Archive for ‘Bedroom’

September 8th, 2010

Quote of the Day

“Without labor nothing prospers.”

Sophocles

 

Domino Bedroom Decor

 

Domino bedroom decor

 

Domino bedroom decor

 

Domino bedroom decor

 

 

Images from Domino

 

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August 24th, 2010

Picture Perfect

Hint: Blow it up to get the best picture

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August 5th, 2010

Quote of the Day

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. 

~John Dewey

 

 

 

 

 

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May 18th, 2010

A Simple Decor Thing…

My decor tip today is very simple. If you want to add a little “punch” to your decor-add a decorative wastebasket-especially in rooms like your home office, the bedrooms and bathrooms.

Instead of using the most popular style of wastebasket found at the Bella Fine’ offices…

May I suggest the following?

 

 

 

Ballard Designs’ Quilted Bee Wastebasket is crafted of recycled metal and hand painted using a meticulous, 18-step French tole process.

 

 

 

A chic and modern wastebasket decoupaged in Kelly Wearstler’s Imperial Trellis. Like I mentioned a couple of weeks ago geometric patterns are so popular right now. This is one way to incorporate the look without spending a lot of money.  

 

This embossed croc nail headed waste paper basket from Dransfield and Ross is perfect for a home office.
 
 
 
 
 My personal favorite is this Mirrored wastebasket and tissue holder set. I love the look of antiqued mirror.

 

 

 

For a more modern look and feel this Black and White Dot Modern style wastebasket will certainly be a fun accessory to add to your decor.

 

 

 

This elegant Morrocan inspired wastebasket is perfect for a richly decorated room with silks and a middle eastern flair.

 

 

 

 I love the colors and style of this Hot Pink Damask decoupaged wastebasket!  How cute for a little girls room.

 

 

 

How about this Rooster wastebasket for your kitchen desk or laundry room? That is…if you’re a Rooster lover.

 

 

Think outside the wastebasket box and use a large clay pot. This white pot from Ben Wolff Pottery has scalloped edges which makes it perfect for a decorative wastebasket.

 

Like I always say…it’s the little things you use to decorate that make the room’s decor “over the top”.

Happy Decorating!

Debs

Images:  Ballard Designs, Ben Wolff Pottery, Dransfield and Ross, 1000 Markets, The Well Appointed House

 

 

 

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March 3rd, 2010

Spruce it up 4 Spring!

Spring is right around the corner. For us folks in Arizona, it has been here on and off since January but now that its officially MARCH I am ready to SPRUCE IT UP. For the next few days I will be sharing some info about sprucing up your home decor as the weather changes and colors seems to hit nature Full Force.

*Spruce up the Bedroom*

Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, a refuge, a peaceful retreat, and for some a romantic getaway! There are a few cheap and easy ways to make your room feel renewed and fresh as the season changes.

1.) CLEAN UP THE BEDSIDE TABLE!

           Remove the clutter, books, water-bottles, Kleenex, and hair clips from your bedside table and add a VASE OF FRESH CUT SPRING FLOWERS and a SCENTED CANDLE.

 

2.) STRIP IT DOWN

Replace the heavy winter duvet cover with brightly colored, mixed sheets and pillows. Many people like to pack the blankets on during the winter months… well people, its time to strip it down! INFUSE your room with color.

3.) AIR IT OUT!

Open the closet doors, armoires, and drawers. Let the old air out and bring the new air in. To freshen up musty dresser drawers, chest or armoires add some new scented sachets.


xoxo Keighley xoxo

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March 1st, 2010

Quote of the Day

 

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

Leonardo da Vinci

 

 

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February 26th, 2010

Simply Orchids…

I love the simple beauty of orchids!

Camberley recently gave me an orchid for Valentines Day-and it reminded me again of how much I love the simple beauty of these flowers. As you can see the orchids she gave me have a great combination of colors. Her gift is now serving as the  inspiration for the color sheme that I’m using for Bella Fine’s new design studio.

 

 Orchids are so versatile-they can be used in so many different ways. You can cut them and put them into a vase. They mix so nicely with other type of flowers too.

 

Orchids are great to use in a bathroom on the counter or by a big tub. Their beauty is so simple that you will find that they don’t take away from the overall design look of the room. They supplement it!

