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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Halloween Tricks and Treats

Halloween is such a great time to be creative and let your imagination soar.

Decorate your pumpkins with candy or a witch hat, and try your talents

at making a bat jar out of M&M's!

For your Halloween party, try some of these spooky props

and fun treat bags for your guests.

For your party, add colorful Halloween wreaths and handmade decorations.

I love the gold pumpkins for the outdoor display, and the lollipop holder is adorable!

Don't forget to make spiced pumpkin seeds. Mmmmm, my favorite! Get the recipe.

Want more inspiration? Food for decoration is one of my favorites!

Monday, September 12, 2011

Bedroom Decorating Ideas

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Fall 2011 Trends : Modern Global

Check out Style at Home for the Fall 2011 Trends Report. Design trends such as wood, new neutrals {velvety lilac, soft sage and warm taupe} and Modern Global

are the new buzz words around town.

How to get the Modern Global Look: Mix traditional and contemporary pieces together, add exotic textiles and layer it!! I love the idea of a solid textured rug with a bold patterned graphic rug on top.

Artifacts, African decor and organic forms such as these animal horns create a worldly atmosphere. Love the lamps and wallpaper too!

Check out these accessories to enhance your Modern Gobal look.

Zebra Area Rug, African Decor Bow Mask Table

Wooden beaded chandelier and a rose blossom candle hurricane ...

Vintage style with a Modern flair via Regina Andrew Design

Ikat Printed by Duralee Pillows paired with abstract wall art on Etsy.

Set of 3 Wall plaques via Crate and Barrel

Mystic River Fine Art Original Painting

Decorating Ideas: Paint Colors

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Cool Art Wall

I was visiting all of my favorite blogs this morning while enjoying my coffee.

Emily Clark is definitely on my blogroll as a daily read! Emily has a wonderful series called now and then, where she features different bloggers rooms with before and after shots. I was admiring Marianne's rooms (another favorite design blogger of Haven and Home) and what did I see on the cool art wall but my little blue crab print. It's always

so exciting to see my art in unexpected places. I love the black frames Marianne!

Visit my Etsy shop for more prints and originals

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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Traditional Home Tour

Traditional elegance is how I would describe the home of Carole and Buddy Stalling in Lynchburg Virginia. You enter into a grand foyer with a spiral staircase, beautiful wallpaper, an exquisite mirror and antique botanical prints that came from England.

To the left is the formal dining room filled with sentimental heirlooms and antiques, and a fabulous crystal and silver epergne as the table centerpiece. The portrait is of Col. John Banister from Petersburg, Va (b. 1734 - d. 1788). He was a delegate from Virginia to the Philadelphia Congress in 1778 and was one of the signers of the Articles of Confederation. My favorite is the grand sideboard with the candlabras, silver service, and antique knife holders.

Crown moulding and oriental rugs are present throughout the home. The living room is filled with more antique furniture paired with updated upholstery in rich colors. The antique miniature highboy chest is made of burl walnut. Carole and Buddy Stalling collect original paintings from their travels and have quite a beautiful collection in every room.

On the way to the master bedroom is a glassed in hallway similar to a greenhouse filled with various potted plants and hanging baskets.

As you step out the side entrance, there is a beautiful garden. Currently the geraniums, seedum, hydrangea, and impatients are in full bloom.

As you head to the backyard, there is a full bricked in patio perfect for entertaining, complete with a built-in grill. There is also a guest house in the back for out of town visitors. Nestled in the woods, it is truly a private retreat.