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Posts tagged “Orange”

Autumnal Etsy Finds

One of the great things about our home is the ability to change. Around our home we love to rotate our artwork to reflect the seasons. It gives us a great feeling of bringing the outside in, even i...

9 for Under $40: Accessories in Fall Colors

Warm, light hearted and evocative of the season - this grouping of orange, brown, green and gold accessories from Pier One feel a bit Brady Bunch seventies retro. Jump below for prices and links to t...

Color Chips: Bowling Alley Orange, Red & Black

There is nothing more satisfying than stealing away in the middle of the work day to do something you normally don't have the chance to do. In our case it was a few quick games of bowling last week....

Color Inspiration: Marimekko Textiles Fall 2008

New for Fall 2008 from Marimekko - a line of fabrics that reflect both the season and a darker, richer palette for home decor. Plums, olives, burnt oranges and greenish yellows are seen in many of the...

Good Quotes: Words From Jonathan Adler

With The Fall Colors Contest right around the corner, remembering that seemingly bold colors won't take over a room if used frequently enough, or sparingly enough. Make sure to choose colors that t...

Best of Three: Orange Vases

Our sister is in the market for an orange glass vase, which she wants to add to the corner of her bathroom which is predominantly sage. She thinks the orange will add a nice "pop" to the room. Here ...

Look!: Orange and Purple Color Combo

Orange and Purple is usually a combo done in small doses. Although this house in Kansas City seems to have taken it to the extreme. Give us your thoughts on it after the jump......

Midwest Scavenger: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

The Midwest Scavenger (for those who haven't caught on) is for those that don't happen to live in Chicago, but still consider themselves a Midwestern native. We try to cover everything from the Grea...

How Strong Is Gorilla Glue Duct Tape?

The Gorilla Glue name has been around for several years now and many of us have become fanatics for it. In 2006 they released their line of duct tape. Never having picked it up (it's about twice th...

How To: Get This Look At Home

There are several stores that always have rather inspiring window displays. We all know which ones they are, and this one from Anthropologie was no exception. Never being afraid to roll up our slee...

How To: Read Upholstery Cleaning Codes

Upholstery should be marked with a code that allows the buyer to know in advance, what type of cleaning is suggested. This is an important thing to keep in mind when purchasing new pieces for your ...

Flickr Finds: Midwest Modern Landscaping

Dan Semar and his wife Tiffany, purchased this Mid Century Modern home in 2007. It was built in 1964 by Burton Duenke who is known as the person that brought the "Califonia Ranch" to St. Louis. Want...

How To: Turn Your Summer Photos Into A Color Palette

Have you ever walked into a room that reminded you of somewhere you had already been? Maybe the colors are the same as the hotel you stayed at on your honeymoon, or the room is so bright and airy th...

Eliminating Prep Work?

When it comes to painting, we have always been the type of people who do alot of prep work (we love our blue masking tape!) to make our paint jobs come out clean. But we saw something today that co...

How To: Make a Pocket Sized Floor Plan

If we had to name the best thing in our design arsenal it wouldn't be having our Pantone Book memorized, or knowing the name and year of every piece of furniture. So what's the one trick that helps ...

Bargain Hunter: Under $75 - Pharmacy Floor Lamp

Found while bargain hunting: an adjustable floor lamp with nostalgic good looks updated for more modern rooms in shiny orange or white enamel. ...

Decoylab Wall Clocks

If you're looking for a fun addition to a room, check out Decoylab Design Studio (designer/illustrator Maiko Kuzunishiin) out of Kansas City. Click on through to find out more... ...

Color Combo: Orange and Gray

This is a sophisticated color combo with a little bit of an edge. Combining a cool gray (like Dior Gray) with warm orange accents can make a space really come to life. The combination is so strong t...