Saturday, February 27, 2010

Green Products - Skoy

I'm always on the search of green products and solutions, so when I found out about Skoy I was excited.


What is Skoy, you say?  It's a multi-purpose cloth that is perfect for cleaning hard surfaces. It's absorbent, and best of all re-usable for several months. Excellent time to ditch those paper towels, I say!

And I know some of you might already use a cloth instead of paper towels in your household chores (like me). What makes this one better? Opposite to microfiber cloths, Skoy is made from natural fibers, so it's 100 percent biodegradable. (LOVE those words!).

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Great (and Easy) Ideas for Your Living Room

1. Use mirrors to double your space.

This works wonders for your space, especially if you choose an original mirror, such as this one. Swoon.

2. Instead of a coffee table, use a cluster of tables.


Using a couple (or several) side tables, instead of the large coffee table gives you a chance to move the furniture according to your needs, while it makes the living room look more modern.

3. Incorporate plants.

Who says plants go outside? Try going with ferns or topiaries to add a sparkle of green to your living room. Real plants are great elements in decor.

4. Frame your walls.

A popular move for walls in your living room (or any other room) is to hang up many frames instead of a large one. It's a perfect chance to display anything, not just pictures. Try using paper shapes and tape to avoid mistakes when nailing.

5. Add interest with large scale images or phrases.

Nowadays it's easy to have different looks on walls with vinyl stickers for the purpose. Best thing is, once you get tired, you just peel it off and you're ready for another makeover!

6. Shelves on walls.

The living room is the perfect place to read a book, so why not use a wall to install shelves? This is probably not as easy as the other ideas, but it gives you room to keep books, papers and decor elements, and perhaps even the chance to settle your home office in a tiny nook. And they look so pretty.


7. Slipcover your sofas and couches.
It's trendy, casual, and kid-friendly!!!!


Do you have ideas for living rooms, or any other room in the house?
Let's hear it!

images:
1, 5: via decorpad
7: via nest

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 Melissa at The Inspired Room

Monday, February 22, 2010

2010 color of the year


Talk about coincidences.

The other day I was talking about turquoise being the color for 2010. Now, Pantone names it 2010 color of the year. Now we know for sure.

Here are some interesting things said:

Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.

Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.



Need to say more? I think not!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Beveled Mirrors

I love the use of mirrors in decorating. I like the way they open up the space and reflect light making the room feel bigger, and warmer.

However, there are some mirrors that go beyond that.

Take a look at these beveled mirrors.





I would love to recreate the look of the third picture in my Master B or living room.

Which is your favorite?

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Affordable and Amazing Bedding Designs

I'm so loving  DwellStudio's new line of bedding.






Best of all? No quilt or conforter over $80. That's great news.

Wanna know what's even better? These are all available at Target.

P.S.
Sharing with Melissa at The Inspired Room
(By the way, Mel, thanks for hosting!)

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