Sneak Peeks and Bookshelves Styling Inspiration.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEuG9gkIIjxqP8AHjITEL1OMJmy6NR9-m8CPKIv6D20PV1p6vfVlThcSCAlhMN5jyWG1qDgzyJMun-dvNaTP_LjHA9LJjvcBL8FEnEMA_i4ByvOFvrj9wUjxpntLsfIqMDaVBtjMLaWgL/s1600-h/2013-05-06%25252010.45.02%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-06 10.45.02" border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNCwfec6GKGz7X-Wz9HVyF1oRCTQ7fzXCE0YWI45Nn7cjv5tinjFF-LJaOXcMJtZPbOp0I0MsoJOAszPE-_TudeV4UXkRvax0CwAA9VU9caDkUpBAtSDtS3K2udTOIeHugbMzKUzCFw8b/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-06 10.45.02" width="766" /></a><br />I decided to keep the wall colour behind the built in bookcase as is because of two main reasons .#1) it actually has its own pop of accent on those sliding doors and #2)is below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3AX63nnyhwIRgBg3KWL56EL7YXTiNgy4xiDlHVc2zseRIq1Dwcr6nqtC090GnJcgM9rStGcYf8-bLJMmuoIp-WvrYQ1VxVKqrZ53MQclJb9IXOfXVTiVFCHgNCvgtaf8KVg05R1BrlbE/s1600-h/orangeq%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="orangeq" border="0" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_O27pqSiL-bEgZQI49Wy7nnEl5IMZO2y4zYned18GxhuFOUDgRI0t_Aj6UxJwt38dX87pFEO-fDKNgZ32JxBVgBTxA_jUjwXJ9oHWuB-m-O-RZew3eiV592OERZ73TlY3URuftyDKspXv/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="orangeq" width="584" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpRzVOfhdj1iayCgIT5LcpMDDEzOOYexkRmL6lN6zo9tMGr6n1VRG9Bz3YASnDNUKzME-7lqxGBatUTGA0l1VGGOJp7QkUAH-bm6P-lO5WFcG0LptFqbYgzXIQRj-REvZXjrgPFIAqMEy/s1600-h/2013-05-06%25252010.44.14%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-06 10.44.14" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWPxD8aPpJEB_2EaNG_c-WT7vs0XE-hB8MkJ3K3a1WHRYdXPFFjQdpZStgZQTi89WCOvR1I2zNU7EdD9e9PE5pIMHbwEe7C5TaVZU3l9oQStaXx9Fy9osSitbMFbZK8xftXMGR2t7hVIv/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-06 10.44.14" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">This beauty brought in a great dose of colour and I really didn’t want any quarrels between it and the accent wall regarding who the center of attention is in the space<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0dN4UJ-Acc4/UYkQOHB4wZI/AAAAAAAAGWM/9dCMYaF-Ufc/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />. </div><div align="center"><br /></div>I am the happiest girl on earth right now because of this orange sectional. It’s no secret that orange is my favourite colour, so I believe this beauty was just waiting on us to come and get her. We were actually close to purchasing the <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/neo-sectional-chaise-left.do#.UYkJHaKsiSo"><span style="color: #dd8484;"><strong>Neo sectional</strong></span></a> from DWR, and had just received fabric samples in the mail before my trip to High Point Market. I am so thrilled that hadn’t  purchased the Neo yet because the Stacey(my name for this beauty) is waaaay better(sorry DWR). The fabric is so luxurious,  and  most importantly it is child friendly aka spot resistant. It goes without saying that it is super comfortable and perfect for lounging. The sleek design still gives it a formal flair which is one of the criteria I also wanted in the seating for this space.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTQzUhmh0x1wk0dEFtOe9gDWoc84wi63kuOSNhqTr7S2Uy1i-Jt4GvfGSyW78LXdtTky1-BUwIIXWmog9cyXijerLGxlMJ2VkK5pDOUshLpuj3L2X4hoeeSCuE3DL0NZjsM32j1qufUPo/s1600-h/highp2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="highp2" border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JODPVAsVJg-QHVJTZh4FxnxQHQe1SLnwURoMBE6nbOL90SOoskHUJXyUwc3YR16lQLbcbMjZMiEeDVizUPaLViNALLNFhtK7-bbn7FeetR0qexA1MnCTcgYkDkDzVhPi8tcwjTeczMho/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="highp2" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">These scrumptious Italian pieces were purchased from The <a href="http://tomasellany.com/"><span style="color: #dd8484;"><strong>Tomasella peeps</strong></span></a> at High Point Market. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #4bacc6; font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: x-large;">Now some inspiration for the fun stuff:</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><img border="0" height="839" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvD8v9WqKA4gJ-zklmlRCF-5kJCrvJo-ma9xJOxF90DKSChT6Je01U8bkpfTVYMRlHUZmK0Pj1BIwfiLeMLSggxv_kZ_cMi2LEmeSQkBsSL-4vdvK2SkV6QgchLhDfkOCAM4w3Q3m-cQ/s1600/dc29c33cf6c99fe3a50049f486d265ac.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="560" /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://fashionandotherfancies.blogspot.com/">fashionartandfancies</a><br /><br />t’s all about self expression when styling a bookcase or built in. I am looking forward to filling mine with books and mementos…<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img border="0" height="459" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/550x/da/d3/52/dad35246d23200f31f560d8fa07d4eca.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="690" /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/34621490855326767/">my pinterest</a><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><img border="0" height="877" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/550x/25/1b/73/251b7307284098244c781d6ff77641b8.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="650" /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/34621490858058387/">my pinterest</a><br /><br />Blessings and happy Tuesday my friends. XX</div>

Sneak Peeks and Bookshelves Styling Inspiration.

