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I still have quite a bit to finish up in Emerson's room but here's a peek at a few things that I have completed. The light fixture is hung and I've had a couple of pillows made. I'm not sure who made the rose fabric, but it's a classic chintz. The red dot fabric is called La Pluie by Brunschwig and Fils. The bottom image is of the porcelain lattice lamp in her room. I'll of course have shots of her finished room soon. I also painted the walls in Ben Moore's Mellow Pink. It's a beautiful color! |
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| In a perfect world I would have waited to find the perfect faux bamboo cabinet to repaint, but I really wanted to find and finish a piece asap. Here's my Craig's list find, it needs a lot of love, but that's the fun part!! I love the fret work detail over the glass windows. I will share the after shots. I do know this, I'm definitely painting it a high gloss white and I'm either going to wall paper or paint the interior {possibly a coral pink color}! I'll be sure the share the after shots with all of you. In the meantime here's a bit of interior inspiration. |
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| I adore this one! images: pinterest, lonny mag. elle decor, coastal living |
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I adore one of a kind pieces of art, the only issue for me is the budget. Would I love to scoop up every piece of art at my favorite gallery? You bet, but that's not an option right now. {I'm saving for my bungalow by the sea, remember?}. It will be an amazing feeling when I can buy an original but for now I get creative. Here are some of my favorite ways to inexpensively incorporate art into your home. 1. Image one: Purchase from a budding artist The adorable dog photo is my newest piece. The students at Endicott College recently had an art show. I fell in love with that dog and I knew my son would too. I bought this photo from an art student, students are always up for selling their pieces. The top image was purchased from a street artist in Saint Tropez. I always try to purchase at least one original piece when I travel. Besides taking photos it's the perfect way to preserve the memory of your trip. 2. Image two: #3 - Paint your own work of art. This was originally a four that I had painted back in September. One of the first things I did after my break-up in October was to change it to a three! I actually like the three better. I will keep this forever as reminder of my crazy and unexpected journey in 2010. Seven months is a relatively short period of time, but I'm a different person today then I was last Fall! 3. Image three: Frame children's artwork - It's loose and free, I love it. A snap shot of my art wall. This wall is a mix of pieces, it includes two paintings by my three year old son! 4. Image four: Frame a piece of block printed wrapping paper or any other found graphic you love. I've always loved the organic quality of Faux Bois. I purchased this paper with the intention of wrapping a gift, but I decided to frame it instead. p.s. Ikea sells a number of inexpensive frames, that is what I've used in this photo. 5. Image five: Shop on Etsy for art. It is an amazing online resource. I blogged about this print a couple of months ago. It's from Siiso via Etsy. She will also make custom prints on canvas.     |
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Isn't this a great idea?? If you have the extra space {or closet} why not convert it into a dressing nook? I would also add drawers for all my baubles, bags and scarfs. I love the framed couture fashion bags too. {which I'd better frame, because I can't say that I can afford much from Hermes or Prada.} How cute would this look painted a light shade of pink or better yet wallpapered in something simple but glamorous. I've been slowly transforming my bedroom into a feminine retreat. I can't wait to share the finished shots but for today I have a question. I have a white lacquered tray, and plan to collect my perfume and creams in it. I usually only own one or two fragrances at a time. I'm looking to make some fresh changes in my life, so buying a new fragrance seemed like a no-brainer to me, {especially because my husband gave me the one I currently use} turns out it isn't. Here are three of the contenders below. I actually wear Hanae Mori now. It has a very clean scent. I know fragrances are quite personal but I'm stuck, and thought who better to ask then my fabulous readers, so what is your favorite fragrance? |
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| Burberry - Sheer |
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| The very talented Stephanie Piscitelli from Bellini portraits has a great Mamapreneurs series. Today she has featured Shelter, and my kiddies on her blog! Images: 2. My gallery wall in my downstairs hallway 3. An updated shot of my inspiration board Stephanie was an absolute pleasure to work with, I'll be hiring her this summer to take photographs of my children at the beach!! Her work is beautiful! |
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| Many of you might remember back in August I posted asking your opinion on my new living room rug. See earlier post here. I ended up going with the Kilim, Kite rug shown above...The issue is it's been on backorder since August! Ugh, I am getting very sick of my bare floor. So W.E. if you could get it together and send my rug along, I would really appreciate it! The design sort of reminds me of the graphic image below, doesn't it?? I love how this small kitchen makes room for a work space! A reality for most. |
hunt and a quick fashion peek...I found this cool vintage tray at The Todd Farm Flea Market the weekend before last! Now I just need to polish the brass! Any magic tricks on how to do this please send them my way.
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