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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Bring on the BROWN!

Nate does not know how or where I get the energy to start painting at 8pm on a Sunday... I just don't sit still very well when there are fun projects to be done! I thought I would post pictures of the project 1/2 way done. It's quite a change but it looks really cool. Painting around the rocks, windows, and molding took me a lot longer than I thought. I like the detail work and I leave the open, large walls for Nate :) I'll post pictures once we finish this room.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Samples, Samples, and more Samples....



I know the guys at the Home Depot paint department by name and this is why.....
Nate thought it would be funny to put a picture up of the samples we have collected (and there are more). Anyone know of any good projects that these would be of good use?


Friday, February 26, 2010

Bedroom Lighting Sets The Mood





Although you may be sleeping most of the time in your bedroom you still want the right setting to help you rest easier. Creating the right bedroom décor can be a reality simple task with a few good planning ideas. This article will look at some possible bedroom décor idea for your next project.

You need to map out your colors and style before you start thinking about any other specifics to your bedroom décor. If you are one who enjoys going to bed early and then getting up early you may want darker colors or create a bedroom décor that will give the appearance of a darker room so that you can sleep more peacefully.

Now that you have your colors mapped out you need to decide on the theme of your bedroom décor. Do you dream of a fantasy bedroom full of pillows and romance or are you looking for a simple bedroom that offers comfort and rest.

The lighting that you chose will help set the mood for your bedroom. Many people like to use light colors and then blend a lighter colored sheets and comforters with them. If you have a certain comforter that you simply love you will most likely want to build your entire bedroom décor around this comforter style and color.

Outdoor themes are becoming very popular in bedroom décor. You can find tables, lamp shades, and bedding to fit these outdoor themes. You may need to shop online or at a local outdoor supply stores like Cabalas and Bass Pro shops to find these types of items.

Ladies you may find that if your man enjoys hunting and fishing that he may be more attentive to your needs and desires if you create a bedroom décor that makes him feel more comfortable. The outdoor bedroom décor theme may be the ticket for you.

Wasting Time?






I like details - I like a room to look finished. To me, that includes the waste baskets. After we had settled in our house and things were feeling finished (for the moment) I woke up one day with an obsession (okay I have a few of these) to have the right trash can in every room. So I set out on a mission to find beautiful waste baskets(yes, beauty applies to waste baskets too). They are not that easy to find. Even on the web, you have to spend some time to find attractive waste baskets that aren't insanely priced. Of course, you can always use things that are meant for other uses but work as trash cans, like painted metal planters. There are many of those available at Hill Street Warehouse in Atlanta. I occasionally find decent waste baskets at Homegoods also. Remember this one from a week ago?



Here's what I found on the web...

In the Etsy store Decorative Instincts there are lots of great trash cans. The Imperial Trellis waste basket in the top image is covered in Kelly Wearstler's fabric from Schumacher, and is from Decorative Instincts as well as the next two.

This one uses my new favorite Schumacher wallpaper, Chenonceau. I featured it in a post earlier this week. Hopefully this wallpaper is going in a client's powder room and now we have the perfect waste basket!






At this Etsy shop,Vintage things 4 sale I found this Florentine waste basket


At Worlds Away I found these beauties






Here's one from Gracious Home


The Pink Giraffe has these cute monogrammed waste baskets that would be great in a bedroom


And this handy waste basket from Tapestry Crochet blog is fun


Ballard Designs always has something stylish to offer



You can also create your own waste baskets to perfectly complement your rooms. I used some spray adhesive, extra wallpaper and pretty gimp to create this one and the one at the top of this post:



You can never waste too much time in pursuit of the perfect details!

Dancing Bird


How much fun is it to receive a thoughtful gift out of the blue? This Dancing Bird flew my way yesterday.

