Apartment Therapy Showcase

I was catching up with one of my favorite blogs, Apartment Therapy, when I came across this girly, colorful, flea market filled house. I just love it! As a designer I like many different styles and therefore have a very eclectic taste. Also, I'm definitely not scared of color. The problem is I feel like I can never get my own house put together as beautifully as they have done here. I am constantly wanting to change things as I find new ideas or exciting flea market finds. I guess I need to take my own advise and pull image(s) out of my favorite magazine, stick them on the wall and use them for inspiration in completing a finished space. One at a time if I have to. First, I need to finish my office space.

As for this space, I'm in love with the tall fabric headboards (very easy to make), the bright colors and the mixed use of pattern. You can see more images, Alicia's interview and resources HERE. Also while you are there check out Mike & Maddie's Sweet Nothings.

COLOR ME SPRING

I was inspired this week by some beautiful interior design photos of a children’s bedroom I came across on Flickr. The photos are from Lynn-Anne who runs a family owned business, LAKBdesigns in Charlotte, NC and sells vintage items with her daughter on Etsy. Lynn-Anne says she was inspired first and foremost by her daughter, Caroline, and the space itself when designing this room. The color pallet started with the polar bear oilcloth Lynn-Anne brought back from England and the beautiful second hand quilt from the 1930s. A lot of the pieces in the room were holdovers and second hand items that were very affordable. You can find out more about the inspiration, challenges, resources, and advice Lynn-Anne has about designing a room like this one at Ohdeeoh.com.

LAKBdesign
Flickr Photostream
Fergusandme Etsy Shop

Stick around this week as I explore craft projects, flower arrangements and thrifty finds inspired by this colorful spring pallet!

Letterpress Contest at Oh, Hello Friend

If you haven't seen it already, Oh, Hello Friend a craft and design blog I recently started following is having a letterpress give away contests in support of Letterpress Week. Lots of talented artist are giving away beautiful custom letterpress business cards, prints, stationary and even letterpress jewelry! I highly recommend you checkout the blog, its beautiful, and enter the contests but don't forget to visit the shops and leave them a comment or two for support:

Ruby Press
Bookhou
Chatham and Caron
Louella Press
Roll and Tumble Press
Gwen Delicious Jewelry
Tomboy
Pearl & Marmalade
Monki Vintage
Eight Hour Day
Snap & Tumble
One Canoe Two

DESIGN BLOGS

Back in December 2009 the Times published a list of the top 50 design blogs worldwide. Several of the blogs I follow happen to be on this list along with a bunch of other great blogs I encourage everyone to check out. You can find a few of my favorites below or in the 'friends and links' section to the bottom right.

Design Squish
Design Sponge
sfgirlbybay
Modish
Design is Mine
Wee Birdy

Once I find the right template and style for my blog maybe I'll make that list one day!! (or at least the top 100 ;)