6 Unusual, Original, and Smart Design Ideas

These ideas are on the high side of Creative and Fun.

Mirrored wall sort of tricks the eye!

That happy yellow ceiling with the calm neutrals -- wow!

You can't see me...!

Unexpected, indeed!

Last, but not least~

I have THAT space under the deck of my house. 

Now I am inspired to create a version of this great idea below:

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

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Apothecary Cabinets + Rustic Kitchen Charm

The Apothecary Cabinet:

So many of us are in love with these old apothecary drawers, or we try to imitate the style in our new construction and design. I am not sure I get the Why of this attraction, but I've got it bad...

 I mean, on a practical note, who is able to remember what is in each of those tiny drawers?  

Some apothecary drawers are more or less something like 6 down  by 6 across = 36 drawers! 

For me, the solution is to keep the look of many small drawers, which  actually cover no more than one or two larger,more usable storage space drawers.

These are some great examples:

  

It's a look that everyone wants to have or to emulate. Today's "apothecary"

is the Pharmacist. Hmm...I wonder if we should all gout and stalk pharmacies and other medical dispensaries for more cool design ideas!

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

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SO Original! Table DecorThat Blows Me Away

First, here's a good, simple one for Mother's Day:

And the rest are simple too (nothing fussy... 'cause fussy is just...fussy) :

LOVE the suspended table decor:

Don't forget the coffee table! 

Guests can help themselves, sitting comfortably on the couch, floor, easy chair.

 Drink station nearby, of course.

Dining alone? Do it with style:

Have a Stylish Day!

xo

Valerie

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Farmhouse Chic

Due the Oscars last month, I moved this nostalgic

Farmhouse Interiors post to the weekend since I
 am actually out of town today (April 4).

So here it is, some Farmhouse beauty.

Enjoy!

"Green Acres is the place to be

Farm living is the life for me                        

Land spreading out so far and wide

Keep Manhattan, 

Just give me that countryside..."

Zsa Zsa might have wanted to stay if she had had farmhouse interiors like these:

Have a wonderful day!

xo

Valerie

P.S. For those who might remember, here's a  studio picture of the Douglas Homestead :

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Bedroom Obsessions: Ideas and Dreams

LOTTERY DIDN'T GO YOUR WAY?

Dreaming of endless money? 

Me too. 

The  MEGA MILLIONS drawing does that to you.

Nothing wrong with dreams, as long as we count and

 appreciate the blessings we DO have....right?

I am dreaming about the great home interior ideas here....

Love the curtains that surround the room or allow you to be outdoors

....and the doggie who coordinates with the fur throw!

      Cute happy bedding...

               Gorgeous woodwork, Fantastic lighting ideas...

              A strong, modern, folkart blend~

How fun is this!?!


Dreaming of riches is fine, but don't forget the riches you HAVE!!!!


have a great day!
xo
Valerie


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Bedroom Ideas to Copy

Many of our bedrooms could use an update here or there,

 or a bit of a change ... and it's so Easy!

From bedframes to bedspreads and pillows, from lampshades to swing-arm lamps and sconces, from paint to rugs, and from artwork to mirrors, it can be done by anyone.

 Ideas:

These ideas are not the beginning, and there is no ending

 to all of the great ideas out there...stay tuned!

Have a lovely, inspirational day!

xo

Valerie

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