Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Chic Easter Decor

Happy (early) Easter, my design loves!! I absolutely love this time of year, and I am so excited to share this week's blog post with y'all! Colorful eggs, bright green grasses, and sweet bunnies are abundant this season, so I want to share some design inspiration ideas that will bring out the Easter spirit in everyone! Materials for Easter decorations can be found everywhere right now, and I have gathered some images of gorgeous decorations that are sure to inspire you to create the perfect Easter setting. I hope y'all all adore this beautiful and charming Easter decor, and have a wonderful week! Enjoy!! ...db

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Spring Into Color!

Happy First Day of Spring, everyone!!! As a true summer-lover, I am beyond excited for the warmer weather this season brings, and also for its fun colors! Spring season marks when we stow away the beautiful but somewhat drab neutrals of winter and bring out the bright, cheery tones of spring! For the past few weeks I have been hunting down some of the most fun and cheery spring-colored furniture and designs so that they may serve as inspiration to y'all this season! Bright blues, cheery greens, radiant yellows and pinks, these colors have exploded onto the design scene and I can't wait to start seeing more of them! So open your windows, let the beautiful spring air in, and let these images inspire you to jazz up your home... With some spring color! Enjoy! ...db

 
 


 
 
 
 

 
 
 


Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Pillow Fun!

Happy Tuesday, design loves!! It's rainy here today in the great state of Maryland... Which always makes me want to wrap myself up in pillows and blankets. So in honor of the weather I wanted to share some great pillows that I have found and fallen in love with! These gorgeous little poufs are bound to bring the sunshine back to any rainy day and they just might inspire you to create the perfect cuddle spot along the way. I love when accessories such as pillows are able to transcend decorating and really become an essential part of the room- and all of these have the power to do just that! So browse through, get inspired, and get to working on your own collection of great pillows! ...db


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Mantel Decorating 101

Hello design loves and welcome to March!!! This past weekend I got a request to do a blogpost about how to decorate mantels, so I am very excited to share some advice and tips with y'all... The thing I love about mantels is that they are a great way to showcase your style and personality in your home. The accessories that you choose for your mantel should tie in with the rest of the decor of your home, but also feel free to take a little risk!

Is there a funky mini-sculpture you've been dying to have? Tie it in with a vase full of dried branches, a great mirror and you're all set! If your style is more traditional then maybe you prefer to have a large work of art above the mantle... Try finding some books (small ones!) that you can work into the layout. Finish the look off with tall candlesticks and you're ready to show it off!

A couple things to keep in mind no matter your style- simple designs always looks better so don't overcrowd your mantel. Find a few things that you love (no more than six pieces!) and stick with those. If you find new items you want to use as decor, take something else down. Less is always more! Another big hint? Asymmetrical design! This means that the two ends of your mantle should have different accessories on them. Think vase with flowers on one end and tall candlesticks on the other. For the best results, remember to group items in odd numbers and groups of three usually look the best!

To help out the more visual of you learners out there I have collected some images of mantels that will inspire you and hopefully help illustrate what I've said thus far. Keep these master tips in mind and soon you'll have the best mantel in the neighborhood! And as for the lady who inspired this post, thank you for such a great suggestion! iope this is what you were looking for, enjoy!!! ...db