Tapestry Trend

Good Morning!

I love when things get reimagined.  I used to have a Tapestry jacket and oh, how I wish I had kept it!

(Dolce and Gabbana)

The bright intricate colors and patterns are simply gorgeous!

Source: patternpeople.com via Dulcie on Pinterest

How can we bring this into our homes?

Source: completelytotallymadly.blogspot.com via Wynne on Pinterest

Large tapestry wall..

Source: urbanoutfitters.com via Erin on Pinterest

or tapestry taxidermy

Frederique Morrel

or as your area rug?

Contemporary Carpet Flooring design by Chicago Carpet And Flooring FLOR

How are you feeling about this trend? 

Would it be something you would incorporate in your space?

Tablescapes For Thanksgiving

Good Morning!

I have been seeing a lot about decorating your fireplace mantle for fall but not a whole lot about tablescapes.  So, since Thanksgiving is just around the corner here are some inspirations that you can take and use in your own home.

(Haleh Design)
Candles a must and fall vegetables for the blessings we have all had this past year.

(The HandMade Home)

Vibrant colors and florals

(DIY Your Way)

Love the bluish steel colored pumpkins and gourds on this table.  You can also see the long candlesticks in the small white pumpkins.

This is probably my favorite from Centsational Girl

(DIY Your Way)

I am hosting a breakfast at my house and I think I just might have to make these poms.  So lovely.

I hope this gives you all some great ideas for your table decor, I know it did for me : )

BTW...

Working on my fireplace in my living room now.  Trying to get it done before this party.  It will be beautiful when all complete : )

Are You Too Scared To Try?

Good Afternoon!

Such a gorgeous fall day here and to see all the colors of nature is just breathtaking.   Nature is not afraid to blend colors and patterns and neither should we.

I have a simple solution for you about mixing fabrics..

You can find an underlying theme throughout each of the fabrics, for ex. it's that tan/gold color in each.  Then you can find fabrics that you love to coordinate with that.  

1.  I found the solid color..neutral and would go with everything.

2.  Then I fell in love with the paisley fabric and I added in two other colors (white and grey)

3.  The last fabric caught my eye..loved the fun print by Jonathon Adler by Kravet.  Now even though the greys are not exact and the gold-ish tan doesn't do an exact copy it's still in the same family.  It works.

In a room they would have different uses but it all goes together.

Check this out..

Using the same steps as above is how these fabrics came together.  I love the gradual incline to bolder prints.  A statement for sure in a space .. stunning.

I sure hope this has helped you to take more risks.  

Hope your day is full of adventure : )

BTW..

So excited for Chamber of Commerce dinner showcasing the remodel of the Byron Forest Preserve.  I am so proud of how my design has turned out.  I promise to take lots of pics.

Boy's Room

Good Morning!

 How are you enjoying this Monday?

I am excited because this week the pre-bid meeting for the contractors will be happening on a commercial design job I will be doing.  More on that later : )

With our busy schedule and coming up with design solutions for our wonderful clients I can't forget about our house and the tlc that it needs : )

In an earlier post you can see the before pictures of my son's room.  It was important for me to have his input..after all it's his room and he needs to be happy.  Now I will say..I still need to get his bedding.  Those blankets are just there for the time being.

The carpet I won from Shadow Mountain from a giveaway on Facebook.  They were just at High Point Spring Market.

My son told me he loved blue and that's what he got : )

He likes to spend time outside with Daddy doing rugged activities so the lantern was a must and it makes for a great night light.

Captain America is his favorite.  The painting with the red and orange he created and wanted it hung in his room.  The picture above is a painting from Newfoundland where my husband is from.

Another love of his..dogs.

Football is another big thing .. quality time we all spend together.  Chicago Bears,  have to support the home team and ..

the Philadelphia Eagles from where I grew up : )

 the little train my daughter made for him.

Now onto prepping my laundry room for paint.

Hope your week is full of beauty : )

This Never Happens To Me

How's your weekend going so far?

We went on a little getaway with the kids this past week..

celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary and the kid's birthdays.

We had a beautiful condo..

Our view : )

We had such a wonderful time..Corey and I said we have to make more time to do stuff like this.

Earlier this year I entered into a contest by Shadow Mountain Home.

I entered and I never think I am going to win anything.  Well, this time I did!

 I won a rug : )

So, I get to go on vacation and as soon as I get back a rug is brought to my door.  Here it is..

Lots of color.  I am thinking about putting it in my son's room.  

Hope the rest of your weeekend is awesome : ) 

Easy Update For Your Home

Good Afternoon!

It's Spring and time to freshen up our interiors.  

I like easy updates that don't cost a lot of money..

Bringing the outdoors by using flowers can give your space a natural pick me up and life.

Try flowers with vibrant colors.  It's a great way to see if you like that hue in the room and would like to maybe use it in more accessories for ex. pillows or vases etc..

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Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful Monday!