WELCOME FEBRUARY WITH THESE ROOM #LOOKSTOLOVE

February. It's not quite Spring yet, but the hope of it is lingering in the air. A new month, with new events and new journeys await - and even time to make a Valentines date! With Valentines just two weeks away, now is the time to get inspired. Usually, Valentines can get a little too fluffy and crafty, however designer Jennifer Brouwers uniquely designed a living room and dining area to be anything as such. These rooms have a graphic & bold wow factor that is sure to give your heart a jolt. Jennifer even cleverly and tastefully included a few DIY projects you too can apply to your own space with a little paint, a large canvas plus a few cut out hearts as art...

 

Beyond LOVE for the oversized painted heart canvas, especially paired with plaid pattern wall...

 

The black and white pattern mix is perfectly balanced in the space, allowing the red accents to pack a powerful punch... 

Clever idea to apply: If you already have a capiz chandelier, shade, or light fixture, weave in a few red hearts...

 

 The simple fireplace design is topped with a heart patterned canvas, making this a cool modern, family friendly living room with a pink heart theme...

 

 

 The X O framed prints pop against the lively pink and white zebra print wall in this dining room - and the fifth wall, the ceiling, is not overlooked by being painted red...

 

Again, how simple is this to apply to the Ikea Maskros pendent lamp...

 

Simply amazing - and amazingly simple for Valentines!

What a way to Welcome February...

 

 

Love how bold these uniquely shaped mirrors in white contrast against the black walls - Again, allowing the simple red accents quietly refer to Valentines, without the fluff, plus this look is bold but simple enough to live with everyday...

 

There's more to love of Jennifer's beautiful Valentines Room and design work - just visit her site at

Jennifer Brouwer Designs.

 Speaking of designs to love - I saw so many showrooms, furniture + accents, and wall decor I fell in love with while I was at the Las Vegas World Market, I'm still sorting through all the pics I snapped to share with you here on the blog. I have, however shared albums on Google+ and Facebook, plus a few images on Twitter at #LVMKT. My recap of my first Vegas market experience will be coming up this week - so stay tuned! 

This month I'll also be sharing #LooksToLove and #BooksToLove...

Thank you for stopping by and Happy February!

 

MOODBOARD MONDAY: IN THE PINK

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend and are ready to tackle the week ahead! Over the weekend was the birthday of inspirational friend of mine: Leslie Carothers. Although we haven't met "in real life" (yet!) I do know one thing for sure: Leslie LOVES pink! From pink printed wallpaper & cupcakes to Chanel & pearls, here is a very lady-like birthday moodboard I made for her, featuring shades that will have you "Tickled Pink"....

 

Get in the mood: Create a moodboard at Olioboard.

I'm not partcial to pink, however my passion was building as I pulled together these pretty pink pins Saturday... Pink provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth, love, acceptance... (actually pretty much describes Leslie.) and probably why this hue is so popular during Mother's Day. When white is added to red, it dramatically changes the dynamic of red to pink. Depending on the chroma & value used, pink can be delicate, appear comforting, or be too intimate & saccharine. However, when the eye "sees" a very vivid pink, the brain secretes nor-epinephrine, the chemical that inhibits production of epinephrine. The result can bring on a very tranquil state of mind...

 

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And for room inspirations, check out my previous post:

I N T E R I O R S  I N  T H E  P I N K

 

Sometimes, a "pop" of pink is all you need...

See more Pretty Pink Pins on my board:

TICKLED PINK

Have a great week - Thanks for stopping by!

EASTER TABLESCAPE: HIP HOP PINK POP

For one last Easter tablescape idea, I used my white bargain bunnies, having them hop along a graphic black and white table runner (from HomeGoods) and play peek-a-boo between three repurposed white glossy Ikea pots. The white pots pop with pink hydrangeas, picking up on the simple pink napkins I picked up at Pier 1. A mix of textured and thrifted white dishes paired with everyday white dishes are piled onto a graphic Bblack and white round place-mat (also from HomeGoods), acting as a charger and adding another layer to the table.The place settings are very casual - not formal by any means - and just meant to be fun and festive, but still functional for a buffet type meal vs. family style...

The simple gold painted eggs set in nests refreshed the hip hop table with on trend newness. I relocated the bench to the living room, and brought over the two extra (thrifted) chairs for extra seating , for the six place settings.

Bargain Bunnies

Slip-covered Bench ...

relocated to living room

Thrifted chairs brought over for extra seating

After all the experimenting I did with the Easter tablescapes, I'm setting our table today for our Easter dinner tomorrow. I'll be mixing elements from all of them combined. Later today, I'll be monogramming the eggs, but I haven't decided if I'll be using the pink - I'd really like to use the pink for Mother's Day...

As part of the appetizers, I'll be using the terracotta pots with carrots (from the Easter Karats post), filled with ranch dressing, and served as part of a more individualized appetizer - en lieu of a veggie tray. Hubs is making deviled eggs. We picked up a honey-baked ham yesterday, and we'll be serving it with string beans and mash potatoes. I'm making some fresh brewed ice tea, but we'll also have wine. The meal will be set buffet style on the bar-top counter. For dessert, a guest is bringing a carrot cake & key lime pie - yum!

EASTER TABLESCAPE IDEAS RECAP:
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HIP HOP PINK POP

(you're here!)

A MODERN NEST

FUN WITH BRIGHTS

EASTER ELEGANCE

EASTER KARATS

How do you spend your Easter? Do you go to church in the morning? Do you have family over for brunch? or do you have an early Easter dinner? Which ever you do, enjoy your time with your loved ones and have a

Happy Easter!

(and don't eat TOO much chocolate!!)

Thanks for stopping by!

LINKED POST TO:

Somewhat Simple - Strut Your Stuff Spring / Easter Party!

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 Also now sharing post to HomeGoods Happy by Design board on Pinterest

Note: Although I've shared this post with HomeGoods and the Happy By Design project, all thoughts and opinions are of my own.