As this post goes out I am actually on the East Coast (I live on the West Coast) helping a friend completely accessorize her home. How fun is that? :-)
Having accessorizing on my mind, I thought it would be fun to show you different accessory vignettes and inspirations. I created a list with my friend of some BASIC home decor accessories that REALLY add a designers touch to your home. These are actual things she ordered off Amazon that will hopefully arrive by the time I'm there :-)
First thing to do if you want to create a designer look in your own home is come up with a inspirational picture or create a mood board of a bunch of your favorite looks. A mood board is a type of collage consisting of images, text, and samples of objects in a composition.
These were some of my friends inspirational pictures:
After discussing the options together, these are some of the things she bought:
1.) A pair of wall sconces
(GREAT for on either side of any art piece or mirror! She just got these in and said they were beautiful!!)
Hammered Mirror Wall Sconce - Set of 2
These were one of my favorites! I might just have to find a spot to put these in my own home!
Uttermost Joselyn Small Wall Sconces 6 x 6 x 18" (Set of 2), Bronze
2) A set of pillar candles
(These go so well on ANY mantel area or table top - make sure and get the varying heights!)
Carved Wooden Candle Holder in Different Sizes Set of 3
3) Large wall clock
(It's hard to go wrong with a wall clock, you can find a spot for this type of thing anywhere!)
IMAX Large Wall Clock with Pendulum
4) Greenery
(Buy large for the corner of the room and small for all your table tops. I can not stress enough how much greenery adds to a room!)
Silk Decor Preserved Boxwood Ball Topiary, 8.2-Inch, Green
5.) Wall Decor
(My friend also purchased a mirror at a great price at an antique shop. We will be spraying the frame Krylon's Oil Rubbed Bronze as right now the color doesn't fit it - SUCH an easy fix!)
Metal Wall Decor With Six Round Shaped Plates by Benzara
IMAX Casa Medallion Tiles, Set of 4
Extras
A comfy throw and pillows
(This is perfect to add some layering on a sofa.....layering really adds that designer touch)
Home Rich Brown Fringed Chenille Throw Blanket Soft & Cozy Warm Chocolate
Pillow Perfect Linen/Red French Postale Rectangular Throw Pillow
Fun accessories
(Department stores like Homegoods, TJ Maxx and Ross always have these type of things at great prices too)
Set of 2 Rattan/Metal Lidded Boxes
Large Old World Camping Candle Lantern
I mentioned to my friend she really needed a console table (as that is where a lot of these accessories belong!) and a few weeks later, she sends me a photo of a console table her husband just built for her. Um.....OK!! (AMAZING.....her husband is like a magic genie!) :-)
So there you have it - what I am up to this weekend! I'll be sure and take lots of pictures and show you guys the final before and afters. :-) It will be fun.