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Pretty Porches

28 Tuesday Feb 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Home

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antique, color, decor, design, exterior home, garden, natural, nature, organic, plants, porches, rustic, shabby chic, vintage, woodland

Pretty Porches

The porch has got to be one of the best things about a home. Whether in the front or back, they allow you to enjoy the beauty of nature while having the comfort of being in your own personal space. There are endless possibilities when designing a porch. However, it should be an extension of your home and reflect the aesthetic expressed throughout the interior. Of course there is room for experimentation but the main elements of your design should be introduced, especially if its a front porch.

Here are a few porches I found to be beautiful. Not only are they all inviting but comfortable and cozy as well.

Pretty Porches

I love the garden fresh feel of this porch. It’s rustic and lived in look is appealing because it invites you to take a seat and enjoy the surroundings. The neutral tones of the elements used such as brick, wood and stone, brings the whole space together while the few decorative elements add a touch of whimsy.

Pretty Porches

With romantic touches and cozy pieces, this porch is a perfect place to gather with friends and have lunch or an evening cup of tea. Flowers add a lush look adding that natural country style.

Pretty Porches

A nice splash of Americana and the natural rustic wood tones allows this space to feel laid back and cozy. The few pops of color keep the overall look stylish without looking overdone.

Pretty Porches

I love how the greenery is the main character in this porch. Showcasing nature’s darker tones really brings warmth and life to any space. Enjoying its rustic appeal, you can drift away into endless gardens of Mother Earth’s bounty.

Pretty Porches

Shabby chic and rustic elements turn this porch into a piece of art. Chippy pieces of antique furniture and unexpected elements showcase a collection worth taking a picture of.

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BHLDN Brides Maids

28 Tuesday Feb 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Bridal Party

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BHLDN, bridal party, brides maids, color, dresses, ivory, maid of honor, pastels, wedding, whites

BHLDN’s ads always makes me smile. Beautifully designed and photographed with skill, they invite you to explore what the shop has to offer. Here is a recent email ad I fell in love with.

BHLDN Brides Maids

BHLDN Brides Maids

BHLDN Brides Maids

Art Inspired Palette – Theater Clouds

24 Friday Feb 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art Inspired Palette, Color Inspiration

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beige, bird, blue, boat, elly mackay, girl, green, ivory, leaves, neutrals, pastels, peach, she brought back a gift of the season, theater clouds, trees

Theater Clouds is Canadian artist, Elly Mackay. The minute I saw her work I was in love. Her pieces are delicate, mesmerizing and beautiful. The process in which she works is sort of like creating a play or film but in stills. She uses ink for the drawings on yupo paper, cuts them out and layers them in an assemblage of wonderful little scenes. With the addition of lighting, these dreamy images are born.

Mackay studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design where she received her BFA. She is married with two children and spends most of her time creating these amazing pieces for us all to see. Thanks Elly!

The palette’s from which her work are created are mostly muted tones that have a romantic feel to them. They are great inspiration for weddings and baby showers, not to mention a calm and meditative interior space.

Check out her 2011 interview on Etsy to learn more about her process.

elly mackay {theater clouds} - she brought back a gift of the season

Color in Films – One Hour Photo

21 Tuesday Feb 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color in Films, Color Inspiration

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blues, cinema, clinical, cold, color in films, ivory, neutrals, one hour photo, white

One Hour Photo is a psychological look into obsession. The film’s main character, Sy, works at a one hour photo lab in a large department store and begins to become infatuated with a family who gets their photos developed there. Due to his quiet, lonely life, he finds himself getting involved with family issues to protect the wife of the family.

What starts off as a caring gesture becomes a haunting and deadly situation. The clinical feel of the film with its bright whites and cold blues allows to viewer to feel the numbness you can imagine Sy feels while at the same time feeling discomfort from the events that unfold.

Color in Cinema - One Hour Photo

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