At Home With Eddie Ross
February 8th, 2010
At The Home Show that is! Despite the wintry conditions and the snow that was dumped in my area, I made it to The Garden State Home Show to see one of my favorites…the multi-talented Eddie Ross.
If you are a regular here, you know about my admiration for Eddie and how he impresses us with his creativity in decorating, styling, crafting, cooking and entertaining! I first found out about him when he was on Bravo’s Design Star and later became a fan of his blog. His resume is pretty extensive working for the likes of Martha Stewart Living, Food Network and House Beautiful. He currently is running his own lifestyle company named Eddie Ross, Inc. along with his partner, Jaithan Kochar providing styling services, event production & guided flea market trips. If that’s not enough, he also has an etsy shop that sells some of his unique vintage finds. Click HERE to go to his shop.
If you have a chance to see him while he is “on the road” I highly recommend it. His Home Show presentation was chock-full of great decorating information showing you how to decorate on a budget. Here he is in action…
He’s really a nice, down-to-earth guy–nothing like his “evil character” from Bravo. To give you a peek at his talent, here are a few picks from his gorgeous, old, farmhouse in upstate New York.
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Weekend Rewind…Sunday
February 7th, 2010
Click on image below for the daily d rewind of centerpieces starting with one from Eddie Ross –who I’m planning on seeing this afternoon at the home show!
I’ll leave you with a picture for inspiration from photograhper Richard Powers.
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Weekend Rewind…Saturday
February 6th, 2010
Click image below to see a rewind of Big Impressions.
An inspiration pic from Free Spirit Interiors before we part…
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Giveaway Winner Announced!
February 5th, 2010
Thanks everyone for participating in our Branch Handmade Pillowcase Giveaway! We had almost 80 comments from people all over the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom! Thanks again Branch Handmade for making it possible! To see more of Branch Handmade products click HERE.
Congrats Lindsay! Please contact the daily d to receive your prize.
(e-mail: ddmail [at] dailydecorator [dot] com)
And now for a little surprise…
Since this giveaway was announced on the daily d’s blogiversary, I thought it would make sense to recognize one of the daily d’s most loyal fans today! This fan has sent in the most number of comments throughout the year, has received 2 room makeovers and always goes out of her way to spread the word about the daily d! Her loyalty and feedback is much appreciated and because of this, this fan will also receive a set of Branch Handmade pillowcases. I’m sure you know who you are, but just in case the surprise winner today is…
Thanks Kate for being the daily d’s #1 fan!
More giveaways coming soon so please “play” again! Happy Friday everyone! As our pillow talk comes to an end, let’s wrap up this week with an inspiring pic from Ami McKay Design. Enjoy!
Check out some of daily d’s Room Service deliveries below…
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Beyond Stainless
February 4th, 2010
Here in America, the look for the kitchen is stainless. Stainless steel stove, stainless steel dishwasher and stainless steel refrigerator. A company in Italy is looking beyond stainless and has a unique line of refrigerators encased in art. You can even have your refrigerator custom wrapped with your own image! Pretty cool huh? In fact, the name of the company is Coolers. Check it out…
Mix It Up
February 3rd, 2010
To inject a little personality into your eating area whether it be your formal dining room or your casual breakfast nook, mix it up. You can create a real unique and personal look by mixing up the chairs. Forget the set and mix it up!
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Cheerful Winter Blues
February 2nd, 2010
Punxsutawney Phil (the famous groundhog) has emerged to see his shadow today in Pennsylvania, meaning winter will last another six weeks! Happy Groundhog’s Day! Let me try and cheer you up with more Styleroom love. Here’s a fresh, bright look at winter blues…(and greens)…
**Makes a GREAT gift for Valentine’s Day!
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Eye-Catching Entry
February 1st, 2010
Your entryway can set the mood for the rest of your home. Although it must be functional and provide a place for your mail, keys, etc., it can be an easy spot to bring in some fun design. Below is a daily d moodboard of an eye-catching entry. Tell me what you think. The daily d LOVES to see your COMMENTS. ANSWER THIS: What is in your entryway???
Here’s the breakdown…
wallpaper: Graham & Brown Palace Charcoal $60 designyourwall.com Devon Mirror $169 zgallerie.com Jonathan Adler Palm Vase $58 orangeandpear.com Twig Lamp $89 zgallerie.com Ring Bud Vases $38+ chiasso.com Two’s Company Ceramic Owl Umbrella Stand $95 modernpoverty.com White Console Table (Sitcom Oslo) $289.99 allcoffeetables.com Key Rack $18 etsy.com-tannerglass Custom Family Tree Plate $60 etsy.com-customsepia
Weekend Rewind…Sunday
January 31st, 2010
Click image below for a few ideas on hanging pictures on your wall.
Weekend Rewind…Saturday
January 30th, 2010
Room Service For Nichole
January 29th, 2010
Nichole from the Chicago area, is back for Room Service for her living/dining room. She received a daily d Quick Fix not too long ago and wants a little more help to complete the look she has started. Here are some of her pictures from her Quick Fix to refresh your memory.
To jump start this room makeover I am using Nichole’s beautiful, decorative plate as inspiration.
