Saturday, May 12, 2012

Host an Anthropologie Inspired Garden Party...

The warmth of the sun finally appearing in the Pacific Northwest
has inspired me to think about gardening and being in the
outdoors!
What better way to be creative and outdoors 
than to host an
garden party!!!!

Your garden doesn't have to be a perfect
thing of beauty to host a
outdoor garden party...
Its all in the decorations
and details...


Some of the same principals apply
that you have read in
most of my anthro inspired
blogs:
vintage and distressed wood

and here are some new additions:

1: Vintage Tablecloths


in soft florals




or solids with a flair or a little something extra..



2: vintage or mixed matched wooden chairs...
found at yard sales and thrift shops



 
I love this retro sofa pulled into the mix






or this bench with some throw pillows
that match the colors

 


 

3: mismatched and unique floral tableware



I am sure some of you
recognize these fun teacups
from

 

 









4. floral center pieces
  using vintage items
as vases

Love these single flowers
in hanging mason jars





Vintage birdcase with floral








                           Anthro mugs
used as vases

and more mason jars
with a little different
twist...floating!

and a little hint
on how to keep flowers
in place in the jars...



some use tape,
but you can use wire too..



5: Draw the eye up and around with
lantern, lights, hanging decor

*also if you party goes into the evening
it adds extra lighting


buntings are also amazing






the pom poms
give the illusion of flowers

 


 Lanterns
are timeless garden
party staples


Your party may run into the
late summer evening
be prepared with amazing
lighting...



this is a very cool pic..
had to throw it in the mix











And if you decide to start later
in the evening
here is an spectacular
activies to offer your guests
after dinner...

A backyard theater



Here is a great link
that teaches you
how to set up
your own backyard theater





Friday, April 13, 2012

Vintage Industrial Living Rooms

Vintage Industrial Inspired living rooms: 


While most of us do not live in a large loft or an old building
converted into an apartment, much like
some of the catalog pages in Anthro or Urban Outfitters.
The style of vintage industrial is gaining popularity and
there are ways to incorporate the style into
your own living room..


There are many websites and catalog to order Vintage Industrial items  (I will list my faves later)
but if you are willing to do the work you can also find items
at garage sales and thrift shops

Look for:

1)  furniture with vintage looking metal and wood both in one piece
2) Metal/Wire or rustic wood baskets


3) Pendent Lights with Edison Bulbs

4) Metal signs or letters


Add some of your own touches like burlap throw pillows
and vintage books and voila...









Now on to the easy way...
There are some very cool websites that can
be spendy but wow! they have amazing
items:






For specific items be sure to do some searching on
Ebay and Etsy