She simply used this IKEA frame, chalkboard paint on some sheet metal from Home Depot's roofing section, and a little turquoise paint to highlight the detail in the already-black frame.
I think it's adorable...
Monday, August 31, 2009
IKEA Frame-Turned-Chalkboard
I've received a couple emails about my mom's chalkboard.
She simply used this IKEA frame, chalkboard paint on some sheet metal from Home Depot's roofing section, and a little turquoise paint to highlight the detail in the already-black frame.
I think it's adorable...
She simply used this IKEA frame, chalkboard paint on some sheet metal from Home Depot's roofing section, and a little turquoise paint to highlight the detail in the already-black frame.
I think it's adorable...
Hello Spring!
Well spring is finally here officially and it feels like one of the coldest days we have had in ages! I'm still surrounding myself with spring inspiration with these lovely images of flowers and outdoor areas! Looking forward to all that this new season has to bring! Tracey xximages 1. Victoria Hagan, 2. Eric Kohler, 3. Content-Agency, 4. BHG
Noah's White House with the Blue Shutters
Have you seen the movie The Notebook? Then you probably swooned over the house that Noah fixed up for his lost love Allie like the rest of us.
The real house used in the movie was Martin's Point Plantation on Wadmalaw Island (South Carolina). It was built in 1772. In this shot of the front porch you can see the water:
If you haven't seen the movie yet, here's a tip: be sure to have a box of tissues handy. 
Today I posted photos of Noah's house over at Hooked on Houses. Head over there if you want to see them! (You can see links to all of my movie posts here.)
Elegant city houses - with a country twist
Hi all! Sorry I've been MIA - I was packing to spend this next month visiting my parents - and then there was the whole moving and unpacking process - which I"d rather not think about. Well, now that I'm here in the country - listening to the crickets and birds - mixed in with the clickity clack of my keyboard - I thought a little reminder of civilization was in order.
The above is a one bedroom, one bath loft in Manhattan's NoHo neighborhood - "NoHo" meaning "North of Houston" - a name created by the real estate industry to give an area a trendy age and thus - up the edge on the prices.
The two images here are from the luxuriously renovated D.C. townhouse.
I adore this wide expanse of floor - a renovated Savannah townhouse.
via Metropolitan Home Sep. 2009
The above is a one bedroom, one bath loft in Manhattan's NoHo neighborhood - "NoHo" meaning "North of Houston" - a name created by the real estate industry to give an area a trendy age and thus - up the edge on the prices.
The two images here are from the luxuriously renovated D.C. townhouse.
I adore this wide expanse of floor - a renovated Savannah townhouse.
via Metropolitan Home Sep. 2009
The All Modern Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Struggler at Struggling to be Stylish! You have won the All Modern giveaway. Random.org selected lucky #9 from the 27 eligible comments.
Focus in on Hanging Pendants
Hanging pendants are a great accent piece in so many spaces. Today groupings are replacing the traditional chandelier or can lighting, adding interest and character to dining rooms, kitchens, retail spaces, bathrooms, bedrooms and office spaces.
These fantastic pieces are from Lindsey Adelman the shapes are very organic and gorgeous!
The Brice Pendant on My Sparrow
Fun living room and kitchen with vintage industrial pendants.
The Brice Pendant on My Sparrow
Fun living room and kitchen with vintage industrial pendants.
Lotus pendant by Jamie Young on My Sparrow
Mercury glass pendants by Jamie Young available on My Sparrow
The vintage industrial Pendant in this dining room adds to the simple organic feeling.
Lindsy Adelman Knotty Bubbles
Clear glass Jamie Young pendants
These simple glass pendants at varied heights add interest and depth in these modern dining areas. In a small space you can get a huge impact from pendants with out the heaviness you might feel when using a chandelier.
photos from House Beautiful, Canadian house and home, Lindsey Adelman , My Sparrow and Maisons cote sud
Finland Selected by Formex
Mer från Formex... den här gången hade man tagit fram ett nytt koncept som man kallade för 'Selected by Formex'. Genom den här utställningen ville Formex lyfta fram sina nordiska grannländers design. Först ut blev Finland och designföremålen är handplockade av Stefan Nilsson från Trendgruppen. I pressmeddelandet för 'Finland Selected by Formex' stod det så här:
- Finland kokar av spännande, ny design, säger Stefan Nilsson. Finsk design handlar om ärlighet, att vara sig själv och lite jävlar anamma. Sisu helt enkelt. Det blir mycket trä och naturliga material.
Och så här såg det ut.
- Finland kokar av spännande, ny design, säger Stefan Nilsson. Finsk design handlar om ärlighet, att vara sig själv och lite jävlar anamma. Sisu helt enkelt. Det blir mycket trä och naturliga material.
Och så här såg det ut.
Happy Monday
(so cute, and i love the colors...)
( i definitely need some of this!)
(how adorable... great colors and pattern)
( i heart anything beachy!!)
(beautiful designs...)
I hope everyone has a great start to the week!
Enjoy some of these great finds.
Serenite Designs
I am so glad I stumbled upon Serenité Designs. Serene brings you a collection of the loveliest handmade pieces, each inspired by nature, beautiful things and the small joys of every day living.
I love the heart locket!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Happy Birthday Hayle!!!
Well another year has passed and today we celebrated Hayley's birthday in French style at Montrachet in Paddington (Brisbane)! It was delightful from the moment we walked in! The service was exceptional, the food was to die for and the decor made us feel like we had stepped off the sidewalk in Paris! What more could a girl want! Happy birthday sis - can't wait to do it all again next year! Tracey xx
Custom Ribbon Message Board for Tween Room
The girl's tween bedroom I am designing is not complete, but is coming together very nicely. To help keep my little client stylishly organized, I created a ribbon message board that will hang above her desk. Here was my thought process and how I did it.
For visual interest, I like to to repeat a pattern here and there in the room. I selected a cotton twill fabric with trellis pattern in coral and thought it worked perfectly with the new Serena & Lily Aqua Trellis Sheet Set shown above.
It is a fairly easy DIY project, but does take some time. First, I staple-gunned the coral trellis fabric with a thin layer of batting under it to a stretched painter's canvas.
Baby blue grosgrain ribbon was laid out in a criss-cross diamond pattern and then staple-gunned to the back of the canvas. Clear floral buttons were sewn where the ribbons crossed. The buttons are darling and add just the right touch of sparkle.
*images from Serena & Lily, Simplified Bee, PBK, Posh Tots
