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How to Accessorize Your Bedside Table

22 Thursday May 2014

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So… you just bought a fabulous new night stand (or better yet, you performed a DIY update on one you already had). In any case, now it’s time to add the finishing touches. Like any other surface in your home, you want to make sure to add a few key pieces to infuse personality. When accessorizing a bedside table, the items should be not only functional, but also personal and interesting.  Here are 7 key items that work for any bedside table. Depending on the size of yours, feel free to edit to ensure things don’t look too cluttered.

1. Alarm Clock: Clearly in the functional category, but this one tres chic (RueDesLouves, Etsy)

2. Lamp: Another necessary yet beautiful addition (Arteriors Home, Zinc Door)

3. Small Flower Arrangement: One view of these in the morning, and your day is off to a great start (inspiration found at haute-hostess.com)

4. Picture Frame: To ensure that loved-one is close to you at all times (Michael Aram, Neiman Marcus)

5. Candle: In case you need to create a certain ambiance in the bedroom 🙂 (Sydney Hale Co. Candle, School House Electric)

6. Jewelry Holder: Fun and functional! (ModCloth)

7. Water Carafe: A thoughtful touch, especially in a guest bedroom (similar; Design Within Reach)

 

Anything you have on your bedside table that’s not on this list?

Ciao for Now,

♥♥ Vicky

 

Original Post: 5/16/2012

Mother’s Day Celebration: Florals

09 Friday May 2014

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Happy Friday everyone! It’s finally the weekend (well, almost), and as we all know, this Sunday is Mother’s Day. Whether your hosting, visiting, or going out for brunch, there’s no denying that flowers are a necessary accessory.

On that note, I’m sending you off to the weekend with a little bit of floral inspiration.

Source: My Floral Glory Pinterest page

Wishing all the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day (including me, it’s officially my second mothers day).  Enjoy the weekend!

Ciao for Now,

♥♥ Vicky

Maui Family Vacay

04 Friday Apr 2014

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I must admit, I’m suffering from a little vacay withdrawals right now… last week we were in Maui for 7 whole days, and it was wonderful.  Keira did great (although we didn’t so much appreciate her waking up at 4:30am the first day… yikes).

Maui is such a beautiful island, and we had a great time.  Great weather + delicious food + gorgeous views… what more could we ask for.

So just to make you a little jealous 🙂 … I’m sharing some of our vacation pics


Keira & Mommy

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Love the vivid red/pink of these plants

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The beautiful Keira who got lei’d 🙂

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A quintessential Hawaiian beauty

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Keira & Daddy

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Serenity

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Sunset

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Sleeping Beauty

 

Ah… Paradise… And on that note, have a great weekend.

Ciao for Now,

♥♥ Vicky

 

 

Celebration

31 Monday Mar 2014

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March was a great month here at Homer & Ruth with much to celebrate. For one, we’re officially 2 years old (as of March 10th actually… happy belated birthday to us!). Not only that, but today (March 31, 2014) marks the 100th post!!!

I want to thank all of my loyal readers, and am so grateful and happy you’re here to celebrate with me.

How am I celebrating you ask… nothing fancy… just a drink, some balloons, and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

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Excited for what April will bring (not the least of which is Keira’s first birthday!!!)

Ciao for Now

♥♥ Vicky

Vision Realized: Vintage Tea Party Baby Shower

08 Monday Oct 2012

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Well, my sister’s baby shower went off without a hitch (phew!).  I was going for a vintage tea party feel (see my inspiration board).  Key decor for the party included mason jars, striped straws, apothecary jars for the pink candy buffet, and cheap flea market finds like tea cups, an old watering can and a white milk glass cake platter.  I thought I’d share the finished product with everyone.

Enjoy!

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Color Story: Going Green

22 Friday Jun 2012

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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?

Bedroom Design Gossip Girl Style… xoxo

22 Tuesday May 2012

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Last week I came down with a little bit of a bug and decided to stay home from work one day.  In addition to sparing my co-workers my germs, it was the perfect excuse to catch up on 14 (yes 14) episodes of Gossip Girl.

As I was watched, I fell more and more in love with Serena’s bedroom at Blair’s house (no worries if you have no idea who I’m talking about).  Here’s what I mean…

Love, right?!?

So how can you re-create this sophisticated yet whimsical space? So glad you asked 🙂

This bed from Serena & Lily has a similar shape and pattern.  I actually prefer the scalloped edges of this design since it adds a bit more interest.

I heart this bench.  It’s a bit different from the upholstered bench in our inspiration, but this is just so fabulous, and you can find it at Ballard Designs.

Nothing says elegance like grasscloth wall covering.  This particular one is a faux grasscloth, and a bargain from Lowes.  In our inspiration bedroom, grasscloth is only on the accent wall behind the headboard.  Personally, I’d love to see it on all the walls

 

The wow “piece” in our inspiration bedroom is definitely the abstract pattern created by the butterfly decor above the headboard.  Here are two options (white butterflies & black flowers) both available on Amazon.

      

This floor lamp and wall sconce are simple yet elegant and look very similar to those in our inspiration room. These can be found at Circa Lighting and Restoration Hardware, respectively.

Last but not least, we have the seating.  I’ve chosen a teal velvet fabric (shown in the swatch) that has a more modern appeal in comparison to the silk green in our inspiration. You can find this chair at Home Decorators Collection.

So, what do you think?  Is there an inspiration bedroom that you’re looking to recreate?  Until next time… xoxo

How to Accessorize Your Bedside Table

16 Wednesday May 2012

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So… you just bought a fabulous new night stand (or better yet, you performed a DIY update on one you already had). In any case, now it’s time to add the finishing touches. Like any other surface in your home, you want to make sure to add a few key pieces to infuse personality. When accessorizing a bedside table, the items should be not only functional, but also personal and interesting.  Here are 7 key items that work for any bedside table. Depending on the size of yours, feel free to edit to ensure things don’t look too cluttered.

1. Alarm Clock: Clearly in the functional category, but this one tres chic (RueDesLouves, Etsy)

2. Lamp: Another necessary yet beautiful addition (Arteriors Home, Zinc Door)

3. Small Flower Arrangement: One view of these in the morning, and your day is off to a great start (inspiration found at haute-hostess.com)

4. Picture Frame: To ensure that loved-one is close to you at all times (Michael Aram, Neiman Marcus)

5. Candle: In case you need to create a certain ambiance in the bedroom 🙂 (Sydney Hale Co. Candle, School House Electric)

6. Jewelry Holder: Fun and functional! (ModCloth)

7. Water Carafe: A thoughtful touch, especially in a guest bedroom (Design Within Reach)

 

Anything you have on your bedside table that’s not on this list?