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The Patriotic Patio

04 Wednesday Jul 2012

Posted by HOMErandRuth in Room Design

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4th of July, blue, chair, contemporary, eclectic, furniture, Independence Day, July 4th, light fixture, mid-century modern, modern, nautical, outdoor, patio, pendant, pillow, planter, red, rug, rustic, vase, white, wood

Ahhh, July 4th… BBQ, fireworks, fun in the sun, and most importantly, a day off of work :).  In honor of Independence Day, I thought I’d focus on an outdoor space and keep things festive with a red, white and blue color scheme. I’m not one to embrace the ‘Yankee Doodle’ literal interpretation, so here’s my take on the patriotic patio.

Whether designing an indoor or outdoor space, I love to mix different styles to create a space that feels unique and inviting.  Here’s how I brought the space together:

First I brought in rustic and nautical elements.  The rustic items play off of the existing horizontal wooden panels and preserve the natural feel of the outdoor space. The nautical pieces hint toward the waters that lie beyond the infinity pool.

1. Planter – Anthropologie | 2. Table – Wayfair.com| 3. Light Fixture – Anthropologie | 4. Hammock – Anthropologie| 5. Rug – Wayfair.com | 6. Pillow – bludot.com

Next I brought in modern and contemporary touches both of which add pops of color.  The modern elements follow the architectural details of the home, while the contemporary elements tie everything together creating a cohesive and functional space.

1. Bench – Wayfair.com| 2. Lounge Chair – similar lexmod.com| 3. Dining Chair, 4. Vase, 5. Pillow, 6. Umbrella, 7. Stool – all Wayfair.com

 

So, that’s my take on the patriotic patio. Cheers to mixing design styles to create a one-of-a-kind space, and showing patriotism all summer long.

Happy 4th of July!

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Series: Venice Garden & Home Tour – Succulents

08 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by HOMErandRuth in Architecture & Exteriors

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California, garden, plant, planter, Succulents, Venice, Venice Garden & Home Tour

In part 2 of the Venice Garden & Home Tour series, we find ourselves in the garden. If there is one staple that any Venice “flower” garden must have, it’s the quirky and intriguing succulent. Succulents require much less watering than more traditional flowers, thus suiting themselves well to the dry SoCal climate.

As a design element, succulents add both beauty and edge to a space. Think of them as the delicate flower’s bad-ass cousin. The ombre nature of their coloring effortlessly fades from green to purple to red; and while this coloring is stunningly beautiful, the succulent’s sturdy composition and texture is nothing short of tough.

There was no shortage of succulent sightings on the tour. Here are my top 5.

Whats Next? In Part 3 of the series we head inside and take a look at some fabulous interiors. You won’t want to miss it!

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Chic de Mayo

04 Friday May 2012

Posted by HOMErandRuth in Decor, Lighting

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Aztec, bath mat, candle, eclectic, embroidered, lamp, pillow, planter, plaque, pottery, rug, sconce, southwest, Spanish, table lamp, vase, wrought iron

In honor of Cinco de Mayo tomorrow, I thought I’d go on a hunt for chic mexican-inspired decor.  Of course, the key to keeping things stylish is to step beyond the literal (no mexican wrestling masks please).  The non-literal version of Mexican decor includes everything from ancient Aztec art, to traditional Spanish designs, to modern southwestern style.  Vibrant colors, curved wrought iron and clay pottery are just a few design elements that come to mind.

Here are a few picks that work for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta space or an every day contemporary-eclectic room.

Planter – La Fuente Imports

Floor/Bath Mat – Anthropologie

Candle Wall Sconce – Hobby Lobby

Lamp – Zinc Door

Aztec Plaque – Overstock

Embroidered Pillow – Cost Plus World Market

Any mexican-inspired pieces you’re thinking of incorporating into your space?  You can count me in for the Anthropologie mat and the Aztec plaque!

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I need a cup of coffee

02 Wednesday May 2012

Posted by HOMErandRuth in Entertaining

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coffee, planter, tea

As I poured my afternoon coffee yesterday (prepping for a long evening of work ahead of me), I realized it really is the little things that make all the difference sometimes.  Case in point, the adorable coffee mug my co-worker gave me last Christmas that makes me smile every time I use it.

In addition to serving up your cup of joe, mugs can serve as mini-planters (thanks Rusty Hinges Blog) or as ice-cream portion control :). Put a few on a shelf to add decorative interest to a room, or use one as a decorative pen holder on your desk.  The possibilities are endless.  Whatever their purpose, here are a few I fancy.

Itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny… – Sophisticup.com

Whimsical & Wild – Jonathan Adler

Cutesy Mod – Urban Outfitters

Prim & Proper – Bloomingdales

Preppy Monogram – Anthropologie

Thirsty yet?

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