I am in love with this Etsy shop! Handmade items are one of the only few things that truly get me excited so when I came across this shop I had to share. You have to really appreciate the love and hard work that goes into making these precious items. All are beautiful and whimsy. Right up my alley. Support indie artists out there and shop on Etsy people!
Seapinks' designer, Jennifer Hall is not only an artist but a craftswoman as well. Based out of Virginia, her love of nature and animals truly shows through her work and the details are impeccable. Some will make you laugh and others will make you go "awe" but you can guarantee they will all put a smile on your face. Stop by her shop and take a look around!
Here are some of my favorite items:
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
It's Raining Paper
I came across these gorgeous paper creations and had to share them. I have always loved paper and stationary products so it makes sense that I would grow up to be a crafter. The things people can do with it are amazing and truly inspiring. Here are some beautiful and unique works from D. Sharp (aka: Denise Sharp) - Artisan Details for Inspired Celebrations. Stunning!
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d sharp,
denise sharp,
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Friday, July 15, 2011
One Beautiful Engagement Party
I saw a photo of Blake Shelton and Miranda's wedding the other day on TV and really loved her dress. It got me interested to look for more photos of their big day which really made me happy. Their wedding was natural, rustic and expressed who they really are. Exactly what a wedding should be. I also came across photos of their engagement party which I had to share. I really fell in love with the design and feel of everything. It was done so well.
The party was held at Front Porch Farms in Nashville which is such a beautiful place. All the flowers looked as if they were handpicked from the garden and I love the addition of found objects and vintage finds. So nostalgic and pretty. One of my favorite elements was the tablecloths. They were so adorable! Patchwork quilts led the way for guests to sit and relax.
The outside was just as gorgeous while keeping with the rustic, earthy theme. I can imagine all their guests being so comfy and having a great time.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Negative Space
When designing your home, there are a lot of factors you must take into consideration. One of them is negative space. This is one of most important elements and yet most don't understand it. All of the free open areas that lie around tables and rugs and in between furniture and accessories can make or break a room. There is one thing to remember: your decor needs to breathe and so do you!
If you feel suffocated in a room, there are a few things that are going on. One, the furniture is too big for the space. Two, everything is too close to each other or three, there are too many things in the room. All of these are easy to fix. Make sure when you're buying furniture you take measurements, not just of the furniture itself, but of the room too. Don't forget the floor to ceiling height as well. Also, take into consideration the other pieces you plan on including in the space.
{Tip: When hanging artwork or framed photos on the wall make sure there is a good amount of space in between them. Here I hung up a number of small pieces together but because they are set up in a structured way and have at least 1.5 to 2 inches in between them, they don't look like a mess}
Always leave a good amount of space around furniture and large accessories such as lamps, stools, vases, etc. This includes the coffee table from the couch! Ten to twelve inches should be enough. People should be able to get up and walk around with ease but be close enough to reach cups and other things on the table.
Don't clutter a room with lots of stuff. This never looks good! You could have a lot of beautiful things in a space, but if there are too many it will all look like junk. Who wants that! Start with the necessities and then slowly add finishing touches and pops of style.
{Tip: When you want to create an area that shows off a collection or a number of plants like this, group items and furniture that resemble each other. Whether in color, texture or material, doing this will give a well thought out cohesive look instead of stuff you just piled together}
Also, try not to go to have too much space or your home will look bare. Fill it with beautiful things that make you happy but don't take over the space. Everything in the room should look like it belongs together with a couple of pops of sparkle. You want to live in a well rounded designed space that reflects who you are with effortless style.
Follow these tips and keep them in mind when redesigning or planning on designing a new space. Remember, the negative space is just as important as the space you're filling. It's where you're most of the time and being able to live and breathe effortlessly will make all the difference.
If you feel suffocated in a room, there are a few things that are going on. One, the furniture is too big for the space. Two, everything is too close to each other or three, there are too many things in the room. All of these are easy to fix. Make sure when you're buying furniture you take measurements, not just of the furniture itself, but of the room too. Don't forget the floor to ceiling height as well. Also, take into consideration the other pieces you plan on including in the space.
{Tip: When hanging artwork or framed photos on the wall make sure there is a good amount of space in between them. Here I hung up a number of small pieces together but because they are set up in a structured way and have at least 1.5 to 2 inches in between them, they don't look like a mess}
Always leave a good amount of space around furniture and large accessories such as lamps, stools, vases, etc. This includes the coffee table from the couch! Ten to twelve inches should be enough. People should be able to get up and walk around with ease but be close enough to reach cups and other things on the table.
Don't clutter a room with lots of stuff. This never looks good! You could have a lot of beautiful things in a space, but if there are too many it will all look like junk. Who wants that! Start with the necessities and then slowly add finishing touches and pops of style.
{Tip: When you want to create an area that shows off a collection or a number of plants like this, group items and furniture that resemble each other. Whether in color, texture or material, doing this will give a well thought out cohesive look instead of stuff you just piled together}
Also, try not to go to have too much space or your home will look bare. Fill it with beautiful things that make you happy but don't take over the space. Everything in the room should look like it belongs together with a couple of pops of sparkle. You want to live in a well rounded designed space that reflects who you are with effortless style.
Follow these tips and keep them in mind when redesigning or planning on designing a new space. Remember, the negative space is just as important as the space you're filling. It's where you're most of the time and being able to live and breathe effortlessly will make all the difference.
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