New twist on wall arrangements

Well, I finally got rid of the monster desk in the family room.  It was enormous and there was a giant cabinet sitting on top.... Long story short, it took up the whole wall.  Now I have a campaign style desk (which I love *squeal*) and a big blank wall.  Here are my latest ideas to fill the space:

Clocks - and these are great!  George Nelson

Fun - but what is it?  A wild boar?  Skona Hem

Similar frames filled with wallpaper.  Harlequin UK



Note the black painted frame behind everything!  unknown



Love the Parcheesi board!  Apartment Therapy

A wall of mirrors.  I could do this now, my house is like Versailles.  Apartment Therapy

I love silhouettes, especially in the kitchen!  Pamplemousse

I've been crazy about the antler trend!  Skona Hem

I wouldn't really do this... but... wow!  Homes Result

I like the combination of framed work and 3 dimensional objects.  Frank Roop

Illegal snow dumping

We have so much snow - there's no place to put it.  And it's actually sparked a new crime... illegal snow dumping.  I didn't even know there was such a thing.  Someone or some business ran out of space for their own snow, so they illegally dumped it on someone else's property.  And why is it such a big deal?  Well, this isn't just a little bit of snow.  These are giant mountains of snow - taller than Home Depot - right next to private homes.  So when the sun comes out in April *crosses fingers* and all that snow melts, these poor people are going to be flooded.  It's like parking a glacier next door and watching it melt.  I'm not going to point out that it had to get there with a great many dump trucks and backhoes and how did they miss that?  Anyway, I'm ready for sunshine.  Bright yellow, warm sunshine!

Paint the day red on Flickr

Elle Decor

House Beautiful

Southern Accents

Kelee Katillac

Pieces Inc

Cole and Son

Wallpaper with benefits

You might want to cover every space in sight with some spectacular wallpaper.  And that might make you very happy for a very long time.  But, if you're like me and can't commit to a goldfish, smaller doses might be just the thing.  I like these bits of wallpaper inspiration.... especially the non-committal-single-roll-width-stripe that casually defines an area.  It says "I like you" without saying "We're going to be together forever".  Know what I mean?



images: Ideal Home UK



Can you say Cococozy?

I've been following the Cococozy blog for quite awhile and I was thrilled to hear her big announcement a few days ago.... She's launching her own line of fabrics, pillows, drapes and more at Shop.Cococozy.com!!!  Her sense of style is spot-on so it was no surprise to see that everything in the collection is smart, fresh and oh-so delicious!!!  Many of us can dream big, but this woman actually has the knockers to make it happen.  The products will debut this month at the New York International Gift Fair but you can see them right here.  My top 3 favorites?  Her signature Logo Throw in Aqua, the Quatrefoil pillow in Black, or the Loop Pillow in Light Blue.  They make me weak in the knees!

  

The Ferris Bueller's Day Off house is still for sale

The home from the 1986 cult classic movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is still on the market.  Surely you remember the scene where a beautiful red Ferrari goes through the glass window of a hillside garage?  Well, that house and garage can be yours for a sweet $1.6 million.  The house is spectacular, built in 1953 and designed by  A. James Speyer & David Haid, it's simply magnificent.  Check out these photos:

http://www.buyingahomechicago.com/property_information.asp?mls=07218797

Don't put my love on a shelf

No doubt you've sworn this is the year you're going to get organized.  A place for everything and everything in its place.  It's January 20th... how's it going?  I know we make those promises on New Year's Eve but I say break out of that mold, go for something bold and outrageous...  Renew that promise later in the month.  The holiday decorations are put away and it's time to roll up your sleeves.  Start with a shelf you already have and restyle it a bit... go ahead, do it now.  We'll wait.  Here's a little push to get you started: