Thursday, February 16, 2012

Wallpaper Love: The Vase

I've adored this wallpaper from Clarence House, inspired by a David Hicks design, every since first seeing it in a small powder bathroom several years ago. Being a true fan, I've used it in my own home and also had a story written about it for the latest issue of House of Fifty. A classic pattern that is both traditional and hip at the same time, it's currently available in 16 various colorways. But, my favorites are the yellow and taupe.

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In a butler's pantry.
Yes, a pantry, I had to read the text on this space twice to make sure I'd caught that properly!

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In a living room paired with pretty blues.

Maison Inc. in House of Fifty Mag
In a bathroom, next to dark trim and patterned tile a dynamic mix is created.




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And in a kitchen.
The idea behind lining the walls of this kitchen with wallpaper was to give the space its own distinct character,
despite being open to the family room and dining room through arched openings. It works!

Is there a wallpaper you've been wanting to use in your home?

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Have A Sweet, Sweet Valentines Day!


Here's to getting spoiled by those special ones today, and doing a little spoiling yourself!

{Red Heart Pillow Tutorial here}

Friday, February 10, 2012

After The Runway & Glitter, What Happens Next?

Did you catch Katie Ebner Harman's piece in the latest issue of House of Fifty? From being crowned Miss America to life on a rural farm, Katie has found that home truly is where you make it...even if it's a place you never imagined for yourself.


And what caught my eye in the story? The necklace in the below photograph...


...upon inquiring I learned it was designed by Katie's friend Raquel Castillo.


See more here.

Have a fabulous weekend! Janell

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Chalkboard China At Joss & Main

Joss & Main has a really fun sale beginning today, featuring a line of products from Chalkboard China, which...as you may have guessed...are items you can write on with chalk!







So many fun ways to use these pieces, visit Joss &  Main today to see more.

Also, a very big thanks to Joss & Main for sponsoring the latest issue of House of Fifty Mag!

Monday, February 6, 2012

Stripes Are Showing Up In Some Great Designs!

Stripes are all the rage on ceilings...


Krista Salmon from Kiki's List

...when used on an accent wall...


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...and when run around more than one wall.



Are there stripes in your home?

Friday, February 3, 2012

Frog Tape: I Love This Product

I've been a big fan of Frog Tape ever since a sales person at Sherwin-Williams suggested I give it a try a few years ago.




It helped make painting a large band of chalkboard paint around Max's room an easy job, with sharp lines.



It also helped when creating the illusion of crown molding in Isabella's room.


It's fun when I get to work with sponsors of House of Fifty whose products I have loved using myself! The options for getting creative with paint are endless, take Krista of Kiki's List who painted bold stripes in this girl's room...and a great tape will help every time!


A big thanks to Frog Tape for Sponsoring the new issue of House of Fifty.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Don't You Just LOVE A Great Handbag?

Well, if so you are not alone. Handbags have risen to the position of top dog when it comes to sales of fashion accessories, outpacing even shoes. We enjoyed looking at this trend in the new issue of House of Fifty...


And of course we had to include a mention of the elusive and ultimate fashion status symbol, the Birkin Bag.





But guess what? Just in case you don't have several spare thousands laying around for such a purchase, 
look at what I just came across? 

A paper version, for a fraction of the cost.
{and by that I mean just a few hundred. seriously.}


What do you think, are you ready to take one home yourself?