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Dwell :: Decorating with Mid Century Chairs
”We shape our homes and then our homes shape us.” ~ Winston Churchill Writer and art historian Cara Greenberg coined the phrase ‘Mid-Century Modern’ in 1984 – it was the title of her seminal book about what has since become a global and iconic design movement. The label is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity.(Source: AnotherMag.com) For years now, my obsession with mid century chairs is a bit of a joke in our house. I have a hard time walking by a mid century chair in a thrift store, garage…
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7 Entryway Design Tips and Ideas
1). Landing Spot. This could be a console table, bench or a Japanese Tansu or even dress of drawers. Figure out how much space you have in this area and go from there. 2). Storage. We store our dog’s lease, keys and knick knacks in a felt IKEA basket I found a few months back. At the time I wasn’t sure what I was going to use it for but I love the contrast with the Japanese Tansu. Think about what you plan to use it for and buy the size you need. IKEA has a ton of containers on the cheap! 3). Seating. I found this cute felt…
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Create an Indoor Oasis
Lately I have been really into gardening. I find it relaxes me and I love seeing my little garden bloom! And now I’ve moved onto bringing more houseplants into our new place. I love having plants in each room and I’ll share with you some pictures of our new plant additions. I almost feel like we need to start giving them names like Earl, our Staghorn Fern which I picked up at an estate sale over 15 years ago. They estimated that “he” was already 40 years old. Being so old, you can see why I thought he deserved a name. I went on a hunt to find some easy-to-care-for houseplants…
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Creating the Perfect Gallery Wall
Have you been wanting to create a gallery wall in your home but not sure where to start? That was my dilemma for oh, probably three years now, so I figured it was time to commit! Commit to trying out some fresh ideas but with some guidance. When Canvas Factory contacted me about collaborating I jumped at the chance as I love the look of photographs on canvas. Canvas prints are created when an image is printed onto canvas and then stretched or gallery wrapped onto a wooden frame ready for display or hanging. To create a canvas print just upload your photo or image, choose the size and…
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5 Gorgeous (and Simple) Fall Porch Decor Ideas
Have I mentioned how much I love this time of year? Yes, probably in every post that has to do with Fall, or Halloween or Thanksgiving! I love everything about it, from the cool(er) weather, clothes and fall colors. I want to update our front porch once Halloween passes (picture coming soon) and here are some of my favorite ideas found on Pinterest. What are your go-to items you use to decorate your home and porch during this time of year? Add Some Orange Flowers: Is there anything better than walking up to your home from a long day and being greeted by fresh and happy flowers on…
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Dwell :: 7 Decorating Ideas for Summer
Summer is here and time to get your home decked out for the summer months. I love the lightness of summer and try to change up simple things like different (inexpensive IKEA) pillows, throws, and add seashells around to help bring the beach back to our place. Nothing says summer quite like flowers, butterflies, and bright colors. If you tend to decorate with neutrals, now is the time to add some color with these simple and inexpensive ideas. Enjoy! A Colorful Entryway: I just love this idea from Home Talk. Take your favorite chalkboard and hand it by your front door to greet your friends and neighbors. …
