Monthly Archives: May, 2010
Friday Faves: Random Finds
Some random things I ran across this week: 1) Adaptation-Silver by Lichen Studio Adaptation is a finely crafted vase that invites unique approach to flower arranging. It is designed with 4 magnets set in an aluminum base, plus 4 glass tubes and 4 stainless steel spheres. Follow instructions by carefully inserting the stainless steel spheres [...]
Interior Design iPhone Apps
While skimming through this month’s Elle Decor, I came across an article that talked about some new design apps for the iPhone. Looking for a counter or backsplash? The CesarStoneMobileGallery allows you to browse 42 different quartz surfaces by hue and texture, and calculate how much you’ll need for a project. Another pocket-sized swatchbook, DuPont’s [...]
Throw Pillows for your Bed
Men may think throw pillows are trivial and a waste of money, but ladies don’t let this stop you. Once you have those pillows he won’t complain. The bed will look inviting and more put together. When picking out throw pillows for your bed, you don’t “need” to follow any rules. Just do what looks [...]
Creative Jewerly Storage
If you’re like me you’re always losing jewelry. Losing one earring, misplacing a necklace when you take it off to shower, not remembering where you left your rings after you took them off to put on lotion. You know, the usual. Here are some creative ideas for jewelry storage: DIY Jewelry Storage Board- from Glamorous [...]
Decorate your Powder Room
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Friday Faves: Unique Chandelier
Protea Chandelier- A new collection of chandeliers recently launched at the Cape Town Design Indaba. The theme for this years collection is flower forms. They are sometimes literal sometimes abstract representations of flowers. Where have you seen some outrageous chandeliers?
Interior Design Tips: Black Couch
Chris Asks: When it comes to choosing paint colors for an interior room, how do you pick a primary color and then complimenting ones? I have a black couch, being the main item I’m going off of, but I don’t want just a plain black and white room. There are several ways you could approach [...]
Area Rug Size and Placement
Choosing an area rug can be one of the most overwhelming things when it comes to decorating your space. Two important aspects to take into consideration are area rug size and placement. Here are some general guidelines: 1. Smaller sizes: Standard sizes for rugs that are used to highlight something such as a sofa, bed [...]
Interior Design Tips-Modern house with a traditional feel
Thanks for your questions! Our original plan was to answer these on Thursday’s, but I got a little anxious and decided to post today:) Taylor Asked: We recently bought a town home and it’s very modern. High, angled ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and at least one fully mirrored wall in each room. I prefer [...]
Beautiful light fixtures
Both from AliceLanehome.com
