Grandin Road

Ever since we moved and registered our new address with the post office, we've gotten all kinds of catalogs offering us special "welcome to your new home" discounts.  I've gotten Grandin Road before but never saw anything I was really crazy about.  I also thought it was mostly outdoor furniture and accessories.  Well, if you thought the same, it is time for a second look.  Here are a few of my favorites.  Good thing I have a 15% off coupon!

They have a bunch of different sizes of these cool antiqued metal letters.  Would be a great addition to a gallery wall.

I really like these beveled mirrors - especially how they've displayed them in a group. 

You know I love animal print!  This mirror is unique in that the metal that is placed over the mirrored glass is cut so that it replicates a zebra print.

Another great mirror.  A cool take on the sunburst.

As soon as I can figure out what color I am painting my kitchen, I want to get new bar stools.  These are some of the favorite ones I've seen so far.

Cute little side table for a kids room or a game room - dice!

Outdoor stackable chairs that mimic oh so popular indoor ones.  Love.

I'm pretty sure I want this to be my firescreen.  I'm working on my husband still but it is in the running.

Kilim print chairs.  These are fabulous.

And kilim throw pillows.

Lucite stools.  Another option for the kitchen.  Depends on if we go more modern or traditional.

Love this crown inspired outdoor bench.

Vintage inspired chairs and stools.  Would be a great accent in any room.

So this other cool thing that they have is paintable wallpaper.  I love how it gives texture but in any color you want.  I might have to figure out where to use some of this.  These are just a few of the styles.

 

Have a great weekend everyone!

New Bedroom Drapes

My bedroom is one room that I feel like is coming along.  I got my new bedding which I adore for my anniversary last year.  (Remember?)  I've dropped off two chairs to have them recovered.  I've picked this great neutral but textural quatrefoil pattern.  Which brings me to my drapes...my latest purchase. 

They were on sale at Z Gallerie!

Before and After: Utility Room Redo

I'm embarrassed to say it but I still have a few boxes that I haven't unpacked yet.  Yes, we moved over two months ago. I also haven't taken as many pictures of my new house yet because everything seems to be a work in progress.  For example, we got the basement walls done, fireplace done and carpet in but we have no furniture down there so there is nothing to take pictures of. 

However, last weekend we did get one big chunk done.  It isn't the most exciting transformation but it has really made a big difference. It is amazing what a shelf can do.  You may remember that we built a wall in the back of our basement to close off the utility area.  The hot water heater, furnace and washing machine and dryer are all back there along with a little hallway and another little closet.  The idea behind building the wall was two-fold: 1) hide the unsightliness of the necessary but not pretty need for utilitarian storage and appliances and 2) block the noise of the appliances so that my husband can work quietly in his office space downstairs.

Here was the space B.S. (before shelves):

And here it is now:

The best part of the whole thing?  Being able to close the door and ignore it all.

We got the shelf at Crate and Barrel.  It was affordable, is sturdy, and was easy to assemble (well, easy for my husband to do).

A Rifle Valenetine's Day

Valentine's Day is almost upon us. Whether or not you have a special Valentine, it is still a great time to think of all those in your life that you love and care about. I posted about Rifle Paper Co. a while back. But, have you seen their Valentine's cards for this year? I adore them.

All cards can be found on the Rifle Paper Company site.

Phenomenal Pheromone Design

Another find from the Atlanta Market. Some of them if you think about what they actually are are kind of gross. But it is neat to see the beauty in things you would otherwise overlook.

All pieces by Christopher Marley on his Pheromone site.

Going Dark.

This is the color I'm thinking of painting our den (maybe even this weekend - but don't hold your breath).  It is called Gibralter Gray from Olympic Paint.  Do ya'll think I'm crazy for going so dark?  I think I'm willing to risk it...after all, it is only paint.

Turned on toTurned Wood

I've really got a thing for turned wood furniture these days. It has this antique feel that is modern at the same time. And I'm seeing it everywhere. Wisteria has two great pieces that I am loving lately:

There's just something about the detail of these pieces that elevates them to a new level of greatness.

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