10 September 2009
I’m sorry for the plethora of photos in this post, but I just couldn’t pare them down. They’re all from the Haven in Paris site, which lists luxury apartments for rent in Paris. Aren’t they amazing? So much inspiration for interior design, too, I think.
J’adore Paris.
4 September 2009
I love garlands. Y’all know that. Before, though, I never really had a proper space to hang one. But once we moved into our new apartment, complete with porch, a garland moved to the top of my project list.
This is a simple project, but quite repetitive and a bit lengthy. Here’s what you’ll need:
— fabric
— scissors
— a pencil or pen
— a ruler
— twine or string
— an iron
— iron-on adhesive
1. Gather your fabric scraps and begin cutting them into equal size rectangles (mine were 2.5 by 6 inches).
2. Once you have cut enough, grab your string. Measure out a good 2-3 feet extra before you start adding fabric (it will come in handy later for hanging).
3. Turn your first piece of fabric over, so that the front of the fabric is facing down. Cut a length of adhesive just shorter than the width of the fabric and lay it about 1-2 inches below the top of the fabric.
4. Place your string on the top of the fabric at the top of the rectangle.
5. Fold the fabric over the adhesive and the string. Press with an iron for 10 seconds.
6. Move along the string adding rectangles until you’ve reached your desired length. Remember to evenly space the flags along the string.
Hang and host a party!
Thanks to Brittni for the inspiration and instructions!
1 September 2009
Spotted these driftwood hearts on the Sugarboo Designs site and am now dreaming of a pair of them for the corner of my living room. I like how they could trend modern or rustic depending on how you used them and what you paired them with. I also, apparently, have a thing for oversize hearts at the moment, as I fell in love with the gigantic cookie cutters (?!) dotting Christy and Christian’s recent wedding, shot by Jose Villa. See more of their gorgeous celebration on his blog here.
P.S. Happy September! It’s always been my favorite month.
31 August 2009
{from Restoration Hardware}
I’m loving everything about this room right now. I’ve got a whole lot of neutrals going on in my apartment, and though I love this look in magazines (and above), I haven’t quite figured out how to master it for myself. I think it’s about the mix of shades, from caramel to pure white, and the textures: the rough wood of the shutters, the shine of the pendant, the gilt frame, the mounded bedding, the hobnail chair, the vintage suitcases.
I had a lovely weekend – I went hiking and to an outdoor Sweet Honey in the Rock concert. It was hot hot hot at the concert but I had a seat by the pool. What did you do?