Some furniture is really improved by pretty objects. (Bookcases, coffee tables, etageres: I'm looking at you.) So I was thrilled to find these beautiful books designed by Rifle Paper Co. Aren't they charming?
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Oakland Magazine, December 2014
SCD in Oakland Magazine: Sophisticated styling with wall decals
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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Worldly and eclectic outdoor fabrics
Fans of this blog know that I love indoor/outdoor products. There's one problem with them though. Their breadth of styles--while growing all the time--is not as huge as I'd like. That's why I was so excited to discover Link Outdoor, which makes some great designs with a real bohemian vibe.
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via rafa-kids.blogspot.com.es
Gray works great for kids
One doesn't tend to think of doing a kid's room in gray. Kids rooms are fun, sprightly places, and that doesn't exactly describe gray. But gray is actually a great neutral. It's more unusual than white, and colors really pop against it, which makes it ideal for a kid's space. Dubious? Check this out.
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Hand Made by Paper Boy Wallpaper
Shadow Puppet wallpaper by Paper Boy
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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design by Lucas Studio Inc. via Traditional Home
How to update a traditional chair
I've been scoping out lots of dining rooms lately, doing research for some new clients. They want to incorporate their existing table and chairs in the design. It's a matched, formal set: pretty, but rather tame. So I came up with an idea to make it more lively and unique, and perfectly suited to the young family that lives in the home.
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Rainy Day Flight
Deck the walls: photography by Rachel Hulin
I'm thrilled to share with you the work of my friend Rachel Hulin. She's the photographer behind the wildly popular Flying Henry series that made the media rounds a couple years back. She's also the artist who did a beautiful job shooting my wedding, and the creator of a lot of the pieces that deck my own walls. We spoke recently to discuss her career trajectory, her sources of inspiration, and the direction of her newest work.
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Perfect party plates and glasses
If you’re like me, you’ve hosted more than one party in the last few weeks. And, if you’re like me, you want your gatherings to be as stylish as possible. Here are the glasses and plates that will help you do that, without breaking the bank.
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