Images of :: ode to the dining room
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 by {darlene}

Images Of

{“Images Of” is the new name of my post series, formerly known as Pin-spiration}
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when the dining room takes center stage!

Below are images of the dining rooms that have been inspiring me lately. For last year’s dining room inspiration, click here.

Be inspired by Images Of:

The Dining Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fancy or Simple. Formal or Informal. Decorated or undecorated.

Let us be thankful for what we have.

 

Happy Thanksgiving, lovely friends!

I am SO thankful for you!

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Inspired to :: use fuchsias
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 by {darlene}

Inspired To:

fuchsias

{image via my thing for fuchsia Pinboard}

INSPIRED TO ::

  • Incorporate more of fuchsias, my favorite color, into my home and my closet.
  • order that fuchsia velvet fabric I have been eyeing
  • Wear a chunky ring with personality
  • Get furry. In fuchsias.
  • Be bold with my color mixing in my home and with my fashion.
  • Remember that accessories make or break an outfit
  • Throw on a comfy cotton shirt. And fuchsia fur!
  • Throw in in a comfy cotton chair… and fuchsia fur!

So. What does this picture inspire you to do/feel/create/think……

What are you Inspired To?

 

 

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ditto :: icy cool interiors
Monday, November 19, 2012 by {darlene}

Today’s ditto takes my breath away. It is a room of icy cool interiors, and the mood is calm, cool and relaxing – yet TOTAL elegance. The color palette steals the show, and the symmetry and form pleases the eye. Let’s take a look at this space and ditto its amazing-ness.

*{What exactly is a ditto? :: The list below will break down for you many of the decorating concepts that are employed in this great space. As with all of our dittos, let’s study the DETAILS of what makes this space SO AMAZING, so that we can learn how to add more beauty to our own homes!!! And, as always, I look forward to hearing from you and finding out what you would ditto, too. So, be thinking!}

ice cool interiors ice cool interiors

 {Design by William Sofield, featured in Elle Decor}

 

DITTO :: {WHAT I WOULD STEAL FROM THIS SPACE}:

1.    ICY TONES.

Silvers. Pale pale blue. Pale pale lavender. Grays. Whites. Warmed up only by a few green plants and some splashes of gold.  Ditto! {Want to see more silver and gold combos? Check it here. And as you can see, I am kind of obsessed.}

2.   DON’T FORGET THE SHIMMER.

It is not just the color choices that make these icy cool interiors! It is the subtle addition of shimmer throughout the space. The rug is not just silver in color, but {likely by the addition of silk} it is also silver-y. The drapes are not just a pale pale lavender; they are also a waterfall of flowing sheen. The grand mirror reflects light and sparkle. And the huge polished marble fireplace bounces the light. All of these shimmery textures add to the overall icy cool feel. Ditto!!

3.  A CONSOLE TABLE WITH LAMPS BEHIND THE SOFA.

This is one of my favorite design features to add to a living room. It adds instant layering and symmetry. Such an elegant look. You can see it in my designs via this design board, this design board, and this design board, and others. Ditto!

4.  LEGGY FURNISHINGS.

I prefer leggy furnishings in a space {as opposed to chairs and sofas where the upholstery “body” goes all the way to the ground}. The reason why I love leggy pieces is because the eye and the light and the air can freely move around and under the piece. That allows a space to feel bigger, but it also creates a breathable, light, airy feel.  Ditto.

5.  A HUGE COFFEE TABLE.

What an unbelievably huge coffee table! It pulls this grand space together. Plus, it can serve as an extra bed in times of need {kidding.}. Man is it huge. Love it! Ditto!

6.  TWO MATCHING STOOLS FOR EXTRA SEATING.

Duo stools are Ditto-worthy in SO many spaces! Place two in front of a fireplace. Add two to a group seating arrangement. Place two at the end of a bed. Use two for a comfy alternative to a coffee table. Place one each under matching windows. Ditto!

7.  SEPARATE CONVERSATIONAL SEATING AREAS.

This is not a new decorating trick. On the contrary. Conversational “zones” are old hat. But, really. They are wonderful! Why else sit in a lovely, icy cool, well-decorated room… but to enjoy the company of others and converse? In this space, the far sofa and chairs is more enticing to me. I think the huge {but SO cool!} coffee table might make it a bit too far to chat with everyone who might sit around the table. Still the side chairs could have a chat while the sofa and the benches have another chat. Isn’t it fun to imagine chatting in such a lovely space? Ditto!


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SO much goodness.

Love anything I did not mention? or…

WHAT WOULD YOU DITTO {STEAL} FROM THIS SPACE, 1-7? SOMETHING ELSE?

I LOVE HEARING YOUR THOUGHTS!

 

 

 

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Images of :: add life to your neutral sofa
Friday, November 16, 2012 by {darlene}

Images Of

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Yesterday, I met with a {fun, sweet, adorable, stylish} new local client, and we had a ball walking through her lovely home. My favorite part of our consultation together, other than getting to chat and connect, was when I nudged her into adding some gutsy, colorful pillows to her sofa.

You could tell she wanted to.

And you could tell she loved it!

…  you could tell she second guessed it.

Aren’t we ALL like that?? We want the fun gutsy look. But when it actually comes to adding some guts to our own homes, we revert to wall-flower mode.

We doubt.

Well. For the love of all things fun, lovely, and gutsy… I say GO FOR IT!!!

It is just a pillow. It is just a little paint. It is just some fabric.

Stop talking yourself out of it, and go for it!

… now where was I?

Oh, yes!  You can’t imagine how her plain putty-colored sofa came to life when we added some magenta and navy to the mix.

In honor of my new friend/client’s sofa, I dedicate these images of sofas. Neutral sofas that would otherwise be DULL without their lively pillows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: bhg.com via darlene weir on Pinterest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is it time for you to add some LIVELY to your neutral sofa?

Tell me. What seating in your home is just crying for a pillow that is full of life!?

 

 

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