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New Uses for Old Things

04 Wednesday Jan 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas

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diy, new uses for old things, real simple

I love the magazine Real Simple for many reasons. One of them is because their staff is so clever. They share a handful of uses for old things and I wanted to share some of them here. Not only are they helpful and useful but pretty fun as well.

Rustic with Vintage Flair

03 Tuesday Jan 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Wedding Decor Ideas

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antique, comfortable, earthy, flowers, natural, nature, relaxed, rustic, soft, vintage, weddings

I came across this wedding and I was really taken back by how beautiful and soft all the decor looked. From the flowers to the vintage plates, this event had vintage flair and feminine touches. How can you resist the natural earthy theme and comfort styled feel? I can’t!

Rustic with Vintage Flair

A Rustic & Vintage Inspired Kitchen

03 Tuesday Jan 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Home

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decorating, design, diy design, home, house, kitchen, rustic, vintage

Now that my fiance and I bought a house, decorating has been number one on my list of things to do. And you bet I’m super excited! It has always been my dream to design a whole house from top to bottom and now I finally get the chance. Our home will be a mix of vintage items and rustic charm with a handful of industrial inspired pieces done with a contemporary point of view. Phew! It will be an eclectic home for sure. To see it all in its entirety will be dream come true 🙂

Here are a few inspirations for a rustic style kitchen. Since this is one room in the house we are doing a great deal of work to, I thought I would share some visual ideas with my fellow designers. These are simple beautiful.

{For more inspiration check out my Pinterest board}

 

Loving Lace & Ruffles

27 Tuesday Dec 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Bride & Groom

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bride, davids bridal, gowns, lace, ruffles, weddings

I am not a huge fan of David’s Bridal because they mostly carry traditional wedding gowns but I did come across some gorgeous lace dresses that made me smile. The store is good for their prices which helps out a bunch as well.

I happen to love lace and when its added to garments, it really gives a nice, antique feel to the overall style. Even if the gown is modern, adding lace takes it to a whole new level. Its all in the details. Ruffles are always nice if its done right. Personally, I don’t like when the dress swallows the bride, which you see a lot. You should always wear the dress so don’t let it wear you. Here are the ones on the top of my list.

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