Where would you hang this print in your house and how would you finish this sentence?
Find me on twitter here!
(image from Seattle Show Posters)
Find me on twitter here!
(image from Seattle Show Posters)
An affordable way to show your love!
Why do I love Twitter, you ask? Because cool new people follow me like @CraftyFanny and than I find FUN new affordable items! How absolutely cute is this poster from Seattle Show Posters? If I had a house full of people I might just move this from room to room so when the person wakes up, they are greeted with some LOVE. If you know me you know it would be silly things like: I love you because you break out in an English accent at random times or I love you because you always ask if I am cold! The best part, it is small at 10" x 20" and only $49 framed.
Falling in love with 700sq ft!
It's always impressive when a 700 sq ft house can look so much bigger just by its interior design! That is the case with this 1911 bungalow and my yearning for a uncluttered house immediately made me want to move right in! By using small scaled pieces, like the dining room chairs and multi use areas like the storage window seat in the living room, the owners have created a comfortable home worth entertaining in! Check out the office what a great space right? Well the shelves above are home to the owners shoes all labeled with the help of Photoshop and some brown paper bags! Fantastic idea!
Monday Morning....Happy?
Hi Friends!
How was your weekend? After 3 weeks of non stop work my body just had enough and promptly told me so. Immediately after completely a photo shoot of my latest house project on Friday, my sinus' filled up, a cough took over and my head felt like it was going to explode....so I finally gave in. I took the weekend and let the boy tend to every call for tissues, tea, blankets and extra pillows. Unfortunately that meant we missed out on a family dinner and a precious little girls 1st bday party but when your body has other plans for you than you just have to listen and stay in bed!
So please let me live through you, did you work on any creative projects this weekend?
Enjoy the new week,
jul
(image via emily hunt on tumblr)
Blog It Forward with the Mushroom Lady!
Today is finally the day I get to participate in Victoria's "Blog It Forward". This idea came about with a little chat over on twitter that turned into one BIG chat involving 300 people and what inspires us. So today I am going to step outside of my usual inspiring topics which we all know include - magazines, beaches, gorgeous (affordable) decor finds and long lazy Sunday dinners. With this post I open up a bit more personally and bring you into my family with what truly keeps me going each day on this road of creative business owner. Please let me introduce you to my Great Aunt Mary.
My Auntie Mary was the first truly creative person in my life. Why is she so inspiring? In a time when it was not customary to be a woman making her own money, she opened her first art studio in downtown Boston in the 1940's . She displayed her paintings and ceramics and made a living off of selling her art. She owned her own home living alone with just her dog, supporting herself with no help from anyone else. As a little girl I remember running through the maze that was her backyard garden. It was filled with ceramic urns and wild flowers I didn't know the names of but knew they were much larger than me and along with the mint tree, smelled unbelievable! When she opened her home studio (a converted detached garage) to the public she would also have glorious garden parties!!
It is truly remarkable to me that she had such a passion for her art and believed in herself to such a degree that she knew how to survive on just her creativeness. AMAZING! She found a niche in sculpting ceramic mushrooms which she sold at market and in her backyard studio. Long before Etsy, she was a trailblazer in indie art and self promotion. In her later years she was known as the "Mushroom Lady" as she would scour the fields by her house and than spend hours by the hot kiln in her basements studying each piece. With precise detail she would sculpt each mushroom to a true representation!
A picture of the Maravigna sisters. This is a basket of crepe paper flowers my Aunt Mary made, imagine the time it must have taken?! The little girl is my 91 year old Gram, so cute!
I was so incredibly lucky to have her as a role model. Whenever I feel like I could just give up on owning my business I think back to Auntie Mary and all that she endured in a time when it was not customary to be an unwed, creative woman supporting herself. She lived an AMAZING fulfilled life until the age of 107. Up until this time she lived in her house alone, supporting and taking care of herself. The secret she would say to living such a long Sicilian life? Red Wine, Garlic, Fresh Foods and of course living a creative passionate life.
Thanks for letting me share with you someone who inspired me from a young age and when you ever think living a creative life is hard and you want to give up think about all the advantages we have today! I think she would have just LOVED Etsy and our blogging community, I can see her inviting us all over for a "bloggers garden party" at her house!
Please pop back over to visit Victoria at Sfgirlbybay and the list of bloggers who have participated.
*additional note -My family has been so overwhelmed by the sweet comments left here. If you have any of my Aunt's mushrooms we would love if you would take a photo and email them to me. As much as you enjoy them we enjoy seeing them displayed in your own home! julieann@jaceinteriors.com! thanks
My Auntie Mary was the first truly creative person in my life. Why is she so inspiring? In a time when it was not customary to be a woman making her own money, she opened her first art studio in downtown Boston in the 1940's . She displayed her paintings and ceramics and made a living off of selling her art. She owned her own home living alone with just her dog, supporting herself with no help from anyone else. As a little girl I remember running through the maze that was her backyard garden. It was filled with ceramic urns and wild flowers I didn't know the names of but knew they were much larger than me and along with the mint tree, smelled unbelievable! When she opened her home studio (a converted detached garage) to the public she would also have glorious garden parties!!
