4th of July Picnic Ideas

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If a picnic is on your agenda for July 4th weekend, here are some ideas for you!

Make this Outdoor Canvas Tablecloth from marthastewart.com...

Or make sure the tablecloth you already have stays put with these Weighted tablecloth tassels from martha stewart

Some ideas for your table...

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Pottery Barn
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Simple centerpieces...

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Woman's Day

I think this idea from colincowie.com is fun (and simple!)

BHG.com suggests this idea for your silverware. Use frosting to attach red and white candied stars to a plate...
Stars and Stripes Chip Cones from marthastewart.com
And of course you can't have a picnic without food! Some great recipe sources for you...

Country Living's Great Grilling Recipes...

Country Living's 20+ Side Dish Recipes like this Sweet and Tangy Melon Slaw

This Berry Cheesecake Pie Recipe is just one of the red, white and blue recipes you can find at Taste of Home...


Strawberry-Blueberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches from Southern Living...

Photography Van Chaplin / Food Styling Rebecca Kracke Gordon

Patriotic Flag Cake Recipe at examiner.com

Other than announcing the $125 CSN Shopping Spree (don't forget to enter!) winner this coming Thursday, this will be my last post until after the 4th. Hope you all have a great one!

Linking to the Stars and Stripes party at Centsational Girl. Be sure to check it out for more creative ideas!

Adding A Touch of Whimsy or The Unexpected

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Traditional Home Photo: Colleen Duffley

Happy Sunday!

If you're looking for a quick way to shake up an existing space, one simple idea is to add a little whimsy or just a touch of the unexpected, like the whimsical art and pillow above or the unexpected graphic/modern art in the traditional space below.

Traditional Home Photo: Bruce Buck

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Chests, Shelves, A Headboard and Mirrors

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I'm sure that's one of the more creative post titles you've ever seen, isn't it? :-)

I'm still debating as to whether I would actually ever do this or not, but of course I like the fact that it's different and creative. Using two chests to the sides behind the sofa rather than a sofa table behind and end tables on the sides? What do you think? (image from CR Laine)

I wanted to include this image in my shelf inspiration post, but couldn't find it at the time. Isn't it interesting the way they created these shelves to follow the curve of the window? (image from BHG.com)

If you have an awkward corner in your bedroom, this idea from BHG.com might work for you. Rather than ignoring the corner, they maximized the space by creating a corner headboard storage unit. They've included reading-light wall sconces and electrical outlets, and the plug-ins are close at hand for alarm clocks, cell phone chargers, etc.

I know many of you have seen this already, but for those of you who haven't - Jenny at Pearl Street Interiors hung two inexpensive unframed IKEA mirrors (love the shape!) over the plain sheet mirror in her parent's bathroom using 3M hanging strips. I love the idea and the dimension that it adds, don't you? To see the rest of this makeover, click here...

This isn't really a mirror, but I like the shape of this Ghost Mirror from Country Living. Template and tutorial here.

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Happy Friday! Have a great weekend...

$125 CSN Stores GIVEAWAY!

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Soooo... Remember how excited everyone was when we had the $125 Giveaway from CSN Stores? And how bummed you may have been if you weren't the winner? WELL... Thanks to the fabulous folks at CSN Stores, you have another chance to win! Pretty awesome, right?

You may remember that they have 200 + online stores and carry a (very!) wide variety of products, including platform beds, patio furniture, home decor, rugs, furniture, lighting, cookware/dishes, and bedding to mention just a few! Seriously. You'll be amazed at all of the options available on their site. To view all 200+ stores, click here.

So, again, the giveaway is $125 (including shipping) to spend as you wish at any of CSN's 200 + stores!


HOW TO ENTER:

1. The giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents.
2. Leave a comment telling me what your favorite summer activity is.
3. As always, Facebooking, Tweeting or Blogging about this giveaway gives you an extra entry, but you must leave an extra comment for each telling me you've done so in order for it to count as an extra entry.

Entries will be accepted until midnight CST on Wednesday, June 30th. Good luck!

Pom Pom/Ball Fringe

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I've been seeing pom pom or ball fringe around a fair amount lately on everything from home decor to clothing (remember this scarf?) If you're a pom pom/ball fringe fan, this post shows you some ideas for incorporating it into your decor.

If you want to add some texture to your window treatment, how about using ball fringe like they did here? My inclination would have been to add the fringe to the inside edge, so the fact that they embellished the outside edge instead makes it more interesting to me.

Homes and Gardens

If you really like ball fringe, you could make this very textural cornice from BHG.com. Complete tutorial here.

If that's a little much for you, how about just using pom poms on your curtain tieback? Perennials Fabrics

Some of the other places you could add this trim are fairly obvious such as pillows, bedskirts, ottomans, towels, lampshades, etc. but a not-so-obvious idea would be to trim your office shelves.

