WallCandy Arts: Save 15% in September

I'm crazy for the decals at WallCandy Arts!

(Especially, their new peel and stick wallpaper selections!)

So, I'm happy to announce a save 15% in September discount on all decals from now until 11:59 pm EDT on October 1, 2011.

On checkout, the discount code is:  SEPT15

Stripes Raspberry/Mango Wallpaper Decals

Rush Hour Car Wall Decals

Frames Wall Decals

Glow-in-the-Dark Wall Decals

Mustache Wallpaper

Cupcake Chalkboard Decals

I hope you're having a terrific Tuesday!

Design Inspiration: Vintage Artwork

I love vintage signs and posters!  Especially as a focal point on a great big wall.  So, here are a few chic spaces I'm totally digging:

The natural wood/ primary palette above is both rich and warming.

This powder room typifies, to me, 1930's glamour.  It conjures thoughts of long, silk robes and Myrna Loy...  pure elegance!

The sitting room above reminds me of my own little corner.  Not to mention, I love the wall color.  It's similar to my Behr Antique Tin.

An inspired work space is a must, right?  Well, the office above gets it right, right, right with Grace and gold touches.

The stunning contrast of the warm + cool colors above really packs a punch.  I envision Scotch and Ernest Hemingway... would you agree?

This red hat beauty above is on display in my dining room.  It'll soon serve as prop to Aksel's big top vintage circus party I'm planning.

The poster above was my most-recent birthday gift from ol' hubster. She doesn't have a wall to call her own just yet.  In time though...

What inspires you in design?  I'm curious to know.  :)

Color Inspiration: Pink + Red

I was recently inspired by Giambattista Valli's Pink + Red Colorblock Dress worn below by Hollywood starlet, Emma Stone.

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And it got me dreaming in shades of love and love...

(Pink + red, if you're confused!)

So here, lovelies, are my rose-colored favorites:

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:  ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

I could work for hours in this office!

LEFT TO RIGHT: ONE AND TWO

Rose-colored glass makes this boudoir pop...

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:  ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

And this cake is pink heaven...

FROM:  GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

ONE, TWO, THREE

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On that note, I'm gonna have a glass of red wine.

But a TAB energy drink would sure be great (wish it was still on the market), or even a dollop of delicate pink cotton candy...

Have a great weekend!

Color Inspiration: Turquoise + Gold

Inspired by sand and sea, earth and sky, lovely gold and blue, I got married in a dress that wasn't white.  See below. 

Or maybe it was Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra?  My cause for dress inspiration.

No matter, this leads me to my topic... gold + turquoise in design.

I mean, the pairing, gold + turquoise, is an ancient one.  As old as time is long.  Not to mention, it's also pleasing, a perfect match.  

Could you imagine a brown sky and orange earth?  Probably not.

To take it a step further, why do people of all ages alike, seek out tropical destinations to relieve their tired minds, to vacation?

Now, I'm gonna go out on a limb here.  Correct me if I'm wrong. Could it be (drumroll) the gold + turquoise factor?

I think so.  So, here are a few of my g + t favorites in design:

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What color combinations inspire you, and why?

My Own Little Corner.

Here's a little Rodgers and Hammerstein for ya...

In my own little corner in my own little chair

I can be whatever I want to be

On the wing of my fancy I can fly anywhere

and the world will open its arms to me...

"Why the showtunes?" you might ask. 

Well, it's really quite simple.  In my own little corner (of our master suite), I'm inspired.  By shots of beauties long gone.  Coins from far abroad.  Pictures of the life I'm living.  And, trinkets I've collected along the way.  Here it is, my corner:

Here are literal shots of the corner:

PS - I made the floral cotton sateen drapes with my crafty mother-in-law, Judy, last year.  If you like the fabric, I have at least 5-7 yards remaining.  Email me if interested.

Now, to address the wing of my fancy bit...

I also have a cat named Fancy, which makes the play on words even better.  Could you imagine wings on husky kitter here?  Or better yet, could you imagine taking fat cat for a joyride?