It's officially Fall!

 

 

In the City

Glorious, beautiful, crispy Fall is finally here! 

 

Funky Junk Interiors

Happy Jelly

Looking for a darling Pumpkin Project?

     Before:                                                                                    After:

 

You can view the tutorial on how to create these fabric covered Fall treasures at
Alderberry Hill.

Wit & Delight

Our internal time clocks are whispering, "Enjoy these brief, balmy
days of Fall before Winter's white sleep."

Happy Friday!  Let's celebrate with some exceptional

 

Befores & Afters:

                Before - 70s end tables that hardly excite

                After - oh, red hot mamma!

The Turquoise Iris

SO sophisticated - love the red lacquer look!

This is the perfect example of what fleaChic

is all about - transforming the inexpensive

ordinary into the priceless extraordinary.

 

 

 

Home Jelly

Isn't it amazing how drastically you can change a lamp by

lining the INSIDE of the shade with contemporary fabric?!

 

 

 

Unfortunately, the laminate surface of

many vintage pieces just can't be restored.

Meg and Mums

The next best thing?  Give it a spectacular makeover.

 

 

 

You're thinking, "This is the 'before'? of a chicken coop. . . . . .

better after

. . . . . until you see the darling 'after'!

 

 

 

 

Design Sponge

It's hard to believe this is the same hutch, isn't it?  Great job.

 

     Before:                                                             After:

his & hers

Amazing transformation from charming country to city sophisticated.

 

 

You know that I'm a fool for a chair re-do:

Apartment Therapy

Found at a flea market, this classic Hepplewhite

chair will enjoy an extended, useful life.

 

You may not be able to extend your weekend

but you can make it happy and useful!

. . . . . brown paper packages tied up with strings,
these are a few of my favorite things.
Source

Do you own something you like so much that you want it around

you all the time?  Even if it doesn't exactly fit in your decor?

flare

 

 

design sponge

 

 

 

 

desire to inspire

 Why not decorate with a vintage surf board?!

 

 

 

 Peacock Feathers
The beautiful kimono makes an arresting wall hanging.

skona hem
Which is more charming - the Clara
Bow(ish) photo or the functional tool chest?

The Decorista
Even though we live at the lake, I don't know
that I could find the right spot for this gold fish. 

The unusual and the unexpected not only add a touch of panache to any style
but also show your sense of humor.  Go ahead, display your favorite things.

Is your house a girl or a boy?

 

What?!

 

A girl or a boy.  Is it masculine or feminine?
What gender is your house?

 

 

 

             Masculine Shelves                                       Feminine Shelves 

 

 

       Man's Dining Room                                  Woman's Dining Room 

 

 

 

          Boy Bedroom                                           Girl Bedroom 

 

 

             Guy's Chair                                           Girl's Chair

 

 

     Guy's Desk                                                Girl's Desk 

 

  

 

 

              Man's Bar                                                                                        Woman's Bar

 

 

 

                Guy's Attic                                                    Girl's Attic

 

 

 

 

   Masculine Industrial Chic              Feminine Industrial Chic

 

                  Man's Cave                                               Woman's Cave

 

 

 

             Masculine                                                             Feminine

 

 

So, is your house a boy or a girl?

 

Photo credits:  Garden and Gun, House & Home, Southern Living, SplitPea Vintage, Charlotta Ward, Convoy, Boomeria, Insert Definition, Book of Secrets, UMLA, Brown Dress with White Dots

Can't seem to find that perfect piece of art to hang over the sofa or fill the

huge naked spot on the wall?  Have you considered just writing on the walls?!

 

Streets of Beige 

            Graffiti artist Deck Two sketched a panoramic drawing of prominent
            landmarks on the kitchen cabinets and walls of a New York City loft.

For those of us who can't afford their own personal

artist, we might consider script decals.

the absolution

 

Maybe a favorite quote would suit you better:

Quote Inspiration

 

 

 In Style Home
Actress Molly Sims had the lyrics of her favorite song,
We're In Heaven, by Bryan Adams,
painted on her living room wall.

Traditional Home

Designer Jeff Andrews' unusual style was featured in Traditional Home.
The inset reads:

   "This is one of my favorite rooms," says Andrews.  "It's fun, and not just for

   kids."  Over scaled pendant lighting adds edginess, flanking artwork by Los

   Angeles artist Matthew Hall.  The painting is the lyrics to Madonna's "Little

   Star."  The design began with the printed linen at the window.  The sofa is

   covered in a gold chenille.  The khaki gold feel-good rug is forgiving.

I would choose Don't Stop Believing, by Matthew Heller, for my wall:

What lyrics would you choose?


Even a 3 year old would like to see
their favorite song on the wall!

 Design Suite




How 'bout a touch of whimsy in the laundry room?

For the Home

Net Interiors

Pop artist Keith Haring has expanded
his design empire to include wall decals.

 

 

The artist seems to be a little overwhelmed by his barking dogs.

Whether your taste runs toward the sophisticated or the silly, graffiti
and script decals add a personal, stylistic and inexpensive touch.