Carousel Of Dreams
What a seriously sweet mural! The Carousel of Dreams mural by Tres Tintas as a wonderfully large sized wall mural with a dreamy theme.
Murray Feiss Pendants
I believe an introduction to Murray Feiss is in order. Murray Feiss is a wonderfully crafted lighting company that carries an impressive line of fixtures that range from: just-found-in-the-attic-of-the-18th-century-home, to a lovely sleek contemporary style. The pendant on the far left is from the Arabesque family, the central pendant is from the Kinsey line, and the far right is from the Ethan collection.
Urban Corner Glass Shower
The Collection Line by Maax is incredibly inspirational, and the Urban Shower is one of their shining examples. It is a wonderful option for a shower when you don’t want to break up a large bathroom with walls, but want to have a contained space for luxurious showering. See the large overhead component? That is the Rainmax square showerhead, it’s massive when you compare it to regular 8″ “rain shower heads” from competitors, because the rainmax is like standing in a clearing in the Amazon during rainy season. It’s pretty much that amazing.
Painted Mural
Do you like the look and creative edge that can only come from a hand-painted mural but you don’t consider yourself an artist? No worries! Find an image you love and bring it into a copy store where they can make it into a transparency for you, get your hands on an overhead projector and away you go!
Peacock Feather Dinnerware
Macy’s has a new featured dinnerware line designed by a celebrity. The Edie Rose Peacock Feather dinnerware set is feminine and pretty and youthful, much like the designer herself! So who is it?
Sea Worthy Medicine Cabinet
C’est Magnifique
We are so close to Valentine’s Day, a day of L O V E! This wallpaper by Anthropologie is an adorable homage to the city of lights and love. The C’est Magnifique pattern is a delightful sketch-like wallpaper with just enough pretty pink and sunny yellow to make it pop.
Dormer Desk Nook
While looking at floor plans for homes, I noticed several with fairly well-sized dormers. They were illustrated with a chair and that was all. There is so much more opportunity given to this space? Generally on the upper level of a home, these dormers usually are outfitted with windows that offer great views, so do something wonderful about it! Dormers can be a private spot since they are tucked away from the rest of the room they accompany, so a desk space/ reading nook is a perfect idea. The selection above is a collaboration I made of rich plum, champagne, pale lavender and grey. Chaise by Urban Outfitters, Desk by Crate and Barrel, Linen Chair by Overstock, Chandelier and Sconce by Home Depot, Bloom Cushion by Z Gallerie, Plum Cushion by Crate & Barrel, Rectangular Cushion by Room and Board, Glass Pull by CKP, Espirit Rug by Heine.
Tiffany Blue Chic Office
The designer of this chic office is Mary McDonald is based out of Los Angeles, and it’s just one of the many beautiful designs that are featured in her new book: Mary McDonald: Interiors: The Allure of Style. It is a perfect spot for the creative at heart and has just enough sophistication and feminine vibes to keep it from becoming too stuffy or frilly. Notice the Audrey Hepburn print, isn’t it incredibly fitting on the Tiffany blue wall?!
Display, Don’t Store Away!
Chances are that if you are crafty and like to make pretty things, you probably have a lot of gorgeous buttons, ribbons and beads to make them with. I implore you, do not store these gorgeous items away in boxes, and drawers! Why not enjoy them before they make their way to your next masterpiece. Just look that these pink jade stones by Gathering Splendor on Etsy, if they are tucked away out of site, you may forget you even purchased them in the first place. Pity.
My mother used to sew, and I remember when she would let me look through her box of buttons, I could spend hours looking through them, they were all so different and beautiful. These Dahlia Cabochons from MK Supplies are lovely little pieces just waiting to be put on view.
Make your craft area a place you can’t wait to go and create! You could pour them into a larger glass apothecary jar like the one centered above by English Creek Gardens, Or you can opt to sort your collections by color and size into smaller jars like the far left one by Abbott, or the bulb shaped Dover jar on the far right by Artland. Was your New Year resolution to become organized? What better way to start than with junk drawers and craft nooks?