Home Theater Decorating Ideas for a homey movie theater

Home theater system may be best for you if you want entertainment and relaxation after a long day of work. If you are one of those busy executives who want to relax after a long day of work by watching movies but hate traffic jams, setting up a home theater may be what is best for you. Home theater is a luxury for some. This is because not many people can afford it however, knowing the basic components of a home theater may help you enjoy this modern entertainment. Know the basic components you need for your home theater system including home theater furniture to acquire the theatrical experience right in your own living room. Basic home theater furniture such as home theater chairs and television cabinet may be good for your home theater set up. Other furniture that will enhance the home theater set up may be necessary but the home theater chairs and television cabinet are two of the basic home theater furniture that you may need. Other home theater furniture may be added dependent on the size of your living room. Apart from the home theater furniture required, the most important component of the home theater system, after considering the size of the room, are the three basic gadgets. The three basic components of the home theater system like the television set, the speakers and the DVD player. Even for a small living room, the size of the television set should not be less than 27 inches. You may not want to watch a movie in a very small screen. Twenty-seven inches and above is necessary to acquire the big screen experience for a small room. Concerning the speakers, you may need at least three speakers for a small size living room. If you have a bigger room for the home theater set up, you may add up to six speakers. For extremely big room, a sub woofer may need to compliment the six speakers to arrive at the surround sound for your home theater. The DVD player is also important aspect to consider. A DVD Player with progressive scan will prove to be beneficial because of its sharp images and flicker-free performance. You may consider adding other equipments like home theater projectors, and for bigger rooms, you may add home theater projector screen. For the home theater furniture, the seating is a major consideration. The television cabinet is a secondary consideration of a home theater furniture. Adding other home theater furniture will give more life to your home theater system. However, we leave the recommendation to home theater experts especially concerning home theater furniture.






You may consider acquiring their services if you have bigger room for your home theater system. They will be able to advice you more particularly to the power rating requirements and speaker requirements like if you need an amplifier or other home theater furniture. Hiring the services of a home theater designer will add to the possibility of acquiring the most entertaining home theater system with complete home theater furniture.

A well-designed home theater system will be beneficial for the busy executive who needs to relax after a long day of work. If the home theater is not properly set up, the home theater experience will not be relaxing and entertaining. The surround sound will help you forget you are inside your own living room and not in a movie theater, but if the speakers are not of high quality, the sound may be irritating in the ears. Avoid having to suffer this, and enhance the possibility of a real-life movie theater experience with your home theater and the inclusion of home theater furniture by ensuring that a home theater designer will design it for your enjoyment.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Pretty, Shiny Things

Being the magpie that I am, thought I'd share some of the bright, shiny things that have caught my eye this week.

Amazing 1971 Mercedes - perfection - beauty pure and simple, still owned by original owner, almost caused me to have a wreck when I saw it and stopped to snap this photo.



This wallpaper from Schumacher (comes in 6 colorways)



Iron hand rail on the front steps of the Swan House



Everything by designer Amelia Handegan, but especially this room - I carried the picture around with me when we were building our house. I found the picture again this week - it always inspires me.



I've been thinking about windows this week, thanks to this post by Things That Inspire, so I had to post this image of a perfect window in a house by architect Gil Schafer.



Reminds me of my own windows, designed by architect Brad Heppner (lots of humility going on here)!




Enjoy the day, and don't forget to notice the beautiful things all around you!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda....

I wish I had bought these spoon chairs two weeks ago at Scott's:



See some like them in this Paula Caravelli room in Elle Decor this month:



And in this Alessandra Branca living room from Elle Decor, May 2009:




Sigh....

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Teen Bedroom Design Ideas









Some people like to design their bedrooms specifically to fit the season. Winter colors are very popular in the winter, autumn colors make beautiful bedroom décor, springtime colors can certainly brighten up your bedroom, and summertime colors can also add a beautiful touch to your bedroom décor.

If you cannot afford to or simply do not want to have two to four bedroom sets of different colors to fit the seasons, you can still have wonderful bedroom décor. When you stick with one bedspread, set of curtains, window seat covers etc. just be sure to choose wisely. Neutral colors are my first suggestion. Using colors such as blacks, browns, beiges, off-whites and whites can all be used as a sort of universal bedroom décor.

However, if you do not want to have two to four bedroom sets in your home to change the colors in your bedroom as the seasons change outside, you may very well prefer to pick the colors you like best. That is the next best thing. If you prefer burgundy, and you already have a wooden bedroom set that is stained a burgundy color, you can just go with that theme or motif for the rest of your bedroom design. It is very important to keep in mind that your bedroom décor will not reflect your personal taste unless you do not let anything get in the way of your personal style when you decorate. Your bedroom décor will not reflect your decorative ideas unless it is something you enjoy, no matter if it is snowing outside or swimming pool weather.

Bedroom sets:
Many bedroom sets come in four and up to eight pieces, which include items like nightstands, bed frames, dressers, vanities, armoires etc. Your bedroom set is the base of your bedroom décor, because it will often accentuate the rest of the design.

