Playing With Pattern

Something about a mix of different types of patterns just gets me every time. I love everything patterned, it's hard to restrain myself sometimes so things don't end up a hot mess. Even most of my clothing is patterned! I can't help myself.

So when I see the perfect mix, it just makes my heart sing!

Two above from Marcus Design

From MFAMB

Then there's my own interpretation of the pattern mix...

I think I may have finally found the perfect fabric for curtains + a headboard, so this will all be totally different soon. Can't wait!

I'm planning to work on a few projects this weekend since we're having lovely weather. One is going to be difficult and take a lot of time, wish me luck. 

What are your weekend plans? Do you have any pattern play in your home?

Free Art, Yes Free!

My mother in law sent me the link to this awesome site where you can download free art done by independent artists. Awesome right? I'm surprised I've never heard of it!

I already picked out some favorites!

Sooo many to choose from and they're all free! What a great way for artists to get their name out. These are for personal use only, of course.

There are even some more whimsical ones that would look great in a kids room!

And new art comes out all the time too! Visit IndieFixx to see tons more. Which ones are your favorite?

Currently Obsessed With: Garden Stools

Do you ever have an item continuously cross your path all the sudden? I feel like that with the garden stool this week. I've been seeing it everywhere!

It adds that much needed pop of color...

The perfect side table...

Or bedside table...

A nice architectural element...

It can go in almost any room...

And of course it looks great outside...

There seems to be no end to shape, color and style of a garden stool. I think thats exactly what I like about it! The hardest part will be choosing one!

These modern ones from Anthropologie really caught my eye, sadly they are no longer available.

Do any of you own a garden stool? How do you use it?

BIG News!

You may have noticed my sporadic posting lately and wondering what I've been up to. Well I can finally tell you that I got a new job! No more in between for me!

Where is this new job? I'll give you a hint...

Need another one?

How about this?

That's right, I'm now proudly employed at Wisteria!!!

I know right?! I'm on the creative team as the creative assistant. That means I'll be working on styling and producing the catalogs. Total drool! I'll be spending my days building sets and running photo shoots and I couldn't be happier. The employee discount doesn't hurt either!

When I got the job I jetted off to NYC for a few days to celebrate and have one last hurrah. I had an epic trip with a celebrity sighting, subway bruhaha, an earthquake, and I even got to meet the awesome Courtney from BBB! I am very excited about my new opportunity and hopefully now that I have all new things to be inspired by I will be back to a regular blogging schedule!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Humble Beginnings of an Art Wall

How many paintings does it take to call yourself an artist? Ten? Twenty? Should I also mention that these paintings are very, very amateur? I guess I'll keep dreaming.

Last week I painted what I think is my most favorite piece yet...

It was one of the simplest ones I've done but I love the impact of the two shades of pink on the black. Even my husband loves it!

This is probably my least favorite...

It's ok...

I was playing around with techniques and I didn't get it quite right. I can always change it later though!

I picked up this clever piece from an antique store...

It's actually a book of sheet music. You can't beat that title or those colors!

Since of course it's a vintage print and an odd size there was the issue of framing. I picked up this frame from Target and some photo corners from the craft store and simply mounted it on top of the mounting.

I think it turned out quite nice!

I got this pretty little piece recently as well. I'm not a huge fan of birds but I loved the framing and you couldn't beat the $5 price tag.

I feel as though I almost have enough to actually start hanging everything.

This massive wall sure needs it!

I'm hoping to build the wall a-la-Angie in this inspiration picture. I feel that this art wall is a bit more sparing than you usually see. The pictures aren't as fitted together like a puzzle piece and are a bit more spread out. I think this is better for my space because I don't want the room to feel too heavy on that side.

What do you think? Any pieces you feel I should add to my collection?

Black Magic Woman

I'm in a dark mood today, but in a good way. Maybe I'm so sick of sunshine my brain is going in the opposite direction? Seriously I think we are at over 40 straight days of above 100 degree weather and absolutely. no. rain.

I think creating a bohemian interior with black takes it to a whole other level. Makes me feel kinda Stevie Nicks...

Must try this!

Have a beautiful day!

Quick Change Monday

Hello Lovers! I know things have been quiet and you guys were probably totally missing me last week. I went on a little Texas Road Trip to visit some friends and family and I was partying on 6th street without internet most of the time. I hit up some great antique stores in the tiniest of Texas towns though. Stayed tuned for that tomorrow!

When I put up my new ombre curtains, they looked so pretty, which made my cluttered mantle look all the worst. So I finally decided to style it up. It had become a catch-all for artwork and nic nacs that I didn't know where to put yet.

Before:

(Oh I miss fires in the winter...instead it's like there's fires outside, all the time...)

After:

I always knew I wanted to put my drippy painting here so I'm glad it's finally in its home. The pink pot is from Home Goods, with a few succulents in it.

Its nice and simple, which is perfect for me. I'm sure I will change it a million times though!

See you tomorrow for my latest thrifts!