Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Book Review: The new book from Decor8's Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick

I'm sure many of you here have heard of Decor8, but have you heard that it's creator, Holly Becker, along with Joanna Copestick - have come out with a book?!  Well, the book, titled "Decorate, 1000 Professional Ideas for Every Room in Your Home" does not disappoint.

The book definitely focuses on ideas instead of achieving a specific look/or style - which I prefer anyway because it means there is a little something for everyone. It does tend to feature interiors with more of a Scandinavian chic aesthetic though, so if that's your style - it's an added bonus.


adore the color scheme here - the yellow, light blues, and gray is perfect.


The book also features tasty tidbits of interior design genius from Nate Berkus, Jonathon Adler, Amy Butler, and Maxwell Gillingham Ryan.


' "Start thinking about how you live, then plan a layout of rooms and furniture to suit your lifestyle before you get on the details about what style to follow" - Rita Konig, writer/interior designer" '


The book also features some helpful arrangements for different types of floor plans.


All in all, Decorate definitely has something for everyone and anyone. You can purchase it on here on Amazon. If you pick it up or already own it please share what you think!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Pretty and practical organization and decorating ideas

One can never have enough inspiration when it comes to organizing, and when the solutions are pretty, it makes it even easier to implement them! These ideas come to you from none other than Martha Stewart.

shelves, shelves, shelves...I really don't think I'll ever have enough

Hanging little pictures within the bookcase is a cute idea

Organizing the medicine cabinet with mismatched china or garage sale finds really ads a vintage feel, and you know longer have to deal with unappealing packaging



I'm a big fan of using curtains or drapes in place of doors- or no doors- to hide clutter-prone areas



I'm also a big fan of baskets for their natural quality, and the fact that even when serving as a catch-all, they still look nice.