I have a table in my foyer where I set things that need to be brought upstairs. I recently had a cluster of things on the table that seemed to be in the same color vein. I had made a trip to Target and come home with a Burt's Bees zippered pouch with lotion (I believe it was a gift package left over from Christmas), an alabaster bowl, and some ceramic knobs - all on clearance. I had also been to Wegman's where I got some Badger lip balm. I also had found a trash can full of law reference books. Scavenger that I am, I found the oldest year on the first layer of the trash can, and took it home, trying not to be embarrassed when the attorneys and other high level government officials saw me with the book next to the trash can. I will use the text for decoupage, mixed media, etc.
This is how I imagine serendipitous inspiration strikes. You notice a gathering of things together, and you can begin to build a room design around them.
This picture shows some of the Benjamin Moore Aura paint colors that seemed to go along with the theme. From left to right - rattan, citrine, tumeric, and honeymoon.
I looked through the Design Style Guide for items that would go into a room inspired by these items.
Of course my marble coasters would be fantastic, too!
I have a table in my foyer where I set things that need to be brought upstairs. I recently had a cluster of things on the table that seemed to be in the same color vein. I had made a trip to Target and come home with a Burt's Bees zippered pouch with lotion (I believe it was a gift package left over from Christmas), an alabaster bowl, and some ceramic knobs - all on clearance. I had also been to Wegman's where I got some Badger lip balm. I also had found a trash can full of law reference books. Scavenger that I am, I found the oldest year on the first layer of the trash can, and took it home, trying not to be embarrassed when the attorneys and other high level government officials saw me with the book next to the trash can. I will use the text for decoupage, mixed media, etc.
This is how I imagine serendipitous inspiration strikes. You notice a gathering of things together, and you can begin to build a room design around them.
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