a life's design: March 2011

3.31.2011

3.30.2011

3.28.2011

3.25.2011

Rule Breaker...

House Beautiful is letting go of some old decor rules that they think can be tossed out.

See any that you will incorporate?

Old Rule: Use only one type of wood in a room.

Old Rule: Furniture styles should match.

Old Rule: Vintage pieces are best left as is.

Old Rule: For a small bedroom, use small furniture.

Old Rule: Dining chairs should be part of a matching set.

Old Rule: Children's art is for the fridge or a box in the top of a closet.

I am incorporating that furniture does not have to match, that vintage can be changed, and to mix up dining chairs {and currently searching for a bench}.

Have a great weekend!

3.24.2011

The same friend I am helping redo her guest room, is also expecting a little bundle of joy at the first of June. So we are working on both room simultaneously; it has been fun! She and her husband are not finding out what they are having. The nursery above was our first initial inspiration; neutral background with bold accents. But we are slowly moving toward a softer palette, similar to the images below. The bedding and crib have arrived, so everything continues to move forward. We plan to finish both rooms next month....more to come!