Monday, January 24, 2011

Division Can Be A Wonderful Thing

I remember when I was little my mom had these funky room dividers that were made out of metal and could adjust to our ceiling height. I was on the phone with her this past week and asked her what she did with them (because I wanted them). Well, sadly she had thrown them away years ago. I have been on a quest looking for room dividers. I found some really cool ones and thought I might share them with you.







I know that most of these are in white but you can always put them to the color you want. I will be putting one up this year. Want some more visual interest in my space. Another thought you can put one of these dividers up against a wall..instant art : )

Will keep you updated as we work on many projects this year. : )



Check these links out to get your own search going...

http://www.acousticsatwork.co.uk/images/dividers1.jpg

http://interiorsbystudiom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/screen_circles.jpg

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=room+divide&view=detail&id=DA481A84B147BB3BD29180B32EE4FB26156BCDD1&first=31&FORM=IDFRIR

http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/06/room-divider-by-john-quan/

http://www.homerejuvenation.com.sg/2009/06/tree-branches-room-divider-from-natsiq.html

Monday, January 17, 2011

Can It Be: Family Room Part 2

I haven't updated on the family room in awhile. If you remember my husband put down gorgeous hickory flooring because I couldn't stand the ugly, stained beige carpet.

I was so happy! If you know me once one project is done another one needs to get started. Don't you feel sorry for my husband ; )

I hate to be cold. I really believe I was made for the tropics but I live in the midwest where our winters can be quite harsh. So, I wanted a woodstove. Of course it was very expensive to buy one but I told my husband to just tile and get it ready anyway. Maybe it's like the movie Field of Dreams.."If you build it they will come" lol.



Prepping begins...



My husband, Corey and our friend Curt are taking on the task.


I was going to originally use this slate tile for our fireplace in our living room but thought it would look better in our family room instead.


Hard at work..hey, where's Corey?




And here is the finished product! We outlined the tile with oak (my hubby's idea). I will let you know later about my wish for a woodstove.

Would love to hear about your renovations and share with me pics too. Have a great rest of the week.



Monday, January 10, 2011

Cover Me Green

I love nature! Now that Christmas is over I am thinking about spring. Here is an unconventional way to have the lush of the forest in your home.


You can recreate this by gluing dry moss in a pattern to create this vine design.



In this case it brings such beauty and character..having been there for centuries.



Living walls! Love!!


How incredibly peaceful is this. Nature can do that to you. Maybe this spring try to bring in plants into your space in a new way. Cover me green.


Thanks to:
modernurbanliving.com
greenovergrey.com
chictip.com

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Black is Sexy

Yes, I am delving into the dark side...black! I am in love with black whether it's the black dress you can't go without (and everyone should have one)..



or should I dare..the black room.



I think black adds a level of sophistication and richness.



Love how the walls have that worn look..easily achievable by a venetian plaster.



Black serves as a beautiful backdrop to the lime green and the light fixture where it can take center stage!

Yes, I will be going to the dark side. My bedroom will be painted black - rich and sexy!



Thanks to Benjamin Moore
Apartment Therapy
Elle Decor
Fashion Week

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