My Five Favorites - Decorating for Spring

Happy March friends!

 This month My Five Favorites is focusing on Decorating for Spring.

 I've definitely got a case of Spring Fever, we've had gorgeous weather flirting with the 70s,

 and it has me in the mood to add a few fresh touches.

 My pals and our special guest are also sharing their favorites. 

Kris @ Driven by Decor

Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Jennifer @ Dimples & Tangles

We're excited to have Sherry Hart @ Design Indulgence joining us as our guest this month.

She's as hilarious as she is talented, and her blog posts are likely to elicit oohs and ahhs, as

 well as, coffee spit on your keyboard. :) She has quite the reputation for putting together

 amazing neutrals, I still swoon every time I see her fabulous dining room!   

Sherry Hart - Design Indulgence

 #1

Wheat Grass

It's not just for Easter! Although I do plant it every year for our Easter table, I love

using it just as much to add a dose of freshness and texture to our home throughout

 the early spring. You can read the easy wheat grass planting instructions here.

   

#2

Bright Books

I go through my books and pull out some with bright covers to give my

vignettes some pizazz.    

One Room Challenge - Another Craigslist Bedroom

#3

Simple Solid Pillow

 For the perfect pop of color and super budget friendly. 

Zippered pillow covers are available at IKEA in a several colors from $4 - 8 here.  

#4

Spring Blossoms

No commentary necessary ~ other than I wish they lasted longer! 

#5

UN-decorate

I love a clean, edited space and spring is the ideal time to pack away decor, 

delight in not having to dust and clean it, open the windows and enjoy the freshness

of the season.      

One Room Challenge - Kitchen Reveal 

Happy Spring Decorating!

 Don't miss these ladies' My Five Favorites:  

 Kris @ Driven by Decor

Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Jennifer @ Dimples & Tangles

Sherry @ Design Indulgence

You might like these previous Five Favorites too:

My Five Favorites - Paint 

My Five Favorites - Quick & Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas

My Five Favorites - Home Organizing Tips

My Five Favorites - Decorative Accessories

Latest Craigslist Score & ALL My Dining Room Chairs

Hi friends, hope you had a great weekend.

If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen my latest Craigslist score that I

 picked up on Friday. I was smitten with the shape on these vintage gems. I would

 have passed since the last thing I need is a FOURTH set of dining room chairs,    

(yes, it's true, they're stacked to the ceiling in my basement with my other Craigslist addiction!)

 but the price was crazy ~ $15 for all five! I couldn't resist.   

I also have these faux bamboo chairs my fabulous friend found for me

while I was vacationing.  I did paint them black, I think I forgot to show you.

I could never part with this classic style.     

I'm sure you've forgotten all about these mid-century treasures that were a steal

a couple of years ago. I sanded and primed them and stalled out trying to decide on

 a color and upholstery. I still love the 40" height and sexy backside. :)  

I've never seen anything like them, so they're keepers.    

And then I have the vintage set you've seen for the last few years with a couple

different fabrics. The mix of styles with my farm table and  open style backs are

too perfect too give up. 

I know it's probably more than I need, haha, but what's a girl to do?

Do you have a favorite? 

Eddie Ross, Vintage(ish) Dishes and How to Get Them for a Steal

 One of my Christmas presents from my boys (#truth I ordered it and gave it to them to wrap)
was Eddie Ross' new book, Modern Mix. I highly recommend it if you have a love of
 design, thrifting, entertaining, a colorful collected style, reading, looking at pictures,
you get it ~ it's fabulous for anyone!
And, as informative as it is FUN!
I was inspired by his beautiful collections of dishes and talent for the eclectic mixes
he creates. I started paying more attention to vintage dishes and glassware when I was
 thrifting, but hadn't come across anything that spoke to me, until...

Modern Mix: Curating Personal Style with Chic & Accessible Finds - Eddie Ross

...I was at my local World Market (not sponsored btw, I just love them)
  and noticed these salad plates. And, although they weren't vintage, they had the look.
A classic Chinoiserie style border, unique color combos, and my favorite, a good
 dose of pink. I thought they'd pair perfectly with something modern or antique,
 and can't wait to see what else I find to add to the mix.

