Saturday, March 15, 2014

INSPIRED BY ST. PATRICK’S DAY: CLOVERS IN DESIGN


With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, I thought it would be fun to round up some clover-themed home goods that suit the holiday. From classic clover patterns to vintage marquee signs and wax seals, this roundup features over 35 clover designsthat are perfect for setting the St. Patrick’s Day theme. I especially love the modern print above — it’s a great take on traditional imagery and sayings. 
Image above: 1. Vintage Alexander Girard Panel at 1stDibs | 2. Clover Table Lamp, $2600 | 3. We Are the Lucky Ones Print, $18 | 4. Shamrock Marquee Light, $249 | 5.Lucky Plate, $15 | 6. Candle Cover, $6 | 7. Clover Table, $738 | 8. Clover Hat Pin at 1st Dibs | 9. Clover iPad Case, $42 | 10. Clover Charm, $16 | 11. Judy Ross Clover Rug

Image above, clockwise from top left: Vintage Clover Bowl, $50 | Edible Shamrocks, 200 for $239 | Gold Clover Art, $46 | Clover Brooch, $28

Image above, clockwise from top left: Clover Locket, $44 | St. Patrick’s Manicure How-to | Magazine Holder, $12 | Vintage Hankies, $8,
Image above: Clover Stencil How-to

Image above: Clover Stencil, $34

Image above: Clover Mini Mirrors, $35

Image above: 1. Clover Fabric, $18 per yard | 2. Clover Mirror, $127 | 3. Clover Necklace, $37 | 4. Indian Clover Fabric, $18 per yard | 5. Clover Light, $462 | 6.Lucky Mirror, $69

Image above: 1. Wax Seal Kit, $20 | 2. Clover Stamp, $3 | 3. Sconce with Clover Mirror, $440 | 4. Clover Paperweight, $60 | 5. Clover Lamp, $160 | 6. Clover Floor Lamp, $1260

Image above: Clover Stamp, $4

Image above:Clover Mirror, $1235




Sunday, March 9, 2014

20 GREAT COLLECTIONS AND WAYS TO DISPLAY THEM

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While doing up our new home in a small town of Gujrat, Vapi - where Kunal's parents and childhood friends stay - I was thinking of ways to display is ever increasing coin collection. It's always amazing to surf the web and come across such varied collectors and curators. 
I was inspired by #DSArt challenge to round up great examples of the ways people have created artwork in their home from beautiful collections. From tiny deer figurines and mirror collections to stunning framed botanical prints and shadowboxed handkerchiefs, these homes have used so many creative ideas for displaying collections without them feeling overwhelming, or by relegating them to closed books and cabinets somewhere. I love the way these display ideas have brought treasured objects – even the most everyday objects like spoons – to life and turned them into a conversation piece in everyone’s homes. I hope they’ll be inspiring and perhaps lead to a little weekend re-decorating!
Click through for all 20 collection display ideas after the jump!
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Grouping like objects in a shadow box is a nice way to display collections without having your space feel too cluttered.
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Using Collections as Artwork is a great way to have them “live” with you more than something that’s framed or closed off in some way. Grouping a small amount of like-objects on the wall makes treasured objects double as artwork and lets them be a part of discussions whenever guests visit.
Basket image via Interiors Magazine, Tray image via House & Home magazine, Hats viaLeonie Hartard’s home tour.
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Grouping items by color is a nice way to add unity and create a cohesive look with objects of different heights and sizes.
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Plate Walls work for not just plates, but any circular object that can be layered or displayed in an organic shape or pattern.
Layered plates from Better Homes & Gardens, Plate wall by Lisa Congdon.
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Chair Rails are a great way to display thinner objects, like these mirrors fromMartha Stewart Living.
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label or naming system is a fun way to make your collection easy to interact with when guests are over. Drawing attention to the types of plants behind a frame or cameras on a wall, like this photo of the Levi’s store by Shawn Hoke, can create conversation or teach little ones about your favorite items.
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Giving items room to breathe on a shelf makes them feel more like a fine art display than simple storage.
Photo above from Emma Jeff’s home tour on DS.
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The Fridge is often overlooked as a place to display a collection. But if you group things with even spacing, it can be a simple and easy way to give prominence to fun collections like tickets and tags.
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Grouping objects by material is one of my favorite ways to create an insta-collection. It creates visual unity and allows you display things you may not automatically think of combining.
Image above by Amanda McLauchlan
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Little Nooks (added or found existing spots) can be a great space to show off tiny collections, like Stephen and Shauna’s collection of plastic deer.
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Slightly Cluttered Groups of objects can be overwhelming, but they can also be beautiful if they’re contained in a smaller space, like on a shelf or corner of a room.
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Classic displays arranged on shelves are never a bad way to go. Simple is not always boring – these beautiful crocks and bowls on display at Huniford are a great example.

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