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Houseplant Cheat Sheet

09 Wednesday Aug 2017

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Home

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houseplant cheat sheet, houseplants, plant care guide, plant guide, plants

Everyone who knows me, knows I love plants. They are basically everywhere in my home. Growing up with a mother who loved plants, as well as a grandmother, it was no surprise I would later bring these green beauties in and surround myself with earth’s goodies.

I wanted to share a really informative guide that was sent to me the other day with my readers because it’s very helpful on what plants to choose for your home and why. If you didn’t know, there kind of is a science behind, so to speak. Check out the cheat sheet below if you need a little guidance on what plants do best where and how they can help you. Thanks to Capital Garden Services for sharing this!

 

Interior Palettes: Pop of Happy

30 Sunday Jul 2017

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Interior Color Palettes

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color inspiration, color palette, design inspiration, interior design, interior palette, neutrals, pop of color

I love neutrals, so all white spaces make me happy. They bring calm and quiet to a room and set a nice tone for all types of design. This living room speaks to me with such grace. A lighthearted soft spoken, “come on over.” Cool neutrals are the foundation for cheery blues and pinks to shine. And bringing the outside in with plants and flowers always adds a pop of happy.


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Minted + Pottery Barn Kids/PB Teen Art Challenge

26 Wednesday Jul 2017

Posted by melissaoconnor in Minted

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art, carnival print, clouds, minted challenge, nature, pb teen, photography, Pottery Barn, pottery barn kids, vintage carousel, wildflowers

I haven’t entered a Minted challenge since the holiday one in May, but I figured I would submit a few to this one considering it’s Pottery Barn. How cool would it be to get picked! So here are my entries below. Voting is now open!! I appreciate all your votes and comments if you want to share them. Thank you!!

Featuring Art in Your Home

11 Tuesday Jul 2017

Posted by melissaoconnor in Uncategorized

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art in your home, choosing art for your home, featuring art, hanging art

I think a lot of people love to have art and photographs featured in their homes, but sometimes don’t know what size, style, or type of frame to choose. There are so many options out there, but I recommend just hanging things you love and that represent you. Whether they are family photographs or your own personal pieces of art, including mementos, keepsakes, and work is always nice. Remember, your home should reflect who you are and all the beautiful things you choose to surround you is part of that.

Now when it comes to purchasing art for your space, it should be the last thing you do. Once you know how much of the wall you have and where, then you are ready. Sometimes, people will design a space around a piece of art, which works too. But you should always have a plan.

Depending on the space you have to work with, you can either hang a large piece, create a gallery wall of smaller pieces, or feature a few medium sized items. You need to take the furniture, windows, and doors into consideration as well. I know I have mentioned it before, but DO NOT hang pictures above windows or doorways. It’s just not right, lol. Eye level is always the rule, with the exception of gallery walls. And if you are a bit shorter than most people, just raise it no more than 2 inches.

Here are some good examples of using space wisely with art. I hope they bring you some inspiration when choosing what to hang in your own home. Enjoy!


Image credit: DesignRulz


Image credit: A Cup of Joe


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Image credit: French by Design


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