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Hallway Moon, inspired by the cover of the West Elm catalog! To draw a perfect circle: Stand still with a piece of chalk in your hand, rotate your arm all the way around. Do this three times to make a significant outline.  To shade: Start filling in the left side, and move to the right.  Blend with your hands.  To add dimension, use a damp paper towel and blot.  Use your fingers to blur the outline of the moon and give it the “glowing” effect!

Hallway Moon, inspired by the cover of the West Elm catalog!

To draw a perfect circle: Stand still with a piece of chalk in your hand, rotate your arm all the way around. Do this three times to make a significant outline. 

To shade: Start filling in the left side, and move to the right.  Blend with your hands.  To add dimension, use a damp paper towel and blot.  Use your fingers to blur the outline of the moon and give it the “glowing” effect!

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Want to add some pizazz to your home? Try adding a bold mirror! An interesting mirror will add tons of character to your room and visually expand your space.  Placing mirrors correctly in your home can add a few feet to any room, no architect required!

When at flea markets and estate sales, we always look for mirrors; sometimes you can find a banged up mirror for a steal! A quick coat of paint will mask any imperfections the mirror may have and instantly reinvigorate it! When choosing a paint color for your new mirror, be adventurous! Painting a mirror a bright color is a fast and easy way to add a punch of color to your decor.

For the links to these great mirrors, click here!

For more info on decorating with mirrors, check out these links!

Also, we’re big believers in considering Feng Shui when decorating your home! Check out this great resource to learn about the basic DO’s and DON’Ts of Feng Shui mirror placement!

8/8: The Nursery, Part Deux

We just couldn’t stop ourselves! We were inspired to layer on a few more design elements to complete these nurseries.  Enjoy!

7/18: Garden Decor!

When decorating your home, don’t neglect your outdoor living area! It’s just as important to make your outdoor space as unique as your indoor space! 

Don’t know where to begin? Take a look at these great garden motifs we’ve put together for you!

Also, scroll to the bottom for an incredibly easy and inexpensive DIY that will spruce up any outdoor room!!

ENGLISH COUNTRY:

FRENCH ANTIQUE:

VINTAGE ITALIAN:

GOTHIC:

ASIAN INSPIRED:

AMERICAN COUNTRY:

RUSTIC POTTING SHED:

DIY:

We found this beat up plant stand for $35 dollars!!  We saw its potential, and decided to give it a face lift with a coat of blue spray paint!  Check out the dramatic transformation below!  

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AFTER:

This incredibly funky outdoor piece can also be brought indoors to add a pop of color to any room!

7/11: Start With A Rug!

Decorating a room can be a daunting task.  A great way to start is by picking out a rug you love. The rug will set the tone of the room, and in the words of the Dude, really tie the room together! Enjoy the rugs RV picked out for you!

6/22: A little bit of gold goes a long way!

If you want to achieve the Hollywood Regency feel in your home, simply add touches of gold! Below, we’ve posted some pictures of how we’ve incorporated gold in our home!



Want to add some gold to your home?  Here’s an incredibly simple and inexpensive way!  All you need is a roll of gold duck tape, a ruler, a level if you’re running your stripes horizontally or a plumb-bob (a long piece of string, the height of the wall, with a pushpin attached to one end and a washer attached to the other) if you’re running your stripes vertically. 

Steps:

  1. Determine which way you want to run your stripes.
  2. Determine the space you want to leave in between each stripe
  3. Start taping! Use your level or plumb-bob to make sure your lines are straight!


We love the idea of putting these in a closet, on the back wall of a book shelve, on the ceiling or even on the floor! The possibilities are endless!

Also, think outside the box! You can make all sorts of patterns! Chevron, lattice work, diagonal stripes, etc!  Adding these stripes to your home will surely transform your space from bland to glam!

Have fun! and TGIF!!!

4/15: eBay in the blood

Vtg. 1960s pink doughnut phone

My friend Karen made me laugh the other day.  She said, “I can’t believe it took you THIS long to get hooked on eBay, considering that you grew up with the eBay queen herself” referring to my beautiful Mommy, Gracey.  For those of you who don’t know my mother, well, that sucks for you.  She is the most hilarious, creative, talented and bizarre person I have ever encountered. 

Anyway, Gracey has been using eBay since we had dial-up internet.  Seriously, I have no idea how my mother, of all people, was quick to the eBay game.  I mean, this is a woman who says things like “Facepage” and “Spacebook” when referring to a popular social networking site!

Well, she may not be the most technologically savvy Mommy, but she’s no amateur when it comes to collecting vintage items. For as long as I can remember, she’s been taking me (sometimes against my will) to antique stores, flea markets, and estate sales in search of anything and everything.  Since the dawn of eBay, Gracey has amassed the most eclectic collection of vintage items imaginable. Please, take a look at the beautiful home she has created, and enjoy some of the amazing things she’s found on eBay.

Vtg. white bedside table

Vtg. Tiffany & Co. clock

Gold Farrow & Ball wallpaper (Papillion, not from eBay)

Antique box from France

Kelly green patent Kate Spade tote

Vtg. Herman Miller white fiberglass chair

Vtg. 1960s blue fiber glass chair

Christofle silverware set

Christofle silverware

 Giant antique mirror and rug in library

Giant antique mirror (vanity that goes with it not pictured)

Pottery Barn black & white rug

Vtg. 1960s yellow lamp

Vtg. yellow desk lamp

 Antique Chandelier

Antique china

Antique china set c. 1790s

Vtg. 1970s black, silver and white wallpaper & Vtg. red desk lamp (my cubical)

Antique “Pro Veritas”signet ring & Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso ring

Love you mommy!