Curtains:
The curtains in your bedroom will play an essential part in the overall look of the room itself. There are many kinds of curtains to choose from when choosing your bedroom décor. Some styles of bedroom décor are more subtle, with a plain color or simple design and versatile enough to last year round. Other kinds of curtains for the bedroom bring out an especially elegant touch to the room. These are curtains such as silks, velvets etc., the velvet often bearing some sort of design and or texture.

Bedspreads:
Of course the bedspread is one of the most essential parts of bedroom décor. The bedspread, pillows and sheets that you use can add a beautiful or stylish touch to your bedroom. Therefore you should be sure to choose the very best bedspread for your personal taste, especially if you will be using a long lasting bedspread year-round.

Some people come halfway in the case of seasonal bedroom décor when it comes to their bedspreads and throw pillows. Although they change no other part of the room, they will have two different bedspreads and bedspread accessories to change the bedroom décor slightly as the weather changes. This may be a practical move, too if you choose to use a heavier, warmer bedspread in the wintertime and change over to a lighter bedspread when the seasons change and the nights seem to be getting warmer, making it less comfortable to sleep.

Carpeting:
The carpet you choose for your bedroom is also a very important part of the overall look of your bedroom décor. If you change your bedroom décor often, you will prefer a more neutral color carpet. Always try to buy stain resistant carpeting for your bedroom and any other room of the house, especially if you choose a light colored carpet.

Throw Rugs:
Another good idea for bedroom décor is to have a throw rug. Throw rugs can be great bedroom décor because they can protect certain parts of the carpet not covered by the bed. However, throw rugs can also add a beautiful, even luxurious touch to your bedroom. Fine oriental rugs and more expensive designer throw rugs are very popular among those wealthier persons who really take their bedroom décor very seriously.

House drawing follow up




After my house drawing post a couple of weeks ago, I felt compelled to order a black and white pen and ink drawing of my house. I chose Kelly Robson of High Street Market, because I admired a drawing that she had done (it's the President's House in her shop)and because her price is so reasonable.

It arrived yesterday and we are thrilled! The total time on the project was under 10 days. What a great wedding or house warming gift this would make.

Kelly is delightful to do business with, check out her ETSY shop for great vintage finds also.

Our architect was Bradley E. Heppner. He created a beautiful and "fabulous to live in" house for us! We are very grateful to him for his time and incredible talent. A photo Brad Heppner took of the house Christmas 2008:



I was checking back through my house building blog, REDO 2589 and I found this image that inspired us when we were building:



Pretty similar to what we built:



Drawings of my house are by Kelly Galvin Robson and may not be used without permission.

Monday, February 22, 2010

ALBERO CUCKOO CLOCK AT VANCOUVER OLYMPICS!






The Albero modern cuckoo clock has been featured at the " Il Design Italiano nel mondo", the Italian design throught the world, Casa Italia - Vancouver 2010 , February 8-28 , 2010. Works from Collezione Farnesina Design will be shown at an exposition during the Olympics Games, to promote the Italian design, its know-how and its beauty. We are proud that one of our featured products, the Albero cucuruku cuckoo clock by Progetti has been selected to be part of this representation of modern Italian design.


The albero cucuruku modern cuckoo clock is a best selling modern design accessory for your home. Available in wenge wood with white tree design or ebonized wood with orange tree, it now has a new 2010 fresh version: light oak with white tree and green branches. A more organic, greener fresher look for all ages!
Momentoitalia, la vetrina italiana del design (your design window shop!)

Minimalist Home Interior Design





Are you planning to buy a home for your family and want to make sure that they are not only happy with the outside but the interior as well? Or are you thinking of giving your present home a new look in a room or a total makeover? If you answer yes to either of these questions, what you need to know about home interior design.

Unlike home interior decorating that concentrates on finishes such as paint, window coverings, wallpapers and furnishing, home interior design is the very process of shaping the interior space of your home according to your lifestyle and the various lifestyles of your family. Interior design is integrated toward the architecture of the home and is involved in the room layout, cabinet designs, windows and door placements, and so on.

Home interior designing depends largely on the types and sizes of your many rooms. Basic rooms include the living room, kitchen, deck, bedroom, bathroom and sometimes a home office. These rooms can also be further subdivided into a guest room, dining room, kids’ room and adult’s room, among others. The different aspects involved in home interior design such as cabinet making, room layout, window placement, appliance selection and tile and floor selection should aptly fit the room since each room has a different purpose.

So, if you are planning to do some home interior designing, decide what rooms need improvement and incorporate the seven elements of home interior design -- form, mass, shape, line, color, texture and pattern.

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