Glass Hurricanes

You may remember my version of Williams Sonoma's glass hurricanes I did back in the fall.  The hurricanes stayed on the table but I removed the leaves.  You can see below where they were still in one piece.Well, they don't look the same.  I took them off the table to clean them one day and the candle holder on the bottom of one popped off.  I had always wondered if I could remove the bottom

2D Deer Heads {an alternative}

Deer Heads, antlers, and skulls are a major interior statement that is trending. I'm a huge fan of this look, and have found some images of 2-dimensional deer heads that no one could object to! A great alternative to achieve the look without breaking the bank, or if mounting a deer head just isn't your thing.^^These DIY deer antlers are made from Japanese washi tape applied to the wall! Read more

Wednesday's Doodles #4

An eclectic foyer vignette from my imagination to paper. A mix of jewel tones, golds, and a little leopard for good measure. Happy hump day everyone!xoTiffany Leigh

Shopping Lately

^^ Shopping lately I've been buying into some trends: Tribal, crop top, Chambray, Nautical Stripes, Neon, and colored Denim.Are you trying out any of these?xox Tiffany Leigh

What Makes For A Great Hotel?

I know this is a rather strange subject, but I want to chat about hotels. Specifically, what makes for a good hotel.Tonight, we are staying in a mid-priced hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami. One of those ones considered hip by the cool crowd. If you're into hip things. (Which we really aren't. In fact, we feel very old for this crowd.) We got it for the un-Miami-like price of $60/night through

Following in the (Horticultural) Footsteps of Edith Wharton

There is something incredibly restorative about being in a garden. Don’t you think? Like many of my friends, I came to gardening late in life. Before I turned 25, I was more of a fashion girl. The only flowers I really cared about were those on Gucci’s floral frocks. But then something happened. I went to the Chelsea Flower Show one year where, in the space of three wonderful, fortuitous hours, I

Faux Nailhead Pinboard

Well guess who decided to start back up on the office again?  We did.  We use it almost everyday and it was bothering me that we started this room and didn't finish.  Oh wait, that's a lot of projects in my house.  I think my daughter's room is the only room I can call finished.I snagged this pinboard at a thrift store for maybe $0.50.  I had no idea what I was going to do with it but for that

WATCHING YOUR GARDEN GROW

GARDENING.....MY FAVORITE WARM WEATHER PAST TIME...I LOVE IT! ESPECIALLY IN TIDEWATER....THE SOIL IS AMAZING HERE AND  THE SUB TROPICAL CLIMATE MAKES MY PLANTS THRIVE! AND EVEN BETTER, MY BACKYARD USED TO HAVE STABLES ON IT! HERE ARE SOME PICS OF THE LATEST.............

Little Details: Jewelry Display

Here are two ways that I display jewelry in my own room. My bangles and watch are kept in an antique bowl with a chinoiserie-esque vibe. My longer necklaces are hung on a key rack beneath a flower painting I painted a few summers ago.How do you display YOUR jewelry?xoxTiffany Leigh

Memorial Day Festivities

I'm ready for the long weekend ahead. So excited to get an extra day off to be with the fam and just relax.  I'm thinking barbeque on the grill and a lap around the pool.  Here are some last minute projects to do before the arrival of your guests.  I haven't done anything.  White paper plates and plastic ware is how I roll.  Well, I may do a little something.Wrap your water bottlesAdd cute

The Charm, The Mix and The Art.

With today's social networking sites, we are bombarded by images of beautiful homes and spaces. It's natural that some just get lost in the shuffle. But have you ever seen a space that you legit could not get off your mind? That is exactly what happened to me when I saw this post over on Little Green Notebook. Anne's space was designed via e-design by Lauren. I saw it first thing in the morning,

Kitchen Command Center

Let me just admit it, I have too many pieces of paper floating around in the kitchen.  The drawer next to the refrigerator collects too many papers.  When coupons come in, they go there.  When I find recipe, they go there.  I need a way to organize papers, write down needed items, and post the weekly menu.  I made the dry erase menu a little while ago but I hated that is sat out on the counter.

