via Southern Hospitality
via a Life's Design
via Fric and Frac
I wish. Instead I am going home to a powerless house that is missing a shutter and has tree limbs strewn all over. Fun times.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Post Two for Megan: Wall Paneling...in a good way
Megan is so ahead of the game that she's already located a great source of inspiration for her future decorative paneling on her bedroom walls via Just Beach blog. She's too quick for me - I hadn't even finished putting this post together. Anyway, this ain't gonna be your 1970's dark paneling that you're dying to get rid of...this is gonna look good! Here are a few more inspirational ideas for you, Megan:
Good old fashioned bead board is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of good lookin', classy wood decoration for walls. I love it here in this bathroom from House Beautiful. Beadboard has a traditional, cottagy feel which may work well with the Mediterranean, spa-like feel Megan has in mind for her bedroom.
Who says it's gotta be all white or all one color? Look at these ideas.
This last idea isn't for Megan so much as for someone who has really tall ceilings and needs something to break up the blank space. I'm not speaking to anyone I know around here in DC but for those people who can actually afford big houses elsewhere!
Good old fashioned bead board is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of good lookin', classy wood decoration for walls. I love it here in this bathroom from House Beautiful. Beadboard has a traditional, cottagy feel which may work well with the Mediterranean, spa-like feel Megan has in mind for her bedroom.
Paneling can be in all shapes and sizes - pick a pattern, any pattern; just stick with one throughout.
via Wainscot Solutions
this image and next via Fanatic Finish
Who says it's gotta be all white or all one color? Look at these ideas.
via This Old House
via Just Molding
This last idea isn't for Megan so much as for someone who has really tall ceilings and needs something to break up the blank space. I'm not speaking to anyone I know around here in DC but for those people who can actually afford big houses elsewhere!
via Elite Woodworks
Can't wait to see how Megan's turns out!
The Butterfly Room
I adore butterflies. They remind me of my sweet mama. Saw this the other day on Brown Button and it made my heart happy...The Butterfly Room inside the Singapore House in Austrailia. Beeeautiful.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Updates from the Abode
Turns out poor little man's "cold" is a little more serious. Trip to the vet and several hundred dollars later we have some medicine, wet dog food and an escalated white blood cell count. Today he seems to be doing a little better though!
Big harvest from the garden last weekend. Anyone need any fresh 'maters?
Been switching back and forth between my knitting and my needlepoint. Finished these two knitting projects though:
Elephant pacifier clip. The top will hook to a pacifier and the bottom to a baby's shirt/dress. I can't take credit for the ears - they are crocheted so my friend Amanda had to help.
Isn't amazing how different felting makes the yarn look? I got the free pattern off of Knitty here and love it so much I think I'll make a couple more at some point.
Is it Friday yet?
Big harvest from the garden last weekend. Anyone need any fresh 'maters?
Been switching back and forth between my knitting and my needlepoint. Finished these two knitting projects though:
Elephant pacifier clip. The top will hook to a pacifier and the bottom to a baby's shirt/dress. I can't take credit for the ears - they are crocheted so my friend Amanda had to help.
And a felted pumpkin.
Is it Friday yet?
Tuesday Tip: Locating your Luggage
Tie a ribbon to the handle of your suitcase to easily identify it on the baggage claim carosel. Ladies, be kind to the gents...a hot pink polka dotted bow was slightly humiliating to my husband. But, on the other hand, he had no problems locating it.
Image via Martha Stewart
Feeling more create-ful? I saw this case on Mom's Advice Blog...buttons and ribbons galore. Lord knows you can't miss this one!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Post One for Megan: Shelving ideas for fireplaces
A few weeks ago I wrote about my friend Megan (introduced to me by my other friend Meghann) who recently bought her first place in DC. I helped her put up her new kitchen shelves. She is so talented that she is doing many of the updates/renovations on the new place herself. Before she starts a couple of the projects, she's requested two inspirational blog posts from me:
1. Ideas for shelving that could go around fireplaces to make it stand out.
2. Ideas for paneling or accents in wood for the walls in her place.
So, I'll start with an attempt to address the first request today. Megan's living room has got this great old fireplace with a cool mantel. She just needs to add something to the wall on either side (correct me if I'm wrong here, Megan, because I've only seen the place once). So, she needs inspiration for something to spruce it up.
This first image struck me originally not because I like way this room is decorated (in fact, I downright loathe it) but I do like the simplicity of the shelves, the amount of storage that they offer, and especially the curved detailing around the top. Megan loves to build stuff and is handy with power tools and has handy parents as well so I thought this idea might be a good jumping off point.
1. Ideas for shelving that could go around fireplaces to make it stand out.
2. Ideas for paneling or accents in wood for the walls in her place.
So, I'll start with an attempt to address the first request today. Megan's living room has got this great old fireplace with a cool mantel. She just needs to add something to the wall on either side (correct me if I'm wrong here, Megan, because I've only seen the place once). So, she needs inspiration for something to spruce it up.
This first image struck me originally not because I like way this room is decorated (in fact, I downright loathe it) but I do like the simplicity of the shelves, the amount of storage that they offer, and especially the curved detailing around the top. Megan loves to build stuff and is handy with power tools and has handy parents as well so I thought this idea might be a good jumping off point.
In this next photo, I thought this was another great do it yourself idea for Megan. This appears to require less work than built in shelves and offers a modern but clean twist on normal shelves. Her fireplace (again, if I remember correctly) is in the gray/slate family. Some slate gray shelves with lots of books and accessories in fun, punchy colors could look great.
via Apartment Therapy
The fireplace in the next image is much more modern than Megan's but I do like the simplicity of the shelving units here which create visual height appeal. The unifornity of the white in the objects on the shelves also makes it feel very sleek and clean.
This next image kind of fits the bill for both of Megan's requests: fireplace wall unit shelving and interesting wall paneling techniques. A lot of work but a cool look nonetheless. Megan's ceilings aren't this high but you could stop wtih the crown molding at the top. The beauty of these shelves in this image as well as the next is that they are closed off so you don't have to worry about keeping things tidy all the time.
via Southern Living
via Ada and Darcy
Something sophisticated and traditional like this lends itself more to the era of Megan's fireplace. What is not to love about shelves and shelves of neatly organized books. The mirror adds height and light to the space. And if that wasn't enough the brass lighting at the top of each shelves looks amazing at night, I'm sure.
Another look at traditional simplicity and elegance. This wall unit offers the ability to display books and treasures on some shelves and to keep your electronic equipment or mess hidden away in the cabinets below.
via House and Home
This is just the tip of the iceburg. Hopefully Megan will complete this project soon and we can all see what a great job she does! Check out her blog here.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
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