Unique Lampshade Creations

A great lamp and lampshade can really help to tie a room together! 



Lamps are the perfect room accessories to help add interest, 

texture, color, and of course light to our most personal home spaces.

They also can be a way to show off our own unique personalities.

Take a look at these unique lamp shade creations and you'll see what I mean!









26 shade cluster chandelier by James

discovering designers...Ashley Goforth

An interior designer based in Houston, Ashley likes to create calm rooms with neutral colors. She uses patterns sparingly. Her aesthetic is clean and open, no clutter. Her style is easy to like. Take at look at some of Ashley's work...

Visit Ashley Goforth's website here.

Dreamy Bohemian Bedrooms: How To Get The Look

What better place to drift off to sleep than in a
 dreamy, Bohemian bedroom?
Take a look at these ethereal bedroom spaces 
and I think you'll agree that: 


Everyone needs a stress free zone!




These boho bunks are so cosy. Here, the stained glass windows, exotic rug, candles and books tie the Boho look together.





This is Bohemian gypsy to the extreme. The ornate linens, lace, fringe,

Dreamy Bohemian Garden Spaces

Dreamy.Exotic.Magical.Ethereal. 
Take a look at these dreamy Bohemian garden spaces and I think you'll agree - they're out of this world...






The purple is...perfect





Morning Glories in all their glory






Muted colors, knee-high blooms





A curtain of blooms





Tea?






A watchcat








Trees that grow crystals






A candlelit garden wall




Hanging lanterns






An

HB kitchen of the year part 2

Yesterday I featured our daughter's photos of the Mick De Giulio designed Kitchen of the Year, here are the official ones from House Beautiful for some more views....

stylish little cottage in the Pacific NW

This stylish and simple cottage remodel shows how appealing minimalist living can be. A family of four lives here on Sauvie Island in the Columbia River near Portland, OR. It was featured on Remodelista and Martha Stewart. Take a look....

 photos by Lincoln Barbour

DIY Mason Jar Crafts & Home Decor

Mason jar crafts for foodies and crafters, for weddings and home decor, for organization and storage...for anything!






Pretty hand painted mason jar from Theshabbyshore via etsy





Mason Jars for Foodies...






Cheesecake in a jar? Yes, please! from The Italian Dish










Individual cakes in jars by Mycakies blog








Mason jar drinking glasses from Eat Drink Pretty

How To Upcycle Thrift Shop Finds Into Trendy Home Decor: Part Two!

Thrift Shop Hot! What to look for right now...





In my previous post, "How To Upcycle Thrift Shop Finds Into Trendy Home Decor"  I shared some great tips for upcycling common thrift shop finds into swanky home decor and crafts, including silver plated serving trays, vintage scarves, maps and globes, picture frames, and old cashmere sweaters. 

(If you haven't read that article, you

summer blues

Not the sad kind of blues, summer blues are the pretty kind of blues....

source

Create An Eclectic Gallery Wall!

A gallery wall is a great way to add personalization, interest, color, and style to your home or work space. One easy way to make a gallery wall is to create one around a central theme. Old maps, vintage flea market art, needlepoint samplers, vintage paint by numbers - all make interesting themes for gallery walls. 

What's your passion? Gallery walls are a great way to display personal

baskets in the bath

They add stylish storage and texture to our bathrooms.

Better Homes & Gardens

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Canadian House & Home

Jenny Wolf

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