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Small Spirit Pouch with Quartz Crystal Cluster 

Electric White 

From the Southern Lightening Series 

White Leather, Feathers & Quartz Crystal Cluster 

Custom Order 

Spirit Pouch 

By placing adornments, herbs, amulets, crystals

& fond memories inside the spirit pouch, it can be

used to attract desired abundance & fortune.

Summon healing & protection and

infuse harmony & love creating your own personal

“good medicine” bag.

Leather –

Strength and warmth

Quartz Crystal Clusters –

Quartz has the ability to receive, store & send energy.

Hold your crystal in your hand while placing a thought

or desire into it.

The crystal will receive your wishes, store

& transmit them into the universe. Clusters

reflect light & energy back & forth to each other

creating strong vibrations.

 Feathers –

To maintain lightness & innocence

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tiny bubbles

We are always searching for new design that will add a touch of interest to a room.  Check out this innovative design of branching bubbles from Lindsey Adelman Studio that we LOVE.  

Inspired Tip: If you too love the look buy can't swing the price,  check out the 'you make it' version which is equally as chic.

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The highs and the lows!

A great way to add a little interest to a dining room is a tufted back dining chair. We found some in stock options that might just be the quick fix your room needs. Restoration Hardware's Martine dining chair has beautiful linen or army duck options and Home Decorators Collection's Tufted-Back dining chair is a steal at $219.

Inspired tip: If you are making custom chairs, don't be afraid to mix it up and use a different fabric on the back of the chair to add interest. 

Restoration Hardware Martine dining chair $319

  Home Decorators Collection Tufted-Back dining chair $219

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Wearing your walls

We often look to fashion for inspiration for design elements to bring into a home.  Black and white stripes keep coming back strong no matter what the season.  Stripes on walls, ceilings, floors, upholstery, coat or dress will be sure to pack a punch.  

Inspired Tip:  Check out remodleista for great sourcing of stripes beneath your feet.

one of our favorite fashion blogger what i wore sporting stripes 

Nate Burkus incorporates stripes on his own living floor 

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Think Pink

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we jumped into the power of pink. Whether it be applied on walls, upholstery, art or worn as a ribbon on a lapel, this rosy hue does nothing but good.

Inspired Tip:  Together we can find a cure.

Allegra Hicks home, Lonny Magazine

House Beautiful

Steven Gambrel's home, Elle Decor

Mark Rothko, 1967

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The highs and the lows!

It's not a secret that we are fans of mixing modern and traditional elements to make a personal statement in any room. Bertoia dining chairs are a modern classic that work just about anywhere. While the original DWR Bertoia side chair isn't a budget breaker at $698, we recently found a great imposter, the Home Decorators Collection James chair for $99. 

Inspired tip: The Bertoia chairs are a great option for outdoor seating, easy to wash down and come in a variety of colors to spice up any backyard BBQ. 

DWR Bertoia side chair $698

  Home Decorators Collection James chair $99

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Time to Shine

The price of gold may have gone down in the markets, but that does not mean we need to put it away for a later day.  We say it is a good time to buy.  Unexpected accents of the metallic metal are a sure way to update a room and your wardrobe too. 

Inspired Tip: A little glitz goes a long way.  Use just as an accent for a timeless look.

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The Burl is back!

Looking for an instant way to infuse class into your space? Don't turn your back on a beautiful piece of Burled wood or Biedermeier furniture. 

Inspired tip: Burled wood furniture is a great accent in any space. Check out this Lucite and Burled wood desk by Jonathan Adler for a modern twist. 

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Nature made

It is no secret that the outdoors is one of our favorite places to explore for new inspiration.  After a recent trip to Michigan we came across Trilogy Antiques where we found countless treasures from the outdoors displayed as art.  One of our top artist must haves: Mother Nature.

Inspired Tip:  After finding something special on your trails display a collection in a glass hurricane or purchase an metal stand to give it that high art feel.  

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High's and Lows

You can’t ever go wrong with a Jens Risom Lounge Chair as an added sculptural element in a room.  The price is not outrageous at $837, but look at the Silver Lining chair we found at Urban Outfitters that packs it’s own punch at $149.  

Inspired Tip:  For smaller rooms where you want additional seating look for chairs that have a low visual weight.  

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Design wisdom

‘Innovation is often the ability to reach into the past and bring back what is good, what is beautiful, what is useful, what is lasting.’ Sister Parish.  Check out how the rooms by Los Angeles Designer Ruthie Sommers share a direct link to Mrs. Parish's timeless look. 

Inspired Tip:  Don't be afraid to paint your walls a dark rich hue.  It is a sure way to get a cozy chic look.

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A girl after our own heart

In Charlotte Moss’ new book she shares what she is inspired by.  Using countless images to create her very own collages she uses during the process of her interior designs.

Inspired Tip: Start pulling, printing, cutting and gluing to get your dream room out of your head , making it closer to reality.

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A different way to get clean!

We are always looking for a new way to spice up a typical bathroom and metal factory windows are a new trick up our sleeve. Instead of a typical frame-less shower door, call your local window and door manufacturer for this inspired look.

Inspired tip: Go green by shopping at a local restoration shop for a vintage metal door or window frame to re-purpose.

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All brassed up and nowhere to go?

Brass hardware is coming back with a vengeance and has made its way straight into the kitchen. Will you dare take the plunge when it's time for your own remodel? If you do Van Dykes Restorers has a great selection

Inspired tip: Don't be afraid to mix and match finishes, a polished nickel faucet is perfect companion to brass hardware and a wrought iron light fixture. 

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Were you born in a barn?

These sliding doors aren't just for the outdoors anymore. Barn doors and exposed sliding door hardware add a thoughtful designer touch to any space -- modern or traditional houses alike. 

Inspired Tip: Use a barn door for privacy in an open floor plan for the best of both worlds.

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Step it up

While the last big event at the stairs may have been when we stumbled down them; we have found good reason to go back up again.  Check out these clever designs to add some interest in a place you would not expect.  

Inspired tip:  It is amazing what a can of paint can do in the right spot. 

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Dressing Up

We would enjoy the times when we can’t find anything to wear if this is where we dressed every day.  Sure does inspire us to clean out that closet and pick up some baskets, bins and new hangers to start.

Inspired Tip: Adding a decorative light fixture and an accent of wallpaper or a paint color inside a closet gives it that boutique feel.