It has been awhile since "Greek blue" has made such an impact in fashion....the translation into home decor will be next.
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The runways are full of the next color trends in fashion...these trends carry over into the home interior market. The latest trend is a "Renaissance Pallet. Consider the paintings of that time and you will see what I mean.
Your art collection doesn't match the couch. Original art pieces rarely do... and that's not why you purchased them. Now what? Evenly spaced art pieces have a look of cohesiveness to them. http://curiousdukegallery.com/blog/161-guest-blogger-kristin-gaudio-endsley-how-to-display-art-at-home Consider layering them all in one place...sort of a gallery look. I have one of these in my home. While the easel is designed to hold one piece, I have stacked pieces above and below...I like the look. Look for the next trend in home interiors to be layering...layering rugs, layering textures.. Similar textures and tones blend well in this room. While the furniture is quite modern, the "ethnic" feel of the rugs keeps it from looking sterile. The addition of the throw pillows and throws warm up what could be a cool, or uninviting room. Multiple area rugs in a similar jewel tones. Placing one on the diagonal keeps it from looking like you just don't have a rug that is large enough! Themed rooms look best with rugs in the same style. An animal skin, faux or real, draws the eye down. Find this very unique rug in my Etsy Shop...simply click on the image.
We love orange, but perhaps a whole wall would be too much. Let's find the shade and then go from there. Inspiration can come from your favorite pieces. find your favorite orange and it's companion colors at Chip It !
Musing about how it would feel to live a glamorous life. A life filled with shiny indulgence...click on the photos to find the links to these treasures. Interior design by Lisa Sherry. Photography by Ron Royals, courtesy of Rizzoli. Marlene Dietrich
Vintage Home Shop announces a 20 percent off coupon on Mid Century Modern pieces!
Type in MIDCENTURY at check out! I love Julia Child's Kitchen. First of all it was made for her. This amazing woman was 6 feet tall... I can sympathize with her as I am 5'10". She had her counters raised to be comfortable for her height. She was also not afraid of displaying everything out in the open. Her tools were at the ready! One of the ways she achieved this with the peg boards. Now I won't say that I'm a huge fan...but lately I have become intrigued by them. I want to expand my ideas about peg board. Here are some new ways to use it in your home. Rethinking jewelry storage with pegboard...I especially like the use of coat hooks as a hanging method. Retail display for drawer knobs...note the stencil used on the peg board. relovedrubbish.blogspot.com I have a collection of drawer knobs sitting around...stay tuned for what I create
with them and the peg board. You have finally found the "mid century modern vintage bar cart" you've been searching for. Of course stock it with the best liquor and wine that you can afford. Plenty of olives and lemons. Stock up on tonic and seltzer, toothpicks and cocktail napkins. Don't forget your "non"drinking friends and have a variety of "gourmet" sodas. Lonny Magazine_ Devon Rachel_ paloma81.blog_spot.com But .....where is the sparkle and personality? Look for vintage decanter pieces that tell a story. Vintage Napoleon Brandy glasses. Find statement pieces that had height and a real presence to your bar cart. English Shop A distinctive carafe can hold your orange juice for your Mimosas. It's very affordable to create a fantastic bar cart that will make your party unique
and have your guests talking. The series Mad Men is entering it's last season. We have so enjoyed the story lines and have swooned over the amazing fashion and interior design. They have stayed true to the era and have inspired us to revisit the style and swag of the 1960's. LA Times LA Times Vintage Home Shop will continue to find all the mid-century modern pieces that reflect that time. We sadly say good-bye to Mad Men, cheers and thank you for all of the inspiration you have given us.
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