These are 2 of Auntie Mary's paintings, one of my Gram and one of my Great Grandmother
Just a few of her ceramic mushrooms. Its always great fun when I come across one at a flea market, most people don't know their worth!
Her attention to detail from the grass the mushroom grew on to the underside of a mushroom cap always impressed me and also taught me, the talent is in the small details!
It is truly remarkable to me that she had such a passion for her art and believed in herself to such a degree that she knew how to survive on just her creativeness. AMAZING! She found a niche in sculpting ceramic mushrooms which she sold at market and in her backyard studio. Long before Etsy, she was a trailblazer in indie art and self promotion. In her later years she was known as the "Mushroom Lady" as she would scour the fields by her house and than spend hours by the hot kiln in her basements studying each piece. With precise detail she would sculpt each mushroom to a true representation!
A picture of the Maravigna sisters. This is a basket of crepe paper flowers my Aunt Mary made, imagine the time it must have taken?! The little girl is my 91 year old Gram, so cute!
I was so incredibly lucky to have her as a role model. Whenever I feel like I could just give up on owning my business I think back to Auntie Mary and all that she endured in a time when it was not customary to be an unwed, creative woman supporting herself. She lived an AMAZING fulfilled life until the age of 107. Up until this time she lived in her house alone, supporting and taking care of herself. The secret she would say to living such a long Sicilian life? Red Wine, Garlic, Fresh Foods and of course living a creative passionate life.
Thanks for letting me share with you someone who inspired me from a young age and when you ever think living a creative life is hard and you want to give up think about all the advantages we have today! I think she would have just LOVED Etsy and our blogging community, I can see her inviting us all over for a "bloggers garden party" at her house!
Please pop back over to visit Victoria at Sfgirlbybay and the list of bloggers who have participated.
*additional note -My family has been so overwhelmed by the sweet comments left here. If you have any of my Aunt's mushrooms we would love if you would take a photo and email them to me. As much as you enjoy them we enjoy seeing them displayed in your own home! julieann@jaceinteriors.com! thanks
A Lesson in a "pop" of color for your house!
Over the weekend I was browsing through Living Etc online and came across a fantastic London Home - The Fulham House. Anything with London in the title always catches my eye as I am constantly trying to capture the feeling of when I lived there. When I started this house tour I realized quickly it was not like any other London flat (which are usually fairly small) this one had been expanded and with so many fun, quirky details that I just had to share. The way the muted palette incorporates small "pops" of bright color is a perfect example in how it can be done seamlessly. Take a peek inside with me!
Mirrors flank the fireplace giving the space much need depth. The Peacock Rug gives a shot of movement and energetic color to the room!
An amazing addition of a full glass doorway leads to the outdoor eating area! The Eames like chairs in a deep turquoise are a wonderful mix with stark white and warm wood.
The LaMaison Bed makes such a statement with it's soft Parisian white lines, than POW! The striking yellow headboard begs for attention!
Notice how the bathroom is void of any big pops of color? Pure relaxation!
Immediately I fell in love with this wallpaper in the lower "WC"! What an accent!
It's all in the details and I particularly adore this glass finial on the banister. Such a wonderful welcome detail.
GORGEOUS! This curved sofa with a suzani printed accent fabric is just amazing!
Hope you enjoyed this tour of the Fulham House!
Check back later today as I will post my "Blog It Forward" for sfgirlbybay series!
Check back later today as I will post my "Blog It Forward" for sfgirlbybay series!
(images from Living Etc/designer Turner Pocock)
Color Time - Spring Clover Porter Paints
What better time to introduce you to a crisp fresh green than the first week of SPRING!! This is one bold shade which would bring excitement to any room! Spring Clover from Porter Paints, Enjoy!
Bring Home Some Spring!
This weekend was glorious here in the Northeast, one of those weekends that just the mere thought of helps you get through the winter. I actually was outside without a turtleneck, scarf or coat...amazing! With all the windows in the house open I started to see my space with a new set of eyes and went out scouting for a few accents to bring the spring inside! Take a peak below at some of my potential additions!
Garnet Hill Lily Pulitzer Hooked Rug (3x5 $198)
Garnet Hill Lily Pulitzer Hooked Rug (3x5 $198)
What Spring accents are you adding to your home? Please share!
The perfect spring table!