Her furniture has a lot of curvy features so we will repeat that in some of the furniture selections and try and accent with reds, golds and white. Here is Nichole’s Room Service for the living area…
To compliment the curves in the sofa, I am suggesting a round, sunburst, convex, decorative mirror above the couch instead of the large, rectangular mirror. The large bay window was a concern for Nichole and flanking the sides of the window with these bi-color and simple window panels hanging a few inches above the windows should do the trick. They will also tie into the dining chairs. Of course use the same panels on the window near the table too. Replacing some of the metal furniture with wood will help anchor the living area better. I am also suggesting moving the secondary couch out of the living room and replacing it with 1 or 2 slipper chairs for better flow. Here are all the details…
1. Convex Nova Wall Art $129 westelm.com 2. Pillows $20/pair etsy.com-mariescosycushions 3. Bi- Color Linen Window Panels $49.99 westelm.com 4. Camden Coffee Table $249.99 coffeetablesgalore.com
5. New Informality Hammered Table Lamp $149.91 lampsplus.com
6. Camden Accent Telephone Table $219.99 coffeetablesgalore.com
7. Double Pull Bronze Floor Lamp $169.91 lampsplus.com 8. Handmade Ferns Taupe Rug 5′3″x8′3″ $186.99 overstock.com (*hint-to get the right size at least the front legs of your couch and the front legs of your slipper chairs should be on the rug) 9. Slipper Bamboo Chair $229.99 overstock.com 10. Iridescent Bronze Sienna Pillow $19 etsy.com-pillowthrowdecor
Now for the dining area. This is a compact space so I recommended that Nichole’s corner accent table be removed. This allows the dining table to slide in closer to the corner. To make it a little more intimate, I am suggesting that the fan be replaced with a chandelier. The one I picked comes with a swag so that it can be hung easily over the middle of the new location of the table. It also has that nice, coppery color that we are pulling from our inspiration piece. I also included many possible accessories to give you some ideas. They don’t all need to be used.
Here is the breakdown…
1. Iron and Beige 4 Light Chandelier $99.99 overstock.com 2. Hotel Noir Clock 18 1/2″ $59.99 target.com 3. Framed Wrought Iron Wall Art etsy.com-dipdesigns 4. Italian Glass Vase $45 pier1.com 5. Red Borneo Tree Placemat etsy.com-kainkain 6. White Ceramic Candle Holders $28 etsy.com-fineartstoneware 7. Pure White Vases from$7-$71 westelm.com 8. Dandelion Plate Set $32 etsy.com-soule 9. 36″ Flat Mocha Wood Shelves $34.99 (buy 2-3) target.com
So there you have it! Nichole, I really hope this helps you finish making your house a home!
Want to get a room makeover like Nichole? It’s easy to do. Just click the image below for more info.
daily d Big Day!
January 28th, 2010
Our Branch Handmade Pillowcase Giveaway is now closed.
Winner announced on Friday!
Yep, that’s right, the daily d has been in business for exactly 1 year! Thanks everyone for sticking around! It has been a lot of fun! In honor of today’s special day, we are going to have another giveaway!
Today’s giveaway is courtesy of
Located in my home state of New Jersey, Ashley Redmond and Todd Kamps create beautiful, modern screen printed textiles. All of their designs are original–created from their own photographs and drawings. Their graphic designs adorn pillowcases, tea towels, tote bags & clothing. Click HERE to find out more about their shop. They were kind enough to provide a pillowcase set to the winner of this giveaway.
Winner gets to pick 1 of the selected designs above. Just leave a comment and tell us a little something about yourself. Would love to know more about my readers out there!
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Lovin’ Pink Loves Brown
January 27th, 2010
If you are looking to get your pink fix, make sure to check out Nicole Balch’s Pink Loves Brown stationery store. It’s filled with lots of pink and some other beauties as well. Nicole is also the woman behind one of my favorite blogs, Making It Lovely. Here are a few of Nicole’s creations…
Tomorrow marks 1 year of the daily decorator!!! To celebrate, we have another giveaway so stay tuned! Then on Friday we have our Room Service reveal for a living room/dining area!
Love Is In The Air
January 26th, 2010
It’s not too early to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. Here are a few of my favorite picks from Etsy.
1. etsy.com (seller: sofagardens) 2. etsy.com (seller: joshuabyoak)
3. etsy.com (seller: anooshka) 4. etsy.com (seller: julieellen) 5. etsy.com (seller: loveartworks) 6. etsy.com (marywibis) 7. etsy.com (seller: modernarteveryday)
Today’s Spotlight…Jay Jeffers
January 25th, 2010
Working out of San Francisco and Los Angeles, Jay Jeffers has made his mark in the design world and his signature style brings a new meaning to traditional with a twist.
His work has been featued in Elle Decor, Metropolitan Magazine and House and Garden to name a few. Not shy of patterns , bold colors, or mixing old with new, his designs are dramatic. Here is a peek…
For more on Jay go to jeffersdesigngroup.com.
Sweet Sunday
January 24th, 2010
Click image below to see our re-run on Deer Design.
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