Give Away from The Designer's Attic

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp91YyFq16KNVTzIJBJImwYfIJ1nkJwG8YM_w6pKGUFWtdNBGOo-bxFUrKF40we-L3AwHT1mUeIItdLYzTMMXvmx4fbN3ZH7bzUasXtu9ih9vqBqnp9XMiVe1lD3E1tkXfrZdFCYcSeVyL/s1600/Picture+7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/designers-attic.png" /></a></div><br />Hey, it's Shannon from <a href="http://thedesignersattic.blogspot.com/">The Designer's Attic</a>, an online shop that offers deals and steals on designer<i> </i>fabrics. I am so excited that Jenny has given me the opportunity to do a giveaway with the LGN readers! I would like to offer one yard of fabric, your pick, from the ones shown below or choose from any that are still available on my <a href="http://thedesignersattic.blogspot.com/">site</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KI2WmQZ9rbmGT5DHYpaMY0XYpmmfvbqfsmibWJKZByw9gykUB_eR-RnvIpT-VLEpuOV8x-xOQ8xOZAK-cmtzK-8xsH1fWeo5rksScLHXzjI1nuW9K2dH_LeHStBAx3fJ50NisY_2cxyi/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KI2WmQZ9rbmGT5DHYpaMY0XYpmmfvbqfsmibWJKZByw9gykUB_eR-RnvIpT-VLEpuOV8x-xOQ8xOZAK-cmtzK-8xsH1fWeo5rksScLHXzjI1nuW9K2dH_LeHStBAx3fJ50NisY_2cxyi/s640/Picture+6.png" width="554" /></a><br /><br />Please leave a comment saying which fabric you would like and how you would use it in your home! Monday night at midnight the winner will be randomly selected! Best of luck and thanks again, Jenny!

Give Away from The Designer's Attic

Hey, it's Shannon from The Designer's Attic , an online shop that offers deals and steals on designer fabrics. I am so excited tha...

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Dwell with Dignity

<a href="http://www.readyaimredesign.com/">Dwell with Dignity</a> is an amazing non-profit organization that helps families struggling with homelessness and poverty. The organization is hosting a contest for furniture revamps.<br /><br />My friend <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-feature-reader-diy.html">Kristen</a> could really use your vote. You can check out her before and after <a href="http://www.readyaimredesign.com/">here</a> along with some of the other great entries, chosen by the likes of Mr. <a href="http://jonathanadler.com/">Jonathan Adler</a> and many other design celebrities like Grace from <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/">Design*Sponge</a>. Voting closes Sunday - so why not check it out now? Click <a href="http://www.readyaimredesign.com/">here</a> and follow the link in the menu bar to 'Vote.' Kristen is contestant #7.<br /><br />Now! A little bit about Kristen's project! She was inspired by a dresser in Carrie's bedroom in SATC2.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/carriesexandthecity2.jpg" /></div><br />She found a pair of these vintage dressers for $60 and gave them new life with paint and some inexpensive hardware from a hardware in Dallas called <a href="http://www.elliottshardware.com/">Elliotts</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/DSCN1105.jpg" /></div><br />The small pulls were only $3.99 and the large were $7.99.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/RAR.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Congrats on making it to the final round, Kristen! Your dresser looks great!</div></div>

Dwell with Dignity

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Carleton Varney for HSN

Recently I got an email from <a href="http://home-decor.hsn.com/?o=%21TNHD&cm_sp=Global*TN*HomeDecor&prev=hp&sf=HD&osf=HD&ccm=HD%7C5936">HSN</a> with a coupon for 15% off. I clicked on, thinking I might look to see if the <a href="http://home-decor.hsn.com/nate-berkus_c-hd_a-5936_xc.aspx?view=all&cm_sp=SubNav*Nate_Berkus_TalkShow*background&ccm=HD%7C7652%7Chd0003">Nate Berkus line</a> had anything new for me. Before I could get to the Nate stuff I was reminded that <a href="http://home-decor.hsn.com/carleton-varney_c-hd_a-6748_xc.aspx?o=%21TNHD&cm_sp=TN*HomeDecor*CarletonVarney&sf=HD&osf=HD&ccm=HD">Carlton Varney has a line for HSN</a>.<br /><br />His look is very preppy, very southern. I love his style in small doses for common room or in full force for a little girls bedroom.<br /><br /><a href="http://home-decor.hsn.com/carleton-varney-400-thread-count-set-of-2-trellis-pillowcases_p-5856892_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=5856892&sf=hd&attr=6748&ocm=hd%7C6748&prev=hp%21sf%216748&ccm=hd%7C6748">These sheets</a> are great!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Picture42-2.png" /></div><br />And how about this adorable <a href="http://home-decor.hsn.com/carleton-varney-upholstered-skirted-ottoman_p-5518559_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=5518559&sf=hd&attr=6748&ocm=hd%7C6748&prev=hp%21sf%216748&ccm=hd%7C6748">ottoman</a>? So cute for the bathroom, the end of a hallway or a little nook.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Picture43-1.png" /></div><br /><br />This <a href="http://home-decor.hsn.com/carleton-varney-upholstered-vanity-chair_p-5518550_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=5518550&sf=hd&attr=6748&ocm=hd%7C6748&prev=hp%21sf%216748&ccm=hd%7C6748">vanity stool</a> is a tie for my favorite piece in the line. Comes in all different colors.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/yellowchair.jpg" /></div>But <a href="http://home-decor.hsn.com/carleton-varney-millicents-garden-8-piece-reversible-comforter-set_p-6135495_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=6135495&sf=hd&attr=6748&ocm=hd%7C6748&prev=hp%21sf%216748&ccm=hd%7C6748">this bedding</a> is what excited me most. It features my favorite Carlton V print - <a href="http://www.carletonvarneybytheyard.com/Lg.%20Tob..jpg">Tobacco leaf</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Picture39-1.png" /></div><br />Okay, now. I know this image is not exactly current. But put on your ugly blinders for a sec and imagine this bedspread as a duvet. Ditch the unfortunate throw pillows and the stripey pieces and replace the euros and skirt with a crisp inky blue/navy trimmed out in white. Awesome, I think!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Picture40-1.png" /></div>

Carleton Varney for HSN

Recently I got an email from HSN with a coupon for 15% off. I clicked on, thinking I might look to see if the Nate Berkus line had anythin...

