...because sometimes all you need is a little inspiration...

Monday, June 22, 2009

Brown Bedroom

In search of some brown bedroom inspiration, here are my ideas:

1 - Here is a room with a really rich chocolate wall color. This can only be pulled of to look great if your room has a lot of windows and natural light spilling into the place, as this one does. Even if the room is small, having the natural light will help you pull off having any dark color on the walls. It also helps to pair it with some light bedding and window treatments.



2 - The color of the walls in this room is a little more grey, but still has that brown undertone. These walls are a bit lighter, which I think works well for this space because it looks like the light is only coming through that one window. I like the simple tan and white bedding and throwing in those blue-green pillows really adds a punch. :)

3 - Here is another room with a really rich chocolate color on the walls. You can see how having less windows that #1 is changing the way the dark walls look in here, but I still think it works. I especially like the cream bedding in this room.


4 - I always like the ide of painting wood paneling instead of tearing it down. I think it gives a nice texture to the walls. And this is kind of a fun twist, because I'd usually paint it a light beachy color, but these walls are painted brown. I like it. And this brown has almost a green undertone which is fun. It gives the room a country feel. And the cute bedding and curtains add to that.This room has quite a few windows letting in a lot of light which works really nice. And having the paneling, even though it's dark, is still giving this room a slight beachy feel which softens it a little.

5 - I threw this one in because I like the combination of brown with lavender. I haven't seen it done very often, but it's really pretty.

6 - This is probably my favorite brown room in this list. I love that chandelier! I also love how the dark color of the walls shows off the stunning molding in this room. I think if I were to paint my walls dark, I'd want molding like this. It would be pretty easy to add if the room didn't already have it.
I like the combo of the brown with the white and ivory in here. It's very pretty and stunning.

7 - Another idea is to have brown bedding with a tan color on the walls. This would make a lot more sense in a smaller room, or one with less windows, while still incorporating brown.

8 - And here is one with more of a brown undertone. The furniture is stained in an espresso color which brings the brown in, but that's about it. The tan on the walls carries brown as well, but it makes the room a little lighter than the previous ones, which may be considered a little heavy to some.

9 - I threw this room in because I like the green paired with the browns and tans. The earth tones are having a party in here, so you still have that brown undertone.

10 - This space shows using brown on just an accent wall. This is a little bit lighter brown, but still gives the feeling of brown in this room. There is almost a lavender undertone in this room seen in the bedding and that wall.


11 - Here is another example of a brown accent wall. These work well in smaller rooms to pack a punch, but not devour the space all together. It's kind of fun how the color flows around the corner and down into that hallway. I also really like the two tones of brown used on both the wall and the bedding it adds another dimension.
12 - Another idea for using brown, but not an entire wall of it, is to put up white wainscoting on the wall and then painting everything above that brown. This really opens up a room, but still allows the use of that dark color. I really like the color of brown in this room and how it matches the tiles on the fireplace. And check out that old phone...and those old camras...and those chairs...and that pillow...and the two mirrors. Wow, just a REALLY well done room!

13 - Here is another example of wainscoting but with a lighter brown on the walls. It still looks really good. And wainscoting is really easy to put up, especially if your walls aren't textured. You just nail molding to the wall and paint the wall to match the bits of molding - it looks like one piece.

14 - This room has a very neutral color on the walls, one you might find it most homes. And if you don't want to paint, but still want the brown look, here you go. I love those brown tiles on the wall above the bed. And that bedding could even be darker in this space, but I really like it still.


15 - I've used this picture before, but I think it's also a really good example of how to acheive brown, without using paint on the walls. I love the brown in the bedding and the chairs and I really love it paired with that gold and a touch of blue. It's pretty French, but these great colors would look good in any style.




16 - And here's a "brown" room with a totally different wall color - green! I like brown and green together too. Earths tones are so pretty!

Friday, June 19, 2009

My Nursery Update

We've made some changes to our nursery. Starting with the wall above Jason's crib. You may recall it looking like this:
A little lonely, if you ask me. So we added a shelf which I found at my favorite store, TJ Maxx. I had the airplanes, and the bear already so they were ready to find a home on top of it. I found some blocks and painted them to match the room. I love them! And then saw this little canister for $2. I love the way it turned out. And my airplanes found a home as well. I'm putting some of the things I've made on {my etsy shop}, if you're interested.
So, remember this crib. Our wonderful brother gave it to us, and we love it! It used to be a light honey color, but I always imagined my nursery with deep brown furniture. So, while I was 8-9 months prego, I spent my days out in the back yard sanding that finish off, so we could refinish it in this espresso color. It was hard work, but it was a labor of love and we LOVE the way it turned out!!
We finished it the day before our son was born. And since the crib HAD to be finished because it was all he had to sleep in, this changing table/dresser was put on the back burner. My husband decided he was going to build us one when we couldn't find anything in our budget that would fit in our tiny nursery. (notice how close the rocker/recliner, dresser, and crib are to each other.) He has spent almost all of his free time on it in the past 9 months (which he obviously does not have a lot of since he's in college full time AND working full time - what a guy!) and has finally finished it!!
We stained it to match the crib and I LOVE the way it turned out, don't you?? Oh, he did such a good job. I think he could sell these things, if he had time to work on them.
He did such a good job and it was really fun because we were able to design it to be exactly how we wanted. I love the trim. I love the cubbies for those cute baskets. I love the shelf.
I love the trim on the bottom of the hutch. I love the drawers.
And the feet are cute, too. My husband thinks they make the whole piece.
Way to go, babe. It looks awesome! I couldn't have asked for anything more. It's fun to be almost finished with this room. I just have to hang up a few pictures and we're done! Yeay!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Super Hero Party

