Friday, January 31, 2014

Freebie Friday: Your Love is Better than Ice Cream




I made my own freebie for you. I've been inspired by so many other bloggers that share their ideas and creativity with us all that I've made one to share this time around.
Just click, save the image, print on cardstock. Frame, put on fridge, hang on front door, use as cards,  use as a tag and hand someone a pint of Ben & Jerry's to drive the point home, etc.

I love the {now} old Sarah McLaughlin song "Ice Cream".  It was actually a favorite song of one of my ex-boyfriends {the one I broke up with in order to start dating my now husband, but I still cherish and celebrate the love I had in {most} of my past relationships and the memories and experiences of people that I have loved and who have loved me... things that have made me who I am today}.  I've always loved the song and what it stands for...sort of quirky, sort of true for girls to say that they love you more than ice cream or chocolate...it sounds fickle, but if I love you more than ice cream or chocolate, then that is loving you a whole awful lot.
XXXOOO.
 P.S. You know I had to give you options!
Click "READ MORE" to download versions.

Throwback Thursday: Splurge or Steal DEEP TEAL

Things have been updated around Commona My House with my favorite color: DEEP TEAL!
You may have noticed ;)
My design, brand and mood board were full of images that I loved that had Deep Teal, Magenta and Gold accents...with maybe a few shots of black and white stripes and florals.


I'm so excited to incorporate Teal into my blog design. And guess what? Trends that I've seen in the fashion and home design world are pointing to a HUGE RESURGENCE of jewel tones...like Deep Teal.
Here are a few of my favorite finds in Deep Teal:
MAJOR SPLURGE:
The FULTON CHAIR from School House Electric
$2200



I almost peed my pants when I saw this chair. I <3 it so much.
But that's not in the cards for me.

SO,
STEAL:
Pacific Blue Elliot Wingback from WorldMarket
$329.99



Honorable Mention, SEMI-STEAL:
Clark Velvet Slipper Chair from One Kings Lane
$655
Clark Velvet Chair, Teal
XXXOOO,




Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Wordless Wednesday: "Heartthrob" Sherwin Williams

6866 Heartthrob
6866 Heartthrob
Front door and shutter color!   Paint Color SW 6866 Heartthrob from Sherwin-Williams
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

House Guests: Rosa Beltran's Workspace +

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I have been so inspired by the many, many creative speakers, sponsors and other attendees that I met last week at Alt Summit.  I'm thrilled to be able to share them with you over the next few months. 


I was lucky enough to not only meet LA Interior Designer Rosa Beltran at Alt Summit last week, but we were able to spend time getting to know one another over the course of the conference. She is such an amazingly talented designer and a total doll. Does she look familiar to you? You may have seen her Office Tour on Apartment Therapy about a year ago...

Rosa's Workspace combines her love of color and form with the need of organizational and functional workspace. And her unique touches are evident...she's not afraid to paint and tweak something to make it work.

Downton Abbey Club: Season 4, Episode 4 "Oh Stop Moaning"

"Oh Stop Moaning". No spoilers here.... 
Well, maybe ONE or TWO.
Downton Abbey: After the Episode
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Some plot points were BORING {sorry Alfred, Molesly, new Garden Dude}.
Some were LOVELY {Mary and dead-Pamuk's friend Lord what's his name, orange juice in bed, return of the Bates Motel}.
Others LEFT ME HANGING {EDITH? TOM?}.

"If you don't respect the past, you'll find it harder 
to create a future".

Well said, Lord Grantham.
This saying doesn't just apply to land ownership and farmers in rural 1920's England. 
I dare say, {with a British accent} I feel as this advice may be a spin on my interior design mantra.
Respect the Past.
Savvy and Chic IS Timeless.
Seriously, how many tried and true styles have stood the test of time...weaving in and out of era's and seeming just as fresh and fitting in contemporary settings.
Respect the past of good design. Mix it up. Use it to soften, round out and add character to contemporary and modern style. 
 Using tried and true elements feels less "Granny Chic" these days and more "Eclectic and Cultivated Chic". 
So go for it!

Here are the Season 4 Episode 4 Downton Decor items that I believe can be incorporated into ANY design style.

Isobel's Blue and White Ginger Jars
Whether your style is traditional OR NOT, Blue and White Ginger Jars can add color and height anywhere. Mrs. Crawley had them displayed in her deep window sills. Sit them on top of something, underneath something, virtually anywhere goes.
Not to mention they bring a bit of exotic character without feeling theme-y.
Don't believe me? Not sold? For more on Ginger Jars in Contemporary Room Designs go here.
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Violet's Cane Back Chairs
Again, no matter what style you lean towards, there is a cane back for you.
And don't worry: this classic can take on a modern streamlined twist if "Shabby Chic" isn't chic to you.