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Holiday Decorating Plans

My husband has worked basically non-stop for the past three weeks. Thankfully, his project wrapped up yesterday and he's taking the rest of the weekend off. Yay! We're going to take advantage of this extra day with Michael to get our Christmas tree and decorate the apartment for the holidays.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/canhouseandhome3_holidays.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Canadian House and Home</span></span></div><br />We're keeping it pretty simple this year, partly because I sold 99% of our Christmas decorations before the move (regret!!).<br /><br />On the list to do: <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/christmas-decorating-ideas?xsc=eml_msl_2010_12_02#slide_8">Kissing balls</a> to hang in doorways<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/a99050_1201_ball_xl.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Martha Stewart Living<br /></span></span></div>A wreath to hang on the entry mirror. I saw this huge wreath at Bloomingdales and I liked the tiny little bows all over.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/photo-4.jpg" /></div><br />I'm thinking about trying this in my (very normal size) evergreen wreath with 1/4" grosgrain. Probably mustard yellow?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/2photo.jpg" /><br /><br /></div>Also we're doing a smaller, potted Christmas tree. (For a great post on this subject, <a href="http://www.designmom.com/2010/11/ask-design-mom-potted-christmas-trees/">check out Design Mom</a>)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ka10168_win05_yarntree_xl.jpg" /></div><br />Evelyn is getting into everything these days, so I figure having a smaller tree up on a table is a really smart idea. Plus we can put the gifts under and around the table.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/countrylivingCLX120108_088_1_0-de-88646486.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Country Living<br /></span></span></div>Bonus: I have plans to trim up the tree topiary-style post holidays and either keeping it in our apartment (do you think it would survive?) or taking it up to our rooftop garden.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/6-sendus-1208-xlg-82294169.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">House Beautiful</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Happy weekend!</div></div>

Holiday Decorating Plans

My husband has worked basically non-stop for the past three weeks. Thankfully, his project wrapped up yesterday and he's taking the rest...

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Book Art

I think this print by <a href="http://www.blogger.com/alannacavanagh.com">Alanna Cavanagh</a> is really cool. I mean, who doesn't love a good Penguin classic? And in this world of Kindles and audio books, I sort of like a reminder of how good it feels to hold a real book in your hands.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/covetgarden4.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">image via a really fun online mag, <a href="http://covetgarden.com/">Covet Garden</a>.</div><br />I'm thinking about using <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2010/07/big-art-from-small-items.html">this technique</a> to blow up the cover of an old copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Raise-High-Roof-Carpenters-Seymour/dp/B000NQ7D6A" style="font-style: italic;">Raise High the Roofbeams, Carpenters</a>, which is one of our family's very favorite books. The cover is a great shade of goldenrod yellow (reminds me a bit of a yellow <a href="http://www.popartuk.com/art/joseph-albers/yellow-climate-homage-to-the-square-6510412-mini-art-print.asp">Albers square study print</a>), and I love the quirky font Salinger always used.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/41Ho4yQjGmL_SS500_.jpg" /></div>

Book Art

I think this print by Alanna Cavanagh is really cool. I mean, who doesn't love a good Penguin classic? And in this world of Kindles and...

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Floral Play Chairs

I fell head over heals for these fabric-covered children's chairs in the kids section at <a href="http://www.abchome.com/store/store/pc/baby-kids-c107.htm">ABC</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/IMG_5946.jpg" /></div><br />At $170 each though, I'm thinking this would be a good piece to DIY.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/IMG_5945.jpg" /></div><br />The backs are obviously different, but I'm pretty sure my favorite kids chairs from <a href="http://www.conranusa.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=795989&cid=FurnitureChildren&language=en-US">the Conran shop</a> would work really well for this project. (On sale for $30.60 each, available in pink, blue and white). The legs and the seat are very similar to the inspiration chair.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Picture34.png" /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">EDIT: Thanks to your comments everyone! The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50139127">IKEA Minnen chair</a> is the exact same frame! $16.99 each!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/0086145_PE214619_S4.jpg" /></div><br />I'd just use a two-inch brush to paint on some Mod Podge or watered down Elmers glue on top of pretty quilting cotton that was cut to fit generously. (PS my favorite cotton prints are available at <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/12-sewing-patchwork-fabric">Purl SOHO</a> - including <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/12-sewing-patchwork-fabric?company=179">Liberty of London Tana Lawns</a> and adorable <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/12-sewing-patchwork-fabric?filters[]=520">Japanese fabrics</a>). Once the fabric has dried (and fully shrunk) after a day or two, trim the edges with a razor blade and then seal it all up with <a href="http://www.minwax.com/products/interior_clear_protective_finishes/polycrylic_protective_finish.html">Polycrylic</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/IMG_5944.jpg" /></div><br />Sounds fun and easy, right!? I think I'm going to order a pair of <a href="http://www.conranusa.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=795989&cid=FurnitureChildren&language=en-US">chairs</a> today.

Floral Play Chairs

I fell head over heals for these fabric-covered children's chairs in the kids section at ABC . At $170 each though, I'm thinking thi...

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