I’ve been searching for a new light fixture for my dining room, and I find myself inexplicably drawn to brass. Brass used to be the hallmark of old Hollywood regency style and stock door handles, but no more. Aged brass seems to be making a comeback in the design world, and I love it. Here’s a few of my favorite lighting fixtures and inspirational interior designs featuring brass. Meurice Wall Sconce – Jonathan Adler Newton Suspension Lamp – Boca do Lobo Ike Suspension – DelightFull Hudson Valley Wall Sconce – LightingDirect Sputnik Chandelier – 1stDibs Rio Pendant – Jonathan Adler Starburst Chandelier – 1stDibs Images from DelightFull, Architectural Digest,Jonathan Adler…
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A Simple Autumn Tablescape
Autumn is my favorite season; I love the colors, the weather, and seeing the amazing cycle of nature. Last Friday, my husband and I went apple picking in the Virginia countryside, a few hours from DC. We picked some pink lady apples for my Apple Rose Pie (I’ll post this recipe very soon) and also bought some beautiful pumpkin gourds and huge fall mums, which I trimmed a little and spread in a few mini vases around our dinner table.
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Hello Sunshine
Adding pops of yellow to your home decor brings a little sunshine and happiness to any room. Here are some accessories and interior design ideas using both mellow and bold shades of yellow. Image source: Houzz, Pinterest and Google
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Herb Garden Ideas
Every summer, we plant a small herb garden in our home. This year I wanted to move beyond the regular pots and planters, and have been researching some great creative ideas for indoor and outdoor gardens. I love these unique ideas. Threshold Floral Garden Tool – $19.99 Windowsill Herb Garden Kit -$29.95 Farmhouse Vintage Style Nesting Herb Crates – $39.95 Target Indoor Hanging Herb Garden Set – $29.99 Vintage Silverware Herb Garden Stakes Set of 5 – $39.50 Urbio Wall-mounted vertical for system gardening – $175 How great are these herb garden rails? You can find them at this Etsy seller here. images source: Houzz, Google images, Pinterest.