Why Don’t You…?
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, DIY Projects, Inspiration, Musings
… get sentimental with your artwork?
Whether you’re still holding on to pen pal letters of years passed or are looking for something creative to do with a particularly telling grocery list, handwritten notes can double as custom artwork faster than you can nail another hole into the wall. Simply take the original to your local printer or office supply store and have them scan and blow up the image. Then, head to the craft store for an over-sized frame and – boom – instant graphic-based art for your happy walls.
Tags: art, artwork, craft, diy, wall decor
3 Ways To Bring The Outdoors In
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, Inspiration, Musings
Now that the temps are finally heating up, I’ve got the great outdoors on the brain. And if I can’t frolic in the fields or bask in the sunshine during the day (curses, deadlines!), I might as well fake it, right? Here are three lovely ways to bring that beautiful, inspired weather inside my own four walls – and yours!:
Tags: hammock, outside, plants
Why Don’t You…?
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, Inspiration, Musings
… color block your kitchen?
Tags: cabinetry, color, kitchen, Paint
Why Don’t You…?
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, Inspiration, Musings
…transform your fireplace into a colorful focal point?
I love when fireplaces act as the main event in a room – whether they’re innately tiled patterns or freestanding Scandinavian designs. But by far, my favorite technique for spotlighting a fireplace is a healthy jolt of color like the above example from Mr. & Mr. Of course, painting the fireplace alone makes for a fun statement, but by extending the color to the space above the fireplace (all the way to the ceiling!), the look is that much more commanding and powerful.
Tags: color, fireplace, Painting, wall decor
Why Don’t You…?
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, Inspiration, Musings
… layer your rugs?
Pattern-mixing is a surefire way to bring personality and character to any space, but most of us stop with the obvious elements: mixing patterned throw pillows, upholstered textures and artwork. Why not take it a step further and layer two patterned rugs for a unique, eclectic look?
