Happy Colors Make Happy Furniture!

I love painted furniture. It spruces it up, makes it more fun, and can really become a "show stopper." Here are a few examples that I absolutely loved. If you have seen any great ones, please do e-mail me a picture.
I love how they painted the inside of this breakfront. The color combination is exquisite.
image via. www.marthastewart.com

I love this lilac, high-glossed buffet table. It especially looks fantastic with the white wane-scotting and wallpaper.

image via flickr

ADORE!! How sick is this dresser? Chippendale/bamboo is my thing. Maybe, not red - but the combo with the pale purple walls and the pale turquoise lamps, then the interesting additions of the white shades and black chairs, its all pretty chic to me!

image via Elle Decor
image via Canadian House and Home
I love this entire image! Love it all!

My Favorite Keyword is....

CHIPPENDALE!!

I am really into the Chippendale/Chinois look. I didn't realize how much I really loved the look until I came across this blog, Chinoiserie Chic - (http://www.chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/). So - I have a huge Chippendale mirror, an elephant garden stool, my bamboo dining chairs, there's just elements everywhere. It's like this blog screamed, "Hello!"

Anyway -- so, going back to my keyword... "Chippendale" is the best search lead ever -- it's great on EBay, Etsy, Google, 1st dibs... You really find the coolest pieces. I came across this amazing bedroom set on 1st dibs and loved it. I am not a huge fan of the color, red -- but I loved the shape and style so much, I had to post it. I could just imagine those red mirrors framing either side of a bed.

Oh! I found the exact image of my mirror that I have hanging in my living room!! My picture didn't look as professional - so I used this one from http://www.1stdibs.com/. Isn't it amazing? I have to high back chairs on either side of it - and once I commit to fabric and reupholster, I'll get the picture up. What do you think??

Chinoiserie

I never thought I was a fan of Chinoiserie style, but the more and more I look around, and sum up many of the torn magazine clippings - there are many Asian influences surrounding me. I've got my bamboo dining chairs, an elephant garden stool, pagoda mirror..... and my dream list consists of several other Chinois inspired pieces:
1. Gold Bamboo end table (to replace my nesting tables in my living room)
2. Chippendale console table for my foyer
3. some sort of monkey figurine.

Here are some great pieces on the web, and inspiring rooms that just added touches of Chinoiserie. It truly is GLAM.
http://www.1stdibs.com/ foo dogs. A pair of foo dogs fight off evil spirits. This is a no brainer, why wouldn't you have a pair?

Elephant Garden Stool

Kendal Wilkinson design. I love bright walls here, and the Chinoiserie fabric and hand painted mural.

This is Chinoiserie with a twist, room designed for fashion designer Liz Lange by Jonathan Adler. The bamboo Chippendale chairs are a bit Chinois - just not in your face, Asian inspired.

How glam is this mirror? Adore!

Love, Love, Love! The bed, the turquoise pops, the wallpaper. Dreamy.

House Beautiful Rated Ballard - So Did I!

I just received an email from Ballard Designs showing the 13 Favorite Pieces by House Beautiful Magazine. So, I thought I'd pick my 13 favorite pieces as well (and why!) To view these pieces check out http://www.ballarddesigns.com/ Thurston Chair - You can pick the fabric for this chairs and if you want nailheads, etc. I adore this couch, I love the dramatic back.

Striped Indoor/Outdoor Rugs - Love the nautical feel on these rugs. I know that Ikea knocked it off for way cheap - but these look super sturdy and have great color options. These would be amazing in a summer house in the Hamptons. Such a dreamer!!!

Mentego Mirror - I would definitely pair 2 of these together, and put them in an entry-way, or on either side of a bed above the nightstands.

Marrakesh Rugs

Macau Arm chairs - very Adler

Louis Upholstered Side Chair with Nail Heads - adore!

Hamper Stool - Love this in the bathroom in a clean terry cloth fabric. It's so easy and user friendly - a great piece for the bathroom or closet. What a great way to make your dirty laundry look so good!

Faux Bois Etegere - I love love love love love. I love the twigs, and the gold and the glam.... It's beautiful

Dog Bed Cover and Insert - this can be monogrammed with your dog's name on it.
I have a cocker spaniel. I am obsessed with him. This picture is funny! It makes me smile.

Cochrane Desk - this was a favorite of House Beautiful's as well. It's darling. It would be a super cute entry/foyer piece as well.
Chinoiserie Bird Needlepoint Pillow - I love the colors, the trim, the picture. So glamour!
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