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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Sometimes We Just Need To Simplify


I am just like the rest of the bloggers in blog land. I go all over the web looking for inspirational images. In the last few days something came to my attention.

I began to notice that it was the simple designs, the uncomplicated designs that were so appealing.
I think that sometimes we complicate our design minds with too many details and it becomes a room of, “Stuff,” rather than a beautifully appointed room.

The word, “Edit” comes to my mind. Sometimes that can be so difficult to do. Especially if you are a more is more gal. I personally live in pretty edited spaces, but I do think my mind can get cluttered with the details.

I found when I was perusing the web and finding these beautiful, simple spaces and vignette it gave me a sense of peace.  I know we all want some of that in our lives, don’t we?
Let me show you some of the spaces that gave me the sense of peace and see what you think and feel when you look at them…….



Source: None via Kathy Sue on Pinterest



















Room by Suzanne Kessler



















So do you feel relaxed and more at peace, after looking at all of these
images? I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed looking at all of them again.

In the future I am going to be more mindful of just how many items 
I put into a space and vignettes. I am really liking the feeling I get 
from all the above images.


"Enjoy the Process!" Of:

Simplifying our homes to make a more restful surrounding.

Kathysue




Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Would You Like To Join Me In A Tour Of Blue and White?

It is not a secret that I LOVE blue and white!!! I know I am not alone in the love for this fresh combination. I thought I would do a post today that you won’t have to think or answer any questions. A post where you can just enjoy the view……….


Light Blue and White












































It is my dream to have a daybed in my family room. It is on my, “Someday List!”

Medium Blue




I love the large pleats on this center entry hall table.










































 It does not get any more crisp and fresh than this lovely room.











DARK/PORCELAIN/COBALT BLUE













I hope you have enjoyed your visit into my world of Blue!!! If you would like to see more of my blue inspiration you can find me on PINTEREST HERE!!!


“Enjoy The Process” Of

Finding inspiration in rooms designed with your favorite color schemes.

Kathysue
 btw: I apologize for the bad spacing in today's post. Blogger was not cooperating with me at all.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Just Because You Can, Should You?



Just because you can put all the trendy fabrics available in one room should you? I was blog  hopping the other day and I saw several mood boards with chevron or zebra rug, trellis, Suzani, and Ikat patterns all in one room. I wish I could show you the mood board, but I would not want to offend anyone.

We all know that these patterns have been in vogue for awhile, but should they all be used in the same room at the same time?

Here are some examples of the patterns I am referring too. This will help you formulate a better visual of what I am talking about.

Suzani



CHEVRON/ZIG-ZAG




IKAT



After looking at the mood board with all of these patterns used in one room, it made me stop and take pause. It looked to me as if this particular person was  trying to hard to do what she thought was the current look. It was not a particularly  good design, but one of a mix of all the things she felt were current, and unfortunately it felt very contrived.


HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-3-lgn Kathryn Ireland

I have seen rooms done beautifully with some of the above mentioned patterns so I know it can be done. Kathryn Ireland is known for her over the top mix of patterns. How does she do it? Why is her look considered good design? Maybe instead of using just one of all of the patterns I have mentioned we need to take it a step further and go over the top? Maybe one pattern needs to be the star and the other patterns need to be supporting roles.


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Kathryn Ireland via Cote de Texas



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Kathryn Ireland via Cote de Texas

All of the patterns I have mentioned are not new patterns, in fact they are revisiting from the past and have a wonderful history in design.

So when does it look contrived or trendy instead of good design and classic?

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Mixing patterns beautifully rather than a contrived manner.

Kathysue