Inspiration From…The Sea Star
July 22nd, 2010
One of the most beautiful sea creatures has to be the sea star. The familar sea star design can be used anywhere in your home and in any home. You don’t have to have a beach house to enjoy the beachy feeling with these great sea star designs.

1. Etsy/bazordesigns 2. Etsy/nadiamiller 3. Zgallerie 4. Macys
5. Anthropologie 6. Wisteria 7. Etsy/royalkane
Sea Star photo-source
Inspiration From…The Tulip
April 12th, 2010
It’s tulip time! Saw the first tulips pop up nearby. I have tulip envy because tulips don’t have a chance on my property with the hungry deer all around! The bright red tulips look especially gorgeous which brings us to today’s inspiration…

1. fredflare.com 2. stardust.com 3. homedug.com
4. Etsy/maramiki 5. Etsy/skapligt 6. Etsy/rawartletterpress
7. allmodern.com
Inspiration From…The Forsythia
March 19th, 2010
Here come the buds of spring! Hints of yellow buds are appearing on the forsythia. It’s almost here!

1. Etsy…annchovie 2. Heals 3. Etsy…indobaytextiles
4. Etsy…kimwestad 5. Overstock 6. Etsy…modernality

forsythia pic: source
Inspiration From…The Pansy
March 4th, 2010
One way to get design inspiration is to pull colors from nature. With the start of spring this month, the pansy will begin to take center stage. This pansy has many shades of violet which is a hot color this spring. Here is today’s inspiration from nature.

1. Etsy-Utilitarian Franchise 2. Etsy-V For Violet 3. The Purple Store
4. Etsy-Tanner Glass 5. Etsy-The Near Future 6. Design Your Walls-Chinoise Lavendar 7. Graham And Green

pansy image: source
Decorative Display
February 18th, 2010
A house becomes a home once you take out your treasured items and put them on display. When you surround yourself with items you love you bring your home to life.
Although a true minimalist may disagree, the daily d believes decorative displays make a house a home. Enjoy these beautiful images from James Merrell.






All images from: source
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!
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Lights, Camera, Action!
November 2nd, 2009
Inspirations from…Amy Butler
June 4th, 2009

Straight from her studio in Ohio, Amy Butler designs fabrics, home accessories, fashion projects, sewing patterns and stationery that combine the old with the new. Amy has created a easily recognizable brand using her fresh, spring-time color pallete and her bold combos of botanical and geometric patterns. Take a look into some of the beautiful creations using Amy Butler fabrics…

Check out these ideas of using Amy Butler in your home decor.







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