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Finding modern looking botanical prints is no easy task. At least, that was before I stumbled upon these. They're beautiful and chic and scientific all at once, and I can't wait to use them on an upcoming project.
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Home of Jennifer Jones via Anthology Magazine
Artwork is one of those things that can absolutely decimate a budget. So I'm always on the hunt for reasonably priced, great looking pieces for my clients. That's no easy feat, especially when what's called for is a singular, large work. But good news! I've found a bunch of great options, and they're included in this post.
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Oakland Magazine, December 2014
From my article in the December issue of Oakland Magazine:
A few years ago, walls everywhere got a little bit cuter. That’s thanks to the invention of decals. . . One thing to remember when working with this stuff: It’s best to go big or go home. A few stickers tossed on a wall will feel chintzy and unconsidered. But a lot of them, or a single large piece, can make for a grand statement indeed.
Read on for more tips and tricks using this fantastic decorative tool.
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Ralph Lauren's Indigo Denim, via House Beautiful
There's arguably no fabric more American than denim. (Where would cowboys be without their jeans, after all?). So the eve of Thanksgiving seems like the perfect time to showcase Indigo Denim, a paint treatment from Ralph Lauren.
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Kirkwood wallpaper via Thibaut
I love a jolt of whimsy in decor. That's why I was so pleased to come across this pattern when doing research for a client's dining room the other day. It's called Kirkwood, and it's from the Shangri-La collection for Thibaut, the venerable American design house.
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via beachvintageblogspot.com
Have you ever noticed that tomato stems look like stars? I've eaten many a tomato in my time, yet this was still news to me. It struck me as utterly charming, this extra dose of beauty on an already pretty object. It also got me thinking that although stars are a lovely shape, I don't tend to use them often. So I went in search of a great star pattern, and this is what I found.
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Geodes wallpaper in Agate
This find is borne of a road trip. A road trip to California's central coast, specifically. We saw plenty of fabulous things, but it was the sardines at the Monterey Bay Aquarium that really captured my fancy. I was so inspired by their shimmering, glimmering quality, I had to track down a wallpaper that captured that effect.
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Hand Made by Paper Boy Wallpaper
At some point awhile back, I pinned a photo of this wallpaper, from British company Paper Boy. Called Hand Made, it's a graphic pattern made with shapes of shadow puppets. Upon seeing it on my kid room board this week, I found myself charmed all over again, and decided to take a closer look at it.
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