Claire Coles Inspiration
Posted on | August 8, 2008 | 1 Comment
I am about to pack up the car and head up to the house in Marblehead for the weekend. We have to tackle a leaky roof and some backed up pipes. The toilet on the first floor backs up with water when we take a shower on the second floor. Joy!
Before we go I thought I would share some wallpaper I saw at ICFF that I’m inspired by. Claire Coles is a UK artist that designs wallpaper, ceramics, and accessories. I’ve been wanting to pick a wallpaper for our front entry but I just can’t decide. I don’t know if I have found “the one” quite yet. What if I painted it myself? I did go to school for textile design. I could do it! At least I think I can. I love the colors in Claire’s work. Blues, reds, and golden yellows are a great combo. Maybe I could stamp an allover design like Claire’s on the walls first. Now I’m thinking! Check out more of Claire’s work: clairecolesdesign.co.uk.
Mecox Gardens: Dining Tables
Posted on | August 8, 2008 | Comments Off
I checked out Mecox Gardens for a little dining room inspiration last night. Mecox is extremely expensive. It’s the Hamptons crowd Crate & Barrel. Ok not really. Seriously though most of these tables are anywhere from $2,000-$15,000. It is one stopping shopping for gorgeous antiques, reproductions, and lots of indoor/outdoor pieces.
I found a antique zinc top table in an old domino and thought it might work in the dining room? The zinc has a rustic look but the texture and color bring a little life into the room. I pulled together a few zinc tops and some other shapes that I like above and below. I have to keep looking because these are all way out my price range but are still great inspiration. Check out more: mecoxgardens.com.
Beach Dwelling
Posted on | August 8, 2008 | 3 Comments
I just discovered Beach Dwelling out of Birmingham, Alabama. I love the casual vibe with with a bit of Swedish sensibility. Even better? Everything I clicked on I could actually afford! Well not exactly…if I saved up I could. I love this pearled chandelier ($1,075.) for maybe my bedroom? We are thinking of bumping out the ceiling up through the attic. Might look cool? The wood stool ($295 each) could be an instant buy. I was thinking I could group three together for a little bench at the end of my bed. I’ve seen tons of these wood stools but this stool has wavy carved stripes that feel so beachy. Check out more: beachdwelling.com.
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