After starting off the week with 3 straight days of rain equaling 10" the end of the wee rewarded us with AMAZING 60 degree weather! It's incredible how quickly ones mood can change with the weather. With tomorrow being the first day of Spring (can you hear me jumping up and down? I made it through another winter!!) I thought what better way to celebrate than with this gorgeous tablescape. I came across this over at Once Wed and immediately fell in love, isn't it just pure relaxed perfection? I especially love the colorful quilt laying across the bench!
A lovely addition to a picnic menu would be this delicious raspberry treat from the Fresh New England blog. If you have not been over to visit El's scrumptious baked goods than run over but I warn you your mouth will water!
Enjoy the weekend and the first few days of Spring!
jul
Enjoy the weekend and the first few days of Spring!
jul
Alison Berger's Bright Idea!
This weekend I came across the truly gifted glass artist Alison Berger while flipping through Forbes Life magazine. Upon seeing her incredible word pendant my mind started to wander with all the rooms I could place it....over a hot tub in the bathroom, the dining room, in the foyer the options just seem to be endless! If you have read this blog for more than one day (or even just minutes if you read the previous post) than you know I completely adore anything that involves home and typography. You can now easily see why I have fallen in love with this light fixture! This particular piece is etched with text translated from DaVinci's sketchbook. Look at how the words dance along the wall! Pure Perfection!
To learn more about Alison Bergers process and to view additional lighting options visit Holly Hunt.
(image from Goodkin, Design Crack, Holly Hunt)
To learn more about Alison Bergers process and to view additional lighting options visit Holly Hunt.
(image from Goodkin, Design Crack, Holly Hunt)
An escape from the rain!
It rained the entire weekend, the wind swept get soaked even with any type of umbrella rain. This Monday I needed a little sunshine escape, let's just say a moment to daydream! This picture fits my daydream right now, I imagine a group of all my favorite people gathered around the table for a casual dinner than retire to the deck for cocktails! Ahh complete bliss! Isn't the vaulted ceiling just stunning? I can only imagine how spectacular it would look at night and of course you know I love the chairs with numbered pillows, very fun! Hope you all have a great (dry) Monday!
(image from Coastal Living)
(image from Coastal Living)
Lose an hour gain a clock - Chroma Lab
Thanks to my friends Tony & Alicia of Chroma Lab I have been reminded to turn FORWARD the clocks Saturday night. Nothing motivates me more than an impending deadline like the end of a sale, especially a sale I want to participate in! So check them out over at Supermarket where they are offering 15% off all of their clocks! What better way to accept losing an hour of sleep than with a cheery new clock? Hurry sale ends Sunday!
(images from Chroma Lab/Supermarket)
(images from Chroma Lab/Supermarket)
Coloring Old Navy Part 2
Earlier today I posted on "Color Time" the perfect Dark Blue, Old Navy from Benjamin Moore. Here are a few additional images to let you see the color in different spaces! This house is the South Beach residence of T Keller Donovan, the incredible interior designer! I adore the clean crispness of the blue and stark white, it just oozes ultra chic beach house! Notice the wicker chairs in the dining room? They are also painted "Old Navy" but this time with a gloss finish. The shutters are a laid back, casual addition to the bedroom and the IKEA shelving unit is perfect for easy beach storage!
Would you use this blue in your home? If so what room?
(images House Beautiful/T Keller Donovan)
Would you use this blue in your home? If so what room?(images House Beautiful/T Keller Donovan)
Color Time - Old Navy Benjamin Moore
In my opinion this is one of the best examples of a dark blue I have recently viewed. It's dark while still having some brightness to it. I have been contemplating painting my bedroom a navy blue and this might just be the perfect shade!
Check back in later today to view additional images of this fantastic Florida home!
(image from Benjamin Moore & House Beautiful/T Keller Donovan)
Check back in later today to view additional images of this fantastic Florida home!
(image from Benjamin Moore & House Beautiful/T Keller Donovan)
The Amazing Collaboration of Kravet & Thom Filicia
Here is a little story about a fabric loving girl, quickly walking through the lobby of the Boston Design Center when her feet came to a screeching hault. I mean literally you could hear the brakes being slammed! This is when I came face to face with gorgeous runs of fabric in amazingly upbeat patterns! Can you believe it was the first peek of the Kravet Thom Filicia collaboration? I was so excited about one particular print that I actually needed to have it for myself not just for another project but for ME!! Feverishly I scoured the internet and found nothing about the collection until I went to twitter and was immediately DMed by the Kravet Team, can we say FABULOUS customer service? The entire line is yet to be released but here are a few patterns available on their website. You know me, I couldn't keep this to myself so here I share what I have found so far!
A few of my handy iphone photos from the BDC lobby!
Poppyfield
A few of my handy iphone photos from the BDC lobby!
PoppyfieldDo you love the style of Thom Filicia as much as I do? Thanks again to the Jen at Boston's Kravet Location for additional info!!
(images Jace Interiors, House Beautiful, Kravet)
(images Jace Interiors, House Beautiful, Kravet)
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