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Getting Creative with Polka Dots Decals and Washi Tape.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLW6njngXsHUGtd45hPDODaA-eEKSKa4HoKlptESPqXtbIkvXjIyXeKObxdJ0g4DF4nS9HWPzAY9h6GKtQotjPcwWRyygrpWzxXFdQr31hGT9GfbomkuRIHNh8LE0OTdlqxo7ao8TA-3qa/s1600-h/polkadots%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="polkadots" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBz55DI_C-vHaSJsaMRymTCTWGPrV9T0-tESzZB-XzU5UUJKKlFXKziY8LNsWtky_7-40-Roftg9Gchr0fCMxCZBYsv5nYMq48vDnOO59DgKOR7OmvhH_Jk4C0O_PmMca89BsLUwUiBAU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="polkadots" width="700" /></a><br />First thank you all so much for your feedback on my accent wall dilemna.  I was able to make a decision, but we will talk about that next week when I can include some pictures of the pieces. I am so excited! Ok, moving on to Baby Ian’s nursery.   Being a Mommy second time around(especially one of boys), I’ve realized that stressing out about the design of the nursery is a waste of time! It is barely used in the beginning anyway; sleeping in the bassinet or co-sleeping is the norm in our neck of the woods for at least the first 6 months or so. I also learned that I could never have one of those nurseries with gorgeous framed pictures/paintings or anything for that matter above the crib. Not with my boys; they would rip down whatever was above that crib in a heartbeat. My mind was set on wallpapering the wall behind the crib, and I fell in love<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/550x/8e/4f/1c/8e4f1c92da8a87e119e5a565d8c2a44c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br /><div align="center">with this one from <a href="http://www.dwellstudio.com/modern-decor-and-accessories/wall-decor-1/wallpaper/dots-multi-wallpaper.html">Dwellstudio</a>. However, after measuring my wall and realizing it would cost me over $400 to wallpaper that wall, I had to rethink if I wanted to invest that much money in a design that would be temporary. Baby Ian may move to another room when he gets older and this room would be used as an additional guest room. I just didn’t want to be stuck with wallpaper that would restrict my design in the future. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKqb0lubH44rBvGuyQ83_Xsd0hIyNrCYwiry9lXftBg4p7JMkkEpi-NcPNH9EXs47oREI4u4Fa853wXTVdqlXcfo4x9G01oNFdIzqf5vMg5sLywXSC9JABTtU-JbmMSjWmfT7o9mvb61l/s1600-h/dots1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="dots1" border="0" height="619" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXb-k5yWG7QDislMb8tzq9gIEyNlQu2vQza68Dynpq6ok6WRo9T9QdsZURuX1p84VUr4or6gPZStohlB-Ppf2fvSlDWguM_e_tqyyNgAVt5EkdlhyphenhyphenbByMunrYqJvl-CvvDooP-JH4f_UMf/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="dots1" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">I’ve always been a fan of polka dots which is why I found that Dwellstudio wallpaper so appealing. When I saw that Urbanwalls was selling <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/123384455/vinyl-wall-sticker-decal-art-small-polka?ref=shop_home_active">these black and white polka dots</a> on etsy, I bought them immediately. The cost was $22 for a pack of 80. I had nothing to lose. The hubby measured the wall and marked where each dot would go. All I had to do was put each dot in the correct spot<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QOJtt7Qaxuc/UYMLpvsAi2I/AAAAAAAAGUM/U5zVjJwg2G0/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />. I love the graphic punch brought in from the black and white.  </div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJa_zYMskMtRm46_nlblXQeXhZC-Bg66PXNgcZYuTHAHN7vVMux1GXiC_W-P-XPkld5EGWFRYj7OZ9Cb1B0qmIJrIfxD_JmUSXAWkCdjHVEaEqfdQS-APaQaqKA_K_WlOdYE6mDPB4dZz/s1600-h/DSC_0031%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0031" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_E_0h58rA_K752G8RwZqryC9iOLy5mJxV_j1vU_xzcoHgHinAikxa5ovBOsxY61_WaRu08Y9GrqFYLVMPeqXEORnPrAi5EjveLfnQhP3IoBprkpY4eJCRTT7lcEbf3_o8fKn6-4u7x1V/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0031" width="700" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Do you remember the gorgeous bird that <a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2012/02/baby-ians-paintings-by-charlotta-ward.html"><strong><span style="color: #dd8484;">Charlotta</span></strong></a> created for Baby Ian’s nursery? Well, it needed company on that wall to balance out the look. However, I dared not place regular frames down so low because sticky and curious fingers would have them crashing down in no time.  Not to worry though, because washi –tape came to my rescue.  I purchased some from Michaels that are a part of the Recollection brand and they are still in place after a couple days of being on the wall. The prints are 11x14 from Walgreens. I love how they turned out and I could pick them up same day. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dsbRZJ6ku6oBRDyO3_JXDAighPcEf7pQsepjF5nQZUrC4Ce2VtL3UjPHxYo_suwDGT8PyZoDNUSqi6q_I4B55UJB6Vnx_3vnDtNY1MV_seCkV_U-Y3AwDPTYD1G36jSfK-5IVSYGwKlk/s1600-h/dots2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="dots2" border="0" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHbU_XeGxoaDHGQU1nt4Hwk7cNbAJqIwY_V5LWu3-lJLl9Ub83Nv16ypQdxrGFaSQ6mN1v490T91VbAIvAy7Ul6xwv4bVPgzcPgaxK5Rfqhm91V7Wugqe0j3e8EJXJkZWQVGn_iSTnz2L/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="dots2" width="604" /></a><br /><div align="center">Zion’s art work is sprinkled on the walls in Baby Ian’s room. I just love it… </div><div align="center">I can’t wait for Saturday to get here!! You know I’ll be giving you peeks on Instagram, right? Blessings and have a great weekend my friends! XX</div>

