Inspiration: A Beautiful Mess

Something unexpected happened after we'd been through the Cure a couple of times: we became a lot less uptight about the little messes and piles that accumulate periodically around our home.

We chalk it up to confidence — we know there's a place for everything, and we're not scared to get rid of something that doesn't belong or no longer serves us. A casual pile of papers or clothes is no longer a symptom of neglect or a hoarding problem waiting to happen; it's a sign that we're at ease.

The tableaux above at {my little corner of the world}, embodies this comfort-in-disarray perfectly. And check out the plate arrangement! Gorgeous.

Image: {my little corner of the world},

Comments (10)

That's a really pretty photo

posted by jessimarie33 on April 29th 2009 at 2:59pm
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Can anyone recommend a good site for plate hangers? this photo just reminded me that I need to hang a bunch of plates!
Thx
Kate

posted by HurricaneKate on April 29th 2009 at 3:10pm
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Yo HurricaneKate, just hit up your local hardware store. They have a variety.

posted by Miss Jess on April 29th 2009 at 3:13pm
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Kate : try the dollar store too. Dollar Tree had some good ones when I needed some.

posted by mlleErica on April 29th 2009 at 3:36pm
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I really like that plate arrangement, it's a good idea.

posted by clampers on April 29th 2009 at 4:12pm
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This reminds me. When I lived in Philadelphia, I was shopping for plate hangers. I'm not going to name the store, but when I inquired about plate hangers (in my slightly Southern accent), I was told, "We don't hang plates on the wall" (in a not-so-slightly icy tone).

posted by MaeEast on April 29th 2009 at 11:11pm
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I love the vintage vegetable print on the desk. I'd hang that!

posted by sfteri on April 30th 2009 at 1:36pm
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love the plates. and i agree: a little creative mess is how most strokes of genius begins.

posted by The Bretttorrium on April 30th 2009 at 2:35pm
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i like my stacks of magazines around the house. i have to say that.

posted by lolax on May 2nd 2009 at 2:03am
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hey thanks for the post. i'm glad someone was inspired by my inability to keep the house clean :)

posted by angelahardison on May 2nd 2009 at 5:14pm
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