I know you will love so many simple touches in today’s eclectic living room ditto. We are taking a look at a living area designed by Emily Henderson, the super talented interior designer who is also the host of HGTV’s Secrets from a Stylist. I love Emily’s fresh, vibrant style. She is so gifted at mixing a variety of styles, just by selecting items that she loves. That is my favorite decorating concept, as you know…. pick what you REALLY love. THEN, pull it together.

{okay. I really must go into a tiny tangent here and address Emily directly, in a non-confrontational, non-stalkerish way… with the weirdest question in the world: Emily Henderson, did you go to Bennington July Program in Vermont in the 90’s? Because, I swear I met you there. And it is pestering me somethin’ awful.}

Phew, now that that awkwardness is out of the way, let’s study what makes this room SO AMAZING, so that we can learn how to add more beauty to OUR homes!!!

{As always, I look forward to hearing from you and finding out what you would ditto, too. So, be thinking!}

{design by Emily Henderson}

DITTO :: {WHAT I WOULD STEAL FROM THIS SPACE}:

1.    BOLD PRINT WALLPAPER. IN GOLD.

Go for the wallpaper. And go for the bold print wallpaper. And how amazing is this gold chrysanthemum print?? Ditto! Speaking of ditto-ing this, I love what Christine of Bijou and Boheme did here.

2.   THAT MIXED-METALS TRAIN TRUNK.

So yes. Maybe I do have a bit of an obsession with mixed-metals. But truly – mixed metals are so versatile, so contrasting, and so shiny! Ditto to this amazing train trunk, of course. For more YUMMY mixed-metal inspiration, hop over to my Pinboard: my thing for mixed metals.

3.  LAYERING RUGS ON CARPETS.

Have a carpet in your home that is dull or has too many stains, or is just plain old? This is one of the greatest decorating tricks in the book. Even if there is NOT A THING wrong with your carpet, I still recommend this layering trick to clients. The rug is so wonderful for defining a certain focal area within your room, as well as giving you a great way to bring fantastic color and pattern into your space. Very ditto-worthy.

4.   CHUNKY MID-CENTURY.

This room features several, amazing mid-century pieces. I love the strong lines, the gorgeous woods, and the crisp edges on mid-century furnishings. Even if lots of this look is not for you, try adding one piece. In this space, Emily mixes a stunning, bold coffee table, a sofa with creative angles, and a chair with a curving metal frame that I adore. Every home could use a fun, mid-century ditto in it!

5.   SUBTLE READING LIGHTS.

I am usually into fun, chunky, glam, large lighting. But, I love the subtle, gold reading lights used in this space. They are so thin they nearly disappear into the wallpaper print. What a great way to fit a lot of additional lighting – in useful locations at that – into a living space.

6.  CREATIVE GALLERY ART.

Gallery walls are not going anywhere, anytime soon. I love that this gallery collection is comprised mainly of artwork. For more gallery wall inspiration, you can hop over to my Pinboard: Inspiration Display.

7.  PILLOWS THAT YOU LOVE, THROWN IN THE MIX.

As I mentioned at the top of the post, Emily is really good at selecting pieces, simply because she likes the piece, and throwing them in the mix in a successful way. It is what gives her spaces, this one included, such a successful eclectic feel. The pillows in this space are the perfect example of this concept. Try purchasing something… simply because you LOVE it. NOT because it “pulls the room together.” You may be surprised to see that it inadvertently DOES pull the room together. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto.

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SO much goodness.

Love anything I did not mention? or…

WHAT WOULD YOU DITTO {STEAL} FROM THIS SPACE, 1-7? SOMETHING ELSE?

I LOVE HEARING YOUR THOUGHTS! 

 

 

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During the first two weeks of July, our family took a trip of a lifetime. We all went to Russia!

I have a zillion photos I would LOVE to share, but I first thought you would love a glimpse into the little resort town on the Baltic Sea, Svetlogorsk.

We went to Svetlogorsk three times over our stay, and everyone loved it there. The adults were delighted by the boardwalk and the sea, and the kids were wild over these fun 4-wheel pedal bikes we were able to rent and take all around the small town. {Yes, you CAN do international travel with kids!!! They had a blast.}

Svetlogorsk is a resort mainly for the city of Kaliningrad. Some Kaliningrad and Moscow big-spenders have some amazing homes here; I was impressed by how the houses were new, but had a respect for Kaliningrad region’s German past. History buffs take note: Kaliningrad has a colorful history. It has only been a part of Russia since WWII.

Here is a fun family snapshot of all of us, about to embark on a fun walk around Svetlogorsk. Those bike-thingys were SO much fun! {that is a fake photo behind us, painted on the back of a building. I have no idea why…}

We spent a lot of time on the bikes, and our littlest got in trouble for not listening. I could not resist sharing this picture with you.

Cuteness. In “Time Out.”

Okay! On to the houses. There were a few strips that had gorgeous resort homes, and I know you are dying to see!!!!!!!:

Spider web fence anyone???:

We never actually discovered what this old building was, but I adore the ivy. And I am itching to see the inside!!!!:

After house touring, we went for a walk on the boardwalk, enjoyed some Glintwein here, and put our toes in the Baltic Sea. On this particular day, it was too cold to get in 45 degree F water!!!

A view of the boardwalk from the pier:

And I don’t know what to say about this picture, other than, it really makes me smile:

Another one I couldn’t resist sharing. Here, our eldest decided to strike a pose next to the rub-her-boobies-for-good-luck statue:

And one of my personal faves from our trip. This picture of my hubby has some history. We love finding European cars which, when comparing, he is generally larger than. Then, we take a pic. Here he is with a Lada, the infamous car of Russia:

Every time we entered Svetlogorsk, we felt the calm of a resort town and the call of the Sea.

Do any of these amazing homes {or pics} inspire you? Which one is your favorite???

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Inspired To:

{Svetlogorsk, with a view of the Baltic Sea, in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia}

Inspired To :: add flower boxes to the front of Fieldstone Hill. get gutsy with my contrasting flower colors. travel more. sip hot drinks with my family by the sea. never hesitate to bring our kids on an international vacation. sit and stare at the waves. jump into icy cold waters for a quick swim. laugh with friends who are like family. drink piping-hot glintwein, by the sea, of course.

So. What does this picture inspire you to do……

What are you Inspired To?

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I meant to, I really did.

And, I promise. It won’t be long before I share inspiration and pics from our Russia trip. But I took over 2,000 pictures… and I have a lot of work to do! hah!! So, I will have to borrow someone else’s pictures for inspiration today.

I have really been enjoying my Inspiration Color Pinboard lately, and I just had to share some of the amazing color combinations that I think would completely rock your decor.

Pick out one of these color schemes that makes you swoon, and

GO FOR IT!!!

Which of these color schemes gets your heart beating faster? Do tell!!

Do you have the guts to add it to your home?????

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