Must SEA Wedding Inspirations

Weddings inspired somewhere beyond the sea....

1. Table seating Cards via The Knot
2. Christian Loubitan heels via The Knot
3. Cake via The Knot
4. wedding favours via The Knot
5. Escort Cards via The Knot
6. bridesmaids via The Knot
7. Programs via The Knot
8. Keepsake rocks via The Knot
9. The entrance via Martha Stewart 
10. Starfish garland via etsy, annemusingdesigns
11. Personalized tree slice stand via etsy, Braggingbags
12. flipflops via Martha Stewart
13. Blue seating cards via Martha Stewart
14. Tropical icecream cones via Martha Stewart
15. Handmade handkerchiefs via Martha Stewart
16. Maracas escort cards via Martha Stewart
17. Sheer wedding dress (weighs 2 lbs) via Vera Wang
18. Whimsical gown (weighs 1.15 lbs) via Marchesa, Martha Stewart
19. Badgley Mischka gown via Kleinfelds
20. Oscar de la renta gown via Martha Stewart
21. destination wedding decor via Martha Stewart
22. Seaside elegance invitation via Wedding paper divas
23. Mason Jar chandelier via 100layercake
24. Watercolor Wonder invitations via Wedding paper divas
25. Real weddings via Martha Stewart weddings
26. Real weddings via Martha Stewart weddings
27. Real weddings via Martha Stewart weddings
28. Reception Decor via Wedding Chicks
29. Lazuli necklace via Etsy, Karinagracejewelry
30. Omega crystal bracelet via Etsy, Livelovebead
31. Ceylon blue sapphire ring via Etsy, lauriesarahdesigns
32. Alexis Bittae celestial ocean bracelet via Bag borrow or steal

What Does Your Front Door Say About You?

he front door of a house speaks volumes about a home's style...after all, the front door is the "mouth" of the home and quite often its focal point.  It sets the tone for the feeling of the house, and perhaps what you will find inside. 

In our home town, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by many older homes with doors that are not only original, but exude character. As we know, we live in a melting pot of cultures, each of which brought with them the architecture and style of their late European traditions. 

Below are a multitude of door styles and colors from our area  (Although its likely not all these home owners gave much thought to the inner meaning of their curb appeal when choosing the style and palette for their home).  Here is a general breakdown of decoding the inner meaning of color:

Blue: If you want your home’s curb appeal to suggest a feeling of abundance and prosperity, consider painting your front door a beautiful blue.

Dark Blue:  Dark blue doors are believed to create calm and peace for your home...in turn, bringing those feelings to your guests and family who enter through and into your home.

Yellow: Yellow is a color that evokes mental clarity, perception, understanding, wisdom, confidence, curiosity, humor and merriment.

Green:  Green is always a great choice for the front door since it's a color that is said to represent balance, peace, compassion, growth, renewal, and harmony.

Red:  In Feng Shui, a red front door means “welcome.”

Black:  A black door signifies promise and options, like a blank slate that is transformable into anything imaginable.

These are a few beautiful front doors from our hometown...

Vintage Finds: Nautical!

Nautical is usually noted as a trend for spring and summer.  But I look at it more as a sign of the season than a trend.  Trends come and go.  Nautical comes and goes.....AND then comes back every year!  We see nautical inspirations every spring in interior design as well as fashion.  I have even been finding it alot in my vintage hunts.  (Again, proof that nautical is a thing of the past, present and I'm sure future!)  Here are some of those finds and the "sailor girl" inspiration behind them!

Sailor Girls!

            Kim Kardashian                            Cameron Diaz                                Rachel Bilson     

          {via: My Roman Sandals}                {via: Everyday Facts}                    {via: Your Next Dress}    

Vintage Nautical Finds from:

1. Martini Road Vintage: Vintage Navy Polka Dot Dress $2o

2. Martini Road Vintage: Vintage Nautical Anchor Earrings $16

3. Martini Road Vintage: Vintage Red Anchor Skirt $22

More Nautical Vintage Finds....

     

1. She Hearts Vintage: Vintage 80's Abstract Top $19

2. LeMollusque: Vintage Navy & White Wrap $34

3. Secret Lake: Vintage 60's White Boatneck Top $35

4. aiseirigh: Vintage Cotton Dress $74

5. andemonster: 60 Nautical Rope Dress $29

6. Sabrosa Vintage: Vintage Chevron Stripe Poncho $26

7. Capricious Traveler: Striped Sweater

8. ggiotta: Vintage 80's Red Clutch $24

9. prvtcollection: Bungalow Beach Resort Dress $38

Outfit to Room

What's your inspiration? As mentioned in the last 'Outfit To Room' posted last week, all well designed rooms start with a form of inspiration. Without it, the room often feels (and looks) disconnected. Inspiration can come from anywhere. I once had a client bring me a set of her grandmothers dishes. They were actually only 2 colors, blue and cream, but the pattern suggested the style of the room and the rest of the space fell into place.

This weeks J.Crew ad invites viewers into their glossy pages by using soft, summery hues, pretty flowers and a dainty, romantic, feminine whimsy:

I pulled this bedroom, designed by Charlotte Moss, because it conveys everything the J.Crew ad portrays. I love the way the floral curtains and the chair cushions pull the flowers out of her hair. The pretty pink toile bed skirt and canopy have the same light-hearted feel as the girl in the picture's make-up. The ruffle atop the canopy mimicks the soft, fluttery wave in her hair. The tiny flowers which make up her shirt convey a garden-like feeling---found in the botanical prints hung on the walls. Lastly, the ribbon and netting woven in her hair has a natural, organic feel---much like the texture of the natural sisal carpet on the bedroom's floor.