Preppy Monogrammed Gift Ideas

Monogrammed Decals are so much fun. You can personalize just about anything. We have many sizes available that you can use for cell phone decals, car decals, wall decals, trash Can, glasses, trays, notebooks and so much MORE. Check out their website Preppy Monogrammed Gifts.

Spring is almost here!

Check out this cute table setting from Southern Living Magazine. You can celebrate Easter by setting a pretty table that echoes all that you love about spring. With shades of pink, lavender, green, and white, your garden and flower pots resound with color, so why not your table? Gather fresh blooms, vibrant moss, glass vases, and colorful wooden eggs. Soon your table will grow into a fresh and cheerful display.

I love this easy and inexpensive centerpiece. Place yellow tulips in a simple vase, and anchor the blooms with lime slices. If you have a long table, arrange a few of these down the center.

Creative Bulletin Board

I just love this framed cork bulletin board. You can easily do it yourself. I discovered the ideas on re-nest.com. It is a great way to organize your favorite wine corks and be able to tack up your to-do list all at the same time.

Create your own be following these steps:

1. Gather wine corks. Depending on the size of your frame you'll need about 50-100. Unless you've had a serious party, this is probably not something you'd do in one go. You can store them in a glass container for display as you amass your supplies.
2. Cut a piece of peg board or plywood to fit the interior of the frame (your local hardware store will generally do this for you if you know the dimensions).
3. Attach the peg board/plywood to the back of the frame.
4. Using wood glue or a glue gun, glue corks in place either side by side or 2 lengthwise followed by 2 sideways (they look best when the labels show). You may need to cut the a couple of corks (the ones on the side edges) lengthwise to fit the frame (scissors will do the trick)
5. Let the corks dry

Contemporary Rugs

Dwell.com offers these contemporary rugs from avalisa design. All rugs are hand-tufted new zealand wool rugs. hand-tufted in India. the rugs are perfect for your space or your child's space.

sizes available:

42x66

60x90

96x126

2009 COLOR TRENDS

Purples, soft blues, metallics, golden greens, grays and yellow are the hot color for 2009. These vibrant colors should be tempered with neutrals to make them grounded and livable, creating a youthful, yet sophisticated style. Create a conversation by incorporating fur-faux or real, burnished metallic leathers, linen, and some heavy distressed wood. These color trends are very similar to what is going on in the fashion world today. Coral is also a big color for interiors and on the runway. Combine gray or neutral to these colors for a calming effect. Metallics are a must-have in 2009 in both modern and traditional settings.

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Nadeau Furniture Warehouse

If you are looking to add a unique piece of furniture to your home, Nadeau is the place to find it. Nadeau imports furniture from Indonesia and India at very low prices. Nadeau is a former wholesale operation but is now open to the public. These imports are marked so low, you’re dished a handful of neon stickers upon entry to stake your claim before the next shopper beats you to it.

Ottomans

When it comes to ottomans think outside the box. Instead of using a rectangular, round or oval wood coffee table replace it with a fabric or leather ottoman or a combination of two small tables.

This glamorous colette bench from Crate and Barrel is covered in a soft alabaster linen blend and detailed with brushed pewter nailheads, each placed by hand. Place a tray on top of the fabric ottoman to hold decorative items.
Item price $499

Pottery Barn offers these sturdy construction and graceful tapered legs define this cube. A compact profile and simple silhouette make the table perfect for smaller spaces. Simple assembly. 22 x 22 x 18" h. $199 each

Black + White Dining Room Ideas

You can create a dramatic dining room by using wallpaper instead of paint. I came across this beautiful damask wallpaper from Target.

IKEA Sideboard $349
West Elm Parsons Dining Table $399
ZGallerie Roma Side Chair $199

Target Elizabeth Wallpaper $74.99 per roll

Adhesive Wall Art

Dress up your child's room with adhesive art from Wall Candy Arts. Love them all!

Make your little girl's room feel like a palace with this amazing ChalkBoard wall decal from Wall Candy Arts. This wall graphic is the ultimate in stylish form and function. Write a note on the most beautiful ChalkBoard sticker art of them all! Louis XIV has nothing on this stunning wall art! Put it up and turn your room into a palace. Each kit includes one 31½x18½” ChalkBoard decal. Chalk is included.

*WallCandy Printed ChalkBoard Technology is Patent Pending
Price: $36.00

Plant a forest in your room with this blooming wall decoratiion. Birds, butterflies and flowers, oh my! Be green! Bring the beauty of nature inside with this amazingly versatile Season wall decal. You may even hear the wind rustling through the leaves.Each kit contains tree parts for 1 (65” tall) or 2 (45“ tall) trees, 28 leaves, 2 birds, 2 butterflies & 4 flowers.
Price: $54.00

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