Plum
Lady Mary wears a lot of Plum. Hmm. 
Is she perhaps aware that Jewel tones are 'in' and that Radiant Orchid is all the rage?
I grew up with a Deep Plum, Velvet Chippendale sofa in our family library growing up. I had no idea how cool it was until after college when I really thought about it. Man, I'd kill for that sofa now. It is still in my parent's library.
But I think there is symbolism in the works here with Mary's wardrobe. She is out of her black mourning clothes. The color Plum is psychologically linked to:
romance
royalty
re-birth
a variation of VIOLET

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What did you see in the background last night?
XXXOOO,

Monday, January 27, 2014

Give Me the Goods Monday Link Party #45


Thanks to each and every one of you who link up with us!  
We are so excited to have you here with us this week! In case you are new here, this party is hosted by FIVE bloggers! That means when you enter your links on one of our blogs, they will show up on FIVE blogs total! FIVE times the publicity for YOU! We will each pick our favorites every week, so that's FIVE times the chance for YOU to be featured!

Here are My Goods from last week!

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Give Me the Goods Sunday Features #44


Give Me the Goods Monday Features


It’s time for the features from last weeks GMTG party!
THANK YOU for linking up last Monday!!! 

I love curating a selection of my 4 favorite link ups each week!!!

Here are my picks:

Fabric Choices
Fabric Choices for DIY X-Bench Project from HOMECOMING
DIY Rustic Modern Floating Shelves
DIY Floating Shelves Tutorial from TINY SIDEKICK

Friday, January 24, 2014

Freebie Friday: Free Printable Book Plates from BESOTTED BLOG


FREE Vintage inspired hand-lettered bookplate download.
{Silhouette Bookplates via BESOTTED BLOG}
Natural History Bookplates
{Natural History Bookplates via BESOTTED BLOG}
XXXOOO,

Valentine's Link Party

Valentine link party Design Dazzle

Valentine's is such a fun, sweet and LOVEly holiday! It will be here soon - so we wanted to have a BIG GIANT Valentine Link party to celebrate! Nineteen of our favorite bloggers are participating. We know YOU have some awesome ideas to share! Simply link up your inspiring projects and creative ideas below. Feel free to link up new projects as well as any past projects that you want to share. At the end of our link party, we will feature some of our favorite Valentine projects and ideas! Link party runs from January 24 - February 3rd.

When you link up to our party, it will show up on ALL the following participating blogs:

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Wordless Wednesday: Sherwin Williams "Rainwashed"

Benjamin Moore Bali-beautiful, soft, peaceful color, blue-green, an 86.1 match to Sherwin Williams Rainwashed

Sherwin Williams Rainwashed


Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Alt Summit 2014


Alt Summit SLC
Altitude.
Height.
Elevation.
Altitude Summit, otherwise knows as Alt.
The pinnacle of creative networking.
 A place where all kinds of bloggers, creatives, companies big and small, come together to learn, grow, be inspired 
and set goals to reach new heights. 
As well as have a lot of fun.
Alt isn't just for one type of blogger or creative. 
Alt brings together people from every corner of web creativity.
A 4 day business party to network, find mentors, share ideas and raise the bar.

This will be my first year attending Alt and I'm blown away already by the supportive network and caliber of creatives that will be in attendance. 

Sounds AMAZINNNNNGGG, right?

Downton Abbey Club: Season 4, Episode 3

Last night's episode was full of fresh heart ache.  For Anna and Bates, for Mary and Tony...
But I won't say too much if you haven't gotten a chance to watch the entire episode.
What stood out to me were the timeless elements in the background that are HOT in home decor today.


Diamond Window Muntins and Panes/ Leaded Glass
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Monday, January 20, 2014

Give Me the Goods Monday Link Party #44


Thanks to each and every one of you who link up with us!  
We are so excited to have you here with us this week! In case you are new here, this party is hosted by FIVE bloggers! That means when you enter your links on one of our blogs, they will show up on FIVE blogs total! FIVE times the publicity for YOU! We will each pick our favorites every week, so that's FIVE times the chance for YOU to be featured!
Read More after the break.....

Give Me the Goods Sunday Features #43!


Give Me the Goods Monday Features