TELLING A STORY WITH HARDWARE...

I find it interesting how things as small as knobs and pulls can help tell a story and add personal style to a home. 

There are so many options now that you can even make these the unexpected, pop of color in a space.  If you have a particular theme in your home, a beach home, for example--there are many options that will help bring the ocean indoors!  If you are wanting to update your look in small doses, replacing your hardware can work wonders!  Or if you buy an inexpensive piece of furniture, like a desk...try replacing the knobs with unique, contrasting knobs.  It will dress up the piece and make it appear more costly or better quality.

I find that a great place to look for the fun, unexpected hardware is Anthropologie.  With a great website and a store located in South Park Mall, it isn't too difficult to check out their fantastic selection of whimsy!

Another great place to look is Restoration Hardware.  They offer more sleek, understated options that are lovely.

For fun...

"Molecule" and "Aurora" by Sherle Wagner

And..last is my favorite by Carl Martinez.  Love the color!

Image 1:  York Street Studio

Have a fabulous day!!  Thanks for stopping by!!!

WARMING UP TO GOLD

Gold and brass accents are becoming more and more popular in the design world. It has been interesting seeing the different trends move through our favorite home magazines and decors. When I got married... almost three years ago, everywhere I looked I saw brushed, stainless steel. Popular jewelry was brushed with silver and it seemed as if no one hip even dreamed of putting gold lighting in their home. Well, times have changed.

For me it started with seeing beautiful gold necklaces in magazines and my J. Crew catalogs. Personally, I have always been attracted to touches of gold in a home. Gold adds warmth in a space, while brushed silver can sometimes come across super cold. The trick is going to be how to get the right gold/brass vibe without creating a dated space. Getting that matchy-matchy idea out of our heads, combining silver and gold metals is a great way to go! Personally, I love seeing modern artwork and transitional lighting with touches of silver over an antique chest with gold accents. A great place to go for inspiration is design magazines. Seeing how they mix the different metals brings a cozy and more balanced feel.

I decided to incorporate some hip sources for today's blog:

Restoration Hardware Nora Nesting Tables, 450.

Beeline Home Hourglass Table

Shades of Light Chandelier, 849.

Antropologie Cascara Side Table, 398.

Restoration Hardware Silhoutte Column Lamp, 429.99.

Anthropologie Knob, 14.00.

Beeline Home Eglomise Coffee Table

*Image 1: Suzanne Kasler

Have you warmed up to gold?