What little boy, or girl,...or grown man for that matter, would not love this on their birthday!!?

fabric applique t-shirt:
felt superhero cuffs:
twill cape and reversible felt mask:
one happy superhero:
I love the look on his face, don't you??
Cute colors, too. All the {food} was coordinated as well. It looked so awesome! And great idea with the rice crispy treat!
I saw this on {Party Perfect} where she has links to {Shim and Son's} superhero party.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

More Lovely Nurseries

I just think this room looks so sophisticated. I love the wall stripes. I love the rug. I love the simplicity of the two frames above the crib. And the colors green, blue, and yellow are very nice together.


Something about a monochromatic blue room for a little boy just makes me happy.
I love espresso wood furniture. It looks so good, and I especially love dark wood floors. All that paired with crisp white in this photo make it look amazing. And those little clothes hangning behind the crib are just too cute.

This is SUCH a cute nursery!! I've always loved pink and green together. I imagine I might do that color scheme if I had a girl. I just think this room is so well done. Well, maybe just a little neon for me, but still great inspiration from Design Dazzle.
When I think pink and green, I think more like this:
A bit more muted. I love the window treatments in this picture, and that little vase of flowers on the shelf.
Here is another pink and green that suits me better.
I love how they did the name in this room. Great idea! And those window treatments are so cute! I also really like the idea of giving a crib a bedside tablel. Funny. But so cute.
This one my be my favorite of all.
So much to love. Starting with that curl on the wall. It always looks great to have plain white bedding next to a colored wall. I love that scalloped edge on the bedding. I also love the rug. Pink and brown is a great color combo.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Planters


I'm not a big fan of planters. For some reason they look a little dowdy to me, and the "new age" ones look too space age. But, when I saw these, from Potterybarn, I decided I might be able to convert. I love the look of these planters!! And I love those boxwoods planted in them as well. Very cute! However, they are a bit expensive, so maybe I'll try to look for some similar ones. Even brown ones, then I could just paint them...

Monday, June 15, 2009

Basket Liner


This {Tutorial} from Make It and Love It is a good one. I love the way lined baskets look, but they are usually a little bit more expensive than the unlined ones... Well, now you can make your own liners. Great idea.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Wallflowers

I love this idea I saw on Design Dazzle. Doesn't this wall look so cute!? Those flowers are either fabric or tissue paper attached to the wall. I think it looks so cute!
I also like how they pulled some down onto the dresser, to sort of tie them all in. Oh, it's so cute!
This room is a very cute nursery, but it could easily follow this girl all the way through her teenage years. I just love it.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Tie

The Purl Bee just posted a tutorial for a {Father's Day Tie} and I love the idea. You could make it look however you want! What a great project.

They Also have a tutorial for a {Little Boys Tie}. Would a tie that matched their Dad's tie make them want to wear it?? How cute.

Thanks again, Purl Bee!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Kid Zone

Check Out what Katie Did in her {Kid Zone}!
Some pretty fun stuff that kids would LOVE!




mentos and diet coke geysers...
pools of oobleck....

giant bubbles...

tubs of gak....

and a table full of playdough...
Sounds like one full, fun afternoon!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Photo Memory Game

So I had an idea to make a {Fabric Memory Game} a while ago, but this is another cute idea from {Jamie's Digital Designs}. She made a photo memory game with chipboard squares and paper. Just glue and then modge podge. Pretty easy. Oh, and this tin to put it in is so cute, too.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Car Trash Bag

Make it and Love it has a {Tutorial} for this little car trash bag... I espcially like the idea of hanging it from the head rest because when they're down low in the car, they tend to get stepped on and knocked over pretty easily. It's a good idea.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Sea Shell Lamp

The Lettered Cottage had this great idea.
Say goodby to ugly lamp bases. All you need are some pretty shells and some glue and you can transform an ugly lamp into a beachy beauty....ok, and maybe a nice, clean, lamp shade.
What a great idea.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Sidewalk Chalk Paint

I saw this idea on Odeedoh. What a great idea. Apparently it washes off really easily from sidewalks, dishes, and clothes, which is perfect for little kiddies. {Here} is the recipe.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Sweet Shop Party

What a fun party idea this is! I LOVE the bright colors!!
I especially love these jars filled with candies and sweets. Such a fun decoration, and of course a good treat. :)



I guess the kids got to decorate their own cupcakes.


Aren't those lanterns a perfect decoration for a party like this??


Very cute idea. I saw it on Design Dazzle.
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