Summer Olympics Tribute :: Union Jack Decor

With the 30th Summer Olympic Games just a couple weeks away, I thought it would be fun to pay tribute to the host country’s flag. Better know as the Union Jack, UK’s national flag has quite a history. Created in 1606, I loved this image the portrays how the famous pattern came to be.
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(image via Ward’s Book of Days)
Chairs, pillows and even a refrigerator are some home décor items I found that showcase this this handsome flag. It was hard to narrow down, but here are my faves.
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Thank you London for hosting!

And with that said – go team USA!

 
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Read full story By on July 11, 2012 in color, furniture, home accessories, union jack

San Francisco Decorator Showcase: Heather Hillard’s Master Bedroom

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(Photo credit: Michele Lee Willson Photography via Elle Decor)


Even though this year’s Decorator Showcase in San Francisco has come to a close, I wanted to share one of my favorite spaces in the house, the Master Bedroom by Heather Hilliard. The serene bedroom is a great example of Heather’s ability to integrate classic detailing with the order of modern design. She states, “My concept for the room was inspired by a quote I read by a French designer, “Sometimes the beauty of a space is the empty space.” That idea resonated with me. I edited the room down to the essentials and used luxurious materials to create a serene environment with accents of color and a focus on contemporary art”.
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Heather designed the room as an art installation, with white of cream 16” wide horizontal painted stripes integrated into the design of the space. To create softness against the striped walls, curvy, organic shaped furnishings like the kidney-shaped Vladimir Kagan-inspired sofa.

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(Photo credit: Michele Lee Willson Photography)

The space displays the beginnings of an exquisite contemporary art collection. Over the mantel hangs “Storm King” by Robert Kingston, while in the entryway “Specks of Dust” by Gary Blum. Also in the entryway, hangs the Coquille Chandelier by Remains that was inspired by the legendary Tony Duquette. The fixture is hand molded of opaline resin and directly cast from the original pattern found in Duquette’s archive.

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(Photo credit: Michele Lee Willson Photography)

A modern wooden sculpture by David Nash and brass fire screen by John Lyle add warmth and texture to the space. 

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The custom oxidized brass screen was stunning and the room’s piece of jewelry. Love!

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(Photo credit: Michele Lee Willson Photography)
The custom striped headboard by Heather seamlessly lines up with the painted wall stripes.

Heather also applied the fashion advice of Coco Chanel to the room’s design, “before you leave the house, remove one piece.” Such great advice!

Visit the other rooms in this year’s showcase:
 
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Read full story By on July 9, 2012 in bedrooms, beds, furniture, interior design, original artwork

Cute, Eco-Friendly Lemonade Stand Supplies

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Summer and lemonade stands go hand in hand. And isn’t the lemonade stand above just the cutest? My kids would love! And I love because it features reusable glasses, pitchers and decor by Acme Party Box Company so your kids can be open for business all summer long.

I’ve shared their sweet eco-friendly, sustainable and reusable party products before, but couldn’t pass up sharing their lemonade stand accessories!

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All of the Acme’s darling lemonade stand accessories and supplies can be found here.

Happy Friday!

* all images via Acme Party Box Company
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Read full story By on July 6, 2012 in baby and children, Entertaining, green design

Red, White & Blue Boy’s Room & Happy July 4th

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It’s Independence Day here in the USA and a day when our pride for the stars and stripes is most evident. I spotted this patriotic red, white and blue boy’s bedroom on Project Nursery, loved the look and thought it was perfect for today’s post. The walls painted a navy and pale blue, star rug and stylish storage for toys {below} are my favorite elements.
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Wishing you a happy & safe July 4th!
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Read full story By on July 4, 2012 in boy's bedroom, Fourth of July, holiday decor, quote