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Ask H&R: Double Duty Office Chair

11 Friday Apr 2014

Posted by HOMErandRuth in Ask H&R, Uncategorized

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animal, Ballard Designs, blue, chair, contemporary, geometric, gilt group, grey, home office, ikat, mid-century, mid-century modern, Overstock, pattern, purple, red, Safavieh, solid, transitional, west elm, yellow

TGIF, right?!? Today’s post is once again in response to a question from one of my readers (who also happens to be a great friend ♥).  She just moved into a new place and is looking for a chair for her home office.  She’s ready for something fun with a pop of color or a pattern (or both), and something that can be moved into the living home for extra seating for guests.  Both her office and living room have patterned rugs (one has an ikat pattern and the other is geometric), so I wanted to be sure not to pick anything that would compete too much with those patterns… oh, and the rooms have lots of grey in them.

With all that in mind, I started the search. I was definitely steering clear of the traditional, boring office chair with wheels, but I was still able to find lots of options. Here are some that are particularly fun and fabulous.

 

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Shop: Ikat | Yellow

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Shop: All fabrications – Ballard Designs

Mid-Century

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Shop: Blue – Gilt Group | Grey – West Elm | Red – Overstock | Purple – Safavieh/Overstock

 

Do you have a favorite?  Fingers crossed that she’ll like one of them.

Ciao for Now,

♥♥ Vicky

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7 Ways to Showcase Your Animal Instincts

12 Thursday Jul 2012

Posted by HOMErandRuth in Art, Decor

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accessories, animal, art, bedding, contemporary, Dining Room, modern, pillow, plate, rustic, traditional, wall covering, wallpaper

One of the most important rules in design is to ensure that your space showcases some personality. Animal themed decor is one way to inject a bit of playfulness into any room.  Here are seven ways to display your appreciation of the animal kingdom as well as your fabulous sense of style.

1. Artwork – Fido just got a facelift… and so did your space! The colors in this dog portrait are so vibrant and hip, your room will get an instant dose of personality. {poshtots}

2. Tabletop Accessories – Gold accessories are all the rage, and I’m loving love the gold bird detail on these plates.  The color palette is elegant and contemporary while the birds infuse a bit of whimsy. {laylagrayce}

3. Accent Pillows: How lovely is this peacock pillow? This piece is so versatile it fits with nearly any design style, from traditional to contemporary to rustic. {wellappointedhouse}

4. Wall Decor – What do you get when you mix disco and taxidermy… this bedazzled work of art!  While it’s not the most traditional piece, it’s a fabulous option if your husband insists on mounting a stag’s head in your house 🙂 {zincdoor}

5. Decorative Accessories – This little guy would fit in with any modern decor and is absolutely adorable. For once it’s totally appropriate to discuss the elephant in the room. {allmodern}

6. Wallpaper – This panda bear wallpaper lends cool factor to any space… get it?!? 🙂  When this pattern repeats on the wall, it becomes an abstract and contemporary backdrop to your space. {2modern}

7. Bedding – If the sight of this flamingo bedding conjures up memories of a 1980’s Miami Vice episode… good!  You have just added a fun “conversation piece” to your guest bedroom.  It’s cute, it’s modern… and feels romantic too. {dwell}

Moral of the story?  Trust your animal instincts and have some fun!

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Series: Venice Garden & Home Tour – Art

13 Sunday May 2012

Posted by HOMErandRuth in Art

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animal, antlers, art, California, chair, creepy, eclectic, furniture, his & her, lime-green, sculpture, shoes, tranquil, Venice, Venice Garden & Home Tour, wood, zen

It’s the last day in our 7-day series covering the Venice Garden & Home Tour. We close out the series exploring what makes Venice, Venice… its culture.

Despite the $1M+ entry price-point for a home, Venice Beach remains a hub of counter-culture in the middle of Los Angeles.  Art and sculpture are a key way its residents express their individuality and share their beliefs.  One of the most fun and interesting parts of the tour, here’s the highlight gallery:

  • Statement Art

  • Functional Art (it’s a chair made of driftwood)

  • His & Her Art

  • Political Art

  • Repurposed Art

  • Tranquil Art

  • Antler Art

  • Creepy-Crawly Art

This brings our series on the Venice Garden & Home Tour to a close.  Hope you’ve enjoyed the highlights.

Tomorrow, it’s back to great decor to help you add personality to your home.

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