A fresh spin on one of the best decorating classics of all time
We had them when I was growing up, but being a child I rarely gave them a second thought. And when I was a teenager and not as into "home decorating" I equated them to stuffy victorian style interiors. But now - oh now I love them. Oriental rugs is what I'm talking about, and lately I've been seeing...
Awesome Blissliving Home bedding and pillow sale!
If you are a Blissliving Home fan, run, do not walk to this sale 'cause it will sell out fast. If you aren't already a member of Gilt, the site that's hosting the sale - click here to become a member free and fast, and then start snatching up your goodies. Most pillows are only $25 - $35!!
A month by month plan to get your home storage organized: May is the garage
Yuck. The garage. Not a very fun one to organize is it? Unfortunately it's one of those chores that must be done, and being that it's a long weekend you might have more time to get it done. Here is BHG's plan for organizing your storage in the garage.Create Task Kits. Create kits for various outdoors...
House Tour: Beautiful, Lived-In, and Inspiring
This Toronto, Canada home belongs to The Marion House Book's Emma Reddington. The Marion House Book is a blog I recently discovered, though I have no idea why I didn't fine it sooner as it is really lovely, as is the author's home. See below: The bedroom is probably my fav. It's simple, pretty, and bright Love the branch on...
Great giveaway for all you art lovers out there!
I have a really great and unique giveaway for you guys. I haven’t held a giveaway since before I left for Spain, so I figured I’d make the return of the giveaways a really good one. The giveaway is a chance to win a framed print of your choosing from the carefully curated print collection at Thumbtack Press. Thumbtack...
Some eye candy that is guaranteed to brighten up your Monday…
Friday I flew back to the states from Spain and it is good to be back. I forgot how green everything can be in Maryland this time of year, and it's absolutely beautiful (and allergy inducing). Regardless I still spent most of this weekend outside, just soaking in all the spring growth and chirping birds....
Pure kitchen bliss…
I'm just gushing over these kitchens...white subway tiles...classic but never boring...via Lonny MagWow...never seen a counter curve around the windows like thatvia House BeautifulThis kitchen has classic good looks but the rug really makes it great for me...via High Gloss MagazineGreat island with all that storage...2 images above via Eric Roth Photographyamazing fireplace..2 images above via Elle DecorAnother clean...
Tired of the same old? Home accessories with modern and clever design!
So, I try not to bombard you guys with too much sale info, but some of them I think would be just cruel not to share. If you are into modern unique design, or know someone who is - share this with them...This very cool stuff is on sale, but you have to sign up before you can...
A peak inside the home of Shabby Chic’s Rachel Ashwell
In the Aug/Sep 2010 issue of Lonny Mag they gave us a sneak peak of Ashwell's London flat. The flat came furnished and she kept all the furniture, just converting it to her needs as opposed to buying new furniture.I think that coffee table is an old door!I want that rug...Rachel's decorating rules. (click on the image for a...
Venice: the famous attractions, but also the true beauty- intimate canals and charming old facades
Venice needs no introductions. This summer was my second time in Venice. The first time I went it was winter and we only had time to see the main attractions, so I left feeling unsatisfied. In my humble opinion the real beauty of Venice is in the residential areas - narrow canals, 1 person wide bridges, and...