Liberty of London Finds

I’m loving my new Liberty of London for Target finds.  I framed a LoL scarf in an expensive poster frame from Target.  I also bought three of the larger LoL throw pillows and one smaller pillow.  The floral quilt is also LoL.  I bought a picture frame and two small plates to go on the bookcase.  So far, I like the additional color.  It’s definitely a change from the pale blue and neutral color scheme from before.

You’ll also noticed I repainted the walls.  I’m not totally crazy about the color but it does brighten the room.  Here is a before pic.  You can see how much change I’ve made already.

I can’t wait until tomorrow…

Apartment Therapy Inspiration

I spent a little time this evening browsing Apartment Therapy’s House Tours.  I found some really cool images.  Great inspiration for the direction I want to go with my own home.

I love the colors, messiness of the pictures and books, and the lamp.

Love the bright colors, messiness of the books, and even the bright green paint on the walls (although I don’t think I could actually live with that color on my own walls).

I love the white with the bright colors.  I’m trying to decide if I could live with nearly white walls or if it feel too “sterile.”

Love the colors and pattern on the Suzani pillow.

Love the messiness of the pictures on the wall and the bright colors.

I like how the bright colors and modern accents accompany the traditional elements that are also present. 

Overall, I’m drawn to bright colors, messy wall arrangements, messy book arrangements, and white/light/bright walls.  I’m trying to decide if I can live with these elements in my own home.  Also, how can I incorporate them into a traditional home with little architectural interest of its own?  I’ll have to think on that one…

Grasscloth Wallpaper Bookcase

In order to give the dark brown Billy bookcase from Ikea a bit more interest, I added some grasscloth wallpaper to the back.  All I had to do was remove the shelves, measure the back panel, cut the wallpaper, and hang it.  I cheated at the final step.  I don’t have any wallpaper paste.  I didn’t feel like going to the store to get wallpaper paste.  My solution?  Packing tape, baby!  It is holding fine for now.  If it doesn’t continue to stay put, I’ll go get some real paste.  For now, I’m calling it good enough. 

I’m happy with the result.  I scored the paper on ebay for super cheap, so the project cost almost nothing.  I think it really gives the bookcase a unique look.  I need to add a few more books and accessories, but, hey, it’s a work in progress, right?