in case you didn't know...

i am a HUGE fan of graphic wallpaper. in fact, i think every house i live in should have at least one wallpapered room....

on another note, i have a big/exciting week ahead of me....can't wait to share :)

*images courtesy of the desk of annie, quadrille, elle/ tory burch, real living

common denominator.

it became very clear when searching through my pictures, that i have a thing for zigzag's right now. i think they are fabulous and are a much needed addition to my home....i am thinking that zigzag rug (it was painted over seagrass...a DIY)! or maybe i should keep this....

*images courtesy of apartment therapy, lindsey harper, bellasugar, cottage living, brilliant asylum, windsor smith/ house beautiful, brown button

white room w/ a twist...

obviously, i don't shy away from patterns...in fact, i love them. here are some great examples of how to spruce up a basic white room...whether it's one accent color or several, wallpapering a focal wall, or using fabulous fabric to add a punch- the outcome is delightful!!

*images courtesy of design my way/massucco warner miller, flickr, blueprint bliss/kay douglass, massucco warner miller, blueprint bliss/kay douglass, palmer weiss, massucco warmer miller

wallpapering w/ a recession...

today it is a miracle if you are one of the few who haven't been hit by some form of a recession. wallets are a little tighter and our minds are geared to think "do we really need that".....design is definitely taking a backseat but good design doesn't have to come with a huge price tag. if you find yourself in love with a wallpaper that is a little more than you would like to spend, don't disregard it but rather become creative with the space you use it...think backgrounds of cabinets, armories, closets, and bookshelves or tiny entryways and halls...

*pics courtesy of decorology, tom scheerer, my deco file, ruthie sommers via style court, my deco file