19 Monday May 2014
Posted in Room Design
Tags
backsplash, carrara, herringbone, kitchen, marble, subway tile, tile, white
Today we’re in the kitchen. Often called the heart of the home, it’s the place where families gather and meals are made (or in my case, heated in the microwave).
Lately, I’m seriously intrigued by white kitchens. Whether they be pure white-on-white, or incorporate tonal creams and grays, here’s a collection that I absolutely love.
Do you have a favorite?
Ciao for Now,
♥♥ Vicky
Original Post: 7/19/2012
07 Tuesday Jan 2014
Posted in Baby, Before & After, Decor, Furniture, Room Design
Tags
Amazon, Baby, bedside table, chest, classic, crib, curtains, decor, drapes, dresser, end table, feminine, girl, glider, gold, gray, grey, Half Price Drapes, nursery, pink, Pouf, rocking chair, side table, Sophisticated, storage ottomans, Target, The Home Depot, Wayfair.com, white
Okay, so after many months of promising to share pics of Keira’s nursery, I’m finally doing it. I’m super pleased with how the room turned out. Between a couple of splurges, quite a bit of bargain hunting and some DIY projects, I was able to complete the space and come in under my $3000 budget… hooray!
I wanted a room that was feminine but not too girly or young. The color palette consisted primarily of various shades of pink (but NOT pink walls), white, grey and gold as that perfect sophisticated accent.
The wall color (Mauve Morning by BEHR; The Home Depot) creates a calming ambiance that really grounds the room. Surprisingly my husband picked the color (well, he selected it out of the 3 swatches I put on the wall).
Here are details on some of the key products in the room.
Threshold Iron Wire Table – Target | babyletto Nara Glider – Wayfair.com | Moroccan Pouf – Amazon
GRACO Lauren Classic Convertible Crib – Target | Curtains – Half Price Drapes
S.O.L.E Designs Tami Storage Ottomans – Zulily.com (no longer available, but keep an eye out because I’ve seen them featured more than once)
South Shore Cotton Candy 4-Drawer Dresser – Target
Note: I added a little twist to the dresser… more to come in a future post
Hope you love the space as much as I do. Stay tuned for more details of how the space came together.
♥♥ Vicky
P.S. Curious to see before pictures… here you go
HA HA…Eek!
11 Saturday Aug 2012
Tags
bedside table, black and white, cabinet, craft, DIY, dresser, green, grey, hot pink, makeover, nightstand, orange, paint, pink, side table, stencil, white
Have an old dresser that needs some sprucing up? If not, you may want to find a garage sale this weekend to pick one up! It’s amazing what a can of paint and a stencil can do to a piece of furniture. Whether your style is traditional, modern, contemporary or trendy, there’s a DIY paint job that can turn your blah dresser into a beautiful focal point.
Check out these DIY dresser make-overs.
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So what are you waiting for? Grab a can of paint and get started!
19 Thursday Jul 2012
Posted in Room Design
Tags
backsplash, carrara, herringbone, kitchen, marble, subway tile, tile, white
Today we’re in the kitchen. Often called the heart of the home, it’s the place where families gather and meals are made (or in my case, heated in the microwave).
Lately, I’m seriously intrigued by white kitchens. Whether they be pure white-on-white, or incorporate tonal creams and grays, here’s a collection that I absolutely love.
Do you have a favorite?
04 Wednesday Jul 2012
Posted 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!
HOMErandRuth 
