Aunt's Master Suite

When I was in Utah a few months ago my Aunt had me over to help her with her Master remodel. She wanted me to put some stuff together and send it to her sometime within the next few months. So, here I am finally putting things together. Her only input was that she liked Pottery Barn's duvets. I gave her four different options but here are two of them...

I hope she enjoys them!

Sincerely,

{Closet Cuteness}

I love Paloma Contrera's Blog, La Dolce Vita, and a few days ago she posted these fab pix of shopping bag art. I wish I would have been keeping my bags now. I will start now!

Love this.

{Tile Backsplash}

A gorgeous tiled back splash is priceless. I'm prettttttyyy sure that picking out tile for a backsplash is my favorite aspect of designing kitchens. Counter to ceiling backsplashes add an amount of richness that's simply to die for!

You'll get my point after these photos...

photo: Alice Lane Home

photo: Stadium NYC

photo: Traditional Home Magazine

 

photo: Urban Archeology

So when are you going to start your kitchen backsplash?? It's an easy DIY project and add so much character! I know I'm going to add to mine here in the next few weeks!

Hopefully I've given you some inspiration!

Yours truly,

{Color Em's Kitchen}

Hey Em! Let's Color your kitchen!

{Guest Post from DesignShuffle.com}

Today we're lucky to have a guest post from DesignShuffle.com about my recent passion for anything industrial. I hope you enjoy Suzi's article as much as I did!



I’m Susi and I write as a guest blogger for DesignShuffle.com, a fabulous social media site that
promotes interior designers and their work from around the world. My writing focuses on things I'm
passionate about: interior design, decorating ideas, home furnishings, gardening, travel and art. I get to look at gorgeous things all day and write about them. I'm a very lucky girl.

I am excited to be guest blogging here at The Whole Shebang. Emily asked me to write an article about industrial tables and I am excited to share my finds with all of you. Have you noticed this trend in magazines, blogs and stores? Weathered wood tops and industrial metal bases ending in casters are typical for industrial tables. Sometimes the tables will be all metal or all wood but have a distinct industrial or factory feel to them. These are great workhorse tables that can definitely stand up to the daily rigors in a kitchen, entry or living room. Here are some pics highlighting industrial tables. What do you think? Love? Hate? Own? Want?

Home Klondike via

An industrial coffee table works well with this traditional/eclectic décor. Industrial chic can work with both cosmopolitan and rustic furnishings. Think industrial tables are a passing fad or will they become one of those living room design ideas with staying power?

1st Dibs via

Antique and vintage industrial tables with original patinas are highly collectible and can fetch high prices. Substantial form meets function in this industrial table from 1st Dibs.

Apartment Therapy via

This industrial style dining table is a DIY project we found on Apartment Therapy. The recycled and reclaimed wood top adds character.

Frugal Farmhouse Design via

A simple industrial table can be made from pipe fittings and a great found piece of wood.

Vosges Paris via

An industrial cart can make a great console table for an entry or portable table in the home office. We love the large casters on this black painted metal table.

Urban Outfitters via

“New” industrial pieces can be found at a number of retailers. Look for simple wood tops, metal bases and casters.

Manifold Destiny via

This kitchen is full of industrial chic touches, like the metal chairs and bistro table. But what really caught our eye was the industrial table used as a console table or buffet.

Pinterest via

This new table, from West Elm, has the feeling of a French industrial table with its metal base and white marble top. So is an industrial table going to become one of your must-have kitchen design ideas?

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{Mosaic}

About six months ago I had a friend, Abby, who wanted me to teach her how to make a mosaic. We worked on her mosaic everyday and when it was completed a few weeks later she planned a big unveiling party. We all had to wear black and pearls. Unfortunately two hours before the party a big gust of wind picked it up (I have no idea how because it weighs like 100 pounds) and chucked it off of her outdoor fireplace.

I'm so proud of her because she picked up all the pieces and put them back together again. This time she had it professionally mounted :-).

Anyways, I think you will agree it turned out AMAZING. So amazing that she has inspired me to start a new goal. I am going to apply to every stinking art festival until someone lets me in!

I better start working because I am fresh out of mosaics. Can't wait!!

Sincerely,

P.S. I've come to find that some people aren't exactly sure what a mosaic is-
It's art that is made up of tiny pieces of glass. We take large sheets of stained glass and cut them up with special tools and then piece them together.

{Arcadian Home Decor Guest Post}

Today I am pleased to publish a guest post from Kenny from the Arcadian Home Decor Blog!

Read below for some of his great takes on Kitchen Nooks-

Home decor is all about optimizing space, and quite often kitchens are equipped with a few unique nooks. They can be used to showcase dinnerware or act as a casual eat-in area. Outfitted with table decor, wall decor and more, they can become stylish additions to any cuisinaire.

Here are eight beautiful kitchen nooks that will inspire you:

Office space

Style at Home (via)

Kitchens are one of the busiest areas of a home and can be the perfect spot for a small built-in office space, ideal for homework, keeping track of finances and other tech to-dos.

Cozy dining

Crown Point (via)

Take advantage of an extra alcove in a kitchen by converting it into an eat-in vignette with added bench seating.

Couch loungin'

delights by design (via)

A built-in couch looks stylish and inviting when paired with a casual table and chairs. This set-up looks beautiful with vases of flowers or symmetrical wall art.

Retro corner

Cococozy (via)

Make a kitchen nook reminiscent of a 50s-style diner with bright colours, retro chairs and light fixtures or a great framed print on the wall.

China wall

Marie's Maison (via)

Use the added space that a nook provides by showcasing dinnerware, including charger plates, vases, teacups, and pitchers.

Today I'm glad to publish a guest post from Kenny from the Arcadian Home Decor blog!



Contemporary cuisine

Distro Furniture (via)

An unoccupied kitchen corner can be a fun gathering place - this space, with modern furniture and a playful chalkboard, is very family-friendly.

Multi-functional

Sunshine Alpacas of Kentucky (via)

Kitchen nooks can be practical to not only show off collectibles but it can also be a great place for storing things, such as wine, as well as keeping useful items at-hand, such as mixing bowls.

Classic elegance

Houzz (via)

An eat-in kitchen nook pulls double-duty with built-in custom cabinetry - the matching fabrics in the window treatments and cushions tie the whole look together.

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{Decorative Pillows}

It's summer time! So throw out your fancy pants and freshen up your pillows!

I've just been fiddling around this morning looking for some pillows for my newlywed best friend. Check these cute things out-