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Back To School Inspiration

TS — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:46:14 +0000

Big day today…1st day of school! There’s the squeal of bus slowing down to pick up the patiently waiting passengers & out the rolled down windows flows the chatter of kids filled with excitement and nervous energy as they drive on by. Suddenly it’s quiet! School’s in session and Mom’s everywhere get a little break. ☺ Here’s a few school-inspired, back to the drawing board interiors for your enjoyment!

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Sign Of The Cross

TS — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:59:51 +0000

Whether it’s the Swiss Cross, The Red Cross or the English St. George’s Cross, daily d is loving this image in home decor!
Check out the daily d favorite cool cross picks…

1. Etsy/pastmadepresent   2. Etsy/omygoodness   3. Unica Home
4. Etsy/enhabiten   5. Etsy/acmebaggage   6. John Lewis   7. Heals
8. Etsy/monkivintage

Suzani Trend Still Going Strong

TS — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:27:18 +0000

Suzani is a type of embroidery originating from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The trend of what is old is new has helped the resurgence of this old, traditional art form. It started popping up a few years back and has remained popular for that ethnic, global, handmade look that is prevalent in many designs today.

Here are some of daily d’s favorite picks…

1. World Market   2. Etsy/materialrecovery
3. Etsy/homemakermovement   4. Madeline Weinrib
5. Etsy/materialrecovery   6. Madeline Weinrib
7. Etsy/decorativeinstincts   8. World Market   9. Wisteria

Feather One’s Nest

TS — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:47:30 +0000

They’re soft, they’re light, they’re fun. Feathers are nesting in homes everywhere! This trend has taken flight in the fashion world for some time and as usual we are seeing it in home decor too! Check it out!

1. Etsy/papercutdiecut   2. Urban Outfitters   3. Etsy/thieverie
4. Etsy/xxx5Cxxx   5. Etsy/newduds   6.   Etsy/patrickdunaway
7. Etsy/evakatharina   8. Etsy/groundwork

Vintage Charm from the Farm

TS — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:03:58 +0000

Don’t you just love the look of these grain sack pillows? The grain sack pillow brings barn chic into the home.
Here are the daily d’s picks of the day.

1 & 2   Etsy/myadobecottage   3. Etsy/sassycatcreations   4. Pink Pig
5. Etsy/lesliejanson   6. Etsy/styledspaces   7. Etsy/petitcoterie
8. Etsy/nextdoortoheaven

& That Is What It Is All About

TS — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:05:28 +0000

What’s the attraction to the ampersand? Well, it always means never being alone…you & me, mom & dad, mother & child, girlfriend & boyfriend. It joins us together and that is what it is all about. Here is the daily d’s picks of fun ampersands from Etsy.

All from Etsy. 1. andwabisabi   2. alexandraferguson   3. tuckerreece
4. trixieandduke 5. oldnewagain 6. fifiduvie 7. alexandraferguson
8. auntycookie

Greatest Show On Earth…The Circus

TS — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:15:57 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Children of all ages! Step up, step up! To the greatest show on earth! Have you noticed the vintage circus theme all around? It’s also infiltrated the design world. Here are a few of daily d’s picks…

1 & 2 Anthropologie   3. Etsy/notengomiedo   4 & 5 Urban Outfitters
6. Etsy/ishandchi   7 & 8 The Well Appointed House
9. Etsy/marysgranddaughter

After the rewind weekend, the daily d will reveal Stacy’s bedroom Room Service on Monday! Happy Friday!

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Terrific Trend…Pretty As A Peacock

TS — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:43:28 +0000

More inspiration coming from nature, the peacock trend is still going strong. The vibrant hues of blues, greens and yellows are appearing everywhere in home decor. The peacock feather motif especially seems to be a big hit. Check out some of daily d’s favorite picks.

1. Etsy-carolinedulko   2. Green With Glamour   3. & 4. Etsy-hareanddrum 5. Etsy-xxx5cxxx 6. designpublic.com   7. Etsy-branchhandmade
8. French Bull 9. Design Your Wall 10. 2modern

Time To Reflect

TS — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:40:02 +0000

Mirrors are not only for pure function. They can be an important element of your design. Here are some of daily d’s favorite and fun uses of mirrors where the mirrors steal the show…

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From Russia With Love

TS — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:36:51 +0000

The Matryoshka Russian Doll image continues to pop up in home decor. This is certainly a trend with some staying power. Here is a collection of some of daily d’s favorites…

1. etsy.com (creativeneesh) 2. folksy.com (pegs might fly)
3. & 4.  velocityandartdesign.com 5. folksy.com (beaky) 6.  johnlewis.com 7. anthropologie.com 8. etsy.com (winkhandmade)

Here’s a pic of my 5 year old’s set of dolls. I love to put them out for display for Christmas.