Reader request – dining table centerpieces
Posted on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 by KiM
I have received several requests lately for photos of dining table centerpieces (or centrepieces, however you want to spell it) so I thought I’d finally take the plunge and post some for your viewing pleasure. I think I’ve been avoiding this request because often times in photos of dining spaces the tables are either left bare or are too over-styled for every day use. I managed to find some photos of centerpieces that are conducive to every day dining and while MANY of the photos in my stash featured a vase of flowers, I tried to find some that were a bit more creative. I currently have a large Ikea tray in the center of my table piled with my current favourite things (see here), which makes it very easy to remove if I need to set the entire table for a meal. So if you prefer a collection of items on your table, place them on a tray to make your life easier. Otherwise, your favourite large bowl would be perfect (stuffed with apples/oranges/lemons is cute), or include a cute table runner (I love my new one), or perhaps a tray of grass….
AT Casa
Kelly McGuill
Bolig Magasinet
Edina van der Wyck
Hus & Hem
Apartment Therapy
Lonny
Lucyina Moodie
Hus & Hem
Magnus Selander
Petra Bindel
Living Etc.
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Jessica’s project #2
Posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 by KiM
Jessica from my previous post took on the design of her friends’ home almost 2 years ago and the result is a warm, contemporary vibe that is classic and will stand the test of time. Talk about gorgeous colours! Thanks for sharing Jessica!
** I closed the comments on this post because they were no longer about Jessica’s designs but became an excuse for a b*tchfest. Sorry folks, but it seems some just can’t play nice, and that ruins it for everyone else.
Jessica’s project #1
Posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 by KiM
Jessica wrote us regarding 2 of her interior design projects. She works for a large design firm in LA (but is hoping to go out on her own), is a fellow blogger, and has an Etsy shop. She is quite talented, as you can see by this redo of her former home – a 600 sq. ft. co-op in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. They put alot of hard work into this place and the result is amazing (I love the blue trimmed windows)!
Some before photos:
And AFTER!!!
Stay tuned later for another of Jessica’s projects!
Maureen’s DIY headboard
Posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 by KiM
Project #2 is from Maureen of The Inglenook Decor who was contacted by HGTV.comto create a budget-friendly DIY headboard that they wanted to feature. Maureen started the project by stalking Craigslist for somebody who could make a wood cutout, used leftover chalkboard paint and primer paint, dustless chalk (who knew?!?!) and a favourite vintage silhouette. I LOVE how it turned out. (Photos by Chris, silhouette image courtesy of Susie Harrington of Petite Prints).
