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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Friday, January 6, 2012

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Have you found yourself buried in toys since Christmas? If you have a little one, then you know my pain. I'm overjoyed that Santa and everyone else in our family completely spoiled Baby A, but where do I put it all now besides the middle of the living room floor.

Almost as soon as the wrapping was in the trash, I was plotting a home for said toys. My mind was churning with storage options for everything except the Dora tent. I'm afraid it's acting like a new piece of furniture in the game room. No concealing it! Good 'ol Dora the Explorer. I came up with some options that are stylish and do the trick of hiding the clutter.

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I've got my eye on number 3 for some more storage. The alcove at the top of our stairs opens to the gameroom and needs a new piece. For now, there's an old console table that went to the garage to die. I brought it in and saved it for a while longer. It's alright, but I can't exactly open it up and shove toys inside. Plus, I love the dark grey of the IKEA piece. You can't quite tell in the pic, but it's very deep and can hold a lot of junk!

Here's some spaces that have amazing storage solutions.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Zebra Print

Whatcha think about zebra print? And I do mean faux zebra. In no way do I promote the harming of animals for any products. This print is bold and exquisite and can really make a statement in an entry way or living area. I'm seeing this print often on stools, or as a rug either alone or under a table. If you are lucky enough to have a dressing area, then this pattern would look very chic amongst your jewels. Layering a zebra rug on top of a natural fiber rug works nicely too.

That's my opinion, so what's yours? Can you see this animal print being used in your home? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Think Pink

We're not talking about nurseries or kids rooms, but rather main living areas. Adult spaces can be outfitted in shades of pink too. It's glamorous and adds a sweet, feminine touch. I'm really into nuetral color schemes these days with subtle hints of pink. The man in your life might not endulge in this color as do you, but they tend to get over it. My husband's new favorite space is our newly redesigned gameroom which houses pink pillows and flowers. It could be because of the enormous tv in there though! And if the males in your home don't go for a little pink, then resort to an uber chic closet.

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Pink- It's not just for kids!

Monday, January 2, 2012

Color of the Year

Out with Honeysuckle, and in with Pantone's 2012 color of the year, Tangerine Tango.

This reddish orange will energize any room or outfit. Here it is along with the other Spring 2012 colors.

Tangerine Tango is easily paired with neutrals such as creams, grays, browns, or black. Try pairing it with turquoise for a refreshing look. It can be used as an accent to add warmth and a punch of color, or used all over if you're gutsy enough like below.