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A cute and pretty house with a nod to mid-century modern
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House Tour: A Copenhagen Beauty
Love this space
The color of the china cabinet is perfect to add some interest to the space.
Two images above show the entryway. The owners have used mismatched chairs in lieu of a console.
Great idea to remember - oversized prints hanging side by side in the hall
Perfect desk - plenty of surface area to spread out inspiration
LoVe that chair and the gorgeous view!
I don't think I could ever do orange in my bedroom, but this wallpaper is beautiful. I could do it in my home office I think - as orange is supposed to boost creativity.
I am a magazine hoarder, because I've found that sometimes I'll flip through a magazine from a year ago and something will catch my eye that didn't the first time I looked through it. So perusing last summer's magazine is sometimes like opening a brand new magazine. This bookshelf has the perfect sized cubbies to store mags.
All images © Richard Powers
Lovely new poster from Made by Girl
I just wanted to share with you guys this super cute new print available from Made by Girl,"I’m happy to announce our newest silk screened print! It has already been selling quite well & this is only the first week in our shop!
I LOVE YOU, BLOGS & COFFEE - just off the presses. It is available in 16x20 at $20 each and is screen printed onto earth-friendly paper."
Go to MadebyGirl.com to buy and see her other stuff.
I've also been loving this one by Matt Jones,
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How to achieve a simpler space
Do you know someone whose home you just love to be in? It's not just one thing, room, or object that makes you feel so comforted, but rather everything as a whole...
Homes like this illustrate the effect physical surroundings can have on your mood.
Well, I've long wondered how this is achieved, and I found some clues over at Whole Living. Read on....
"Homes can feel happy, welcoming, comfortable -- or just the opposite. And because you live there, your everyday environs can be reflected in your sense of well-being. We've pinpointed five common problems with solutions as simple as moving a piece of furniture. Call it an energy makeover for your home -- and for yourself.
Problem 1: Too Much Clutter in Living Spaces
How the Room Looks: Messy (with papers and other items accumulating on floors and flat surfaces) and cluttered, with no space for new things.
How You Feel: Overwhelmed, creatively blocked, embarrassed (which can limit social gatherings), depressed, or sometimes even financially disorganized, as you lose track of bills, bank statements, and other paperwork.
How to Fix It: The easiest way to minimize clutter is with proper storage. Everything needs a place to "live." Boxes and baskets work well; use several that match to create a sense of organization and intention. Minimize clutter by the front entrance, in hallways, and crammed behind doors, which can keep energy from flowing into the room. Eliminate objects you don't often use as well as those that harbor negative memories. Limit yourself to just a few purely sentimental objects in each room.
What You Gain: A sense of clarity and renewed control over your space -- plus a feeling of being unburdened.
via Blueprint
via Martha Stewart
via Blueprint
via Martha Stewart
Problem 2: Couches and Chairs Blocking Doorways or Positioned with Their Backs to the Room's Entrance
How the Room Looks: Empty and uninviting, since we tend to feel uncomfortable sitting with our backs to others on ill-placed furniture.
How You Feel: Unwelcome, uncomfortable, restless, or nervous.
How to Fix It: To create an inviting space, arrange furniture so that it faces the entrance of the room. Move seats and sofas away from doors and hallways so they don't prevent energy from flowing. If you have two sofas in a room, put them facing each other so that you see their sides as you enter the room; neither sofa should have its back to the entrance. Additionally, you can place a chair perpendicular to the couches to "greet" you as you enter. Chairs placed diagonally in corners also help open the space.
What You Gain: A welcome feeling that invites connection, conversation, and comfortable gatherings.
via Martha Stewart
Problem 3: Dull Colors on Walls, Bedding, Furniture, and Floor Covering
How the Room Looks: Drab and weathered, even with brand-new furniture.
How You Feel: Unmotivated, unenthusiastic, even depressed.
