Stripes are always fun – whether bold colors or neutrals, they add a great pop of pattern and texture to a space. Sources (clockwise from right): Kate Spade Candy Shop Stripe Shower Curtain / Haute House Chevron Stripe Chair/ Rosenthal Thomas Sunny Days Stripe Dinnerware / Urban Outfitters Ikat Stripe Pillow / ZGallerie Levels Artwork […]
Tired of the same old, same old patio furniture?
With the night’s finally cooling down in the Phoenix valley, my thoughts have been turning to outside living areas – but I was looking for a funky twist on the typical metal seating pieces we’ve grown accustomed to here. Enter the following…
Man Cave 101
Football season is upon us, and for those of you lucky enough to have your own space, listen up! Here are some ideas to get you headed in the right direction: Beige isn’t the only color that exists – we swear 🙂 Although we might not recommend it for every room, leather seating might […]
Cooling Blue
It’s hot – there’s no debating it. If you’re looking to cool down – try using cooler colors, like blue and gray, in your interior spaces. Check out some of these awesome bedrooms: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3023721/list/Palatable-Palettes–8-Cool-Blue-Bedrooms
Decorated ceilings
Great post on not forgetting the ceiling is yet another surface in the room that needs attention! http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1984294/list/Decorated-Ceilings-Are-Looking-Up We’ve used this trick on a couple of projects – and it truly made the room!
Bring your favorite restaurant home
We have some amazing restaurants here in the Phoenix valley. Why not take home some design-cues with your left-overs? Chelsea’s Kitchen is one of our faves – both for the food and the decor. Bring home this decor style by using: A reclaimed wood dining table mixed with woven rattan chairs. Linen texture drapery panels […]
Declare your Independence from boring design!
The most well-designed rooms always have an element of the “unexpected”. So this 4th, declare your Independence from safe design! Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to purchase a matching bedroom set. Mixing pieces actually gives you a more eclectic and livable look. If you love the nightstands from one group, choose […]
3 Luxury Items No Home Should be Without
Life nowadays is complicated – we’re always rushing here and there, and working way too hard. Our home should be our sanctuary away from the daily grind. We all deserve to have a little “luxury” in our lives, and especially in our home. Here are a few things we feel everyone deserves to splurge on: […]
Finds under $50…National Color Therapy Month
Since March is National Color Therapy Month, I thought I’d provide a much needed dose of therapy before month’s end… Very retro and very colorful! Beautiful rug from Urban Outfitters. Can’t forget about the Kitchen, can we? Loving these Bodum toasters – pretty enough to make you want toast every morning!Fabulous new take on tie-dye […]
Very cool article!
“…New research in neuroscience hints at how our surroundings affect feelings and behavior. In the current issue of Scientific American Mind, Emily Anthes describes how ceiling height, colors and other design factors influence attention and creativity. Scientists are just beginning to address these questions, in part by studying changes in brain activity as subjects make […]