Category: Decorating

Decorating, Holidays, Home

Mercury candle holders create more light

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Mercury candleholders add and reflect light. As a center piece or if spread around on any surface, in between picture frames,  on a mantel, or the coffee table.

If you are willing to create your own Mercury candle holder here is a few steps to follow:

  • glass votives and hurricanes
  • 1 package silver leaf
  • 1 package gold leaf
  • leaf adhesive
  • 1″ artist brush
  • soft, mop head brush

Use a 1 inch artist brush, apply leaf adhesive to inside of votive or hurricane. Wait for it to dry until adhesive is clear and tacky. Use a thin coat and brush over adhesive after about ten minutes of drying time to prevent drips and pooling.

Tear gold leafing into small pieces and sprinkle inside votive in a random pattern. Use a finger tip to gently smooth down gold leaf.

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Front gate, Mercury votive candles
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Potterybarn, Mercury candleholders
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West elm, Mercury candleholders
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Pier one, Mercury votives
Crafts, Decorating, Family, Gifts, Home office, Organizing, Stationary

Adding color, and designs with Washi tapes

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See the collection

Washi tapes popular for scrapbooking projects, and DIY projects. Cover up just about anything to make it colorful and beautiful. You can even write on it.

Available in many designs and colors Washi tapes are fun to have on hand to add your own style to any project. Add borders to pictures, cover keyboards, turn a plain vase to a colorful accent piece. Infinite possibilities, to get creative.

Washi tapes collection   

Decorating, Furniture, Home

The charming, versatile, timeless design..

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of the mid century Safari Chair by Kaare Klint

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1stdibs, Kaare Klint Safari chair

We have a special love toward the Safari chair. Growing up with a pair in our family room their design evolution through the years has always caught our attention.

 The structure of our Safari chairs intrigued us. They looked different from other soft chairs in the house that were layered in soft pillows. This chair had many open spaces within its frame that encourage us to follow the lines and be mesmerized by its unique design.

It was a beautiful combination of smooth wood and beautiful rich brown leather with heavy stitching at every angle.

Safari chair began its common life by Kaare Klint in 1933. In his trip to Africa he was inspired by chairs used by Americans and Britons that were similar in design to the Roorkhee chair. Named after the headquarters of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers in Roorkhee, India. This chair was lightweight at about 10 lbs., and was easy to take apart and assemble back.

Today the Safari Chair comes in varieties of colors, textures, frames, and prices.

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Decorating, Family, Home, Home office, Trends

The new wallpaper

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Graham & Brown

Why does it look so good ? The idea is old, but it somehow looks different. Is it because we are tired of the grays and the neutrals, or is it because we have a billion choices and much easier way to put up and strip away a wall paper?

Literary in minutes we can change a room with covering one wall in colors, patterns, and textures.

We don’t have to use wallpaper to just cover walls. We can cover a door, shelves in the pantry, create a window border, cover a bench, lamp shades, even stairs.

Our wallpaper choices begin with:

Prepasted, Nonpasted, or Self-adhesive paper.

Big or small as far as color & pattern:

Depends on what you already have in the room, and the size of the furniture. To make a room seem larger and still cozy, go with light colors. To make a bold statement and add a bit of drama, go with bold color.

What is in?

1- large florals in colors like fuchsia, orange and citron

2- graphic patterns

3- texture and embossed wallpapers

4- abstract

5- large black and white patterns

6- water color prints

7- metallics and metallic accents

Or just follow the simple rule, go with what you like.

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Zardozi Wallpaper
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Murals Wallpaper, Safari
Decorating, Family, Home

How to create a livable living room

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Warm colors

With colors, textures, and living plants we can create a living area that we can enjoy spending time with our family.

Knitted, textured pillows, warm woods in the side table and mirror, and a fluffy rug in warm colors like gold, chestnut, soft greys, and browns create an inviting,  warm, relaxing surroundings. Stacks of books and magazines are a good addition to bare corners.

Curved lines and a central point in a room is also a key. Pull your furniture to the middle of the room away from walls, and make sure you have comfortable furniture so every piece is liked, and is being used. Make sure TV is not the focal point in the room. Your goal is to have everyone reading, talking, and enjoying themselves.

to sum it up:

1- comfortable furniture

2- soft colors

3- textures ( knitted pillows, throws)

4- light, and mirrors to reflect light

5- to add layers: books, magazines, green live plants

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Southern living, comfortable furniture, bright, warm colors & layers of textures

 

 

 

Decorating, Family, Home

Creating a quiet space at home

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We all need the quiet time to relax, think, and spend some time on our own hobbies without being distracted.

Whether you’ve got kids, a spouse, or roommates, it can be difficult to find the time and space for some peace and quiet. 

To create this quiet space

1- Go for dark or neutral colors, and dark wood for the floors, It’ll create a soothing environment where you can unwind with your own thoughts with your own favorite furniture.

2- A comfortable chair, good light for reading, soft cushions and soft throws.

3- Less foot traffic means more peace and quiet. And so when creating a quiet space in the home, pick an area that’s off the beaten path. Preferably a nice view to the street or the garden.

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HGTV, Sunrooms can be perfect for reading
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Atticmag, spacious attic can be your perfect quiet space
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Homedit, under the stairs create your own library
Decorating, Furniture, Home

Decorating in English style

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Cozy corner

When the weather changes to rain and cooler temperatures, the look and feel of British style decorating is the perfect style.

5 main reasons what we love about it:

1- comfort is important, either a warm cozy corner or comfortable chairs

2- colors are important bold and vibrant

3- matching throws, with fabrics on furniture and drapes, just plain matching

4- furniture is also for storage space

5- decorating with stacks of books and plants. magazines on shelves, floors, and any flat surface

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Decorating, Family, Home

Canvas & metal prints

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we are so fortunate for having access to businesses that offer great collection of print choices. And if you are the family photographer you are always looking for ways to enjoy your vacation photos. We can take a picture, upload, choose from photo books, canvas, metal prints, or even greeting cards.

From our smart phone to the family room wall in less than a week. Here is a short list:

Shutterfly

canvaspop

snap fish

canvas champ

costco photo

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