How to Fix It: Cheerful colors in your home can enliven your emotions. Light blue and lavender work well in bedrooms, bathrooms, and other private spaces. Pink and peach comfort and nurture the spirit, making them ideal for bedrooms as well. Green, a healing, inspiring color, benefits living rooms and sitting rooms. Like the sun, yellow "feeds" us with energy; it therefore works well in dining areas. The stimulating shades of red and orange invigorate entertaining spaces. You can either paint the room or add colorful furniture or linens. To create more-intense moods, choose items with deeper, more saturated shades.
What You Gain: A sense of feeling uplifted or relaxed, depending on the colors you choose.
via Martha Stewart
via Whole Living
Problem 4: Energy-Zapping Plants, Dried Plants, or Lack of Plants
How the Room Looks: Cold and lifeless, with stuffy or musty air.
How You Feel: Low on energy, stressed out, and agitated.
How to Fix It: Plants help clean the air. They also give off oxygen and circulate nature's energy, so consider adding thriving selections to your home. Upward-growing plants with rounded leaves, such as ficus, peace lily, and pothos, add a feeling of liveliness. Place them in corners to keep energy circulating in the room. Other plants that have spiky leaves, such as cactus, are believed to disrupt energy flow. Since dying plants, dried flowers, and potpourri lack life, avoid these as well.
What You Gain: Improved air quality and energy flow -- plus a connection to nature and a sense of tranquility.
via Martha Stewart
via Whole Living
Problem 5: Artwork and Photos Don't Inspire
How the Room Looks: Unbalanced, uninviting, and cluttered.
How You Feel: Low on self-confidence, unmotivated, and unable to break old thought patterns and habits or move on after challenging events.
How to Fix It: Take time to evaluate your art and photographs. If a given picture doesn't generate a positive impression, a poignant memory, or a thought-provoking outlook, rethink its inclusion in your space. Remove any images that you've hung up just to cover the bare walls and replace them with ones that add a measure of balance, insight, or joy.
What You Gain: Increased feelings of confidence and personal power.
via Martha Stewart
Homes like this illustrate the effect physical surroundings can have on your mood.
Well, I've long wondered how this is achieved, and I found some clues over at Whole Living. Read on....
"Homes can feel happy, welcoming, comfortable -- or just the opposite. And because you live there, your everyday environs can be reflected in your sense of well-being. We've pinpointed five common problems with solutions as simple as moving a piece of furniture. Call it an energy makeover for your home -- and for yourself.
Problem 1: Too Much Clutter in Living Spaces
How the Room Looks: Messy (with papers and other items accumulating on floors and flat surfaces) and cluttered, with no space for new things.
How You Feel: Overwhelmed, creatively blocked, embarrassed (which can limit social gatherings), depressed, or sometimes even financially disorganized, as you lose track of bills, bank statements, and other paperwork.
How to Fix It: The easiest way to minimize clutter is with proper storage. Everything needs a place to "live." Boxes and baskets work well; use several that match to create a sense of organization and intention. Minimize clutter by the front entrance, in hallways, and crammed behind doors, which can keep energy from flowing into the room. Eliminate objects you don't often use as well as those that harbor negative memories. Limit yourself to just a few purely sentimental objects in each room.
What You Gain: A sense of clarity and renewed control over your space -- plus a feeling of being unburdened.
via Blueprint
via Martha Stewart
via Blueprint
via Martha StewartProblem 2: Couches and Chairs Blocking Doorways or Positioned with Their Backs to the Room's Entrance
How the Room Looks: Empty and uninviting, since we tend to feel uncomfortable sitting with our backs to others on ill-placed furniture.
How You Feel: Unwelcome, uncomfortable, restless, or nervous.
How to Fix It: To create an inviting space, arrange furniture so that it faces the entrance of the room. Move seats and sofas away from doors and hallways so they don't prevent energy from flowing. If you have two sofas in a room, put them facing each other so that you see their sides as you enter the room; neither sofa should have its back to the entrance. Additionally, you can place a chair perpendicular to the couches to "greet" you as you enter. Chairs placed diagonally in corners also help open the space.
