Five Things Friday-Part 3

Hello friends! I hope you're having a nice end to your work week. If not, maybe these five things will cheer you up :)

1. Sweet wedding tablescape. I love the muted tones and vintage pieces used in this tablescape. It is so soft and romantic. I bet you have a newfound appreciation for all of those brass candlesticks you see at the thrift store now, don't you? :)

2. Herringbone throw. I ordered this herringbone throw from Pure Fiber after seeing it on the Today show's Steals and Deals segment a couple of weeks ago. I'm still waiting on it to come in, but the wait is well worth the deal. I've been swooning over these throws for a long time but didn't want to shell out the $100+ for one. Mine ended up costing me $44 (shipping and tax included)!

3. A well designed nursery. If you follow the House of Hydrangeas Facebook page, you know that I've been working on a nursery board for a new client this week. While looking through my files for inspiration, I came across this guy. The mix of colors, patterns and textures in the room are oh so perfect. And of course, I love the mix matched frames on the wall.

4. Spring ensemble. This outfit is a great transitional outfit from winter to spring. The lightweight, green top and neutral accessories for warmth on those chilly days are a great match.

5. Craigslist find! I purchased this oak antique dresser (circa 1890-1910) off of Craigslist for $100 today. I can't wait for the hubs to get home so we can bring it inside to put in our entry way. When I first saw it, I was immediately smitten by its wood carved details, warm color and versatility-not to mention the price! I think it will also work well in a nursery as a diaper changing table one day.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

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Canopy Stripes

As I mentioned in a previous post, black and white canopy striped fabric is one of my current obsessions. It's classic, clean and oh so elegant. Not to mention that it can make a bold statement in a room without being too flashy. I normally favor a very neutral color palette with accents of greens and robin's egg blues, and this pattern could be put in any such setting and be beautiful. Here a few of my favorite examples: Is this room spectacular or what? It's modern, classic and sophisticated! There is a large amount of stripes in this room, yet it's not overbearing. And the symmetry and clean lines displayed throughout give the room great balance. I could just plop this room right into my house! This is another example (as shown in a previous entry). If you don't have the money to invest in a rug, buy a few pillows and get the same look in your room for a fraction of the price. Whoever said black and brown don't go together was seriously mistaken. Lo

Table Decorating Contest

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Guest Room Before and After-Healing Aloe

Here is a shot of the room in all of its coral glory. Great for a teenager, not for a soothing guest room. And here is the Healing Aloe after. Healing Aloe is a color by Benjamin Moore. It was hard to get a good shot of the true color, but it is more of a seafoam than gray. Aside from painting the walls and buying a new white quilt for the bed, everything else in the space we already had--most of which are hand-me-downs (bed and dresser) or thrift store finds (lamp and side table). It will all be sufficient for now, and hopefully a space that our guests will love. I'm very happy with the outcome and the progress of one more room in the house coming closer to completion. One down, three to go (at least in the painting department!)

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