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Inspiration Photo Friday: Lazy Days

23 Friday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Inspiration Photo Friday

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antique, books, connecticut, cottage, doily, fireplace, graystardesign, mantle, new england, photography, seashell, shell, travel, village, vintage

I took this photo in Mystic, Connecticut while we were visiting the Seaport. I loved walking around all the new England style buildings by the water. The stone and brick elements that were incorporated in the streets as well as the shops structures. CT will always have a place in my heart.

This shot was inside one of the small cottages in the village. I can’t resist vintage books so this mantle caught my eye immediately. The seashell was a nice touch as well. I was attracted to the richness of the colors and vintage feel of the whole set up. It reminded me of lazy days. The days you can just cuddle up with a warm blanket and read a book or daze away into dreamland. We all need days like that once in awhile, right? It’s nice to fade away into your own little world sometimes.

{You can purchase this photo in my Etsy shop for $6}

Inspiration Photo Friday: Lazy Days - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Table Goodies

19 Tuesday Apr 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas, Decor Ideas, Events & Parties, Everyday Design

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design, diy, doily, events, flowers, milk glass, natural, organic, table runners, table settings, unique

Table Goodies

The table setting is always an important element of an event. It doesn’t have to be crazy. Actually, it shouldn’t be crazy at all. If you are designing the table people will be eating at then I recommend you don’t put flowers or any decorative items in front of their faces. Guests should be able to look at each other and talk. I am not a big fan of events where the host is blatantly trying to impress everyone with elaborate designs.

If you are trying to spice up a table with a buffet or dessert, all you need is a few pops of happy to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Just remember, when food is near don’t include candles that smell. Why have them compete? The food should smell tasty enough!

Here are a few cute and unique ways to brighten up a table at any event. Keep it simple and you already get two thumbs up.

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