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Monthly Archives: June 2012

Color Story: Going Green

22 Friday Jun 2012

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chair, end table, flowers, Glitter Guide, green, light fixture, night stand, pendant, pillow, side table, The Life Styled, vase

Today, as I was browsing The Glitter Guide (one of my fave go-to sites for inspiration), I came across the latest ‘Style At Home’ piece featuring Catherine Sheppard of The Life Styled.  I instantly fell in love with her ultra feminine style and quirky accents (love the gold dinosaurs).

On of my favorite vignettes was this one where she accessorizes a console table with beautiful green accents.

I’m absolutely loving this shade of green that adds an air of vibrance to the room and reminds me of summer.  I was so inspired, I decided to scour the web to see what vibrant green pieces I could find.  I was looking for decor in lime and sea-foam shades in particular to keep the summer feel.  Here’s what I found:

1. Flowers – See your local florist 🙂 | 2. Pendant – CX Design, Lumens.com | 3. Chair – Green, 2modern.com | 4. Vase – iittala, 2modern.com| 5. Pillow – PoshTots.com | 6. End Table – Worlds Away, LaylaGrayce.com | 7. Night Stand – UrbanOutfitters.com

Are you looking to incorporate a bit of summer green into your decor?  Any other color you’re obsessing over right now?

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Hello, Handsome!

16 Saturday Jun 2012

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bar, bar cart, bullhead, cashmere throw, chandelier, clock, coffee table, couch, dapper, decanter, handsome, leather, light fixture, man cave, masculine, modern, mounted, recliner, rustic, sofa, throw, wallpaper

In honor of Father’s Day tomorrow, I’m trading in feminine-chic for masculine-handsome.

Presenting the “Dapper Man Cave”. No kegs or neon signs here… just an ultra-handsome hangout that’s hip, distinguished and a little bit seductive.  Despite the mounted bullhead (don’t worry, it’s faux), this man cave reads more Don Draper than Paul Bunyan.  It’s a versatile space that’s the perfect mix of modern and rustic; masculine enough for him, but polished enough for her (that is, if she’s ever allowed to enter :))

From left to right: Wallpaper – Graham & Brown | Sofa – Jonathan Adler, wayfair.com | Cashmere Throw – Bronte Moon, occa-home.co.uk | Cardboard Bullhead – Cardboard Safari | Light Fixture – unknown, similar at Restoration Hardware| Coffee Table – BDI USA, allmodern.com | Bar Cart – Arteriors Home, zincdoor.com | Decanter – LSA, occa-home.co.uk | Leather Recliner – Crate & Barrel | Wall Clock – Kenneth Wingard, inmod.com

Any other items or finishing touches you’d like to see in the “cave”?

 

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Mother Always Said: Make Your Bed

08 Friday Jun 2012

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bed, bedding, duvet, euro sham, pillow, Serena & Lily, sham, sheets

Have you checked out the new ‘Make Your Bed’ tool from Serena & Lily? It’s a fun little widget that let’s you choose various combinations of the fabulous Serena & Lily bedding essentials to create a bed that’s just your style. I was playing around with it a bit today (it’s quite addicting), and came up with a few fun options:

Crisp & Clean: Navy & Pink

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Neutral & Elegant: Grey & Beige

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Whimsical & Fun: Coral & Blue

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Which one is your fave? Any other combos you love? Make your own and send me the link!

Until next time,
homer&ruth

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New Beginnings & First Impressions

04 Monday Jun 2012

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buffet, California, contemporary, credenza, Dining Room, entryway, foyer, furniture, glam, lacquered furniture, mid-century modern, modern, sideboard, wood

My mother-in-law has asked for my help with a little project: her entryway table; but this project calls for a little bit of background…

A few years ago now, my husband’s parents completed building their dream home.  Although they love their new home, the way it came about was not so pleasant.  They live in San Diego County and, in 2007 their house burned down in the San Diego Wildfires.   While it was a devastating event, they chose to rebuild on their same lot, and now reside in a beautiful modern home with wonderful tile floors, exotic wood finishes, and paint and countertops in warm red tones.

Clearly, building a home from scratch is quite an undertaking, so while most of the house is complete (and beautiful) there are still small projects…

Here is a picture of the current entry way console.

Currently a hand-me-down credenza occupies the space, and while it’s mid-century modern design matches well with the rest of the home, it has seen better days, and is under-sized for the space. In looking for a new console/credenza, we want to keep to a modern feel, but because it’s an entryway, it’s important that we make a good first impression.  Here are the options I’ve picked:

This first option is very similar to the current credenza, but the size and scale is a better fit for the space.  It has a mid-century modern feel which will make it blend in nicely with many of the existing furnishings, and offers great storage! (Grada Server; Steve Silver Company)

The next option continues with the mid-century modern them, but the white lacquer adds some modern pop. While it’s a simple piece, the color and finish make it anything but boring. (Dumont Buffett; West Elm)

This piece is what I would call a “safe bet” (which is not a bad thing).  It has more of a traditional/contemporary feel, but because the house is already modern, it can help to add a bit of warmth.  What I like most about this piece is the open, airy space between the floor and the drawers.  It doesn’t take up a lot of visual space like the prior options, and allows for decorative accessorizing on the bottom shelf. (Cordova Console Table; Cooper Classics)

And this is what I would call the opposite of a safe bet… and I think it’s fabulous! Talk about making a first impression! What I love about this table is that is commands attention and adds a bit of glamour.  Another bonus is that it comes in multiple colors, so you can balance the “loud” design with a more muted color.  The champagne or java color ways are great options. (Malibu Console; Malibu Loft)

Last but not least we have what might be ‘just right’.  The wood tones and clean lines of this piece are very much in keeping with the mid-century modern feel.  While it takes up some visual space; it’s not as “heavy” as some of the earlier options and still provides storage.  It’s a great piece that is both beautiful and functional.  I’d suggest adding some interesting hardware to infuse a bit of glamour. (Calista Sideboard; Crate & Barrel)

Do you have a favorite?  I’ll keep you posted on what we end up choosing.  Even if it’s not one of the exact pieces above, I’m pretty confident we’ll be able to narrow down a style to help us make a great first impression in a beautiful home.

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