Sunday, August 19, 2012
DIY a scrolled dresser
Love this dresser from Horchow. I'm thinking of doing something similar on my own with a little paint and some stencils. All you DIYers can do something similar I'm sure.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Love the embroidered fabrics
This is a recent client project using embroidered face fabric with a checked print for contrast.
I love all the choices available today in embroidered fabrics!
I love all the choices available today in embroidered fabrics!
Awesome Sherwin-Williams App
Just found this awesome app for my SmartPhone that lets me match real-world colors with apint colors. Just snap a pic, and search for a matching Sherwin Williams paint color!
http://www.sherwin-williams.com/architects-specifiers-designers/color/color-tools/colorsnap-for-iphone-android-and-blackberry/?WT.mc_id=SWRedirect_Colorsnap
Try and it out and let me know how it works for you.
http://www.sherwin-williams.com/architects-specifiers-designers/color/color-tools/colorsnap-for-iphone-android-and-blackberry/?WT.mc_id=SWRedirect_Colorsnap
Try and it out and let me know how it works for you.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Paint Your Rugs!
Here is an easy and awesome idea for you Do-It- Yourselfers....this is a fun technique and allows you to jazz up and customize a sisal rug to fit your decor. I have been known to paint anything, so this is next on my to do list! This technique would be useful for a large area rug, a small accent rug or, as seen in the video, an entrance door rug.Check out the link to the How To Video from House and Home:
Friday, June 17, 2011
Upside Down Tomato Plant
I consider any type of plant part of my home decor, even if most of it is on the outside. As a born and bred city girl, it has taken me years to develop a semi-green thumb. My "thing" is basil and tomatoes. How can I live in New Jersey and not grow a great tomato? Or at least in my case....TRY to grow a great tomato. I've had some good years and bad years.
I found the following idea on youtube and think it is a great idea and wanted to share it. I was intriqued by the idea of the upside down tomato plant but they were kind of ugly. Here is a concept of using a coco lined basket, which is more attractive application of the upside down idea. The basil and marigolds add interest and also repel insects. And the basil is a great add in to any tomato dish.
Instructions:
1. Cut an X in bottom of coco liner.
2. Add plant stem first from the top, close up X to hold plant firm.
3. Add potting soil about halfway up the well of the coco liner.
4. Add basil and marigolds and fill in with more potting soil.
5. Hang from shephard's hook. NOTE: the planter is heavy so you will need to anchor the hook onto something. As you can see, I leaned mine up against the fence and tied it to hold steady. I bent two shephard's hooks before I figured out a good solution. You can also hang it from a hook anchored into the house, fence post, etc.
As you can see the plant is thriving, I haven't managed to kill it yet. I will keep you apprised of how it goes. Try it yourself and let us know how you did.
I found the following idea on youtube and think it is a great idea and wanted to share it. I was intriqued by the idea of the upside down tomato plant but they were kind of ugly. Here is a concept of using a coco lined basket, which is more attractive application of the upside down idea. The basil and marigolds add interest and also repel insects. And the basil is a great add in to any tomato dish.
Instructions:
1. Cut an X in bottom of coco liner.
2. Add plant stem first from the top, close up X to hold plant firm.
3. Add potting soil about halfway up the well of the coco liner.
4. Add basil and marigolds and fill in with more potting soil.
5. Hang from shephard's hook. NOTE: the planter is heavy so you will need to anchor the hook onto something. As you can see, I leaned mine up against the fence and tied it to hold steady. I bent two shephard's hooks before I figured out a good solution. You can also hang it from a hook anchored into the house, fence post, etc.
As you can see the plant is thriving, I haven't managed to kill it yet. I will keep you apprised of how it goes. Try it yourself and let us know how you did.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Beautiful Versailles hardware collection from Brimar
The new Versailles hardware collection is stunning. Look at the sample below and how it reflects the metallic feel of the fabric. Beautiful. An excellent way to add style to your windows.
Brimar states "Metallic brilliance is created by the ancient art of water gilding. Each hardware piece is uniquely crafted by skilled artisons who meticulously layer gesso, red clay and gold or silver leaf."
Brimar states "Metallic brilliance is created by the ancient art of water gilding. Each hardware piece is uniquely crafted by skilled artisons who meticulously layer gesso, red clay and gold or silver leaf."
Friday, April 8, 2011
Pantone color the year for 2011: Honeysuckle
I'm almost a little late declaring Pantone's color of the year for 2011. But then again, Spring is the perfect time to think about color, and what a lovely color this is. Here is what they have to say.....
A Color for All Seasons
Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.
While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.
“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.”
Eiseman continues, “The intensity of this festive reddish pink allures and engages. In fact, this color, not the sweet fragrance of the flower blossoms for which it was named, is what attracts hummingbirds to nectar. Honeysuckle may also bring a wave of nostalgia for its associated delicious scent reminiscent of the carefree days of spring and summer.”
Honeysuckle is guaranteed to produce a healthy glow when worn by both men and women. It’s a striking, eye-catching hue that works well for day and night in women’s apparel, accessories and cosmetics, and in men’s ties, shirts and sportswear. Add a lively flair to interior spaces with Honeysuckle patterned pillows, bedspreads, small appliances and tabletop accessories. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Honeysuckle for a dynamic burst of energy in the family room, kitchen or hallway.
Honeysuckle products are currently available from a variety of manufacturers
Translated to interior décor:
Home Interiors
Honeysuckle is upbeat and dynamic when used on large areas like the entry area of a house or an apartment. It is an appetite and conversation stimulant when used on the dining room walls. In the kitchen, it adds a fun touch on the table in placemats and other linens (patterned or solid), colored glassware, candles and small appliances. Honeysuckle is a great color to cover up shabby kitchen cabinets, or, if that’s too much of a color statement for you, try repainting knobs and drawer pulls. But be warned – once you try this arresting shade, it can become addictive.
A Color for All Seasons
Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.
While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.
“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.”
Eiseman continues, “The intensity of this festive reddish pink allures and engages. In fact, this color, not the sweet fragrance of the flower blossoms for which it was named, is what attracts hummingbirds to nectar. Honeysuckle may also bring a wave of nostalgia for its associated delicious scent reminiscent of the carefree days of spring and summer.”
Honeysuckle is guaranteed to produce a healthy glow when worn by both men and women. It’s a striking, eye-catching hue that works well for day and night in women’s apparel, accessories and cosmetics, and in men’s ties, shirts and sportswear. Add a lively flair to interior spaces with Honeysuckle patterned pillows, bedspreads, small appliances and tabletop accessories. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Honeysuckle for a dynamic burst of energy in the family room, kitchen or hallway.
Honeysuckle products are currently available from a variety of manufacturers
Translated to interior décor:
Home Interiors
Honeysuckle is upbeat and dynamic when used on large areas like the entry area of a house or an apartment. It is an appetite and conversation stimulant when used on the dining room walls. In the kitchen, it adds a fun touch on the table in placemats and other linens (patterned or solid), colored glassware, candles and small appliances. Honeysuckle is a great color to cover up shabby kitchen cabinets, or, if that’s too much of a color statement for you, try repainting knobs and drawer pulls. But be warned – once you try this arresting shade, it can become addictive.
Friday, March 18, 2011
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