via Target print ad
2 above via Adore Home
Showing posts with label white interiors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label white interiors. Show all posts
Monday, March 26, 2012
Fresh bedroom inspiration
via Target print ad
2 above via Adore Home
Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Little bits of pretty around the home...
Ugh. I'm stuck at the airport. Bad weather has delayed everything. It's 9:30 AM in San Francisco and now it looks like I won't get back to DC until after 9 PM. The weather here is foggy and wet. Here's a few gorgeous interior details to get you through the day if you're in a not so cheerful place...
This chest of drawers is stunning
via Tradhome
via BHG
I love curling up with a good book on a rainy day
via Anthology
2 above via Lonny
via ?
via BHG
via Anthology
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Simple and Elegant: A San Francisco apartment
I've been in beautiful San Francisco since Saturday, and today is my last day. I thought I'd pay homage with this gorgeous Pacific Heights 700 sq. foot apartment. Enjoy!
I LOVE her bedroom. Calm but happay at the same time. The architectural elements are to die for.
This lady is good at editing her stuff - but maybe a tad bit more - like some art, etc. - would help us learn a little about the person who lives here.
What do you think?
via Apartment Therapy
via Apartment Therapy
Friday, March 9, 2012
Tips for the ups and downs of moving
As the weather gets warmer, more people start looking for their new home or apartment. There’s nothing more exciting than getting settled in a new home. Though at times it can be stressful, it’s worth all the redecorating and reorganizing. I especially love becoming reacquainted with my possessions and travel mementos while trying to decide their place in my new dwelling. Unfortunately, the loveliest of your things can often be the hardest to move, either because of unusual proportions or because of their sentimental worth – but there a few tricks of the trade to help you get everything moved without any breakages or losses. Use the checklist below while you’re getting stuff packed and then, at the other end and with all your beautiful, practical belongings intact, make sure you’ve updated the address on your contents insurance! I didn't kick my butt into gear until we experienced an earthquake here in Maryland, and then, an apartment 3 floors up suffered a fire! My boyfriend and I finally decided not to put off getting renter's insurance any longer.
Bedroom
Probably the trickiest things to move here are your chest of drawers and dresser– if they’re small and relatively light, consider tying the drawers/door shut and transporting them clothes et al. If they’re heavy, you need to empty your clothes into an appropriate box with wrapping and some form of protection against creepy crawlies. Don't use moth balls - naphthalene, the main ingredient in conventional moth balls was recently listed as a registered carcinogen by the U.S. government. If you come across past mothballs in your house, put them in the trash, and air anything that holds their smell in the sun as often as possible.
Here is how to make an easy and effective moth repellent sachet:
This recipe will fill about a dozen sachets. You can buy herbs in bulk at almost any health food store:
• 2 ounces each dried rosemary and mint
• 1 ounce each dried thyme and American ginseng
• 8 ounces whole cloves
You might also have smaller valuables in your bedroom, like jewellery – it’s a good idea to take these with you in the car as you travel, rather than packing them in a cardboard box. You’ll avoid any worrying that they might get lost in the move.
via Pure Home Style
Moving is undoubtedly stressful, but it helps to think of it as a fresh start, and change can be invigorating. I personally love change. Your new home can be like a blank canvas where you can undo past design mistakes and/or incorporate a new look you've been wanting to try.via Southern Living
Kitchen
This room could potentially take you the longest to pack because all of those glasses, plates and mugs are breakable. Wrap them individually in tissue paper or packing materials that you have saved overtime to reuse for just such circumstances (if they do break, at least the pieces will stay together) and then pad the box with blankets, marking it as fragile. Plates should be stacked vertically rather than horizontally – thatway, they’re less likely to snap if something presses down on them from above.If you are taking large appliances like washing machines and freezers with you, they need to be thoroughly drained and defrosted before you attempt to pack them up – at least overnight. There’s no need to box them up but you will need to tape their doors/drawers shut and wrap them in protective foam to stop them from being scratched.
via Southern Living
Living Room
Take the cushions of settees and chairs to save room, you can use them to pad other items in the truck, or stick in leftover crevices of space between boxes and furnishings. LED and flat screen TVs need to be kept upright or they’ll be damaged, so be careful where you put them – it’s not a bad idea to save the boxes and packaging from these items so they can be carefully transported in the future. Books should be packed in smaller boxes because they can be quite heavy, and you don't want to pack a big box full of books.
via Bolig Magasinet
via Small Space Style
BathroomIt’s better to try and use up any old bottles of shampoo and shower soap you’ve got lying around rather than taking them to your new digs – keep the stuff you’ll need as soon as you’re settled with you in your toiletry bag. Towels and shower mats that are damp need to be aired so keep them hung up for as long as possible – then put them in a plastic bag and take them with you in the car so you don't forget about them and end up with mildewed towels. If you're moving any mirrors apply an "X" over them with masking tape to help support them. If they break, the tape helps control shards of mirror from getting all over the place.
