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Cool Idea: Mounting Mismatched China
Flea markets and thrift stores can be a treasure trove of mismatched china, which could lead to trouble depending on your level of impulse control. One too many "Oh, this little dish is too cute to pass up!" and next thing you know, you've got boxes of quirky plates without coordinating mates.
Casa Quickie: Kids' Art on the Wall, Not the Fridge
In Amsterdam, a Dutch couple based its décor on a range of noncolors, using blacks and whites, asphalt, variations of gray, earth tones, and light — skillfully (and daringly) playing with blends and mismatches. In the playroom, they used the dark colors but made a bold move by wallpapering with their children's drawings. Rather than letting their children run loose with fabric markers on a muslin sofa, they made large-format, black-and-white photocopies of their children's artwork and adhered them to the wall in a repeat, much like traditional wallpaper.
Get the Look: A Cashmere Mafia Bedroom, the Art
The last element of this Get the Look is the wall décor. Production Designer Stephen Hendrickson whose dark brown graphic wall art, which resonates with the lines of modern furniture and brings the earthy tones of the room together. I've rounded up some similar items to help you get the look of Zoe and Eric's bedroom in your own home.
Steal of the Day: Starburst Wire Wall Mirror
I must admit I'm very much over the starburst mirror trend. But, if you're still feelin' 'em and you want to get your hands on one, you might as well buy it on sale. The Wrapables Starburst Wire Wall Mirror ($29.99) will do the trick, and save you some dollars to spend on more happening trends, like ombré or mercury glass.
And the Winner Is . . .
At long last, we have a winner!
To see who won the Ferm giveaway, just read more
And the winner Is...
...Kmariem! Congratulations to Kmariem, who has won a a set of Yee-Haw Industries' "Flowering Trees of Appalachia" series, which includes hand-carved wood cuts of Dogwood, Magnolia, Paw Paw and Redbud trees. These can be used as cards, but I'd consider framing this series and hanging them together.
Dressing My Walls: Chair Painting in the Dining Room
On this, the last day of Dress Your Walls month, I bring you another picture from my home. As you may know, my fiancé and I are currently in the middle of trying to combine our styles and belongings, which is always something of a challenge.
This painting, by Austin artist Brandon Petree, only received a so-so reaction from Peter when I hung it on the wall.
Wall Murals for Kids
Artist Devon Holzwarth created Mural Studio in 2003 with the intention of applying her fine art training and imagination towards creating murals that can transform a space. I especially love Devon's kids' murals, and would've been thrilled to have one of her underwater murals decorating my bedroom as a kid.
To find out about how to buy one of Devon's murals, and to see images of her fabulous children's murals, just read more
Artist of the Day: Clare Mallison
Clare Mallison grew up in the suburbs of Surrey, England, and attended Kingston University, where she received a BA in illustration. Since then she's pursued her passion for illustration and has been commissioned by a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and advertising agencies.
She mostly draws on location, using a combination of dip pen and ink, marker pens, screen print, and digital media.
CasaSugar Giveaway: Yee-Haw's Art Prints
Earlier today, I told you about the beautiful letterpress art from Yee-Haw Industries. And now I'm giving you a chance to win some of their creations!
Yee-Haw has given me a set of their "Flowering Trees of Appalachia" series, which includes hand-carved wood cuts of Dogwood, Magnolia, Paw Paw and Redbud trees.
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