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STAR LIGHT

Instead of using generic and sometimes "boring" lamp shades, decorate with pops of texture and color! Shades of Light has a beautiful selection of lamp shades that can coordinate with any interior space. They also have a great Lighting Tips & Techniques page to assist you in choosing the right lighting for your space! Geometric Textured Fabric Drum Lamp Shade

Price: $94.00

Medallion Fabric Drum Lamp Shade
Also comes in Black & Chocolate Brown
Price: $88.00


Organic Lily Drum Shade
Price: $85.00

Burnout Velvet Drum Shade

Price: $79.00

Wallpaper, Wallpaper, Wallpaper!

Just in case you have not noticed, I have WALLPAPER on the brain! I am trying to find the right wallpaper for my living room/dining room. I came across these websites that carry beautiful and unique patterns...

Mod Green Pod

www.modgreenpod.com

Farrow & Ball

www.farrowandball.com

Flavor Paper

www.flavorpaper.com

Twenty2

www.twenty2.net

Nama rococo

www.namarococo.com

Dominic Crinson

www.crinson.com

Urban Source

www.urbansourcechicago.com

Erica Wakerly

www.printpattern.com

Wallpaper and Paint Calculators

As I daydream about painting and/or putting up wallpaper in my dining room, I came across these helpful wallpaper and paint calculators on LivingEtc Magazine's website! How nice would it be (cost effective too) to limit the waste of extra paint or wallpaper? Hope this helps you with your next project!

West Elm Bedding

Have you seen the new bedding collection at West Elm? The graphic prints make me want to re-do my bedroom! They have many fun colors and styles to choose from! Check out West Elm's website to find your favorite!

DIY Fabric Wallpaper

I was so excited when I came across this idea of making your own wallpaper out of fabric! Kim Myles of Myles of Style on HGTV shows us how:

Design Dilemma: You rent and can't paint, but want to bring color to your apartment's bland walls.

Kim's DIY Solution: Fabric wallpaper that doesn't damage walls

1. Buy inexpensive, colorful fabric — enough to cover at least one wall.

2. Wash the fabric first so the color won't transfer.

3. Apply liquid starch onto the wall with a paint roller. Note: The starch adheres better if the paint isn't an eggshell finish.

4. Smooth your fabric onto the wall and apply a second coat of liquid starch on top.

5. Let it dry — instant wallpaper.

6. When it's time to move on, dampen the fabric with a sponge and peel it off.

Turquoise and Gray

Everyone who knows me well, knows that my favorite color is Turquoise! It was the color I used in my wedding and naturally it is found through out my home. However, I do only use it as an accent color...I try not to go overboard with it. I have really become hooked on the color gray as well. I think the two colors coordinate beautifully together and can look very sophisticated, yet guy friendly (for my hubby)! Here are some inspiration photos using my favorite color scheme!

Elle Decor

Eco manor/Domino

House to Home

Centsational Girl

Design Sponge

Vintage Finds

If you love antiques, check out 1stdibs.com. This is a wonderful place to visit...from your own home! I found out about this site from People magazine. Apparently, it's the "go-to" site for celebrity antique lovers. Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox are quoted saying that they spend a lot of time browsing 1stdibs.com...so try it out!
This Pair of Leather Traditional Ottomans by Pegaso are stunning!


Wouldn't this Vintage "White Swan Coffee" General Store Advertising Sign look amazing in your coffee shop, kitchen or restaurant?



Isn't this chrome and crystal chandelier with six lights, by Sciolari, just beautiful?! I love it!

Thought for the day...

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Welcome to my new blog! I would like to use this site to showcase my interior designs, inspirations and passion for anything creative!