Wall Glam
{Trend} Pineapples and Horses
I know what you’re thinking… pineapples… horses… together? Who knew I’d ever put those two words side by side, and yet, they live and breath. I’ve really been noticing a lot of pineapples and horses in decor magazine trends lately. It’s different and there are many design options depending how you want to incorpoate this trend. I’m not one for “trends” per se, but I don’t mind sprinkling like items in my decor.
Pineapples
I first noticed this trend in the December 2010 Living Etc. magazine. This Meg Mathews Silver Pineapple Wallpaper is pretty interesting. I can see it in a tiny bathroom, talk about statement for your walls! And a great conversation starter if you’re brave and love pineapples! I can also image this wallpaper in that cottage in the woods kitchen, all white washed cupboards and this on the walls, talk about drama!
Here is some simple pineapple stationary, very tropical chic.
Crane & Co. Engraved Pineapple Ecruwhite Notes - The symbol of hospitality for centuries, a golden pineapple is hand engraved in fine detail on these ecru white notes. Matching envelopes are lined in satin gold. Great for sending a welcoming note to a new neighbor.
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Horses
Of course, Thomas Paul always has amazing designs and I found this
Thomas Paul Imperial Horse Linen Pillow – Java from www.designpublic.com
(one of my favorite online stores).
How about these horse pillows from another favorite store of mine, BurkeDecor.com, and all by Thomas Paul again (I think he has a thing for horses).
And what really started it all, my writing this post that is, is this cover of the December 2010 cover of Western Living, a Vancouver based design magazine. What a great way to add intrigue to design by adding the Moooi horse lamp, it caught my eye.
{Photograph by Martin Tessler}
Dabney Lee – Let’s Get Colorful!
Wow, did I stumble upon a treasure of colorful vision of home accessories. I have always been attracted to bright colors combined with modern patterns… and I found an online store that provides such pretty accessories for the home at Dabney Lee at Home. And my favorites are, drum roll please…
The Lucite Tray… always a favorite. Trays are so versatile, they can be use on your coffee table to hold magazines and keep your remote controls organized. Add to a side table with bottles, glasses and your favorite beverage. In the bathroom with your cotton swabs and make up pads. The list is endless, get creative! And the best part, you have the option to choose your personal style swatch, how divine! Customized to your taste, tres sweet I must say.
Another way to decorate your walls is with this monagrammed wall art.
There are so many more products to choose from such as salt & pepper shakers, note pads, file folders all available at Dabney Lee at Home.
{Image Credits: Dabney Lee at Home}
{Free Pattern} Amy Butler – Nigella Silhouettes
I found this free pattern on the Amy Butler website to make lovely framed silhouettes. A perfect way to accessorize your decor in a budget friendly manner. A marriage for that picture frame you don’t know what to do with and those left over pieces of fabric that you knew you put to good use one day and voila, pretty framed art.
I also think this might be useful to use patterned paper if you don’t want to use fabric. There is such an amazing assortment of paper, especially scrap-booking paper. Visit your local paper or craft store and let the creativity begin. Knowing me, I’ll find a lot of patterns and won’t be able to decide, but then again, I can make more than one and mix and match, same as the image (left). I find that we are embracing more color these days, you can not only see it in home decor but in fashion too, you’ll notice lots of color this season.
This might be a perfect way to collect your best girl friends and have a get together to exchange frabric, paper and best of all ideas with a glass of wine.
Looking for inspiration? This project is perfect to add cute silhouettes of your children’s favorite animals to the kids bedrooms. Or perfect for the baby nursery.
Enjoy.
On the home page of her website, scroll to the bottom, click on Free Patterns > Sewing Patterns… print out and follow the instructions.
{Image Credit: Amy Butler}
