I came across this beautiful sunroom design by Emily Henderson and loved the way two bold chairs and fun punchy pattern in emerald green made the entire room come alive. White walls, white flowy curtains, and bright open windows certainly keep the emerald from overtaking. It is fresh, pretty, and makes a statement.
How do you feel about the splash of emerald? Is it something you’ll willing to try this spring?
Have a BRIGHT Tuesday!
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Strolling through Target this weekend, there was a whole display of white ceramic kitchenware with my name all over it. Although this morning we woke to show covering our back field, I couldn’t help but think about how all of this lovely white leads my mind to spring.
Maybe it’s the promise of farmers markets that are sure to be popping up soon, but for some reason these photos I shot yesterday of the all white kitchen accessories don’t make me think of the winter that is passing, but the spring that is arriving. And they’re making me think about how I’d like a big omelet this morning!
What’s got you thinking of spring?
Have a SIMPLY SERENE Tuesday!
*all photos in this post by House of Earnest. Ceramic egg crate, milk jug, and milk box creamer from Target; mortar and pestle from Ikea, wooden spoon by House of Earnest
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Happy Tuesday, guys! If you’ve had a winter like me, it’s been strangly warm. It’s had me itching for spring already, but I’ve got to keep reminding myself that late February in Ohio is still very much Winter. For this exact reason, I’m loving this mix of navy with blush.
The navy is grounded and classic while the blush is light, new, but still cozy. Are you feeling antsy to add a shot of something new to your home for early spring? Or will you wait until full blown spring has arrived to layer on the color?
Have a WONDERFUL Tuesday!
P.s. You can also see a feature on my and my kitchen on Unstitched today! Miss Lillian was so sweet to include it in her regular series, Kitchen Comforts. Enjoy!
In trend reports and design forecasts, pastels are slated to be big for 2012. Since we’re coming off of a few years of brights, jewel tones, and neons (and I’m sure we have a ton of these colors gracing our homes and closets), I think mixing in some pastels and toned down hues is so pretty.
I love the incorporation of pastels with brights in these spaces! You don’t have to get rid of the bright accessories you’ve been buying these last few years and replace everything with a pastel. A little mix and matching not only gets the trend across just beautifully, but actually makes the pastel stand out.
How are you feeling about this pretty pastel trend? How do you think you’ll incorporate it into your home?
Have a FABULOUS Thursday!
Me again, Lacey Anne here for my monthly post to reveal one of my favorite hidden treasures! Each month I’ll be sharing something special for you! A cool find, a favorite place for home décor or gifts, some before and after diy projects, and some ramblings about my adventures and addiction to my main source of steals, my main man… Craig! Or his list, to be exact…
This month I want to share with you a bit of a before and after of my dining room, which has been in production now for roughly two years. I’m still undecided on a few décor dilemmas, but for now, we’re going to focus on the huge wall to the rear/side of the room that I couldn’t figure out how to tackle. But, I digress. This is how the dining room and I began our relationship…
Yikes.
(*Ok, disclaimer: I am not a lover of red, or beige. I know there are many-a-rooms living out there with a similar color scheme, and while I’m not completely knocking it… ok I’m knocking it…)
Then we moved on to step two:
Still lacking window treatments… which I made. But let me warn you, making pinch pleated, lined, linen drapes that are 101” long will quickly turn into a headache, and much wrangling and cursing of hems.
So while still trying to decide what to do about that huge wall, I came across a post for an antique reproduction mirror for $75 and I could not believe my eye balls. This guy is over five feet wide and close to four feet tall and it is more than perfect for visually extending the room and reflecting light in a beautiful way. I was thinking a mirror of this size would run me over $500. No? No.
To become a master Craigslister, make sure you’re searching for your item in all the ways someone could possibly think to list it. In the title, in the body, spelled wrong, or maybe even letters transposed. Search all items, search your drilled down category, or even search for the color! I found this one by searching “champagne.” True story!
I know I promised to post about last month’s iron bed all set up… but I have yet to tackle the guest room any further since I’m only 10 weeks away from the arrival of my sweet baby girl! And the nursery takes priority of course!
Have a great Wednesday and I’ll see you next month!
