Roman blinds in the living room
Now that the walls have been knocked down between our living room and dining room, and a breakfast bar added between the dining room and the kitchen, we have to start thinking about light fixtures, and windows. I really like the idea of using crisp, no-fuss roman blinds.Traditional Living Room by London Interior Designers & Decorators MPD LondonWith a...
Black & White Bathrooms
Today I am embracing a little black and white. I tend to shy away from the darker colors but here is some inspiration that is proving that a little dark never hurt anyone:via duluxWhen using black and dark colors, I think it's great to mix it with some bold bright as well to even it out and give natural...
Wood Touches
In the winter I seem to struggle to keep the house feeling fresh and warm. Adding a touch of wood in a room is a great way to bring the outdoors in and give it that feel of warmth. Here are some beautiful ways to get you inspired:via decoracion.facilisimovia lonnyvia shanty-2-chicvia thelearnerobserverLove this desk!via little-brick-housevia domainehomevia hgtvWhat do you use to warm up your home...
More from my backpacking trip to Europe: Paris Part 1
Does Paris need an intro? Not really. Even if you try to avoid "touristy" attractions, Paris should be at the top of everyone's list of places to go. You can avoid the tourist traps altogether if you want and get lost in the streets of charming old neighborhoods full of character. Obviously, I have to include some...
Subtle or Bold?
I'm in a pink and gray kind of mood today and was wondering what my readers tend to lean towards. Bold accent color or subtle ones? I sway back and forth depending on the color but when it comes to pink and gray I tend to lean towards to the subtle side.via stylemeprettyvia theeverygirlvia bhgvia bloglovinvia styleathomevia looklingerloveComment below and...
Best Posts In January!
Here are some of our most read posts in January:Chicly unique eclectic spacesWhy I love plantation shuttersHow do you stay organized?Must see mother of all diy abandonedOur favorite DIYsInspiration for modern but traditionalPenny Tile InspirationWhich one is your favorite?
Help choosing and finding mini pendant lights (and kitchen eye candy!)
So, we've recently had some demo work done in our house (pics coming soon!). And as exciting as it is, picking things out for the revamped space is a bit daunting. We are starting with looking for 3 mini pendant lights to go over our new breakfast bar, which is small at just 6' x 18." The issue is...
Fabrics I am Loving!
Since I've been working on my office update, I thought I'd share some fabrics that I am eyeing to help me out with the change:What do you think?
Penny Tile Inspiration
Penny Tile
Penny tile was a major thing in the 20th century and although you don't find it in many homes now, it isn't as retro as most people make it out to be. Used correctly, I think it can be very modern!
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Would you use penny tile in your home?
How do you stay organized?
With all the big changes in our home there is a lot going on! Sometimes staying on top of it all can get a little overwhelming, so I thought I'd ask my readers what they do to stay organized!via bhgAre you the kind of person that has to write everything down in one specific place like a calendar or...