What You Gain: A welcome feeling that invites connection, conversation, and comfortable gatherings.
via Martha StewartProblem 3: Dull Colors on Walls, Bedding, Furniture, and Floor Covering
How the Room Looks: Drab and weathered, even with brand-new furniture.
How You Feel: Unmotivated, unenthusiastic, even depressed.
How to Fix It: Cheerful colors in your home can enliven your emotions. Light blue and lavender work well in bedrooms, bathrooms, and other private spaces. Pink and peach comfort and nurture the spirit, making them ideal for bedrooms as well. Green, a healing, inspiring color, benefits living rooms and sitting rooms. Like the sun, yellow "feeds" us with energy; it therefore works well in dining areas. The stimulating shades of red and orange invigorate entertaining spaces. You can either paint the room or add colorful furniture or linens. To create more-intense moods, choose items with deeper, more saturated shades.
What You Gain: A sense of feeling uplifted or relaxed, depending on the colors you choose.
via Martha Stewart
via Whole LivingProblem 4: Energy-Zapping Plants, Dried Plants, or Lack of Plants
How the Room Looks: Cold and lifeless, with stuffy or musty air.
How You Feel: Low on energy, stressed out, and agitated.
How to Fix It: Plants help clean the air. They also give off oxygen and circulate nature's energy, so consider adding thriving selections to your home. Upward-growing plants with rounded leaves, such as ficus, peace lily, and pothos, add a feeling of liveliness. Place them in corners to keep energy circulating in the room. Other plants that have spiky leaves, such as cactus, are believed to disrupt energy flow. Since dying plants, dried flowers, and potpourri lack life, avoid these as well.
What You Gain: Improved air quality and energy flow -- plus a connection to nature and a sense of tranquility.
via Martha Stewart
via Whole LivingProblem 5: Artwork and Photos Don't Inspire
How the Room Looks: Unbalanced, uninviting, and cluttered.
How You Feel: Low on self-confidence, unmotivated, and unable to break old thought patterns and habits or move on after challenging events.
How to Fix It: Take time to evaluate your art and photographs. If a given picture doesn't generate a positive impression, a poignant memory, or a thought-provoking outlook, rethink its inclusion in your space. Remove any images that you've hung up just to cover the bare walls and replace them with ones that add a measure of balance, insight, or joy.
What You Gain: Increased feelings of confidence and personal power.
via Martha Stewart
Show your home how much you love it!
Art is something one should never feel bad about buying. It is also one of the few things in life that appreciates in value - and who doesn't need a little bit of that! Nevertheless, not all of us are in the spot to make an investment right now, but these lovely works are affordable! And did I mention how pretty they are - and how perfect they would be for that spot on the wall?
Eve Simone's delicate prints are so nostalgic - they'd make me feel at home anywhere.
My favorite photo- I love the colors in the sky!
it's all you need
RIP Coney Island!!!
As you can see, they also fit into any decor style. Her stuff is being sold and boutiques and galleries in NYC and Cali, but you can get your own at her Etsy shop.
Aren't these hand painted plaques adorable! They'd be perfect in a nursery. too cute! Visit sweet little dear's shop
Aren't these the prettiest prints? I don't know which one to pick!! I especially love them in the natural wood frames. Go to yumiyumi's shop to see a lot more!
Eve Simone's delicate prints are so nostalgic - they'd make me feel at home anywhere.
My favorite photo- I love the colors in the sky!
it's all you need
RIP Coney Island!!!
As you can see, they also fit into any decor style. Her stuff is being sold and boutiques and galleries in NYC and Cali, but you can get your own at her Etsy shop.
Aren't these hand painted plaques adorable! They'd be perfect in a nursery. too cute! Visit sweet little dear's shop
Aren't these the prettiest prints? I don't know which one to pick!! I especially love them in the natural wood frames. Go to yumiyumi's shop to see a lot more!
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