How about putting an orchid on a bedside table? They take up little space and add just a hint on color.

Orchids look fabulous on a coffee table when grouped with low objects like books and spheres.

Orchids are also a great fit for entry tables-especially since entry tables are generally more narrow and orchids can be planted in small pots.

Orchids are not the easiest potted flowers to keep alive.  If you are someone who likes to have the “real thing” I’ve found that some of our local stores like Fresh n’ Easy or Trader Joe’s have orchids that are very reasonably priced. Or if you don’t want to have to replace your orchids when they die-I’d suggest that you go for the “faux” variety. It’s amazing how real they look and feel.

So my “simple” decorating tip for the day is this:  If you want to freshen a room and add somethat that’s inexpensive-it’s simply as easy as adding an orchid.

Happy Decorating!

Debs

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February 9th, 2010

CTR: Seeing “Red”…

Red is THE color that is synonymous with “heart” day. But it’s also a color that is used in decor all the time because it never goes out of style-it’s just a little different red than the previous year.

 This year’s red was heavily influenced by the global focus on  ”green” living (think the family garden and tomatoes). Pantone calls the 2010 red color Tomato Puree.

 

 Tomato red is not quite as bright, having more orange and white than does a true bright red. It’s still a bright, playful color, and falls firmly in the category of “red,” but it’s more subtle.

 Red is also a great color to use for on an accent piece of furniture like a chest or an armoire…

  …a desk…

 

or an accent table or chairs!

But if you aren’t afraid to make a larger decor statement-how about grabbing a paint brush and adding a coat of paint to your walls and your cabinets.

 Or buy a big red chair or…

…a leather sofa and add it to your room.

But if you’re not quite ready to make take the Tomato Red plunge (or you can’t afford to just yet). May I suggest…

MAC’s Chili Lipstick-it’s Tomato Red!

Happy Decorating!

Debs

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February 8th, 2010

“Global Warming my …”

It’s been like this the past three days and I’m ready to pull my hair out (At least the view from our room is pretty rad, eh?)

So, what have I been doing indoors? I have been brewing up ideas for our bedroom. I do not want to spend any more mulah on furniture and we have yet to buy a headboard. I have decided to create my own somehow… and these are some ideas I have come up with:

image via fliptstudio.com

image via pointclickhome.com

image via buffaloreuse.org

image via decorreport.com

image via tchochkes.com

image via cocokelley.blogspot.com

I thought the pillow headboard was creative, but I know if I tried to pull it off it would look way tacky. What are your thoughts? Any ideas? You would think that decorating is in my blood since mamma Debs is so talented… but don’t be fooled! I need help.

Wish me luck! I will keep you posted.

xoxo Kiersten

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January 14th, 2010

Bring on the Design Dilemma!

 

I’m sure you all thought us Bella Girls forgot about our Design Dilemma candidate – Vanessa

Nope.  The Design Dilemma is still on! 

Now that the holidays and wedding are over, Vanessa and I decided to clear our calendars and get to work.  Yesterday was our first “official” DD Day. We spent the afternoon at the local hardware store looking at: paint, light fixtures, decorative trim, hardware.  Our goal was to find paint.  I was in Heaven.

By the end of our hardware store excursion, we had narrowed it down to 5 paint colors.  So, we purchased 5 sample cans of paint ($3 each = score!) and headed back to Vanessa’s house. 

Minutes after painting sample patches on the wall, we were able to select our top 3. 

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What do you think?

 

{Yes, it’s perfectly normal to display paint on a white salad plate.}

 

The paints on the top and right have brown/mauve/purple hues, while the paint on the left has more tan/brown hues.

What’s your vote?

 

~Camberley

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November 12th, 2009

Design Dilemma Inspiration Update

 

Last week, I asked Vanessa to find an Inspiration Point for us to design her room around.  Here is what she sent me~~~

 

Red

I love the different textures in this shoe!

 

London Eye

I love the blues and golds in this picture.  Looking at it makes me want to take a vacation.

 

Indigo Suede

I love the ruffles on this pump and the burst of cobalt blue among violet.

 

gustav_klimt

I love all of the colors going on in this painting.  It ties all four inspiration points together.

