. The size of the table is very proportional to the space and they didn't try to add too many decorative elements that would make it feel clustered. I also love the black door! It feels very rich. Good tip!

I like the feather wreath on the mirror. Its unique and I like that. Also, those lamps are pretty awes, right?

This is very classic. It would never go out of style. Did you notice the black door?? 

This chest is from Ikea! They added the gold woodwork! Its an Ikea Hack that I mentioned earlier! Great $$$ saver!

Don't forget those odd spaces. They can be beautiful too! Yellow is my favorite color so, naturally I love this console.

I thought this was a cool tip that I would have never thought of! Paint your edges of your door a fun color for some extra pop!

This rug is fab. I love the orange boxes for unexpected color!

This is an interesting way to do your basement. Its a walk down "open" basement. Not sure yet how I feel about it. It was just so different I felt I should include it.

This would be great for a narrow space! Not sure how they did that but its pretty cool.

You can never go wrong with black and gold! 

Another way to add drama to your space. With cool flooring! 

I love this vignette!

Im obsessed with wallpaper and this is great for dramatic effect without being trendy!

A good gallery wall is always fabulous. Don't try to be too matchy matchy. Stick to a color palette and it will all work together.

I like this because its very old world feeling with the dark wood and deep colored rugs. The blue wallpaper adds a more modern touch. All in all, I think it works.

I love a great staircase! And a black door ;)

I love the pop of turquoise this table provides. Its beachy but if you live at or near a beach then its perfect! The basket and gold balls balance it nicely.

Love these black framed glass doors. The rug and wooden console go together like PB&J!

I really like the planters INSIDE! Its different and unexpected. thats a great door too!

This is actually a stairwell hall but I love the wallpaper and the framed baby bathing suits! I mean can you get any cuter? This was included to show that anything you treasure can be framed and be a great accent to your home.

I love all the color and how tall the branches are. It brings proportion to a large space.

I just love distressed mirror.

Another example of using your door to make an impact!

Please comment and let me know what you think about the post and content. If there is anything you want to see specifically let me know! Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Tis the Season

Fa la la la la  la la la  la! You may have guessed I am one of "those" people who gets into decorating and Christmas music a little before it is probably "time." None the less, I really don't care when it is. I would leave my tree up all year if I could! I love lights and the ambiance they create. 

So.. to get into the spirit I have been stalking, yes stalking, Pinterest and blogs for some new takes on my old favorites! Here is what I found:

I like this white tree with the red and green theme.

I really enjoy the rustic elements of this mantle garland.

Very elegant.

I love all things with antlers. Therefore, I had to add this as a fave!

Love how fresh and green this is! Not a fan of writing on the door.

I thought this peppermint wreath was very youthful and fun!

This picture was actually the inspiration for my tree! I love all the colors and big flowers!

Gorge place setting, no? Would love to be invited to a dinner party and sit down to this beauty!

This looks fairly simple and I really delight in the rustic element the pinecones bring to this arrangement.

I die.

Dixie (my pup) would not fully appreciate the work I would have to go to for this to happen at my house. I still think it is precious and someone is very creative to come up with this.

Fairly simple name card idea! Again, do you see a theme with my like for rustic/outdoorsy elements?



These would be so cute on the mantle or entry way table!

My biffle Kellam got this colorful manger scene as a wedding gift. I am now obsessed. Who says there wasn't an elephant and big bird at the birth of Jesus?



So cute for the kitchen window!

Oh antlers... how I love you

These dried boxwood wreaths are so bright and fresh! I just adore them.

Pretty accent to add to your Christmas table setting.

Now this is just beyond. Nothing says hello, please come in quite like this statement!

How pretty are these vintage ornaments?

Great color scheme.

If I was on the committee, or whatever its called, that decorates the town for Christmas this would be so pretty and romantic!

This reminds me of the movie The Holiday.. Not sure why. 

Really like the idea of the big Santa hat as the tree topper.


This is quite possibly my favorite porch decor I have found.

When I grow up this shall be my living room.

Or maybe this...

What a tree! Love the classic colors.

Every year at Thanksgiving my Aunt Paige gets all the grandchildren together (all twelve of us) and we decorate a gingerbread house. Some of us eat a little more of the decorations than we use. Isn't that the rule though? 

I just think this seaside tree is fabulous!

How cute is this chalkboard tree?

What are some of your favorite elements of Christmas decor? Please leave me a comment and let me know. I love hearing everyone's thoughts and opinions. This is a NO judgement zone. Feel free to share!

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