Vibrant Bistro Chairs

Check out these great new vibrant colored bistro chairs new at Dwellings this season.

Aren't they fabulous?

My favorite is definitely the citrine color.

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Carrie

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Sarah Richardson Design

Sarah Richardson

Is my ALL TIME FAVORITE DESIGNER!

I simply love her design esthetic.

She does casual, cottage, elegant & sophisitication better than anyone in my opinion.

She has a personality apparently made for TV.

She always seems like such a kindred spirit.

She is totally the kind of girl I could hang with!!!

(Okay, so I totally want to be her friend!  No, for real I totally wish!)

Sarah always seems so light hearted, witty, genuine and extremely talented.

And who doesn't just ABsolutely LOVE her sidekick Tommy???

I love the way she mixes

casual & modern

 old &new

Sarah & Theo Richardson

(siblings & super talented duo)

apparently joined forces at the 2011 Interior Design Show

Sarah played up designs showcasing brother Theo's

Rich, Brilliant, Willing pieces and color.

My goodness....can we say super talented siblings!

These designs are stunning!

Have you all seen these designs?

What do you think?

All photos via Sarah Richardson Design.
Click here to see more.

Carrie

Rustic Wood Table / Modern Mix

I know I've shared my living room photos with you all before.

But, today I thought I would focus in on one of my favorite "junk" finds.

The "Big Ass Table" as it was labled when I picked it up

at one of my local junk shops, Junk Asylum.

I just love the rustic worn old table top.

And those legs....the legs are what got me.

I love the detailing and the graphic shapes a little different than what you would

expect to see with a table top like this.

I currently have an assortment of modern white vases on my table.

You know I love to mix old and new.

That is actually why I'm posting about this table.

I'm considering painting the table legs.

What do you think???

I'm hoping to add an unexpected pop color and to mix it up a little more.

Do you think it will help make the table appear more vintage and modern mixed?

What about a bright yellow?

Things to consider - it will eventually be in a white room. 

So don't get carried away about the paint color on the wall currently.

Carrie

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Pillow Talk Tuesdays - New Series

You all know how I have been on the hunt for modern touches for my decor.

What easier way to update a space and add a {Pop of Modern} than pillows???

I thought I would start a new series to compliment my hunt

for the perfect casual modern pillows to update our home.

{Pillow Talk Tuesdays}



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This is one of my favorite combinations.
I love the bold geometric shapes with pops of color.
And who doesn't love the Hot House Flowers fabric from Schumacher?



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I also think it is important when forming a group of pillows to make sure that you mix the
sizes and shapes up a bit.  Adding at least one lumbar size pillow is a perfect touch.
Just as they did here with the Imperial Trellis fabric lumbar pillow.



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Mixing either a solid pillow or small print then complimenting
 with large more graphic pattern is a great idea too.
I'm really loving nearly anything Ikat right now.


What do you look for in a pillow?
What is your fav fab fabric right now?
Where do you pillow shop?
Are you interested in featuring your modern pillows here?
Please do tell...
I'd love to hear your thoughts:)

Carrie

Also - I will be announcing the winner of the {Dream Pillow} Giveaway tomorrow.
Sorry for the delay!

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Modern Stencil

After my last post about the Moroccan Stencil it got me thinking.

I really love some of the modern stencils that are out there today!
Boy haven't those stencils come a loooonnggg way from the
green ivy leaves and hearts.

Here are a few I of my favs that I pinned.

I seriously can not wait to get into our new house.
I am just storing away tons of new ideas.
It sometimes is tough having our house on the market.
I just want to tear into my next project.
Patience....Patience....Patience....
I just keep repeating that to myself.
It will be worth the wait!

Kate from Centsational Girl recently posted about her stencil project.

It turned out just beautiful.

Have you tried a stencil project recently???

I would love to hear about it!

Carrie

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Moroccan Stencil

Check out this Moroccan Stencil from Kristen F. Davis Designs.

Isn't it just simply perfect!

She has just started selling her stencil for only $50.

What a great high style design look for less!

Here they show it used as a wall stencil, but you could even stencil a rug.

Or I think it would be fabulous on a old wood floor!

Mod Cottage Bathroom Redo

How we took our drab boring bathroom to fresh mod cottage!

Here is our upstairs bathroom before.

Our bathroom walls are just a simple white satin by Behr.

They were actually a lovely pastel seafoam green when we moved in.

It was BB (Before Blogging.)

after

With just a few simple touches we went from drab to fab.

A rustic vintage table I picked up from a local junk shop for $10.

There is not a lot of storage, so I used a large basket to roll up our towels.

I used a vintage wire basket to store the t. paper.

The 2 prints came from Dwellings. 

I've actually had them for several years.

From my apartment living days.

And a vase with a pop of fresh green.

I love nothing more than simple white walls. 

I think it really allows for the rooms colors and textures to stand out.

You can help let your warm wood tones stand on their own.

I love to do this when I have a vintage wooden piece I've added to a room.

I think the crisp white walls, rustic wooden table, and modern prints
are the perfect mod cottage mix.

Carrie

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