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Love It or Hate It? Chartreuse Tufted Headboard
Chartreuse is one of those colors that people have a hard time feeling neutral about. This Chartreuse Tufted Headboard ($1,709) is built on a maple frame that's been covered in tufted, chartreuse suede. Part of me loves it, but I doubt that I could handle the color — or decorating around the color — for very long.
Inspired: Kate Hudson at Beverly Hills Burberry Opening
On Monday, Kate Hudson arrived at the grand re-opening of the Burberry Beverly Hills store looking as gorgeous as ever. But we all know Kate looks fab even when she's not all dolled up for an A-List event. What struck me about this photo wasn't Hudson's attire — the boxy Burberry dress isn't the most flattering — but the palette is awe-inspiring.
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- Get ready for a new shelter magazine.— Absolutely Beautiful Things
- Chartreuse and turquoise: what a great color combo!— AT:SF
- The Homewrecker is the latest and greatest demolition tool.— Charles & Hudson
- Learn to sew pleated grosgrain trim.—
- Try some motivational (or kitchen) art.— Decor8
- Save space with an ironing board mirror.— Design Milk
- Beautiful art is black and white.— Style Court
- Check out this small kitchen before and after.— Simply Stated
Inspired: Christian Dior's Fall 2010 Juicy Hues
Flipping through photos from Christian Dior's 2010 Fall Couture show, I noticed a theme of bright, juicy hues. As FabSugar noted, innerwear (corsets, garters, etc.) also played a major role, but considering how unpopular this corset-inspired chandelier was, I don't see lingerie motifs succeeding in the interior design world. These tangerine, pop pink, and chartreuse colors, on the other hand, would be a fun addition to any home — modern or traditional.The citrus-colored seat on this Colorful French Accent Chair ($349) from Wisteria, for instance, pops against its carved oak frame, jazzing up what I imagine is a conservative room.
Get the Look: It Takes Two
I may have been mystified by the synchronized swimmers during the 2008 Olympics, but they're not the only proof of value in symmetry. By using symmetry as a starting-off point for decorating your interiors, you can create a strong visual theme that looks polished, but not necessarily stiff. To get this look, you should start by centering your sofa on one wall, preferably in front of a window.
Steal of the Day: Signals Three Rose Vases
I would never call Signals a go-to retailer for home décor products, but every once in a while they sweep me off my feet with a great steal. This time, it's Signals Three Rose Vases ($32, reduced from $59), three vases adorned with rose blooms in cream, chartreuse, and mint. Not only is a set of three vases for 30 bucks an incredible deal, but the vases share a remarkable similarity with the Roost Porcelain Flower Vase ($68-$96), a design I've been fawning over for some time.
Before and After: a Pretty Patio Table
In the process of putting some pizzazz in her backyard, one woman found this old, iron demilune patio table peeling with black and white paint that had clearly seen better days. A little elbow work, sanding, priming, and painting transformed it into a pretty, pink patio table. To see the magnificent results, and which lovely gal is this table's proud owner, read more
Crave Worthy: The Rug Company Durbar Hall Rug
It's no wonder I felt an instant attraction to The Rug Company Durbar Hall Rug ($1,795- $25,920); the chartreuse and charcoal flocked rug is designed by Designers Guild — a favorite luxury home furnishing brand of mine. Made of 100 knot, Tibetan wool and silk, it's a high-quality rug that would probably outlive me, if I could ever afford to make the splurge. Its flowing branches and botanicals are certainly feminine enough for a bedroom, but I'd love to see it in a formal dining room with a glossy credenza and a noir chandelier, tempered by a slightly rustic wood dining table.
Etsy Find: Rae Dunn Little Bee Dish
Reeled into a great local sale a few weekends ago, I treated myself to a pair of small Rae Dunn dishes that read "EAT" and a larger one with a chartreuse border, perfect for serving up cheese and crackers for a party of two. They've since become a favorite possession of mine. So, I was ecstatic to come across Rae Dunn's pottery in Etsy.
The Card Shop: You Float My Boat Card
You can never go wrong with a well-designed gocco print card, tagged with a catch phrase or a classic pun. That's why the Paper Wren You Float My Boat Card ($3.50) is just my style. I'm loving the somewhat retro teal anchors and ships; they've got me mouthing "Ahoy There"!
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