All together now...

I love art. I don't understand people who have little to no artwork in their homes. I grew up in a house  full of paintings, photographs and pottery. Art, to me is an expression of who you are. In Victorian times a bare room was considered to be in poor taste. Every surface was filled with objects that reflected the homeowners interest and aspirations. Today,  people's taste tend to lean towards minimalism with clean lines and no clutter. To our thinking if a room is filled with objects, it will be full of clutter and look junky. I disagree, certainly there are those of us who might have a bit of trouble restraining ourselves when we find beautiful objects to put into a space but when done correctly, the effect can be tasteful, elegant and sophisticated. I found a few example that illustrate my point beautifully.

I love the color in this room and that fact that  on one wall the frames are all uniform, but the other wall has art in different sized frames combined with other objects like oversized letters. 

I love the vintage sign as the focal point on this wall of frames.   The white walls keep the space feeling light and fresh not cluttered.

This look is perfect for any house even a beach house. The different color s and sizes of the frames  gives the space an organic look in keeping with a the easy, relaxed feel of a beach house.

Capturing the moment

Your wedding is supposed to be one of the best days of your life but planning it is usually more stressful that you want it to be. Well today I'm going to help relieve a bit of the stress by reccomending a photographer. Steve Savard of Stephen Savard Photography started his business a little over six years ago in Rhode Island. His laid back attitude and enjoyment of his work helps his clients step back and enjoy their day, knowing the moments they want captured will be, in Savard's natural approach to the day. He captures the moments big and small and the one's that you didn't get the chance to see while you were greeting guests and taking your first steps on the dance floor as husband and wife. His business has grown to include the New England area with special concentration on Martha's Vineyard. So if you are looking for someone who will capture your day with a wonderful eye and relaxed humor, visit his website at www.savardphotography.com

*All images by Stephen Savard

Room with a view

Ok I'll admit it, I've become something of an etsy junkie. I don't have to buy anything (although I have) I just love window shopping. Seeing what people create or find, reclaim and reuse is for some reason endlessly fascinating to me. I add tons of items to my favorites list every time I'm on the site, hoping that by claiming it as a favorite of mine, it will hold out and wait for me to buy it. Of course that never seems to happen but I am happy to know that there was someone else out there who saw and appreciated something as much as I did. So for this post I took things that I've found and fallen in love with on esty and created a room out of them. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

I love the look and lines of these 60's Danish Teak lounge chairs
(fabulousmess)

These tea stained throw pillows add the perfect touch of tongue and cheek
(saseaboutique)

This gold leaf Moroccan side table is such a great accent piece for any room
(statesathome)

This rag rug from Rag Rug and Roll is just the right pop of color

Placing this antique teapot on a stack of books on a little table is  great way to add
a little height and detail to a room (86 for the home)

I am on a pendant light kick. I love the shape and vintage feel of this pair
(lampgoods)