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Stylish Contemporary Furniture

August 28, 2012 1 Comment

Several weeks ago, I highlighted some of my favorite items from Decorativ, a site which deals in affordable contempoary furniture and decor, offering stylish and affordable items from top manufacturers at 40 to 70% off retail.

Today I’m looking at some of their living room furniture.  The living room is where a lot of us spend the majority of time with the family, and it is also the place where guests will spend most of the time in our homes.  For this reason, I tend to spend more time making sure our living room always looks great.

And because the living room is the center of the house, the furniture and decor in this room really say a lot about you and serve as a foundation for the mood and atmosphere of the entire house.

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Spotlight on Valley Lighting and Home Decor

August 25, 2012 Leave a Comment

As fall approaches, you may be thinking of doing a little redecorating.   Just a few simple touches here and there can really make a difference.  For lovely selections in lighting and decor for your home, check out Valley Lighting.  They have a number fine styles and brands available, and you can find everything from simple to eleborate and classic to contemporary.   [Read more…]

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Shopping for Dorm Room Decor

August 15, 2012 1 Comment 

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One of the most daunting tasks of sending your children off to college is getting everything they will need for their dorm room and then getting the room set up.  One thing that can make the whole shopping experience is easier is first choosing a theme and colors for the room.

As the bed is generally the main “focal point” in any room, it’s a good idea to choose your bedding first.  This is your child’s chance to choose something that shows off their personal style, and today’s trends offer a lot of options from girly  animal and flower prints to fun chevron and paisley prints, or more masculine sets like plaids, camouflage, and collegiate bedding.

 

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After you’ve chosen your bedding, it is easy to find other accessories for the room in coordinating colors so that you can really bring the space together in a fun and uniform way.  I would start with storage bins. Most dorms do not have a lot of closet space, so bins are often needed to store clothing, towels, and supplies. And they have cute sets that can go right along the wall.

Your child should  also have a desk and chair.  While I think it’s fine to just get your basic desk and chair set, these now come in some fun and bright colors as well.

I also think a desk lamp is a must have item.  These come in cool colors, and the one pictured here even allows your child to play and charge his/her iPod.

Next add style and flair with some coordinating wall art, a bulletin board, a matching shag rug, and perhaps a beanbag chair or backrest. And also consider coordinating towels,  garbage can, and office supplies.

If it sounds like a lot to buy, consider  shopping for everything conveniently online.  Online retailers often sell full collections so that you can get everything you want in just a few clicks.  But either way you choose to shop, your child will be excited about picking out things for their new room and making their new dorm a true home away from home.

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Lamp Click: Lamps, Lighting, & More

August 5, 2012 Leave a Comment

When you are redecorating a room, the right lighting can make all the difference in the world.  In fact, just added new lighting to a room can really change things in a big.  Lamp Click is an online retailer that specializes in all types of lighting to fit your decorating and renovating needs.  They carry everything from the simplest of lamps to ceiling lights, wall lighting,  and outdoor lights.  And they also have a whole host of other home decor like clocks, vases, candleholders, wall art, and picture frames

You may enjoy the Sonneman Collection from lampclick.com.  It includes a mix of modern and contemporary lighting in both bronze and chrome finishes.  Above are just a few pieces from this collection.  My favorite is the Flute-Sconce on the bottom left.  I love its modern appeal, and I just think it’s very stlish and unique.

And then I also like the Sonneman Lighting Transitional 8 Light Heirloom 8 Light Round Pendant on the bottom right.  I think this would be great for someone who wants to dress up a room without making it too formal.

I also rather enjoyed browsing through all their table lamps. One of my favorite pieces is the Uttermost Lighting Iris Buffet Designed By Carolyn Kinder (pictured above).  I love the green and auburn glass. It is so pretty and unique.

And I also like their other home decor, especially the wall mirrors.  One in particular that I found interesting was the Fine Art Lamps Beveled Arcs Girandole.  I really like the sconces on either side, and I also like the frame around this mirror.  It sort of reminds me of the mirror on the wall from Snow White. It has a romantic yet mysterious look to, and it would definitely make a great show piece.

 Head over to lamp click to check out their other selections in fine lighting and home decor!

 

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DECORativ: Contemporary Decor and More

July 26, 2012 1 Comment

If you love contemporary decor, you should check out DECORativ.com.  It is an online invitation only  shopping community. They have a wide range of contemporary furniture, lighting, rugs, art, and other decor for your home that is stylish and affordable, and they offer merchandise from top manufacturers at 40 to 70% off retail. [Read more…]

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Bathroom Makeover and 10 Tips to Make Your Bathroom Guest Ready #CGC #CleanHands #spon

July 23, 2012 6 Comments

Today I’m excited to share some things that we did to makeover our bathroom, along with some tips to make your own bathroom guest ready! [Read more…]

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Making Your Home Guest Friendly: 11 Tips for The Living Room

July 11, 2012 6 Comments

I’m continuing with my “Make Your Home Guest Friendly” series, and today have some tips to help make your living room guest friendly.  Among the list, I tried to include tips for atmosphere, decor, and for making your home a more comfortable place.

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Cabin Curtains for my Kitchen

June 20, 2012 2 Comments

Before I get to today’s scheduled post, I thought some of my “regulars” might have been wondering what happened to this week’s giveaway.  Yes, there will be one, but it will posted tomorrow per the sponsor’s request.  (And here’s a hint: Groceries!)

One thing I’ve worked on in our house the last few months, is making the kitchen a little more thematic and color coordinated.  At some point last year in one of my posts, I said that our kitchen was  having a bit of an identity crisis.  So I’ve done different things to make red the primary color, using apples, red checks and plaids.  Now I’ve been shopping for things like curtains and curtain blinds.

 

For my windows I chose: Casey’s Cabin Window Valance by JoJo Designs Red

And I have to confess, and I know I may get some strange looks or laughs for this, but they are actually nursery curtains!  I was searching for plaid curtains when I found these, and then afterward I found all the other nursery accessories! (lol)

 But I decided to go with these anyway.  I liked the different  colors and patterns, and it seemed perfect for a country style kitchen!

What do you think?  Oh, and in case you’re interested in this nursery theme.  Here’s a picture of the crib and all the accessories!

 

 

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Love Bird Wreath Makeover

June 13, 2012 4 Comments

Today I am finally getting around to sharing the wreath that I have featured in my banner! I found this cute “Lovebird Inn” wreath at the thrift store for $2!  It was a little worn, but all it really needed was some new flowers and it would be perfect for our door.

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Spotlight on The Baker’s Daughter

May 23, 2012 4 Comments

I’m very excited to introduce my newest sponsor to you! I first fell in love with The Baker’s Daughter when I was looking for items to feature on my blog and in Etsy Treasuries.  And I’m very proud to share their shop with you!

The Baker’s Daughter offers beautiful handmade yarn wreaths, wall flowers, and decor for your home.  Their designs are unique and feature some bold, bright colors that you will love, and they have something for every holiday, season, and style you can imagine.

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