StephieB

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Under....

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the weather!

Wherever you are, I hope your week is treating you better.

See you soon,

Stephie x

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Time to...

Image via: Fancy House Road

tango!

Yes, it's all about orange in 2012, so...

whether it's bold -

Via: HomezAppliances and Ask Home Design

or a little more subtle -

Left hand side: Design Evolution and on the right: Apartment Therapy and Oh So Lovely Vintage

or teamed with white -

Clockwise from the top left: Love Live Survive Home, Martha Stewart, Employ Scoop, Tiffany Aicklen Blog and Love Live Survive Home

or a colour such as aqua -

Images via: Bow Ties and Bliss, Bright Bold and Beautiful, Karen Combs and Tutti i Fiori Studio

yellow -

Top row: Arhzine and Martha Stewart and along the bottom: Martha Stewart, Kitchen Furniture Info and Hostess with the Mostess

purple -

Images via: All About You, Wedding Savvy, free wallpapers for you, Dooby Design and Oh So Beautiful Paper

or, of course, my favourite, pink!

Across the top: The Lennox.com and Sweet Tooth and bottom row: Hostess with the Mostess and Etsy

why not channel your inner Oompa-Loompa and get some orange into your life today?!

Hope your Wednesday is citrussy,
Stephie x

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

With a Knick - Knack....

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Paddywax!

Makers of the loveliest soy wax candle collections, including -

"Eco"

and -

"Woodland"

as well as -

"Home"

and -

"Journey of The Bee"

I think these just might be my most favourite candles ever!

Of course, it wouldn't be a StephieB post without playing favourites. It's a toss up between -

"Wanderlust"

and -

"Library"

Choices! Choices!

Hope your Wednesday is wonderful,
Stephie x

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

today I have a special guest post about quirky spaces - right up my alley - enjoy!

Hi there! I'm Jessica, a writer for Arcadian Lighting. Every day I get to write about the latest interior design trends and the lighting fixtures that go with them. I'm delighted to be sharing some inspiring, quirky interiors. It's easy to forget that our homes should make us happy, and there's nothing wrong with going for the bright colors or unusual furniture that you love. I hope these rooms inspire you to try something different!

This cozy corner in a child's room is a wonderfully functional and quirky space. Part reading nook, part storage, the striped cushions add a playful touch to an already bright and energetic room.

Vibrant green and pink make an interesting, but very fresh pair in this bedroom vingette. The knit pillow adds an extra bit of quirky humor.

Beautiful chinoserie wall coverings and a mini wooden boat full of antique lanterns make this hallway and dining room a quirky, whimsical space. I love the Chinese lantern-esque pendant light and the soft grey and pink color palette.

A restroom is a pretty unusual place to decorate like a trendy, stylish art gallery, but the pale grey wall color combined with bright yellow fabric transforms this room into a cool space.The gold accents and ornate frames add a bit of luxurious.

Bright artwork and ample space keep this dining room current and very quirky. The bright, contemporary colors look fresh and lively against the all-white room. The exaggerated pendant lights must look brilliant at night.

The unconventional colors and patterns in this dining room are certainly quirky, but beautiful. The collection of porcelain vases make a charming, unexpected centerpiece in this room. And the organic-looking chandelier is simply awesome.

A shocking lime green wall color isn't the only feature that makes this bathroom quirky. Unusual flooring and bright accessories certainly make the room feel like a fun and child-friendly place.

Here's another example of an unusual choice of flooring that helps make a room fun and quirky. The bright shade of blue builds a great contrast with the white. I just love the blown-glass light fixtures and the wallpapered ceiling.

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Aren't these quirky spaces cool? Be sure to check out Arcadian Lighting to find fantastic lighting fixtures to create your own quirky space!

Thanks so much Jessica and happy Wednesday everyone,
Stephie x