Getting Creative with Polka Dots Decals and Washi Tape.

First thank you all so much for your feedback on my accent wall dilemna.  I was able to make a decision, but we will talk about that next we...

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Our High Point Market Furniture Purchase(s) and Painting Dilemna...

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAUWZpcGjuoz19g2Wt7wzdJah5syMeoYJARN3_PeeZVbXxOGqg2mMzYGY0yTEHkI9Rb2WsfR9YOjzzwHAdFy2YwWYVzi6LbI46rHsk29IfcaTLR47WKaFJ5OSkruZt0TfBXraDPecgalo/s1600-h/2013-05-01%25252009.38.26%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-01 09.38.26" border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwApEwY5Vcszk8G9hGWrJ7GaFI7i02kgPFHVdHrBPwzCxVzrKz7ic8io9dpURQXyQWS3DcDdnzY5rUs4x-hyhohtI-_Ah-3JuoM7hLR5hp70forc4N1YamEJ8U3pCGV3q-Gqn1ZTyS3lHU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-01 09.38.26" width="700" /></a><br />I commented on twitter earlier this week that I went to High Point Market as a design blogger and left being a buyer. Our living room has been left undecorated for awhile. We were not in a hurry partly because of parenting and also because we wanted to take our time and get <strong>EXACYTLY</strong> what we wanted.  We recently put operation project living room in motion. A <strong>built in and seating</strong>(Zion inherited our prior couch and has it in his playroom)were the first things on our list. The hubs accompanied me on the trip to High Point Market and before we left, we talked about how wonderful it would be if we found/saw pieces we loved. Well, it happened! We fell in love with one of the Italian showrooms(Tomasella.it) and found the perfect seating and custom built-in.  You can’t see any of the hardware and it’s very James Bond and Mad Men like with its engineering and design. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin52s_qjC_1xAgRs2aN6vi7UqR_k3FTFoIWwci3ZekyMb0STju_ZIF65rwYVT2TRENU5Y4LoOY7_Mf_LvJTDvAnb-sEolyRCuLkX2vZnT4tyDeQCMlomA9MEx4ZmE2TvFdk5MhPneLt3Bm/s1600-h/built-ins1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="built-ins1" border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR11wgCXLYpw2T4Gw4t1YLgOxMUgrHv2zBJpVlsJ-VCy0_PGEqvvSrpOwog1D03lYu7opvEQb1gWLrsy9CcNgUxp6oa-xwyY9JKaExt225h19S_ESKr1f0flhGdRpeFq5XH9BAfPjXGd3M/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="built-ins1" width="694" /></a><br />So this is the view of the wall where that oh so gorgeous built in will be mounted.  I have been going back and forth whether I should paint the wall an accent color or leave it alone. We have Benjamin Moore November Skies on the walls in the living room. What to do?  Talk to me people, accent wall or not? Delivery is Saturday, I don’t have much time.  Blessings and have a wonderful Wednesday! XX<br /><br />p.s. I’ll show you the seating when it’s in the space<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v13Gny5FpjM/UYEjMqCS10I/AAAAAAAAGTc/NWy1raFB0AI/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{images: tomasella, my own}</span>

Our High Point Market Furniture Purchase(s) and Painting Dilemna...

I commented on twitter earlier this week that I went to High Point Market as a design blogger and left being a buyer. Our living room has be...

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