*disclosure: this post is sponsored by directline.com
Bedroom
Probably the trickiest things to move here are your chest of drawers and dresser– if they’re small and relatively light, consider tying the drawers/door shut and transporting them clothes et al. If they’re heavy, you need to empty your clothes into an appropriate box with wrapping and some form of protection against creepy crawlies. Don't use moth balls - naphthalene, the main ingredient in conventional moth balls was recently listed as a registered carcinogen by the U.S. government. If you come across past mothballs in your house, put them in the trash, and air anything that holds their smell in the sun as often as possible.
Here is how to make an easy and effective moth repellent sachet:
This recipe will fill about a dozen sachets. You can buy herbs in bulk at almost any health food store:
• 2 ounces each dried rosemary and mint
• 1 ounce each dried thyme and American ginseng
• 8 ounces whole cloves
You might also have smaller valuables in your bedroom, like jewellery – it’s a good idea to take these with you in the car as you travel, rather than packing them in a cardboard box. You’ll avoid any worrying that they might get lost in the move.
Kitchen
This room could potentially take you the longest to pack because all of those glasses, plates and mugs are breakable. Wrap them individually in tissue paper or packing materials that you have saved overtime to reuse for just such circumstances (if they do break, at least the pieces will stay together) and then pad the box with blankets, marking it as fragile. Plates should be stacked vertically rather than horizontally – thatway, they’re less likely to snap if something presses down on them from above.If you are taking large appliances like washing machines and freezers with you, they need to be thoroughly drained and defrosted before you attempt to pack them up – at least overnight. There’s no need to box them up but you will need to tape their doors/drawers shut and wrap them in protective foam to stop them from being scratched.
Living Room
Take the cushions of settees and chairs to save room, you can use them to pad other items in the truck, or stick in leftover crevices of space between boxes and furnishings. LED and flat screen TVs need to be kept upright or they’ll be damaged, so be careful where you put them – it’s not a bad idea to save the boxes and packaging from these items so they can be carefully transported in the future. Books should be packed in smaller boxes because they can be quite heavy, and you don't want to pack a big box full of books.
BathroomIt’s better to try and use up any old bottles of shampoo and shower soap you’ve got lying around rather than taking them to your new digs – keep the stuff you’ll need as soon as you’re settled with you in your toiletry bag. Towels and shower mats that are damp need to be aired so keep them hung up for as long as possible – then put them in a plastic bag and take them with you in the car so you don't forget about them and end up with mildewed towels. If you're moving any mirrors apply an "X" over them with masking tape to help support them. If they break, the tape helps control shards of mirror from getting all over the place.
*disclosure: this post is sponsored by directline.com
Thursday, March 8, 2012
White and wonderful: Sweet Scandinavian homes
Can our Nordic friends do any wrong in the home decorating department? I've always been drawn to the laid-back style and "well-loved" aesthetic of their homes.
Love this sparse simple bedroom. I'm really finding that the simpler my bedroom is, the more calming it is.
Looks like arranging your book by spine color is still a popular thing. What do you guys think? Do you think the trend will last?
Looks like they do color pretty well too!
Such a sweet nook and a good use of an otherwise odd space.
Another good use of space - a sewing nook under the stairs.
via Hus & Hem
via Hus & Hem
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
A beautiful old home that's upcycled and chic
I was feeling pretty uninspired today trying to decide what to post today. But I remembered I had a new issue of Covet Garden sitting in my inbox - and knew once I saw this first image below that this house tour was the inspiration I needed.
A gold-framed mirror leaning casually on top of a weathered wood bench is the perfect contrast.
We have those chairs, (Ikea), but in black. The table is amazing.
The house looks like it has great bones, the moulding and ceiling is gorgeous.
The family has decided that this is their forever home - they hope to enjoy it for a long, long time.
The images below are from the family's flower shop, Jaidens Petals. It shares the same upcycled style as their home.
so pretty!
If you want to see or read more, check out Covet Garden's April Issue
The images below are from the family's flower shop, Jaidens Petals. It shares the same upcycled style as their home.
If you want to see or read more, check out Covet Garden's April Issue