 

Over the next couple of days, The Bella Girls will compile a few color pallates for Vanessa to choose from.  Stay tuned.  We may need your help!

 

~Camberley

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October 14th, 2009

The Bella Life’s First Design Dilemma Participant ~ Vanessa

The Bella Girls are pleased to announce our first design dilemma!  Yes ~ it’s true. Someone finally came forward (after a little prodding). 

Without further ado, we welcome our dear friend Vanessa to our virtual Bella Abode.  (Thanks Vanessa! {hope your birthday was fab})  Here is a brief overview of Vanessa’s DD (Yes, I’ve abbreviated design dilemma to “DD” ~ doesn’t it sound voluptuous!)

 

Vanessa’s design dilemma = THE BEDROOM

bed and artwork

 

 

Based on my conversation with Vanessa, I’ve learned she needs…..

 

#1 ~ A place to display/organize her purses

purses

 

 

#2 ~STORAGE! (for her clothing and TV)

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(she’d also like for the jewelry box to stay, this was a gift from her mother)

 

 

#3 ~ she would like to keep this chair in her room

chair

 

 

#4 ~ A HEADBOARD!

comforter

 

 

Here are some of the questions I asked Vanessa, to get a better feel of her style.

 

Moi~ What colors do you like?

V~ Red & Black… I tend to lean more towards winter colors (I’m not really a spring/summer color person)

{Vanessa is not afraid to use bold colors. Some of the colors in her house include: red, green, yellow, blue}

 

Moi~ I know you love to travel. Where are some of the places you’ve been?

V~New York, London, Israel, Scotland

{Vanessa’s travels come to life through the artwork in her house: Black/White photos & Victorian Art are on display throughout her home}

 

Moi~ I know you LOVE to read. Do you have a favorite author?

V~Ummm… I don’t have a favorite but there are a few that I like.

{Some of Vanessa’s other LOVES include: family, musicals, baking and beauty (She is a bomb dot com hair stylist. If you’re looking for a hairstylist in the gilbert/mesa area, ping me. I’ll help you get in touch with Vanessa)}

 

STAY TUNED. Next week, we will provide Vanessa with some fun color palates and artwork for the room.  From here, we will start conquering Vanessa’s DD.

~Camberley

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October 6th, 2009

Magazine Rack

 

Every bathroom needs a Magazine Rack.

 

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via google

via google

LASTLY, LET ME INTRODUCE  PAPERDOLLWOODSHOP Etsy SHOP!

 Are these cute or what???

magazine racks

  

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xoxoxo Keighley
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September 27th, 2009

Bedrooms That Inspire

As we close out the Bella Life’s focus on the bedroom I thought that I would share with bedrooms that inspire me to…

 Use more fabric-on everything!

 

 Display my favorite vintage items…

 

Put more romantic things on my nightstand… 

 

 Have a fireplace in my master bedroom-even though I live in Arizona…

 

Hang double chandeliers on the sides of my bed…

 

Have bedding that I can lay down on whenever I want…

 

Have a fabric headboard that I can change out when I’m bored….

 

Or splurge and have an incredibly ostentatious headboard and footboard that I’d never consider getting rid of…

 

Use mirrors instead of artwork by the bed…

 

Make sure that my bedroom is my personal space to go to for inspiration, romance and relaxation.

Happy Decorating!

Debs

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September 26th, 2009

Another Kind Of Bedroom Decor…

 

Being the week of Bedrooms, I was asked to add this post as kind of the GRAND FINALE! Frankly, I am a little confused why I am the one writing the post (it makes me awkward) but ladies and gentlemen there is one element that cannot be ignored in the bedroom…. I’m talking NIGHTWEAR!!!

There is a FABULOUS blog called Frou Frou Fashionista and it showcases the world of LUXURY lingerie.

Started by a mother and daughter duo Faire Frou Frou {which is an acutal boutique in CA} is the “ultimate celebration of all that is feminine and flirty. They want to help women transform into  sexy upscale fashion figures who appreciate the finer things in life.” The Bella Girls discovered this amazing store/blog and love the inspiration. Check it out.

