Home Typography Tuesday

This has been one of my favorite Domino photos for as long as I can remember our beloved Domino Magazine! Yes it might not be a typical Home Type Tuesday photo but I love my numbers just the same! Check out the details back at this post here!

(image from Domino Magazine)

Display your date

Take a look at Mary McDonald's vibrant kitchen, featured in Domino Magazine. Isn't it just fantastic? Of course I adore the window seat but most of all I love the whimsical numbered plates used as wall decor. The sharp white is the perfect contrast against the dark wallpaper. You can purchase the plates here, they are sold in sets of 4 for $150. I might chose a special date, like an anniversary or birthday to display in a fun arrangement! It's a great design trick to look around your home and use everyday items in a new way, just like we see here!





(image from Domino Magazine and dfd Boutique)

First Impressions

This is one of my favorite entryways from Domino Magazines Gallery Page
The perfect contrast between the white paint and dark finished floors is incredibly inviting.

A Penny For Your Thoughts...

** I am so glad our Guest Blogger, Betsey's post is about Penny Tile. I absolutely LOVE penny tile. Whenever I see it in a clients house I always encourage them to keep it, basically, it is a classic look!



Lately the penny has been on my mind. It could be because that’s all I see when I open my wallet or it could be because I just watch them fly out of my 401K like it’s a vending machine. My recent focus on pennies (actually the lack thereof) has renewed my interest in the ever classic penny tile (also commonly called a pennyround.)

The most common use for the penny tile is usually in the kitchen, bathroom or the subway due to its durability and ease of maintenance. A few examples are shown below.

(photo courtesey of remodelista)

(photo courtesey of domino)

Recently I’ve seen the penny tile popping up in areas you wouldn’t normally see it.
The other day for example, I was watching HGTV and came upon “Myles of Style” with Kim Myles. One of her latest projects was a family room redesign, and instead of using a normal ceramic or marble tile on the fireplace surround, she covered it in white penny tiles with a dark brown grout. It was an interesting idea but I’m not sure how I felt about the end result. I guess I’m so used to seeing the pennyround in a bath or kitchen so to me it felt out of context. I tried to find an image from the show but have searched high and low and found nothing. What do you think of the concept?

In addition to the above unusual use, the other day I found this lovely piece at the always gorgeous Anthropologie.

And while researching wallpaper the other day, I found this familiar pattern from Graham & Brown

Have any of you seen the penny tile used in other unique ways? A penny for your thoughts!

Have a great week!

**Bets

Calling all Boston Design Lovers!

This coming weekend will be for all Design lovers. The Boston Design Center will be open to the public, free of charge! I know, wow, that never happens right? Saturday December 6th will be a day to explore showrooms filled with luxurious fabrics, gorgeous wallpapers and to die for furniture (most not so budget friendly but still nice to dream about)!
Along with exploring the showrooms, Domino Magazine editor, Tori Mellott will be signing copies of the new and very user friendly Domino Book of Decorating. The first 100 visitors will even receive a free copy of the book, so get going early birds! If that was not enough fun, my friend Andrew Anderson from Ilex floral designs will inspire us all with his amazing holiday table settings! Don't get tired just yet because Alexis Contant will talk about the latest design trends and local celebrity chef Barbara Lynch will make our mouths water with her cooking demos. Phew!
Oh and did I mention Beringer will be providing the wine? Yup! Gather the friends, you are in for an unforgettable day at the BDC!







(images from BDC and the Dream Home)