World Market Shanghai Salad Plate 

If you're not familiar with World Market's Explorer Club, a free rewards program, you
may want to check it out, asap! You'll receive special coupons. I combined my birthday
 coupon ($10 off anything) and another coupon ($10 off a $30 purchase).
Making the total for six of these beautiful plates...$10!  
(Online they're available as a set of 4, at my store they were sold individually.) 

You're welcome. :)

Inspired by Instagram Favs - 2

Many of my friends don't have Instagram accounts so I love sharing fun

ideas and design inspiration from some of the feeds I follow. I'm always sending

them photos and thought you might like to see a few of the feeds that recently   

captured my attention...

(click the link below photo to be directed to the IG feed)  

How sweet are these simple heart shaped cakelets - even the name is cute! 

lark and linen

Fabulous artwork in the background in an ornate gold frame adds an

 unexpected element to this pretty neutral room.    

judith balis

Perfectly simple, crisp, white and edited.

 julie blanner

I LOVE this stunning wallpapered powder room.

from the right bank

No doubt you've noticed the wallpaper trend. Here's another gorgeous
 powder room, the ideal space for a statement.

victoria hagan interiors

Is this the best kitchen workspace ever?!

heather bullard

And, if you've never checked out my Instagram feed you can take a peek here.

My Five Favorites - Decorative Accessories

Welcome to February's Five Favorites, this month I'm sharing my top

 five Decorative Accessories along with my talented friends and our special guest. 

Kris @ Driven by Decor
Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Jennifer @ Dimples & Tangles

We're thrilled to have Emily @ Emily A. Clark joining us as our guest host this month. 

She's as sweet as they come, a beyond fabulous design guru and blogger who needs no

 introduction, so I'll just move on. :) 

This stunning vignette she created is perfection in my book  ~ I'm sure you'll agree she's 

got a way with accessories. I'm dying to check out her faves! 

 Emily A. Clark - Caroline Lima Photography 

You guys, this was eye-opening - I didn't realize I use my Five Favorites in every room I do.

It's a wonder they don't all look exactly alike!

#1

Black Lamp Shades

They say every room needs a touch of black, my favorite way to infuse 

some is with black lamp shades. A little detail with big impact.  

Black lamp shades ~ Furry texture ~ Greenery  

Black lamp shades ~ Abstract artwork ~ Furry texture ~ White bowl ~ Greenery

Black lamp shades ~ Abstract artwork ~ Furry texture ~ White vase ~ Greenery

#2

Abstract Artwork

I love the modern vibe abstract art adds to a room, and the contrast of using traditional

 frames, which are perfect to add to your thrifting or garage sale list. 

Abstract artwork ~ White vase ~ Greenery

Abstract artwork ~ Black & white vases ~ Greenery 

Abstract artwork ~ Furry texture ~ White vase ~ Greenery

#3

Black & White Vases

I have several of these hardworking basics in all shapes and sizes, they move all over my

 house, and easily mix with everything. Look for pretty shapes when you're thrifting.

(I loved the black one below, I found it thrifting years ago, and just broke it last week.) :(    

 Black & white vases ~ Greenery 

Black lamp shades ~ Black vases ~ Furry texture ~ Greenery

#4

Furry Texture

There's nothing like cozy texture. The end.

Furry texture ~ Black lamp shades ~ White vases ~ Greenery

 Furry Texture ~ Black lamp shade ~ Black & white vase/bowl ~ Greenery

#5

 Greenery

An essential for every room ~ it brings life, texture and color. It couldn't be

easier, just head outside and clip from a tree or shrub in your yard.

Greenery ~ Black lamp shade ~ Abstract artwork ~ Black vase ~ Furry texture 

Greenery ~ Black shade ~ White vase

Be sure to stop by and check out the favorites of my pals!

Kris @ Driven by Decor
Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Jennifer @ Dimples & Tangles

Emily @ Emily A. Clark