Our issues are full of so much great content that we’ve decided to start posting our greatest hits to the website, too! Here’s a favorite from our Spring 2010 issue.
“I HAVE A ROOM FOR EACH MOOD AND TIME OF DAY,” SAYS BETH HALEY, INTERIOR DESIGNER AND OWNER OF BETH HALEY DESIGN.
“First thing in the morning, it’s my white bathroom—everything feels fresh. Mid-mornings are best in the living room next to the east windows, and afternoons by the garage door, particularly in the spring and fall with the door open and kids playing outside. In the evenings, I love being in the den/media room/office with a good movie, a blanket and my family.”
When you take a tour of her home, it’s easy to see why she can’t pick just one: each room exudes a distinct personality.
Immediately upon entering the charming bungalow, you feel like you’ve taken in a breath of fresh air. The color palette in the LIVING ROOM—much like the rest of the house—balances fresh, organic colors with warm neutrals. The furniture includes a mix of high-end investment pieces and budget-friendly steals, like the armchairs from Ikea—“They’re so comfortable,” gushes Beth.
I’m feeling the itch coming on for a creative project. What’s inspiring me these days? The basics. We’re talking pulling out the middle school craft box and see what goodness we can create.
(a little inspiration)
Can’t go wrong with some colorful tape and ribbon.
There was always something so intriguing about those lacy paper treats. Bringing ‘em back.
There’s something exhilarating about making a fresh antique find. Hard to describe, but it’s almost comparable to the satisfaction of pulling a good weed out of the yard. A sense of accomplishment for sure. And these days, we’re loving anything that adds a nice pop of color…
Cool down with a little robin’s egg blue.
A pretty pink flamingo.
I bet these make your food taste better.
Hello, sunshine.
You won’t miss this lovely at baggage claim.
Do tell us, friends: what are some of your favorite antiquing habits?
Oh, mason jar. You’re so simple yet so faithful. You’re so plain yet so beautiful. You’re so elementary yet so complementary. You’re a trusty old friend, and I’d like to say thank you.
You make lovely place markers.
And what a delightful centerpiece you provide!
You don’t even cry out for attention. You just step right in and fill your role exquisitely.
You’re always keeping me on my toes with new uses at the ready.
What, dear reader, have you thought of to do with a trusty set of mason jars?
Ever feel like being creative even without having a creative bone in your body? Sometimes it’s just difficult to know where to begin…
a. head to your local home decorating store and get the already-mixed ‘OOPS’ paint (pint size), paint brushes, palette knives, etc.
b. pick up a piece of wood [seek an asymmetrical piece for a different look] from a neighborhood with new construction
c. create a pattern on your own… make it abstract!
I’ve got a little something to share with y’all: Birmingham, Alabama is not a place to be overlooked. From delicious barbecue joints to chic boutiques, the magic city possesses some true Southern charm. And shall I mention what comes to town for the hot summer months? That’s right…a fresh farmers market. The historic Pepper Place greets the sunrise every Saturday of the summer months with farmers, vendors, musicians galore! In need of some fresh veggies? Want a little atmosphere while you browse? Well, throw on your tank top and flip flops and meet me at the Pepper Place Farmers Market!
There seems always to be a running list of “must reads.” Not sure that I’ll ever get to the bottom of it. But who says I can’t take the time to admire it? Jane Mount offers a little help.
This Atlanta girl will help you create your ideal bookshelf. Pretty, isn’t it? Maybe I would include a little Nancy Drew, Gone with the Wind, and Francine Rivers. Or maybe all cookbooks…
In our summer issue, Barb Blair of Knack Studios put together a super cool article about how to use photos and nature to inspire interiors. LOVED the article. Barb sent all of the right links to the products, but somehow in the last-minute rush to get the issue out we mislabeled a bunch of stuff.
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