Hello Handprinted Fabric, Meet My Living Room

Etsy continues to be one of my greatest resources for inspiration and a shot of color to add to the home. I have visited Aunty Cookie's Etsy Shop several times and continue to daydream about the possibilites for these fabric beauties. All the fabrics at Aunty Cookie's shop are designed and hand-printed by Shannon Lamden. I love the graphic quality of these prints which I can easily envision stretched over a wood frame as art on my living room wall. Although, a throw pillow would be a nice option as well...

Letterhead Red Crane

Knit One

DIY: Modge Podge Makes a Comeback in Modern Design

When I hear the world "Modge Podge" a modern design aesthetic doesn't exactly come to mind. I usually have a flash back to craft time in kindergarten. However, I recently saw a few projects that caused me to reconsider visiting my old friend Modge Podge...

This table is also a wonderful example of how an inexpensive $10 thrift store find can be turned into the modern statement piece of the room. It is so simple too courtesy of some mod IKEA fabric. The link to the instructions for this table can be found here.

This kitchen table is truly an amazing piece of work. I can't even imagine how much time must be invested in this table top, but well worth it! This image is provided courtesy of Addicted to Decorating.

I threw in these coasters just for fun. They are super cute, easy to make and affordable. A winner in my book! The instructions can be found here courtesy of Prudent Baby's blog.

Cover Your Floor with "Flor"

Here is a new spin on area rugs for you all. The concept is very similar to individual carpet tiles that can be customized to create your own unique look and pattern. Very easy install and surprisingly affordable. Check it out!

www.flor.com

Two of My Favorite Christmas Presents

Sunburst Mirror: A bargain available at Target for $29.99.

George Nelson Sunburst Retro Clock: Also a bargain at $40 from Target (anyone who is familiar with the designer George Neslon would agree). This is a great design classic addition for your home without the "designer price".

Can you see a theme in my latest obsession in wall decor? :)

Let us Dine!

I have been researching affordable modern wall decor lately looking for inspriation. I ran across this concept... I love the way the black and white plates contrast each other and pop on the black background. Very elegant yet sort of eclectic.

Breakfast in bed anyone? These form a beautiful resemblance of a headboard.
This image is probably my least favorite, but I appreciated the painted graphic images on the plates. Creative. Affordable.

So Beautiful....It's Haunting Me

I have become obsessed with this fabric ever since I saw it for the first time in one of my design magazines. I have seen it all over for the last few months and have desperately tried to find out what it is called. Well, here it is.... I have completely fallen for Teablossom in Yangtze.

Decorative Wall Medallions - GENIUS

I fell in love with some decorative ceramic wall medallions the other week (I have been searching for some unique wall art from my home... it still looks like we just moved in 5 months later :) ). However, I have found that they are quite a splurge. Well, what about using ceiling canopies?!

These are traditionally used around the base of ceiling light fixtures and can be found at almost any home improvement store. Some of the advantages of this alternative is that they are much more affordable (approx. $15-$20 each), lightweight and you can spray paint them to match any color scheme in your home.