Gold leaf: a striking accent for your home that easily transitions from season to season! Combine the beautiful gold color and dazzling shimmer of this metallic sheeting for an unexpected pop in your home accessories. Gold leaf takes us back to the very elegant and luxurious Art Deco movement, during which glamour and functionality were highly prized in regard to home decor and personal dress. Gold leaf, in small amounts, imbues a subtle elegance to your home. Not too garish, but noticeable nonetheless! Incorporate traces of gold leaf in your candle displays, glassware, book spines, and glass boxes (as seen here). For a more apparent dash of color and shine, transform your antique lamp bases with a coating of gold metallic paint to replicate the...
This gorgeous little elephant is hand-painted and hand-carved, making it the perfect addition to a rustic or boho-inspired space.
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Pair it with bright, complementary colors and exotic textures. Think fuchsia, turquoise, and sunflower yellow for hues, and materials that feature sequins or faux fur. Going white works just as well, and can have a super luxe result; just be sure to add plenty of mixed textures or patterns to prevent the decor from feeling flat.
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Place it in a room with too many heavy colors, particularly brown. Doing this will make the space feel weighed down, and the elephant itself will blend in and be forgotten.
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1. Purge the things that don't bring you joy. This includes clothes, gifts, food, home decor, and even people. By keeping something or someone around that doesn't make you happy, you're adding dead weight to your life. And wouldn't it be nice to feel a little lighter in 2016? 2. Be specific about what you want to accomplish. It's not enough to say you want to "lose weight" or "drink more water". Be insanely specific about your goals by adding numbers, deadlines, and steps for success; for instance "I want to lose 10 pounds by June 1st, and I'll do it by cutting out sugar, tracking calories, and running three times a week for 30 minutes". 3. Update your home...
Photo credit: designsponge.com 1. Keep it clean When you become mindful about the cleanliness of your space every day as opposed to doing one big cleaning session once a year, you develop a sense of pride in where you live. Keep tables and countertops free of clutter, clean your ceiling fans once every few weeks, and wipe down your baseboards regularly. You'll be amazed at the difference. 2. Use your favorite scents Between cleaning, organizing, and generally trying to keep your sanity, the scent of your home can become a forgotten thought. Keep your favorite candles stocked up so you always have one to burn, and spray your sheets with a mist you adore. The lovely scents will put...
Image Credit What do you picture when you think of the word "cozy"? Probably a big, comfy couch...warm knit blanket...hot cocoa in hand...a typical winter scene. Coziness is most often associated with cold weather months, but it doesn't have to be that way. A cozy summer space is more than possible, with a few minor adjustments. 1. A light blanket. Switch out your heavier throw blanket for one that's light yet still super cozy. Make it one with a fun pattern or in a bright color and you're sure to bring some life into the room. Try this: Reversible Border Stripe Throw from West Elm. 2. Fresh-smelling candles. Candles and winter go together like PB&J, but why restrict them to...
