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Posted by dasfseegdse Senin, 07 November 2011 0 komentar

one of the questions i get asked a lot is about mixing things.

is it ok to have a bronze light fixture in one room, and chrome in another?

can i have a tan rug in this space and a blue one over here?
will a striped chair look right with a geometric pillow in it?

can i mix pulls and knobs?

i believe that a home gets character, personality and warmth from layers of textures, colors and shapes. if you love something, buy it. your home should be a collection of useful and beautiful items that serve a function and reflect who you are. who cares if they don't match?

a new home was recently constructed in the neighborhood where i used to live, and the homeowner invited me over for a tour. the home is really beautiful and well-constructed, but the one room that really caught my attentions was the kitchen!
first of all, it has one of my DREAM elements in it...something that i have been trying to talk my husband into since house #2--a COFFERED CEILING on an ANGLE! *gush*
i am in love!

thinking about the math involved in pulling this off is making my brain hurt...

the homeowners own a commercial kitchen supply company, so the appliances in this kitchen would make any chef envious.

another element that really caught my eye was the fearless mix of hardware.

there are round knobs mixed with cup pulls and oblong pulls.

check out the mix here:
huge almost appliance-size pulls mixed with cup pulls and above that, the oblong pulls again.

mixing pulls is something that can easily be done to dress up your kitchen. if the prospect of this scares you, consider starting small...if you have all knobs, drill another hole in your cabinets and change them out for pulls.

what do you think about mixing hardware?

is it something you have done?

would you do anything different if you HAVE done it?

or, do you prefer all hardware to match?

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A NATURAL CHRISTMAS...

Posted by dasfseegdse Minggu, 06 November 2011 0 komentar

How about a Christmas using beautiful raw and natural materials...

How fabulous does that tree look? and imagine dressing it with glass ornaments or even paper decorations for a natural look...

I'm really loving this look all I would add is a white feather wreath...

As much as I love my Christmas to have sparkle and bling...I quite like the idea of using raw and natural materials... something a little different but something equally as beautiful.
Have a wonderful day xx

images via Dutch Interior Magazine

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fantasizing about...

Posted by dasfseegdse Jumat, 04 November 2011 0 komentar

this:

and a little of this:

and also a dash of this:

yes, we just signed a one year lease, but that means that hopefully next year at this time we will be

in our OWN house. i have always been intrigued by "pretty houses". i remember being about 7, and my dad took me to a coworkers house to drop something off. they lived in a historic neighborhood, nestled in a small area near downtown columbus. i was in awe of the enormous trees, the brick walkways and the quaint and charming brick houses. it wasn't just the way each house looked, it was about the entire neighborhood. it had a certain FEELING about it. it felt warm. homey. and perfect.

i was just in a neighborhood like that here in salt lake. as soon as i pulled my car into one of the tree-lined streets, with the lamp post lights and the cozy houses, i let out an audible *sigh. one day i would love to buy and remodel a small house in a neighborhood like that. one day. right now, it's just a fantasy. and i am ok with that. for now.

happy weekend!

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I WANT ONE OF THESE!

Posted by dasfseegdse Kamis, 03 November 2011 0 komentar

This is what I'm loving today... anyone got any ideas as to where I can find one of these gorgeous wallpapered designs...love it...Wishing you all a Beautiful weekend and thankyou for all your lovely comments throughout the week xx

image via Tumblr

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the not so great room

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i have major design a.d.d on my house right now.

there are SO many projects to do, and things to organize/paint/refinish/hang it seems overwhelming.

at first, i was going to put my time and budget towards the library and my office, but i have realized after living in the house for the last 2 months, that i really want to great room to feel more polished and pulled together before i tackle those rooms.

* i would LOVE the paint the walls, but this room is open to a large majority of the main floor, and if i changed the color, i would have to do a LOT of painting. not gonna happen.

* the rug, sofa, and chairs all need to stay. they are all old and i am frankly a little sick of them, but i can't afford to replace them right now.

* i am not a big fan of the vaulted ceilings, and the floor plan of the room, but the wood floors are great.

* there is a ceiling fan with fluorescent bulbs in it that is centered in the "space" but not centered in the "living area". i really want to take it down and replace it with something prettier., and when i do, i will most likely swag it over and center it in the seating area. i am also not a huge fan of the dining room light, and will swap that out for a light that i purchased for our last rental house and never got to hang.

here is my plan for the next few weeks:

i have already purchased some drapes from ikea. there are 4 windows to cover, and i knew getting something custom would totally blow my budget. i plan on dressing them up a bit by adding some trim to the edges. i plan on using grays, oranges, as well as camels and blacks.
i have my eye on some pretty fabrics, many of which are costly, so i am still trying to decide if i should go for it or not. i would love to replace the rug, the sofa and the tan chair (or get it recovered) but that is not going to happen anytime soon.
i am getting the cushions for the chair on the right recovered. they should be done by the end of the week. we have a larger tv that will be moved above the mantle...it's football season right now, and as soon as my husband gets his projector hooked up in the basement, it will make it's way here.
i have had a large mirror in storage for the last few years, and i plan on painting it and placing it in between the chairs.
wish me luck! i am excited to pull this room together...i am also working on grady's room, and have a plan pulled together for it, which i will share soon!

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AN OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS...

Posted by dasfseegdse Rabu, 02 November 2011 0 komentar

Wouldn't this be an ideal way to spend christmas...outdoors in the glorious sunshine and with an incredible view...I could so do this!

I would do the whole natural tree thing...mine would look just like the first image but with all natural linen and white shells with bursts of silver and blue... there would be plenty of soft cushions for relaxation and bubbly on ice...hmmm what would you do? most importantly what colours would you use? I wish you all a glorious day xx

images via Tumblr

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OH SO SPECIAL!

Posted by dasfseegdse Selasa, 01 November 2011 0 komentar

Two very different bathrooms each equally as Beautiful as each other...the one above oh so special with it's white washed timber floors and exquisite furnishings and the view from the tub...well it's divine one would say!

and this one with it's stunning tiles and sweet pop of colour...I simply love that hot pink Kartell chair. Which one is your favourite?...the first one has my name all over it. I hope you all have a gorgeous day

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