2/20/15

Coffee Table Styling.







I am very excited to be participating 

in 

Cindy @ Rough Luxe and 

Mary Ann @ Classic Casual Home

Project design Series...



They have asked 12 bloggers to join 

them in How to Style a coffee table...

Here are some of the bloggers who are 

joining in this series...








When I style a coffee table I actually don't think about what I do...
I just play until it feels right..
I really had to put my thoughts together to explain this..


Its about the balance, color and size of objects you place onto the table...a creative vignette can be arranged or styled by following a simple rule of three. 
When creating your coffee table arrangement, its important to consider height, scale, and color... try choosing 3 objects or groupings of objects that go together in the room. 
If you have something that's to small, place it together with other objects by using a tray or  books like I did in the picture above...





Again, I used three objects on the right and three objects on the left side, even though there are two books and one piece of coral it feels like one object within the three...creating balance and scale.
I always like using coral in my displays...












The larger glass container has larger shells in it...and the smaller one has smaller shells balancing out the three objects to the right...


Triangular composition is created with the coffee table in the foreground and lamp table in the background.  
Triangle composition seems to work well in all design.
I hope this all makes sense!
















Its hard to see this because of the mirror coffee table, but again 3 objects on the left...the three books and coral acting as one and the objects in the tray...even though there are 3 objects in the tray it becomes one...









I think odd numbers are more interesting...
The rule of three is a guide line that can be bent or broken.





















I guess I like using trays



















Again I applied the same rule...3 objects on the left...even though the small plate has 3 candles it becomes one object....
The two books with the jar on top also act as one....
But, there are 9 objects on this table...












The rule of three is a simple way to add depth and visual interest to your home....

Rules are made to be broken and sometimes the scale of your arrangements don't always allow you to follow it...
Take pictures of your arrangements, the camera will tell you if its in balance.
 I use this tool all the time...


Don't forget to check out the other bloggers...




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2/15/15

Coastal Living


I've been busy looking for art work and accessories for my clients coastal inspired home  ...I collected these images to inspire me during my search...


These styles from Blackband interiors have a contemporary feel...the coral pictures and sea grass rug add to the look...




Grass-cloth wallpaper is also used in Coastal Homes..



Brandon Architecture from orange county added coral pictures and coral in the bookcase...















I love the contemporary beach feel to these coral prints...











Barclay's Butera has a reputation for a beach style...stripes, blue and white pottery, shells and art work of the sea...which lean more toward the traditional feel.


(Barclay Butera)



Spicher and co









The pictures above have more of a traditional feel.




( Blackband Interiors)

This is a fun look with the whale..notice the mix of the pattern rug with the stripe bedspread...the fun lamp shades complete the look.



These pictures could be so fun for a beach-y look.












(Blackband Interiors)


You can add t
o the coastal look by incorporating natural looking pieces, like the rug and the driftwood chandeliers. The wood paneling also screams beach...and I love the striped lamp shade..



 
(Blackband Interiors)










  Notice the natural baskets in this display from William Sonoma...




(Blackband Interiors)

It helps to have your back door open right on to the beach....



(Brandon Architecture)



Have you noticed the glass lamp trends...


(Blackband Interiors)



Love this stripe grass rug and the wicker chairs...




These next few pictures are from Rooms and Gardens in Santa Barbara...One of my favorite shops for a Coastal look...



























( Rooms and Garden website here)












Here is a list of some of the items to get the look...

Stripes
Mix of patterns
Natural grass items
Wicker
Blue and white jars
Shells
Glass balls
Coral
Pictures with a beach theme
Driftwood
Bamboo
Lots of shells.

Check Back on Friday for a special coffee table styling post.... I'm participating with other bloggers...
Julie



2/8/15

Coastal Cottage Design




Hi YA All... 
 You would think that I was from Texas...
Just practicing...it doesn't take much...if I'm around someone with an accent...I'm talk-in like them within 10 minutes...
Its a little embarrassing..

I'm going to Round Top this year to shop for clients and I'm going with girlfriends...
I've been dying to go and I'm very excited to do so....
But, for now I've been shopping for one of my clients getting all those last details ...
Their style is casual and beach-ie...which I love!
 I needed a few more pieces of art and the painting above and below were done by my brother. 
I'm hoping they will like them. 

You can take a peek at there house herehereherehere and here....it might be a little out of order...



( Artist, Jeff Hebner)




We already hung this on the dining room wall and it looks great....








My client loves primitive art so we will be adding a few of these.






We started with this fabric by Ralph Lauren









These lamp shades are from Ballard..aren't they cute?








This one is so darn fun!








The shades will be going on this chandelier...













We bought this one for the entry and it will be installed this week..








The sconce is back ordered and hoping we will get it soon...









Love this floor lamp for the living room, but its back ordered until July










This is another option and the one below..






























Hopefully two of these will go in the dining room on the same wall as the bird with blue and white plates...










I'm looking for a pot like this...





I have to finalize a dining room rug and here are a few options..






























We bought this blue and white rug for the the living room...
Which one do you like?



On a personal note...

My father died in July and now my mother is on Hospice...
Its been a tough road losing both of my parents so close together.....
I want to thank all of you and my clients for being so patient this last year. 
I haven't been able to post as often as I would like. 
I will try to be as consistent as I can during this time...
Thanks for your patience!
Julie

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