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Posts tagged “Red”

The Art of Improbable Mish Mash

Cottage Living October 2008

D'Ette Cole is an artist, antique dealer, and entrepreneur and, if you think she's full of creativity, you should see her house! Jump down for more pics of this eclectically brilliant abode... ...

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....

House Tour Roundup: Color, Color and More Color!
Chicago

We love color in Chicago and all across the Midwest. Click through the jump to see some of our favorite uses of color in past home tours. There is every color under the sun, so just in case you are...

Look! The House on a Hill

This house stands tall overlooking the southwestern end of downtown Kansas City. From it's long flight of front stairs (carrying groceries in must be quite the task) to it's dark front porch, it's b...

Roundup: Really Red Sofas

Red makes for a great focal point in a room. We've rounded up 5 great, red sofas that might have a place in your home. Red can feel warm and comforting as well as cold and clean, all depending on ...

The Gallery: Adam Turman - Illustration 'N' Stuff

We just showed you Karl Madcharo's house in Minnesota, where an Adam Turman screenprint adorned a wall in his kitchen. Turman is an illustrator/designer/screenprinter who is part of a vibrant art sc...

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...

Look!: The Auction Find That Got Away

I have a few pet peeves when it comes to auctions. They mainly focus around the antique dealers that will bid up any item, without caring about it in the slightest. Knowing full well they are goin...

Sneak Peek: Joe Cariati for Swank Lighting

Joe Cariati has been busy in the glass studio blowing the beautiful glass bodies for the new Swank Lighting line of America's version of vintage Murano Lamps. He will be signing each lamp created whe...

Good Quote:Jean Dubuffet

"There is no art without intoxication. But I mean a mad intoxication! Let reason teeter! Delirium! The highest degree of delirium! Plunged in burning dementia! Art is the most enrapturing ...

Tile Vault: Sam's Bargain Town

What: Exterior 1x1 tiles at Sam's Bargain Town Where: Truman Road, Kansas City Mo. When: Photos taken Saturday, July 12th @ 6 p.m. Why: Truman Road in K.C. Mo, is a street that feels like it could ...

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...

Roundup: Coolers That Don't Distract From Your Party

The 4th of July is just a day away. For most that means good food, good friends and hot, hot heat! Stay cool (in more ways than one) this weekend with some of the following beverage tubs, coolers ...

Organic Fertilizer For Your Tomatoes

Tomatoes are usually considered one of the easier things in the garden to grow. Just as long as they have enough water and sun, most times they stay rather bug and disease free. But are they really ...

Ideas From The Farm and Tractor Store

When shopping around for things to furnish your home, one doesn't often think about making a visit to the local Farm/Tractor store. As visions of plaid and John Deere Green dance in your head, clic...

Inspiration: Decor Details from Spin Pizza

When we dine out, often times we think to ourselves, "Gee, it would be so awesome to do something like this at home, I wish I could figure out how." After eating at Spin Pizza in Lee's Summit, Missou...

Bright and Green: Terra Keramik Ceramics

Terra Keramik Ceramics is a great way to bring some life to your table or your morning cup of joe. They are 100% food safe, durable and so earth friendly it makes you wonder why other companies are...

Color Combo: Deep Red and Light Blue

We love this photo from Maria's Oh So You Bungalow - it has that crisp, clean balance of red and blue that's harder than it looks to pull off. By balancing a deep red-orange with a light greenish bl...

Look!: A Chianti Colored Kitchen at Home Depot

While browsing caulk at Home Depot over the weekend, we ran into this bold kitchen display. Or, we might say, it ran into us with a loud smack. These jewel-toned cabinets make quite a commanding sta...

Color Combo: Yellow-Gold and Red

Yellow-gold and red have come back in a big way this year, shaking off the dregs of their long-time association with Ronald McDonald. One of our favorite designs is Julia Rothman's Red Sky Wallpaper...

Red-Orange and Cream Bathroom

Rolling with the theme of our blue and yellow bathrooms, we're moving on to a color scheme we love: red-orange and cream. Click below for both vintage and modern looks for the bathroom... ...