Make up a Room

The first several images are of pieces that I fancy. I don't think I would ever actually buy any of them. (Budget, you know.) I imagine they would go well in the same room, but I could be wrong...but it's fun to imagine~

The Classic Audubon Pelican Print:

A poised, serene, unique sofa,

A Happy Area Rug:

A couple of put-your-feet-up/extra seating tables:

                                                       

A pair of gorgeous lamps:

A broad coffee table for games, drinks, snacks...

And some ready-made dreams:

I would love this bathroom

...and this bedroom with its wonderful designs

and navy/gold color mix:

I could go on and on...couldn't we all!?

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

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The Design Tipping Point

These rooms are very well designed, down to the last detail. But each one has one or two simple, brilliant ideas that make them special, unique, memorable spaces. 

From Well-done to Bravo ~

Pendants:

Color:

Windows, dutch door

The mix of materials, style

The cabinetry, fabrics:

Intrinsic beauty!

Windows, shelving:

I hope one or two special things happen to you today!

xo

Valerie

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Industrial Pieces: Happy Budget, Great Style

Unexpected, sure to make a lasting positive impression, the use of salvaged vintage-industrial furniture  is an artistic triumph in interior design.   We can clean up and re-purpose these pieces in memorable, useful and clever ways. No one will be bored with your interiors. The textures and muted colors will create a calm and cozy feeling. How cool is that!

via House Beautiful

Vintage Maple Top Toledo Rolling Table

Metal desk, Industrial grate with loop feet:

Metal mesh shelving on wheels:

    DraftingTable~

Lockers~

Via House Beautiful

    Work/machine table:

Machine table:

I am starting to think about buying lottery tickets so I can go out 

and outfit a home -- any home, modern, vintage, 

classic, suburban ranch -- with all of these ideas...  

**Each of the items shown can be found at the links below.

 Some may be sold out by now, but there are many,many more.

Have a lovely day!

xo

Valerie

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Wall Art in Glamorous Interior Design

These rooms use artwork so well: to update, calm down, enliven, add a sense of history,

or as the focal point.  The hardest thing to do: coordinate artwork with  wall color, furniture, ceilings (two have gold paint) flooring and lighting .

Each of these rooms have very BOLD statements, and the artwork is a critical part. See for yourself:

Paintings add a certain confidence to a room...

 Photography is another art-form that  I just love.

Doing something as bold as this Lauren Bacall display is fun.  And real.

You could do it with your family pictures.

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http://decorati.com  lynn scalo design

It does not have to be an original Monet, Kandinsky, or Warhol. It must, however, be pleasing. That means it must be able to enhance the room it's in, unless the room is designed to enhance the artwork itself.
Bold choices shown here got great results. Take courage from these examples, and throw in a painting or two!


Have a great day!
xo
Valerie



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Furniture and Phil

First, a quick notice, then cool design finds:

Happy Groundhog Day!

~PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL PREDICTS 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER~

I guess if it's more of the winter we've had so far, that means it will be Spring-like one day and tornadic or sub-zero the next....

what a cutie : )

Ok, now to the Important stuff~

After checking on  e-mails and reading some awesome design blogs, I wondered if  could afford one or two pieces of the furniture and bedding... I hate cheap or knock-off-ish -looking stuff, but I do have a budget. I found the answer for me. Maybe for you, too.  I suggest that you give your attention to the Horchow's online catalogue. It's been years since I've really looked, and it seems so much better.  I am not a regular customer, and I am not getting paid to do this (sigh), but the newest pieces are affordable and gorgeous!  Take a look at just a few, and I think I'll go now and do a little online shopping...(my poor VISA).

Sleek, simple design, great shapes, and that mantle is interesting....

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Rug, sofa, coffee table, mirror, side tabel -- all so chic.

I am so impressed with Barclay Butera's British Colonial look.

 (And his Plantation designs, and everything else he does!)

Sweet small crystal lamp

Unusual, striking Porcupine Quills Mirror. I wonder 

what a Porcupine Day might be for...oh, too random!

Peaceful, lovely abstract painting

Enjoy this Groundhog Day!

xo

Valerie

all images via http://www.horchow.com