 

image by Alistar Guy

image by Alistar Guy

This is a piece by Miss Lala

 

frou frou fashionista

 

This is a piece from Fleur of England. I will be honest… I totally look like this when I wake up in the morning.

 

Lascivious

Lascivious

 

A jumpsuit by Lascivious if you want to be a little more FIERCE! (I know you want this.)

 

Well, I hope you can revamp the bedroom in more ways than one. As for me… I’ll wait until I can get a piece from

Faire Frou Frou

 

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September 26th, 2009

CTR: Feng Shui Your Bedroom

Feng Shuipronounced, as “fung shway” is a scientific approach to the principal of the different flow of energy around us. When the word is literally translated from Chinese it means “wind” and “water.” Feng Shui believes that everything around us is interconnected in some way or the other.

  

A good feng shui bedroom is a bedroom that promotes a harmonious flow of nourishing energy. It invites you, lures you in, excites and calms at the same time. A good feng shui bedroom is fun and pleasurable to be in-for after all, you spend 1/3 of your life in this room.

To create a good feng shui bedroom, you can use a variety of simple, practical feng shui tools, such as the basic feng shui tips below:

Let go of the TV, computer or exercise equipment in your bedroom.The good feng shui energy in your bedroom is destroyed when these items are present in your bedroom.

Open the windows often or use a good quality air-purifier to keep the air fresh and full of oxygen. Be mindful of the quality of air in your bedroom. You cannot have good feng shui in your bedroom if the air you breathe in is stale and full of pollutants. Please note that plants in the bedroom are not good feng shui, unless your bedroom is fairly large and the plants are located far from the bed.

Have several levels of lighting in your bedroom, or use a dimmer switch to adjust the energy accordingly. Good, appropriate lighting is very important, as light is our # 1 nutrient and one of the strongest manifestation of energy. Candles are the best feng shui bedroom lighting, but be sure to buy candles with no toxins.

Use soothing colors to achieve a good feng shui balance in your bedroom. Feng Shui bedroom decor is a balanced decor that promotes the best flow of energy for restorative sleep, as well as sexual healing. Best feng shui colors for the bedroom are considered the so-called “skin colors”, and we know the colors of human skin vary from pale white to rich chocolate brown. Choose colors within this range that will work best for your bedroom decor.

Choose the images for your bedroom wisely, as images carry powerful feng shui energy. Best feng shui advice for the bedroom art is to choose images that you want to see happening in your life. Unless you enjoy being sad and lonely, do not use sad and lonely images in your bedroom.

Follow the basic feng shui guidelines for your Bed, which are:

  • have your bed easily approachable from both sides
  • have two bedside tables (one on each side)
  • avoid having the bed in a direct line with the door (See below)

Having the bed in a command position can have a positive impact on your career, health, wealth, sleep and overall well-being.

 

A “good looking” and well-balanced bed is very important in creating a perfect feng shui bedroom. Good mattress, solid headboard and high quality sheets from natural fibers are also very important in creating harmonious feng shui energy.

Keep all the bedroom doors closed at night, be it the closet doors, the en-suite bathroom door or the bedroom door. This will allow for the best and most nourishing flow of energy to strengthen your health, as well as the health of your relationship.

The idea of a perfect feng shui bedroom may bring different images to different people, but they will all  reflect the clear intent for love, healing and relaxation. 

 Happy Feng Shui-ing!

Debs

Some information via www.how.com

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September 26th, 2009

Quote of the Day

“To dream of a person you would like to be is to waste the person you are”

Images via Flickr

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September 25th, 2009

Quote of the Day

 

“A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you’re fast asleep’”

 Disney’s Cinderella

 

 

Images via Flickr

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September 24th, 2009

Setting the “Mood”

One of the most important factors in your bedroom is lighting, because lighting helps add that finishing touch. During today’s online shopping escapade, my goal was to find lighting to help set the “mood“.

Amazon

 

Jessdirk on Etsy

 

LikeDeco on Etsy

 

17th and Riggs

 

17th and Riggs

 

ZGallerie

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September 24th, 2009

Quote of the Day

 

“Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.”

House Beautiful

House Beautiful

House Beautiful

House Beautiful

House Beautiful

House Beautiful

 

All images from House Beautiful. To view more click here.
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