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Friday, July 19, 2013

Bold and Colorful Statement Headboards


It's often said that a bedroom should evoke feelings of serenity and relaxation, allowing us to come home after a long day of work and unwind in our own sacred space. However today, instead of looking at typical bedrooms featuring a soft or light color palette and subtle lines or design elements, I thought I'd show you several bedrooms that break this trend in their color schemes and bold patterns. In this post I'm choosing to focus mainly on headboards that bring these design elements front and center. I hope you enjoy!





I love how the bold red patterned headboard above contrasts with the softer tan walls, making it the main focus of the room and adding a ton of interest to an otherwise subdued color palette.





The bedroom above does a great job of mixing bold patterns (such as in the striped curtains and patterned headboard) in colors that make a statement and pair nicely with each other as opposed to matching perfectly. This allows the two elements, particularly the headboard, to stand out on their own while still creating a cohesive look that's pleasing to the eye.





The bold yellow floral pattern of the headboard above is definitely a favorite of mine. It certainly makes a statement and draws attention to itself, but at the same time fits in wonderfully with the color scheme of the entire room. I also can't help but like the beautiful yellow and pale blue color palette. 




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The headboard showcased in the bedroom above is great in that it has a fun and colorful pattern, but in addition it incorporates all of the colors seen in the rest of the room. The pinks, reds, purples and even bits of green in the headboard can also be seen in the pillows, blankets and accessories of the room such as the flowers. In this way the headboard works as a focal point for the room in its bold pattern and colors, as well as in the way it brings the rest of the room together through its own color palette. 





The hot pink rectangular headboard pictured above is a lot of fun and adds the perfect pop of color to liven up the space. Contrasting with the space's general color palette of black white (and bits of green and other shades of pink), the boldness of the headboard's color puts it front and center. In addition, its rectangular shape fits nicely with the geometric shapes and patterns that appear in other elements of the space, such as the bedding and tiled bathroom floors in the background. 




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In this final picture, the headboard adds a bold pattern to the room and also features a dark grey color that stands out from the rest of the space's color palette of light grey and white. In this way it is able to stand out and add interest, while still fitting in perfectly with the rest of the room.





Thanks so much everyone and I'll see you again soon!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Fun DIY Magazine Holders

After a long and grueling semester, I'm finally back home and can now take a break from the stress of college life. This summer I plan to work on this blog as much as possible, covering all the things I'm interested in and things that will hopefully interest you as well. There are many DIY projects on the horizon, which I'll also be sharing with you on this blog. I'd love to hear any feedback about my blog that you may have, so feel free to post in the comments!


For this particular post I want to focus on some examples of DIY projects that involve decorating or creating your own magazine holder or file. Magazine holders are available all over the place, but by DIY-ing it, you can help decorate your space to your liking or work on creating a certain look that suits yourself and your needs perfectly. Each inspirational DIY project featured below includes a link which will lead you to the project's source, where you can find instructions on how to do something similar.




The DIY magazine holder below is great because it adds a fun pop of bold color. If you're looking to spice up your home office or workspace by adding color and even perhaps a bold pattern, than this might be the way to go!







Below is an example of a DIY magazine holder that is super fun with its tropical-floral pattern and various colors. It could definitely add a lot of interest to any space, especially if you're going for something more detailed and elaborate, pattern-wise.







I also love the project featured below because the lime green and white colors as well as the subtle striped pattern are fun, but not overpowering, so that they add a hint of interest and color to a space, yet not so much that they would become the main focus of the room. 







The multi-colored DIY magazine holder featured below on the left is also a lot of fun. I love how placing it next to a simple yet bold magazine holder on the right really emphasizes its colors and helps it stand out. 







I hope you enjoyed this post! See you soon!




Sunday, April 7, 2013

Blue Patterned Paper Favorites

Without a doubt, one of my favorite types of craft supplies is patterned paper. So, today I thought I'd share with you some of my current favorites (all found on the Two Peas in a Bucket website). The ones I've chosen feature some fantastic shades of blue along with some really cute patterns. If any of them happen to strike your fancy, just click the coordinating link at the bottom of the post and it'll take you to where you can buy the paper yourself on the Two Peas in a Bucket website! Enjoy!


(from left to right starting at the top left)
1. Mini Skirt 12 x 12 Daphne's Closet Two Peas in a Buckeet
2. Charming Carol 12 x 12 My Girl Paper Two Peas in a Bucket
3. Newport 12 x 12 Shoreline Paper Two Peas in a Bucket
4. Surf's Up 12 x 12 Sand & Sun Paper Two Peas in a Bucket
5. Andy 12 x 12 Love You More Boy Paper Two Peas in a Bucket
6. May Eighteenth 12 x 12 Love and Marriage Paper Two Peas in a Bucket


Thanks everyone! See you again soon!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Lovely Letterpress & Calligraphy from Etsy

Today I found some beautiful letterpress stationery on Etsy from three different sellers that I thought I'd share with you. The calligraphy lettering featured in each of them gives them an added touch of elegance that makes them really lovely to look at. Hopefully you'll like them as much as I do!








Thanks! See you soon!



Acrylic Desk Accessories

Good morning all! Today I'd like to share with you a photo I came across online of a very pretty, elegant and organized section of a home office. The pink and white colors are lovely, but I also very much like the acrylic desk accessories, which add a nice touch of sophistication to the space. Inspired by the photo, I put together a collage of acrylic desk accessories similar to those seen in the picture and included links to their retailers, just in case you'd like to create this look yourself!



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1. Acrylic Letter Stand Muji US
2. 'Baby' Pale Pink Envelopes Oh So Cherished
3. Acrylic Tray Waiting on Martha
4. Acrylic Pen & Pencil Holder Waiting on Martha
5. Jotters Set Russell and Hazel
6. Acrylic Tape Dispenser The Container Store
7. Acrylic Stapler Kantek
8. Oval Acrylic Wastebasket The Container Store
9. Quips & Queries Set - This and That Office Luxe




Thanks so much everyone and I'll see you soon!


Monday, April 1, 2013

Soft Pastels in Home Offices & Workspaces

During last week and this past weekend I came across a lot of Easter-themed photos featuring some really lovely pastel colors. This inspired me to go ahead and find some great photos of home offices featuring equally lovely shades of pastel colors. Take a look and let me know what you think!




I love the soft pastel blue wall color in contrast with the bright pop of bold pink on the door.



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The organization of this space in itself is enough to be impress, but I'm also very fond of it's the more neutral pastel color palette.





The pastel pink color of the paint of one of the walls along with the fun and unique overhead light give this space a lot of charm.



Thanks for reading everyone! See you again soon!


Most Recent Craft Supply Purchases

Today I'd like to share with all you the most recent purchases I've made when it comes to craft supplies, which in this instance is three clear stamp sets. I love making cards and tags and it's always a lot of fun to start playing with a new stamp set to make items that are both pretty and unique. I think that the three sets pictured below will be great for making thank you cards, birthday cards for kids, and general "just because" cards. They haven't arrived in the mail yet, but once they do and I've had some time to work with them, I'll be sure to upload some pictures of the things I've made!


That's all for right now everyone! See you again soon!