Store to Abode Fridays #16 - Frenchy blue furniture

Today we're showcasing Frenchy blue furniture on Store to Abode Fridays.

These serene pieces are a great way to commit to a color, without going bright. 

If you love to do-it-yourself, Marian has a few colors in her new milk paint line (available at the Lucketts Store in July) that lend themselves well to this look.


It's actually a picture of one of Marian's milk paint dressers that was my inspiration for this week. 

How do I find something like this at Lucketts?    I snapped this photo back in March and this piece is gone.  But Jennifer, Amy, Suzanne, Marian, and Chad frequently hand paint pieces in similar finishes.  Look for dealer codes JDH, MOMO & MSI on the first floor, and CHD on the second floor to get your Frenchy blue furniture fix.

Here are a few other spaces that pay homage to the Frenchy blue/grey furniture pieces.

{1}  Mix and match in the same color family.  A beautiful rustic farmhouse table is perfectly paired with some darker blue chairs.

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{2} This curvy settee with a pop of blue looks like such a nice place to curl up and read a book.

Source: cocomale.com via Emily on Pinterest

{3)   From the Pink Wallpaper blog ---- Check out the pairing of this antique chandelier with a striking blue armoire in the corner of this dining space - perfectly elegant and very French! 

Source: pinkwallpaper.blogspot.com via Tina on Pinterest

{4} Here's a closeup of some detail of a beautifully distressed French-style finish.  This look was achieved with blue and grey chalk paint on a gold mirror.  The Decorated House has the full tutorial for this project {here}.

{5}  This Frenchy blue dresser goes well with a palette of similar muted tones.  A calm and relaxing look for summer.

Source: centsationalgirl.com via Heathery on Pinterest

Shhhhh.....don't tell anyone but your favorite girlfriends...

On Saturday, June 30th, we are having a blowout sale at our Design House.
 

Have a great weekend everyone!

Thanks for joining us for Store to Abode Friday.  If you want to see other products we typically sell in the store and how you can decorate with them, click on the picture below.

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The Verde Executive Office Furniture Solution

The growing popularity of executive office furniture has never been greater. All things considered, this has flooded the market with a variety of excellent products and some that are not so great. In today's post we will take a look at the Verde furniture line by Cherryman and what makes it so special.

Verde office furniture is ideal for both home and business use. The entire collection is available in two attractive finishes and features a variety of quality conference tables, reception desks, and executive desks.

It makes a positive professional statement when you outfit an office with the same line. Providing a cohesive look and feel really sets the tone for the type of business you work at or run. It's also very simple to achieve with lines like Verde. The contemporary style of this furniture collection make it a very crowd pleasing and popular choice amongst coworkers and staff. Verde is also very respected throughout the furniture community and is considered one of the more classy casegood collections.

In the long run there are dozens of executive furniture lines on the market to consider. Verde just happens to be one of our personal favorites. It's a line that commands industry respect and that you can truly rely on. The quality manufacturing and attention to details make Verde an excellent executive furniture solution.

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Top 3 Mayline Furniture Collections

Mayline has long been an industry leading brand that provides quality and respected discount office furniture. That being said, we wanted to take the time to highlight some of the top furniture collections they offer.

The First collection is Aberdeen. This line of affordable laminate casegoods includes a variety of desks, tables, and cabinets for the home and business. Aberdeen furniture is available in a cherry, maple, or mocha finish. This popular collection has been Mayline's best seller for the past few years.

Our second choice is definitely Brighton. Another laminate casegoods line, Brighton furniture by Mayline is the most affordable line of professional business furniture on the market. Brighton includes a variety of contemporary conference tables, executive desks, and reception desks. This awesome furniture line gives users the ability to outfit an entire office with the same product and provide a look of class and professionalism on a budget.

Last but not least, the Napoli furniture series deserves mention! This line of modern veneer office furniture really stands out. Napoli typicals are incredibly popular for those looking for upscale executive furniture solutions. Napoli is another full service line that includes conference tables, desks, bookcases, and reception furniture. Available in three popular finishes, Napoli is always an excellent modular furniture solution.

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Interior Decoration Remodeling Green Day 2!

Interior Decoration Remodeling Funny, I wasn't even feeling green until I saw this photo! I may also be feeling a little green with envy.

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Our Very First Post!

The Office Furniture Deals Blog is now up and running! We are excited to share news and deals for all things related to furniture and seating. Here our visitors will find awesome coupons, product reviews, and much more. Additionally, this blog is directly connected to OfficeFurnitureDeals.com; a respected furniture dealer throughout the U.S. We look forward to networking with our readers and hope to make lasting relationships with them. Thanks for stopping by!

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pinned it and did it.

I am always looking for fun ways to entertain tweedle dum and tweedle dee.

I saw this idea on Pinterest a while back and tried it with Elisabeth & Jude.

The prep time was super easy! 

Just  bowl of water with different weighted objects...so that not everything is sunk to the bottom.

freeze overnight and bam ... 35 mins of press bliss. 

We used a bowl of warm water and spoons to pour over the ice in order to make it melt.

Elisabeth loved it...

Jude said it was hard to do and cold...but then asked to do it again.

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Update on the "Whyte Estate"

The scorching weather has the boys (you know Henry, he is everywhere) and I over at the "Whyte Estate" in small doses this week.  We are going through the house and picking out the original items that we are going to keep and implement into different designs.  This is helping me narrow down the list that seems to be a zillion lines long of what I need to will to gather in the up coming months.  

A few things that excite me the most:

As soon as I spotted this cast iron sink, I knew it was going to be used for a mud room.  It is  currently part of an existing out building that will eventually be fixed up and used as my husbands work space. The sink though, it will become the focal point of the mud room that I have dreamt of having for many years.  I want it to be a cottage type room that will be a place for the family to enter and throw their shoes, as well as double as a laundry room. My son Sam has been begging (and trust me he has taken it to a whole new level now that he knows we are moving) me for a dog for years.  When the "Whyte Estate" is finished, we can finally make that happen. Even though the dog is yet to be,  I can't help myself from envisioning giving the dog a bath in the sink.  Hang your coat, drop your boots, clean your clothes, wash the dog....this mud room will truly be a one stop shop! 

I like this image of the sink and side by side laundry unit.  Something with less cabinets to make it more of a stopping place, I picture hooks and a bench.

Source: thewaymanfamilynest.blogspot.com via Lucketts on Pinterest

I like this picture because it creates an image in my head of what the sink will look like when it is all cleaned up and in a finished space.

Source: google.com via Lucketts on Pinterest

Next up.....this chimney stack that we found still has the original brick, you can see peeking out from under an inch of plaster.  I can't wait to get the rest of that plaster off:

This was a terrific and unexpected find and even better news, it is part of the kitchen!  This white washed loveliness is definitely staying. 

I think this image really resembles what the brick will look like completely exposed and restored.  I hope to mix it in with a light, bright and open kitchen. 

Source: freshome.com via Lucketts on Pinterest

And lastly......the fireplace that you have seen once before:

I have a relationship with this fireplace.  It is pretty much the only thing in the home that looks like it is semi-finished.  I walked into the house, saw this fireplace and said we are going to do this. I want this fireplace to remain exactly how it is and will decorate around it.  I love the raw wood, black scarring and it's over all patina.   I see a star bust mirror of some sort above it.  Maybe a driftwood one like this:

Source: via Lucketts on Pinterest

Paired with a grey color similar to this:

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But for now, I am overheated and need to go get a fountain soda!

-Amy

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