Headboarding

After abdicating her crib, my wee littlest one moved to a toddler bed, then on to the floor, and then to a single mattress sitting on the floor.  Most significantly, she is finally sleeping incredibly well - through the night, by herself, past 5:30am.  So, I'll take it.  But, being the design lover am I, it is irking me that there is nothing compelling or attractive about her bed situation - like, a bed!

I'd be a fool at this stage of the game to mess with a good thing by insisting on a pretty bed and/or headboard.  But luckily I can get the look with a headboard decal from blik:

I think I'll go for it.  Which do you think would look nicest in her room?
Deb

House Tour: My Marrakesh

So I've finally pulled the trigger on a pair of antique Moroccan Beni Ourain rugs for my master bedroom facelift.  They're coming to me directly from Morocco, thanks to Maryam Montague (and her husband Chris), of the award winning blog My Marrakesh.

Coincidentally, just yesterday I happened upon a piece featuring Maryam's eclectic Moroccan home on Shelter Pop.  I'm loving her diverse collection of worldly accents (she's travelled to 72 countries - so far!), and the bold patterns and colors she's used to pull it all together...

To read the whole article, visit Design Drool: Arabian Delights on Shelterpop.

Oh, and here are my new rugs!  Can't wait to meet them...

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Deb

Beach Inspired!

Perhaps it is the fact that the sun has barely shown in the last 10 days, or perhaps because Memorial Day is just days away (holy crap where did May go?!?)!!!  Either way, I am in a 'beachy' frame of mind. Just look at these stunning images from Coastal Living!!

I could move right in...would tomorrow be okay?

If you'd like to add a 'beachy' feel to your home, check out these affordable finds!

Beach Inspired by BeckyTelle on Polyvore.com

Ballard Perfect Accent Pillows - Ballard Designs
$34 - ballarddesigns.com

Williams-Sonoma Home | Antique French Watercolors
$295 - wshome.com

Raffia Silver-Plated Frames | Pottery Barn
$31 - potterybarn.com

Planked Summer Sign | Pottery Barn
$249 - potterybarn.com

Beachcomber Baskets | Pottery Barn
$69 - potterybarn.com

Woven Seagrass Market Tote | Pottery Barn
$39 - potterybarn.com

Faux Prickly Coral | Pottery Barn
$99 - potterybarn.com

Fisherman's Float Vase Filler | Pottery Barn
$17 - potterybarn.com

Williams-Sonoma Home | White Crackle Jars
$58 - wshome.com

What I'm Loving: Ochre Arctic Pear Chandelier

I'm just loving the Ochre Arctic Pear chandelier in Kerri Russell's funky Brooklyn pad, as shown in Elle Decor.

And so must she, seeing as she used it not once, but twice...

I think the larger size is even more stunning, and could work in a variety of spaces, both traditional and contemporary.

Enjoy!
Deb

Coastal Living's Bedroom Makeovers

My bedroom redo has hit a bit of a roadblock.  I've been paralyzed by my rug decision/indecision, and can't bring myself to commit to a bed, nightstands, fabric and so on until I have the floor covering.  Enough is enough, though.  My kids love to tease me when I threaten to hide under my bed when they start whining - "mommy there is no 'under your bed'".  No, there isn't - not with my box spring and mattress just sitting on the floor.

I stumbled across a collection of phenomenal bedroom makeovers at Coastal Living today that is serving as a serious kick in the bum to get this project started.  I'm loving the layering of color, pattern and/or texture inherent in each of these three makeovers.

Which is your favorite?  

To see the rest of the collection, click here.

Deb

Favorite Paint Colors

We've found that one of many clients' most dreaded decorating tasks is the selection of paint colors.  Let's face it - walking into a paint store and navigating the thousands of possibilities, with labels including "Not Enough Chocolate Syrup Mom" and "Grandma's Refrigerator" (these are actual paint colors) - it's all too overwhelming!

Cue the super-helpful blog "Favorite Paint Colors".  Its premise is simple - a collection of real life photos from readers featuring their rooms, labeled by paint color.  So if the one inch square swatch at the paint store isn't cutting it, head on over to Favorite Paint Colors to see what your room might really look like before committing to Kitten Whiskers or Sassy Grass Green.

Etruscan by Porter Paint

Halo by Benjamin Moore

Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore

Aria Ivory by Sherwin Williams

Silver Sage by Restoration Hardware

Sensible Hue by Restoration Hardware

Santorini Blue by Benjamin Moore

Flagstone by Martha Stewart

Of Interest on Ebay

As you'd know if you've ever visited my garage or basement, I love collecting "vintage" or discarded upholstered chairs and benches and repurposing them with the help of our amazing upholsterer.  Here's my round-up of some goodies currently available on ebay, along with my ideas for how I'd reupholster them:

Klismo Lounge Club Chairs, $299 for two

China Seas Nitik II

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs, $599

China Seas' Rio

Pair Vintage Hollywood Regency Benches, $599

Quadrille's Petite Zig Zag

Schumacher's Bohemian Rhapsody

Ebay Dining Chairs

Oscar de la Renta for Lee Joffa

Pair Hollywood Regency Patio Chairs, $400

Trina Turk's Indoor/Outdoor fabric for Schumacher, Arches

Fan Peakcock Chair, $500

David Hicks' La Fiorentina

Have a great weekend!

Deb