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Patriotic Flowers for July Fourth
As we approach the festivities that come with Independence Day, we see red, white, and blue popping up everywhere. We love the idea of honoring the United States and all the people who sacrifice for our freedom. Why not get creative with patriotic flowers designed for the holiday? There is nothing that brightens up a living room like live blooms. Growing selections of red, white, and blue flowers in pots or hanging baskets let you bring your arrangements indoors or move them outdoors for a 4th of July barbecue. This post is sponsored by MySeedNeeds.com. Fiery Red Wildflower Mixtures The...
Design Crush: Arteriors Mariella Lamp
Lighting has an essential role in any room's design. It plays a huge part in how you experience a space and a successfully designed interior displays a mix of three basic types — ambient, task, and accent. Table lamps are an example of task lighting, important for performing specific behaviors, from reading to homework. They come in every conceivable style and can create a focal point in a room. So for today's Design Crush, I've chosen the sophisticated Arteriors Mariella Lamp, a stylish item that showcases the best of Portuguese artistry to provide form and function. This porcelain piece features crosshatch detailing...
Delight in Design: Summer Wedding
Like so many people, I watched the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a few weeks ago. What a lovely ceremony and what eye candy for those of us who love fashion! It made the think that for my next Delight in Design, I should create an outfit for a summer wedding. In particular, I was inspired by the ensemble of Amal Clooney that day. She looked stunning in a marigold Stella McCartney midi gown, accessorized with a birdcage veil hat, gold stiletto pumps, black-and-gold clutch, and pear drop earrings. Wow. So for my outfit above, I decided to...