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Domestifluff has a complete tutorial on how to make pom pom flowers to put in a vase...
or to add to your gifts...


Raffia pom pom drink stirrers from marthastewart.com. Tutorial here.


Vivaterra has pom pom throws and pillows...


So does Pier 1...


I realize this is a Christmas project, but knowing me I won't remember that I found it by then so I'm posting it now. The tutorial for this snowball pom pom wreath is at marthatstewart.com...

Have an awesome day!

CR Laine Inspiration

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Okay. This may not qualify as an exactly substantial post, but I came across this image on the CR Laine furniture website and it made me smile.

I'm loving so many styles/color schemes/creative ideas right now and they seem to change/grow on a daily basis, but today this one's definitely on the list! :-) It may or may not be your style, but wouldn't you at least love to hang out here for an afternoon?

Don't You Just Love Summer?

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Lemon Place Cards

Country Living photo: Alexandra Rowley

I definitely do! You may have noticed that my blog posts are rather sporadic lately. Part of that is life in general, and part of it is summer!

I actually have a lot of ideas and some great posts started that I think you'll really like if I can just sit down and pull them all together. I'm not going to stress about it though because summer flies by way too quickly! I plan on enjoying every minute of it and I hope you all do the same. I WILL be posting but if I disappear for brief periods, just know that I'll be back! :-)

House Beautiful photo: Victoria Pearson

I recently purchased the turquoise version (that color isn't on-line for some reason) of this pom-pom scarf at Old Navy and I love it! It's a large square and my friend and I, of course, immediately noticed that it could also be used as a colorful summer throw for a table... (It also comes in green and neutral)

Speaking of brightening things up for summer, I talked in my Decorating with Throws post about the idea of using a throw to disguise a chair when you want a new look but can't afford a new chair. This image from BHG.com is a good example of that concept and also shows how you can brighten your look for summer by not only covering the center of the chair (or sofa) with a colorful throw,

but
- adding bright throw pillows,
- freshening up your artwork with some colorful images and
- adding colorful books (still love the idea of using them for a side table)
- and bright or light accessories.
These are all low-cost/low-commitment changes that can be swapped out by season.


Another image from BHG.com. The valance and the roman shade are nice, but I think it's a fun idea, especially for summer, to add the bud vases above...

Hope you have a wonderful, relaxing weekend! :-)

Coastal Living Photo Susan Mauney

Shelf Inspiration

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Interesting way to utilize a corner...

Elle Decor Photo: Peter Murdock

Just a hodge podge of shelf inspiration today that I had saved and thought you might want to see. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

A shelf across a window (how amazing is the window?!!!)...

House Beautiful Photo: Simon Upton

These custom bookshelves from BHG.com were created by raising up ready-to-assemble cabinets, adding custom doors and topping with a bridge to make them look like built-ins...

Built-in shelves around the doorway...

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I like the way Style at Home editor Erin McLaughlin utilized this wall space in her small home...

style at home Photo Virginia MacDonald

Putting a bookcase on this wall was a great solution to utilize this akward space and move the furniture away from the wall...

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If you're short on display space, how about using your windows as a shelf? (obviously you don't want to go crazy with this idea or it could get pretty cluttered, but I think the way they've displayed the artwork in this room works)...

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A wall of shelves makes a statement...

Frank Roop

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These shelves at diyideas.com were made from drawers...

How about this staggered display shelf from BHG.com?...

BHG.com says, "A recessed nook is the perfect place to show off your favorite art and display your collections. Remove a section of drywall to reveal a 4- to 8-inch-deep niche between wall studs. Consult a contractor to make sure it's safe to remove any horizontal bracing elements. Then add shelves"...

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A clever idea and great use of space to add the shelf/desk at the end of these bunkbeds...

myhomeideas.com Photo Tria Giovan

Kitchen space saver. A TV shelf built into the island...

Coastal Living Photo Dominique Vorillon

We've seen variations of this idea before, but I still love the idea of utilizing the space underneath the stairs...

Coastal Living Photo Matthew Gilson

In a small bathroom without much storage or room to set things, a shelf above the sink can be a perfect solution. BHG.com shows you how to make this one...

Set-in shelves above the tub are another way to gain storage and display space in your bathroom...

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A bookshelf "headboard"...

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BHG.com shows you how to make this bedside shelf...

Marthastewart.com shows you how to make these ribbon bracket shelves...


and this suspended shelf...

If your shelves are less than organized and you want to hide the clutter when company comes, Real Simple suggests adding some sliding panels...


How much fun are these bookshelves from Graham and Green?


Etsy shop Little Fish Furniture makes bookshelves. Literally...

This post may have also given you some inspiration for accessorizing your shelves and bookcases, but if you're looking for more accessorizing inspiration, click HERE.