Friday Finds: Decorating with Yellow

A burst of sunshine. Fresh squeezed lemonade. Sunflowers in full bloom. These are just some of the images that come to mind when I think of the brightest color on the color wheel, yellow. Adding yellow {in any amount} to an interior design brings energy to the space. The color is often referred to as cheery and who doesn’t want a little dose of that? So today’s Friday Finds are all in the happy hue of yellow.

1.GiGi Nightstand at Urban Outfitters, 2.Carnaby Hollywood Vase by Jonathan Adler, 3. Ceylon Table Lamp - Bungalow 5 at Tonic Home, 4. Coco Cozy Throw in Cane Yellow, 5. Pair of Citron Foo Dogs at Pieces, 6. Modernist Bowls at West Elm, 7. White Chakki in Maize Spade by Serena & Lily, 8. Ishtar Yellows by Barry Dixon for Vervain.

How about you? Do you decorate with yellow?

Friday Find: Colorful Iron Garden Chairs

A week of non-stop rain has me longing for sunshine and outdoor entertaining. Wouldn’t these colorful iron garden chairs by British designer David Le Versha be delightful on any patio? This playful collection was inspired by wrought iron fencing would be great paired with traditional, contemporary or modern outdoor furnishings.

 

This turquoise beauty would be my first pick! All are available at Anthropologie.

Happy Friday!

Friday Find: Chic Lantern Lighting by Urban Electric Co

I’ve been on the lookout for just the right lantern pendant in an entryway. The selection of fabulous lighting at Urban Electric Co. has always been impressive, but I am loving the variety of lantern lighting currently available. I’ve selected some of my favorites to show you. 

Urban Electric features several lighting collections by designers such as Mark Maresca and Michael Amato. Some of my favorite lanterns they designed appear above.

Another remarkable lighting collection represented by Urban Electric is by designer Amanda Nisbet.  She brilliantly infuses some bright, playful color in her lighting collection. Gorgeous!

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Friday Finds: Fun & Vintage Organizing Products

I am always on the lookout for fun products to help organize our homes. So when I came across these vintage-inspired reproductions at Urban Outfitters, I knew they would make a great Friday Finds:

1. Industrial Metal Wall Shelf – great for organizing magazines, files or dishes.

2. Tote-All – perfect for holding kitchen utensils, art supplies or pens & pencils.

3. Stacking Wire Baskets – would be a great addition to a mudroom to store hats, mittens and scarves. 

4. Public Transit Authority chalkboard – excellent for centralizing communication in a busy home.

Happy Organizing & Happy Friday!

Friday Find: Super Chic Poufs

Who doesn’t love the cute, practical and kid-friendly pouf? Perfect for extra seating, resting your heels or adding a touch of whimsy. In any case, you can't go wrong. Here are some super chic poufs that have won my heart:

1. Jaggery Pouf by John Robshaw, 2. Shag Pouf at Calyso St. Barth, 3. Leather Pouf at Calypso St. Barth, 4. Pink Moroccan Leather Pouf at Serena & Lily, 5. Kuba Jaipuri Pouf at Calypso St. Barth, 6. Wool Stool at Clayton Gray Home, 7. Knitted Poufs at CB2, 8. Mushroom Pouf at Anthropologie

Any of these stylish poufs catch your eye?

Also, Morgan at the creative & fun, Pepper Design Blog is interviewing me today {grin}... to read it please drop by here.  

Happy Friday!!!

Friday Find: Wallpaper Collection by Galbraith & Paul

Since 1986, Galbraith & Paul has been captivating us with their beautiful hand block printed fabrics and lighting shades of silk, linen and velvet.  They also create gorgeous made to order hand-tufted rugs to the trade. 

Jumping into one of the hottest design trends this decade, Galbraith & Paul recently released a new collection of wallpaper that elegantly echos the artisan hand of their printed fabrics. 

The collection offers a wide variety of fresh and fun color palettes in classic patterns that range from subtle to bold. All are beautiful. Take a closer look here.

What’s your take on wallpaper – love it or not?

Friday Find: Cute Mobiles for the Baby’s Nursery

New year, new baby? With several recent requests for design tips on decorating nursery rooms, today’s Friday Find is dedicated to cute mobiles. In addition to offering a baby some visual entertainment, the mobile can help pull a theme or color scheme together. With so many adorable options today, I couldn’t pick just one, so here is a sampling of mobiles that caught my eye:

Above: 1.Crawling Critter Mobile 2. Handmade Eli Elephant Nursery Mobile  3. Kushies Zolo Mobilo 4. In the Jungle Mobile

Above: 1.Flights of Fancy Mobile with Peanut 2. DwellStudio Sparrow Mobile 3. 5 Little Birds Told Me {custom} 4. Jolie Petite Chose Bird Cage Mobile

Above: 1. Around the World Mobile 2. Regatta Mobile with 5 Sailboats 3. DwellStudio Transportation Mobile 4. Balsa Wood Hanging Planes

Once you have selected the perfect mobile for your nursery, make sure you know how to hang it safely so that it won’t harm the baby. Go here to learn how.

Happy Friday!

Friday Find: The Future Perfect

Brrrr - It’s getting cold outside. This morning I just wanted to turn off the alarm clock and stay bundled up in bed. Doesn’t a sleep-in, cozy breakfast in bed with a good book kinda day sound just right? So today’s Friday Find features items from  The Future Perfect that would be perfect for a lazy winter morning. Showcasing the newest and best in decorative arts and design, The Future Perfect is a mecca that offers extraordinary talent from New York and the world.

Image Above: 1. Himmeli Small Pendan by Paul Loebach; 2. Nos Da Throw by Donna Wilson; 3. Fox Cushion by Donna Wilson; 4. Sprig Mug by Donna Wilson; 5. Compendium of Interior Styles by Francois Baudot; 6. Breakfast in Bed Tray by Donna Wilson; 7. Gold Milk Jug by Selett; 8. Antiquaires: Flea Markets of Paris by Laure Verchere; 9. Speak – er by the.

Happy Friday!