Spring into Summer

It is interesting how something as simple as your bedding can help you embrace the season. In the before picture I have a rich color of bedding with great texture that is thick, warm and a inviting, tell you to escape the cold of fall and winter and get cozy on up! The after picture shows bedding that is light, breezy, bright and echos the light we see outside during the spring and summer. The great thing about these simple changes is that they are inexpensive and every 6 months gives you a new change and feel to your room. Makes you think -- 'what else can I do to help me Spring into Summer?' 

Ta Door! A Unique Idea for a Headboard

A family member has recently updated all of their doors in their home and we had some left over white doors. In thinking about what we could do with these leftover doors, I thought about a headboard. First the door was painted and antiqued. Then a iron design element was added to it. And now... Ta Door! A great new headboard. 

-S.Pectol

Love Love Love Seat

I absolutely love this love seat. I fell in love with it when I saw it for sale by owner. It currently resides in my family room, but it will soon be at the end of my dinner table, or in  my bedroom, or as unique little sitting nook in my kitchen. Just because something is used or not a design name doesn't mean its value is any less. When you find a unique piece of furniture that could be multifaceted then take it home and experiment. You may just have the perfect piece to complete your room or rooms in this case. 

-S. Pectol

Doors to Open

I love unique, old, antiqued or glass door knobs. This is a perfect way to showcase some of your favorite door knobs that you find at antique stores, design stores, garage sales, thrift stores or your grandparent's house. 

-S.Pectol

Finding Inspiration and Building Upon It.

One of my favorite pieces of art is not something found in Europe or one of the many amazing museum of art here in the USA. It is from my late grandfather's house. When I inherited this piece of art (not worth any money to my knowledge) I knew I wanted to decorate my living room around it.

 

One way I have incorporated this art piece into my living room is by painting an old record player to match the painting. 

You will notice I used the bright yellow found in the painting as the color for my record player and the turquoise for the handles. This is a simple way to incorporate a piece of art into a room and create a furniture piece that is both unique, stylish and updated.

 

-S. Pectol