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For those of you that aren't familiar with Bemz slipcovers prepare to spend at least an hour drooling over their website. In 2004 Bemz was started by Canadian Leslie Pennington who after moving to Sweden, bought a Ikea sofa but was frustrated with the lack of fabric choice. The custom covers are made fit the most popular of Ikea sofas and chairs with delivery times of 3-4 weeks. Go get inspired at bemz.com
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Bemz Goes Industrial
Monday, January 23, 2012
DIY Awesomeness
Here is a weekly round up of affordable things I am loving. Enjoy!
O'verlays are lightweight, fretwork panels that come in different patterns and sizes. They are ready to paint and easily attach to furniture, mirrors, walls and glass. Props to Cheryle Rhuda and Danika Herrick for opening up a world of gorgeous and affordable projects.
O'verlays are lightweight, fretwork panels that come in different patterns and sizes. They are ready to paint and easily attach to furniture, mirrors, walls and glass. Props to Cheryle Rhuda and Danika Herrick for opening up a world of gorgeous and affordable projects.
Architectural Depot.com is a great site for all sorts of finishing products. I am ordering up ceiling medallions in various styles and sizes for a wall treatment similar to this installation. Alternatively you could insert mirror in the center for a highend effect on the cheap. I am officially crazy about ceiling medallions!
I cannot wait to try this puppy out. What will they think of next?!
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Mod Podge Madness- What can't this stuff do? Seriously. Can't afford those glitter shoes you keep seeing everywhere? Mod Podge to the rescue! Check out the tutorial here.
Don't like glitter shoes? How about a dictionary wall?
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Modernism in Houston
Houston and Modernism are two things that I wouldn't associate together. Upon first glance America's 4th largest city is a mish mash of parking lots, freeways, and strip malls. This lack of planning is due to well....a lack of planning. Yes folks Houston, America's 4th largest city has no formal urban zoning. Don't try and understand it, as a visitor here I just accept the wackiness and move on. In my desperation for something well planned I came across Houston Mod. Bless their souls! An organization that promotes and educates people in the awesomeness of modern architecture in H-Town. The group works to preserve the architectural gems that are left around the Houston area and needs all the support it can get!
Here are a few examples of modernism in Houston:
Here are a few examples of modernism in Houston:
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| UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS Architect: Philip Johnson (1958) 3812 - 3910 Yoakum Blvd |
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| WEISENBAKER HOUSE Architect: Howard Wisenbaker (1959) 5411 Whispering Creek Way |
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| THE ROTHKO CHAPEL Architect: Barnstone and Aubry (1971) 1409 Sul Ross |
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| New Construction 1216 Hyde Park (see modernhouston.net for details) |
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301 Glenwood Dr.(see modernhouston.net for details) |
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A collection of wallpapers that make me remember why I love Design. Enjoy!
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| This pattern is soo Boardwalk Empire Trove |
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| Okay so birds on everything is getting a little old. I still love this vignette. Trove |
Amazing handmade papers from Nama Rococo
I love the drama of this color. Great for a dining room.
Need a little sunshine in your life?
Monday, January 16, 2012
New Digs New Dining Room!
Eclectic mix of great vintage chairs? Yes please!
Rustic and modern in purplish-grey
I am now on the hunt for two perfect tree stumps.
FYI: Craigslist addictions pay off big time. Both of these sets are under $300. A little DIY refinishing and upholstery work and they could be stunners!
Nice legs!
I love the mirrored legs!
High gloss white can make any traditional form feel so fresh.
Many times it is easier to hunt for the perfect base then add a custom glass top.
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