A Dash and Albert Rug GIVEAWAY

I was so honored when Annie Selke's team over at Fresh American asked me to share a few of my affordable spring decorating tips with their readers! It was such a fun post to write because as you know I love quick seasonal changes that make your rooms feel like new again. To read all 5 tips pop on over to the post AND as if free design advice was not enough they are giving away one of their fabulous indoor/outdoor rugs. How nice of them, right? Well get on over there and enter...right now would be great because it ends tonight!

 

This is an image from BHG and it just happens to feature the exact rug Dash and Albert is giving away!

Quick Tip: Change out your seat cushions and runners for fun spring colors, it will chase away the winter blues and add a nice burst of color!

Scouting: Table Lamps with Rectangle Shades

Today I am scouting for table lamps and more specifically options with a rectangular shade. Sometimes a table, especially a console table that is narrow calls for a more streamlined shade. I love lines that mimic each other there is something so calming about the look! Though to be honest, a pet peeve is when a lamp shade is larger than the width of a table, this is a no no in my design book!

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Included in Circa Lighting's new introduction is the Symbolic Table Lamp! This would fill anyone's love for geometrical shapes, including mine!

A sleek gray shade gets me every time. In this case it takes the focus away from the base and lends it to the shade for a sleek look!

I always love Regina Andrew's Lighting there is a simple but feminine look to them. The Mother of Pearl detail on this table lamp gives it just a bit of texture which could work in this space.

In my opinion, one can never go wrong with alabaster especially if you are scouting for subtle interest and movement in a finish. This Sandy Chapman Rectangular Form Table Lamp might just be our winner. With a shade that is 13"w x 8"d it will fit perfectly on the client's existing table!


Which lamp do you like best?

Iron Out That Cape

In the coming months....ok ok Mr. Vog I hear you, in the coming year you will see more posts on exterior renovation as we begin to work....errr ok talk about our own house. In New England you find many Cape Cod Style homes and I am constantly hunting for a way to make it not look like a Cape Style house, yea I have issues. Anyhow when I came across this image on Pinterest today, I sat back saying this could work for me!

First can we point out how beautiful that iron work is and added to a sweet front porch, well that just put me over the edge! The floor to ceiling windows with black casings definitely give this Cape a Traditional Southern feel that I am just loving. The Victorian moldings next to the center window can go but most everything else can stay, now if only I could get a glimpse on the inside...

What do you think? Do you like this style Cape better than this style Cape?

(image from WHITESTONE Builders < check out their website, it is incredible)