Vintage Goods at Target

Who knew that Target would have such a diverse line of vintage inspired goods? Designer Sabrina Soto (of HGTV's Designed to Sell) has come up with a great line of items for teh home at Target prices. Visit Target.com and search Sabrina Soto and teh following items will come up...thery are my top ten picks from the site!
1. Decorative Agate Figural
2. Vintage Charm Wooden Stool
3. Colin Tuffted Club Chair
4. Vintage Charm Maize Rope Basket
5. Chenille Throw
6. Etched Glass and Brass Canister
7. Flour Canister
8. Fleur de Lis Jar
9. Shiny Retro Alarm Clock
10. Vintage Charm Burlap Lamp Shade

Sugarboo Designs

Can you tell my blog page is all things Sugarboo? I love everything this company makes, from their frames to papers. If you love it to, check out their website at http://www.sugarboodesigns.com/
Above is one of many adorable pillows they have. Some of their designs give me inspiration to recreate them using my own material. The "Love You" sign on the right side of my blog page would be easy to recreate with an old piece of wood, cut into a square, watered down white paint for a white wash look and letter stamps! You can create their wooden picture frames the same way...you can buy an inexpensive frame to use the glass for the frame you create and fasten holders to the back to keep the picture in place. Have fun loading up on ideas and shopping! P.S. Urban Cottage in Peapack carries a lot of their things!

Vintage Globes...a new design trend!

The past few months I have been picking up a new trend in decorating with vintage globes. I've been seeing them in magazines and on design shows. In one home I saw them displayed as a table centerpiece. In the picture above they are perfect on top of cubbies. I think they are great grouped together, all different sizes and make a bold statement. Who doesn't love looking at them, spinning them around and dreaming of a dream destination? If you love the idea of collecting old globes check out flea markets and online sites. Happy hunting!

English Cottage Interiors

Our good friends are visiting from England and I was inspired to blog about English Cottage Interiors! In the little village of Saxton, where our friends are from they have a small cozy cottage much like the one pictured above. What makes an English cottage so cozy and chic at the same time? The lower ceilings and floral accents, layered on upholstered pieces start the look. Adding in old finds and
repurposing pieces is another way to achieve that cottage feel. Lots of little lamps (no recessed or overhead lighting) and sconces add ambiance. Open shelving in the kitchen and an aga stove keep the feel cozy with distressed dining pieces. I hope you enjoy bringing a little English Cottage style to your home!

Anthropologie Shopping Trip

Couldn't wait to share some of my finds from Anthropologie today. The teal box is full of cloth covered push pins I couldn't resist and the mug with the M on it is for our friend Margaret who is flying in from England tonight! With that said, when my sister found this little Union Jack picture flag, I knew it had to sit up on my mantel. Capping off my finds were a metal V and two different glass jars I am putting in my guest bathroom. If you can get to an Anthropologie, their new goodies for fall are out of this world!

White on White Design: A heavenly colour pallet!

Using a white on white colour pallet can make a bold statement. In order to keep your space from feeling cold, layer on different shades of whites (creams and grays too) and be sure to incorporate a lot of different textures! The photo above is a great example of how this colour pallet can work well. High gloss floors and matte walls play off each other well, while an upholstered chair and settee complement a creamy wooden desk. Natural light from a large window and a large distressed mirror add drama. The chandelier adds a bit of sparkle and sophistication. If you like this design, but it is too much white for your taste, try adding in natural wood tones. A sisal rug and a piece of art work above the desk in the photo above can bring down the white without loosing the overall effect.

If you have a white on white room (or something along the same lines) I would love for you to share it with me!