In the midst of the summer heat, white hot designs emerge and get us inspired!
white hot design – august 2018
Spring 2017 – Color & Pattern Inspiration
Happy Spring! It’s my favorite time of the year as flowers bloom & color abounds after months of cold & snow! Who’s ready for a color infusion with a pop of pattern? Love these fun new things on the market! Bronze, Pink & Blue – any DG’s inspired?
Happy Spring & Happy Decorating!
Spring is in the air! – Patio Inspiration
Last year, I finally moved into a place with an outdoor patio! I was so excited and searched for things to fill the space. However, the indoor rooms needed a bit more attention so instead I worked on those spaces. Also, I found myself spending a great deal of time at the pool and less emphasis on the patio resulted.
However, 2015 is a new year and I’d really love to make that space an extension of my living space. Here is a concept photo as well as a sketch of the space:
It’s not a huge space but I think I can maximize it’s potential :)
A before photo…a little sad at the moment but the weeds are gone!
I already purchased this great little wrought iron folding table at Target…awesome b/c of size and portability…but i need chairs…
Love the Parisian bistro chairs!
This chaise/daybed from C&B would really make the space. Extra seating for guests but a great place for me to curl up with my ipad and get inspired…I hope I can make this happen :)
I love how colorful (and affordable) outdoor area rugs are! This is a great option to bring in my blue color scheme…
Fun patterns, yes?!
If I have space for this; I would love a little extra room to bring the bar outdoors…
The rest is all fun entertaining ideas!
I’ll keep you posted on the progress! Happy Decorating!!
Summer 2014 – Bright Outdoors
Summer’s finally here! It’s time to sweep off the patio & get your outdoor space ready for summer entertaining! Here’s inspiration for a bright spot outdoors!
Happy Decorating!
Summer 2014 – Sun-drenched Oasis
They say all trends come from the coasts…
After living in San Diego (which is basically a tiny oasis on the fringe of a vast desert), I came to have a great appreciation for succulents known as “ground cover” for lawns and highways alike. From my perspective, as a midwesterner and someone who longed for green grass, it was a hint of home and “bloomed” all year long. Up close, I realized how strong & uniquely beautiful these plants actually are. So now, 7 years after moving back to Missouri, I’ve noticed that succulents are having quite the renaissance.
And it’s not just succulents, it’s the entire sun-drenched California vibe. In every catalog and magazine, modern outdoor furniture is adopting a fresh, light-colored hue. Think of the height of summer where the sun feels like it is bleaching everything in sight.
- OUT: black wrought-iron/dark aluminum
- IN: natural teak/weathered wood/neutral woven/brass
This is refreshing as it parallels our recent devotion to outdoor living and also spurs a new style for homeowners updating their spaces. See below for inspiration for your home in subtle hues!
Happy Decorating!