Functional & Decorative: Bunk Beds

Bunk beds are perfect space savers.  With a little imagination, you can utilize every possible corner to make it not just functional, but decorative as well.  I’ve gathered a couple of inspirations online featuring bunk beds that are used creatively.  …

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Functional & Decorative: Dining Tables

I wish to have a dining room with a wide space because I’d love to move in a large table. A solid wood table would be nice! I also prefer a rectangular one, If space will allow but if I …

Functional & Decorative: Mismatched Dining Chairs

An interior decorating style that I love to incorporate in my home is the use of mismatched dining chairs on purpose. I think it’s a wonderful way to spice-up the overall look of the dining table and it lends a …

Functional & Decorative: Computer Desks

I’m planning to buy a new computer desk and I’ve been looking for some ideas. The desk I’m using now has an overhead shelf and has been designed to hold VGA monitors. It takes up a lot of space and not very pretty.  For my work station, I just want a simple table that will not break my budget. Do you have any suggestions?

via: computer desk with a hutch

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What type of computer desk do you use at home?  Would you like to share a photo of how you use it as a functional and decorative piece?  If you want your kitchen space (or your home) to be featured on my blog, please email me at theshopbug@yahoo.com.

Functional and Decorative: Kitchen Carts and Kitchen Islands

My dream kitchen is one that is designed with built-in organizers.  If I can have it my way, I like the exterior of the cabinets and drawers to be made out of wood but the interior, made out of stainless …

Home Interior Inspiration: By The Beach from Pottery Barn

Have you checked out Pottery Barn today?  There is a Summer Sale going on and free shipping on some items.  I love the beach-theme of the displays!  These are some of my faves:

 

If you haven’t entered the giveaway, you have until Sunday to join and win a beautiful Word Art Vinyl Wall Decal by Single Stone Studios.

Wish List: Martha’s Vineyard Chest at Somerset Bay

I have a huge crush on this beautiful chest! I saw it at Paysage and I found it at  Somerset Bay.  I cannot get it off my mind! Oh, if only i can have it!

To Find New Purpose. . .

Artists who create something beautiful and functional out of old things are worth a commendation, don’t you think?  I found these utilitarian and yes, stylish repurposed pieces from Etsy that I would like to share:)  My favorites are the purse, pillow and piglet that were made out of grain sack; the yellow colander lamp; and the coffee table that was once a window pane.

1. riri creations

2. bag noir

3. wandering whimsies

4. wiltsie bridge CS

1. causerie

2. mcflash pants

3. tibault and toad

4. woof woof

1. pine blossoms

2. red bird vintagehome

3. pandy autry

4. faithful roots

Spring Design Inspirations from ducducnyc

I came across ducducnyc the other day while reading Houzz newsletter.  I love the splash of the vibrant spring colors in these infant room inspirations.  Parents who are excitedly preparing a room for their newborn must see these.  Or take away the crib and these would make great design ideas for grown-ups too.

 

 

 

 

Make Believe Shopping: Brocade Home

Have you been to Brocade Home? My gosh, the shop is filled with so many romantic things for the home.

This dominant white room is a little too much for me but I would love to buy myself a few white accents. The hard part is deciding which pieces to get as I can’t seem to pass off any piece.

geometric pattern side table

bent wood chair

simple white silhouette storage

White Ribbon Quilt

white silhouette square table

embroidered pillow

Petite Moulin Chandelier

Okay, the chandelier isn’t white, but isn’t it pretty?

Dining Room Inspiration

Check out the clear version of that chandelier. Oh, lovely!

all photos via: Brocade Home