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Mid Century Modern home design, furniture, decor. Sometimes is true vintage pieces, other times are modern reproductions or inspired-by pieces.
There is an appeal to a simply decorated entry way. One that favors a few well crafted decor items, offers a bench for convenience, a rack for belongings, and a mirror to check yourself over in case you have wind blown hair.
This entry way from Almost Perfect strikes a lovely balance of beauty and comfort. I’ve done a round up of similar items you can purchase to create your own simple entry way oasis.
I recently stumbled across a collage of “boho style” items and was instantly smitten with the variety of boldly patterned pillows.
If it were up to me, my furniture and bed would be a layered in so many pillows that it would look like an elaborate textile version of a tiered wedding cake.
Throw pillows are the easiest way to change the style of a neutrally colored couch, loveseat or chair. Plus, you can buy several for a stacked up vibe without breaking the bank. For some snugly pillow inspiration, keep reading.
When I saw this amazing master bedroom posted by AVE Styles, I was blown away. The teal color, that rattan headboard. Everything about this bedroom is amazing! (The original post by AVE Styles shares links to all the items, including the paint color!)
Because I’m always on the hunt for a bargain, this is my first post where I try to find less expensive alternatives to the original items.
Continue reading “Amazing Master Bedroom – Get the Look for Less”
Furniture and decor with a raw or live wood edge have a beautiful handmade feel. The organic shape adds interest to any room. It effortlessly showcases craftsmanship.
When the wood has been smoothed and cut on some surfaces but left au natural, possibly with the bark intact, it creates a lovely form. These pieces fit well not only in a rustic log cabin, but in a polished modern room.
There’s something about live edge wood that offers this natural beauty makes a stunning presence in a room. And raw edge pieces not only exist beautifully, they proclaim, “I’m here!”
There’s nothing quite like rubbing your hands across the surface of velvet. The interesting richness makes any surface even more crush-worthy. (Now that was cheesy!)
Our new house has a living room and a family room (the rumpus room!). This second entertaining space was a “must have” on our home buying list. Now we have one and have been slowly finding pieces of furniture to fill it.
Embarrassingly, two zero gravity lawn chairs are the only seating options right now. It’s clear, we need a sofa when the budget allows. I’ve been eyeing up some lovely varieties and this got me thinking more about velvet. Continue reading “Velvet Crush”
“Can I offer you a Manhattan in the rumpus room?”Like so many, I have a love affair with Mid Century Modern decor. Not just Mad Men era interiors, but stretching from the 50s through the 70s.
I am starting week two of this new blog and have been trying to find a way to compile items into mood or design type boards. Continue reading “Mid Century Modern Dining Room”
After a wonderful weekend visiting dear friends in the Twin Cities, when it comes to Mid Century Modern, it became clear that there are levels of incorporating it into home decor.
When it comes to mid century modern, I find myself squarely in the champagne tastes on a beer budget end of the spectrum. There were so many beautiful, completely refinished pieces to be had across Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Continue reading “Mid Century Modern – Champagne Tastes on a Beer Budget”