GREY INSPIRATION

I'm usually all about color, but today I want to share some Grey.

Inspiration fabric that make me think... bedroom.

I'm loving this "Suzani" inspired fabric for long draperies in a master bedroom.

(Suzani is a type of embroidered and decorative tribal textile)

 This coordinating fabric would be great for accent pillows on the bed.
The added golden/yellow/green color works really well with the black and grey.

Love this shimmer fabric by Stout for an amazing throw or bedspread.

Can't forget to add a bit of "glam" to the design.

 Could also add this big, bold pattern for additional pillows, on a chair, or bench.

Coordinate with warm grey paint for the walls. 

... and an upholstered, tufted headboard to complete the look.

This is my inspiration that I wanted to share with you.

Would you be comfy in a soothing grey palette for your bedroom?

ah...zzzzzzzzzzzz!!!

Thank You Brittany

I was thrilled to open an email from the sales girl, Brittany, at the builder's sales office to find this photo.  She went to the site and took this photo to show us the updated progress on our new home!

Now that's customer service!

Our house is the third one in from the left.

YAY!!!

MOVING FORWARD

So here we are...

Before moving into a new home there's the process of packing up.

We are in the middle of that process right now.

Cleaning out and packing up!

The cleaning out process is feeling very good to me, but I must say the packing up is a bit harder.

It's a bittersweet experience for me this time around.

I live in the moment the best that I can, but at this moment I also have to plan ahead.

I'm getting excited for what's to come! 

This will be my motto for today.

Please feel free to use it as well.  I love to share!

Our closing date on this current house is November 29th.

WACKY WALLPAPER

Okay... so this is post #2 about wallpaper.  I couldn't resist with all that exists.

I want to share some really wacky wallpaper that I found out there.

Here are a few of my favorites among thousands.

Just keep in mind that everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another...hehe!

Be sure to check out some of the names.

Enjoy this journey down crazy land...LOL!

ICOSAHYDRA

BAT DOG

CAUGHT

CELTIC HORSE

 

MAD CHEVRON

This one is actually a favorite of mine.  I can see this is an amazing room!

MUN-WMB

PANTONE COLOR CHART

All you graphic designers and printers will appreciate this Pantone wallpaper.

SINISTER STRIPE

SKULL CACHEPOT

WAZZUZZIS DANCING

ZEBRA STRIPES

Well what do you think?

Can you see any of these on your walls?

I have three favorites!

I can imagine stunning rooms using some of these designs.

Leave me a comment with your favorite choice.

:)

WALLPAPER

Is wallpaper making a comeback in the interior world?

Well let's just say "it ain't grandma's wallpaper anymore!"

I've selected a few wallpaper designs that resonated with me.

As you can see, they ain't what grandma had, unless you had the hippest grandma in town.

Let your imagination go wild!

Can't go wrong with a little "retro".

This stripe wallpaper is one of my favorites!  

Yes, I'm a sucker for stripes.

I would probably use this in a small room and on just one wall.  It has a very modern look and can get very busy and overwhelming if it was on many walls.

How about using it on the ceiling?!  That would make an amazing statement in any room.

When thinking about interior design, I like to think outside the box a bit.

Why have your living space look like everyone else, right?!

Live a little and go for it!  

Life's too short so add a little of the unexpected in your home today.

NEW HOME ADVENTURE

I'm excited to be documenting the process of building and decorating our new house.

I hope that you will take this journey along with me!

It's an exciting and new adventure!

We are building a new carriage home in Middletown, DE in a new community called Bayberry.

Here is the front of our new house.

Foundation is poured.

Here's a photo of the back of the house.

This will be the entrance to the garage.

I'm really excited to have the garage in the back of the house.  

It makes for nice look to the front of the property.

This view from the front of our house is going to be beautiful.

They are adding a walking park across the street.

As you can see, the neighbors across the street are across the park, which gives a nice open feel.

This view is looking to the right from the front of the house.

It also has an open view.

If you have a moment, please leave a comment to let me know that you're joining me on my journey.

"Decorate your home. It gives the illusion that your life is more interesting than it really is."

Charles M. Schulz

MY LOVE OF PUMPKINS!

Yes, I had this love affair with pumpkins for as long as I can remember.  

I don't know where it came from, but there's something about the shape, color, texture of a pumpkin.  

It's nature's beautiful DESIGN!

The lady at the farm stand and I were talking about my love for pumpkins and she said that maybe I was a field mouse living among the pumpkins in my prior life...LOL.  

For some reason that thought really made me feel good...hahaha!

The rich, brilliant colors warm my heart and makes me feel really good!!!

Here are some creative  carved pumpkins that make me smile and laugh...

Who wouldn't love a daisy pumpkin?!!

 

So creative!!!

When looking for pumpkin decorations, they come in all shapes and sizes.

Here's some fun Bling-Bling pumpkins!

This cloth pumpkin would look good in a coastal home.

Then there's the pumpkin color to use in home design.

This beautiful chevron throw looks perfectly cozy for the Autumn nights.

These cozy pillows would go great with the throw.  

Not everything has to have the pumpkin motif on it, just using the warm pumpkin color works beautifully!

These orange lamps bring a pop of color to any room!

Ever consider pumpkins in your artwork? 

One of my favorite painters, Chris Mars, does these creepy paintings that I just LOVE.

I know, it's not for everyone, but what a statement piece for any home.

 When designing your home add a little of the unexpected.

Maybe it's a little creepy, or a little whimsical, just as long as YOU love it!

I hope that you add a little pumpkin to your home decor!!!