Lacey Anne
As you guys know, I spent last night entertaining some friends for dinner. We had a great time and most of the food turned out just as I expected. It was my first time making short ribs and although there are definitely things I’ll do different, everything was still wonderful!
This photo isn’t from my table last night, it really stuck out in my head as a beautiful Thanksgiving or Holiday table setting theme. I love how the monochromatic emerald color story both conveys the natural elements of Thanksgiving, and meshes really well with the color themes of Christmas but it has a quirky and woodsy quality that is unexpected.
Looking at the table I think each of the fun pieces are common and accessible, but put together look unique and fun.
Do you have any plans going yet for your holiday table? I’ll be back next Monday to share mine, but leave a comment to share your plans with me today!
Have an ENJOYABLE Thursday!
*photo from House&Home May 2007, photography by Nina Teixeira
In a world before I knew about this kitchen, I would have assumed that anyone with hot pink cupboards was nutso. It is still a little nuts, but in some ways it really works.
It’s grounded in a rustic wood island table with creamy walls. The greenery and antique chandelier bring things down another notch so that the overall concept is easier to get to.
Give me your feedback? Beautiful, or bananas?
Have a FABULOUS Thursday!
*photo from freshome
*photo from design sponge – Irina Graewe Sneak Peak
Okay, so maybe it is a bit more than ‘just a splash’ but aubergine is one of my favorites this time of year. Late summer into early fall signifies the harvest of blackberries, blueberries, and well – aubergines! It is still such a fresh, outdoors time of year with a hint of cool – just like the color!
*photo by style by emily henderson
*photo from picsdecor
Interested in adding a little splash of aubergine to your home? Use pretty feathers or gourds, paint an accent wall, how about a cozy knit throw? – either way it will make such a fresh pretty addition!
*photos from top left: sewn natural, kimono, elle interior norge, luna yarns
What are your feelings on aubergine? Love it or hate it?
Have a PLEASANT Wednesday!
*design by schappacher white
I don’t think it is any secret that I love clean, bright spaces grounded in white. Black and white stripes have the potential to go real bad, real fast, but this room is simply amazing. The wide stripes gives this room a modern graphic element. Mixing worn, vintage or antique items with the black and white stripes helps to tone down the contrast and gives the room a warmer look. Is this something you’ve been wanting to try?
Here are some suggestions to get this look at home. Mix in your own, loved items for a natural eclectic look!
1. Ralph Lauren Stripe Pillow Covers, icraft $29; 2. Artificial Plants, Topiary Trees and Silk Plants | HomeDecorators.com, $69; 3. Ikea Ikea Stockholm Rand, $199; 4. Willow Sofa | Crate&Barrel, $1,699; 5. Kenroy Home Steppe 2 Pack 30 in. Black Table Lamp Set – 20136BL at The…, $142; 6. The Drum Stool, yliving.com $400
Have a WONDERFUL Tuesday!
*photo from sophisticate interiors
Mint green has been a popular color is both fashion and in interiors this year, and I can totally see why. This bedroom is both feminine and clean, yet a really fun dose of color, I am a pretty big fan.
It is pretty plush and a tad fancy, but still beautiful. It is very green, girly, and classic.
When I look at this room, my eye immediately goes toward the amazing wall moulding and the iron, vintage-esque bed. The wall color and chest are amazing, all else is a bit formal.
Although I LOVE the color, I think I prefer my mint green in a smaller way. Maybe just the walls with accents of gold…
Or maybe in just a touch of detail like below? Some beautiful antique jadite and minty cafe chair give this airy room the perfect pop. And how about these amazing eggs, huh? not dyed at all, they are from an araucana chicken which naturally lays blue-green eggs – FABULOUS (I’ve got to get one of those chickens)
*photos from rikshaw design, dreamy whites and One Vanilla Bean
Could you see mint green making a presence in your house? If so, a little or a lot?
And now is the time to announce the WINNER of the first ever House of Earnest GIVE-A-WAY! Drumroll please… The winner is Jen, who wrote that her favorite print was “Let the sun shine through your heart”.
Congratulations, Jen! I will contact you via email regarding your win!
Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
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