A Few Good Pillows & 7 Decorating Tips

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Over the weekend I played around with the pillow shams I bought in Cambridge at my favorite rug shop last month.  Using inserts I already owned, I stuffed the kilim covers and placed them on our sectional.  Our prior pillow collection was a mix of kilim, cotton and shag in light natural tones, but I'm really liking the way the deep pink hues look with the dark brown sofa and the brick wall.  The plan is to get a few more to balance out the large seating area and to purchase art for the brick wall.  Take a look at our renewed sofa.

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I love mixing things up every once and while around the house.  The kids take notice and the space suddenly feels revived.  Here's a few more ideas to freshen up your space with little or no money spent.

1.  Remove curtains or replace them with a patterned fabric that is appropriate for the season.

2. If space allows, re-arrange your furniture.  

3. Add plants or repot the ones you have in coordinating containers for focal interest. 

4.  Give your sofa or chair a new look by draping a throw on it. 

5.  Rehang your art or find wall space for pieces you haven't hung yet.

6.  Rearrange your coffee table accessories; add books and magazines that you may not have read in while.  Keep books open to a page you find inspiring. 

7. Let your kids change things around for a day.  You'll either be completely mortified or pleasantly intrigued by how they see the space.  It's only for a day!

If you recently made some changes around your house, I would love to hear about them.

'Til Monday: 5 Weekend Favorites

 

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PomPoms and Pillows From Proud Mary Textiles

I'm loving the ethnic patterns, playful pompoms and bold colors of  Proud Mary Textiles pillow collection.  By working with global artisans, founder Harper Poe has created a line of modern accessories that bring fashion to the home while supporting indigenous cultures.  Take a look:

Be sure to check out Proud Mary Textiles' full collection by  clicking here.

Pom Poms: Yay Or Nay?!

 

Pom poms seem to be popping up on everything from bedspreads to lampshades.  I must confess I'm liking it.   If the whimsical detailing is not overdone, pom poms can add a playful touch to any room.  Take a look at few of my favorite 'pom pommed' items:

What do you think of the pom pom trend?

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Rug Reveal: The Two We Selected For Our California House.

Here are the two rugs we bought for our mid-century design house in California. With a lot of wood features and barely any space for wallpaper, I strongly feel that the wood in the new house needs to be toned down.  Hence I want to introduce colorful patterns for the floors and step out of my comfort zone that previously consisted of warmer hues and monochromatic color schemes.  Using vibrantly patterned rugs in cool shades of blue, the house will reflect (hopefully) a nice combination of textures, colors and patterns.  Take a look at the two we chose and some of the pillows we selected for the main living areas.

The moving truck is due to arrive in the East Bay next Monday.   After spending the upcoming weekend with us in New Jersey, on Sunday,  my husband will fly to California to receive our belongings and begin setting up house.  I'm beginning to feel anxious to get there soon...