All posts tagged colorful

CONFETTISYSTEM ORNAMENTS

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Have you seen the Confettisystem ornaments at West Elm?! I love them! Sparkly and festive with colors suitable for year round use. Cluster them for decoration or use them to spruce up some gift wrap. They are currently on sale so stock up!

COVETTING * SUMMER SHADE

I’m headed to Savannah this weekend for a little boating and beach time. I must confess that I spend the majority of my time in the sun, but these Sombrilla’s from Hollie and Harrie have me seeking a little shade. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Hollie and Harrie ship these stylish 95% UV protection Sombrilla’s worldwide.

DIY } WASHI TAPE COASTERS

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Putting more washi tape to use with a quick and colorful coaster upgrade. What you need: *small tiles from the hardware store *washi tape *cork or felt for added protection on the back (optional)

OLAFUR ELIASSON

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Olafur Eliasson: One Way Color Tunnel made from triangular acrylic panels. The colors and shapes in this installation are inspiring me to put pen to paper! *If you haven’t entered the Washi Tape Giveaway, do it today! I love seeing all the ideas in the comments section and have decided to announce not one, but [...]

SPOONFUL

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My new acrylic spoons arrived! They’ve brightened up my morning cup of coffee and I can’t wait to use them at the next party. I love the old-fashioned shape combined with the bright colors in acrylic. *Acrylic flatware made in France with over 20 colors to choose from. *Available in 4 sizes: teaspoon, demitasse spoon, [...]

THE BRIGHT OUTDOORS

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Brighten things up and get ready for summer entertaining with these colorful patio additions. I don’t need new outdoor cushions, but sure want these Marimekko for Crate and Barrel ones! MARIMEKKO OUTDOOR PILLOW  |  WOVEN GLASSWARE SET  |  PORCELAIN HURRICANES  |  OUTDOOR RUG

Dip Dyed

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I’m feeling inspired by these Dip Dyed cloths spotted on The Merriment Blog. While this digitally printed tablecloth below takes me back to textile class experimenting with Shibori. I see a day of dyeing in the near future!

MARKET FINDS * URBANEARS

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I’ve been in need of a new pair of headphones so when I came across Urbanears at NYIGF I jumped at the opportunity . I had my eye on the sage color, but it was slim pickings so I ended up with a mustard yellow pair. They have TONS of colors to choose from, and [...]

Copco

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I’ve accidentally started collecting vintage Copco pieces. It all started about 5 years ago with a $5 red pot from the thrift store, and then 2 years later a $10 yellow casserole dish from Scott Antiques came along. Last weekend while hitting up estate sales and a few antique stores I picked up a curious [...]

Lazy Summer

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I’m not having one, but if I were it would ideally be spent in one of these beautiful hammocks.  We’ve been spending so much time getting the inside of the house fixed up that I am anxious to begin working on the outdoors. Without an endless supply of time and money it takes a bit [...]