Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Vintage Inspiration Friday, Birthday Give Away starting tomorrow!

This is a heads up for the fun that's starting tomorrow for
Vintage Inspiration Friday!





but you can grab the button on the sidebar today!



 Entries for the Give Away start on tomorrow's post,
but you can still say Hi, today!
xoxo,
p.s. thank you for all the great advice for Charlotte's Great Room!!
If you haven't checked in, just scroll down for her Design Challenge post.


Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Design Challenge #3 Charlotte's Great Room


Hi Everyone, Time for another Design Challenge!

is hoping for some good advice on how she can achieve a softer, casual,
updated look for her Great Room.

She has great elements that are a little masculine and rustic,
and needs our help to bring in a little chic.
Take a look, and think about her ideas.
Lets' see what we can suggest!




In Charlotte's Own Words


1. Being on a budget, I need to handle this re-do in stages.

2. I love all things white due to the inspiration of decorating blogs such as "White Ironstone Cottage", "My Romantic Home", "Common Ground", "Faded Charm" and many others.

3. I love country French and that casual elegance of some lovely flowers in an old bucket.

4. Casual but elegant. Not fussy.

5. I need HELP arranging items on my mantle and built in book case. I have never figured out what to do to make it pretty and not so cluttered looking.

6. My sofa is reddish brown leather. Is there a way to accessorize to brighten it ?

7. Thanks to you all for your help!

♥charlotte

















This is Charlotte's Entry.
Don't you love the lighter brighter wall color,
and that great blue console table?



I can see where this lighter color could be incorporated in to the rest of the Great Room.


Thanks so much for all your great design advice and ideas,
I know the recipients really appreciate you all taking the time to weigh in!
OK, let's share our thoughts and help Charlotte get started!

And a special "Thankyou" gift will be going out to
for spreading the word about Design Challenge!


xoxo,