Wednesday's Doodles # 3

I love simple glass pendants, colorful dishes, pops of red, and an eclectic mix of chairs. This little breakfast nook embodies all of those things.xoxTiffany Leigh

THE BEST LIVING SPACES TO "SUMMER" IN FOR 2012

OH THE COASTAL DECOR. FROM SEAGRASS, TO WHITE UPHOLSTERY AND SLIPCOVERS, TO PALE BLUES AND SEA SHELL ACCENTS, THIS STYLE OF DECOR, HANDS DOWN, IS MY FAVORITE. IT'S COMFORTABLE. IT'S CLEAN. IT'S HAPPY . IT'S BRIGHT....AND SUBDUED. IT'S ACCESSIBLE..... EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND FUN TO LIVE IN.  THESE ARE THE REASONS WHY I SO LOVE THIS LOOK.http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/http://

The House That (Mrs) Kennedy Built

Here in New England, many of the media outlets have been focusing on the tragic death of Mary Richardson Kennedy, estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. And it's not surprising. It is a terrible story, with a terrible ending. Mary Kennedy married into the Kennedy family in 1994 and had four children with Robert (Bobby) Kennedy. But beneath the seemingly glamorous sheen of their lives, there

Design to Do List: Summer Edition

1) Learn to sewviaI've got fabric picked out and I'm going to start simple with some pillows (with the help of my mama)! Wish me luck!2) Continue to develop my drawingsviaEntering into design school in October, it makes me very nervous that I've never taken a drawing or art class. Look forward to many more editions of Wednesday's Doodles as I continue to work on my skills!3) Go to an outdoor flea

Paint Chip Art

Yep, I did it.  Got some more free art supplies at the orange store.  This time I got some paint chips for a simple art project.  I showed you some examples last week.  I decided to make my own.Here are my paint chips.  They are varying shades of blue.I cut them into 1 inch strips.  The pattern I chose was chevron.  I just started laying them in a zig zag pattern until the colors were where I

An Affair With A House

Hidden up in Falls Village, a blink-and-you-miss-it hamlet in the green hills of Connecticut, there is a house that has become famous the world over. It is located down a winding road with a curious name, a road that actually changes names several times so that you need to get out at the cute little white wooden General Store in the village's main street to ask directions. It is a house that so

Helllloooo Herringbone

As if the herringbone pattern wasn't sexy enough used for wooden floors, and as if Carrara marble wasn't jaw droppingly beautiful in a big ol' slab...just look at them COMBINED in a herringbone Carrara marble back splash:Via Style at HomeI love it! Definitely filing this in my kitchenspiration folder. Another back splash that really caught my eye recently is this glass one:Isn't it gorgeous?

STYLING A BOOKCASE

WONDERING HOW IN THE HECK TO MAKE YOUR BOOKCASES LOOK ORDERLY AND UNCLUTTERED? ITS AN AREA THAT CAN HOLD LOTS OF STUFF....BUT DO WE NEED TO TOTALLY FILL IT??? SO HOW DO YOU STYLE A BOOKCASE?PERSONALLY, I LIKE TO DISPLAY PHOTOS, BOOKS, AND DECORATIVE OBJECTS.......BUT I DON'T LIKE IT LOOKING CROWDED....SO, I LIKE TO GROUP " LIKE" THINGS TOGETHER...I COLOR COORDINATED MY STACKS OF BOOKS SO EACH

Bunny Williams and the Trade Secrets

It was Hunter wellingtons at fifty paces yesterday at Connecticut's annual Trade Secrets fair, one of America's most beautiful garden and antique fairs. As the sun danced upon the topiary bay trees and the smell of well-composted soil and old Connecticut money mingled in the May air, well-heeled (or well-wellingtoned) gardeners vied for the best bargains at what has become one of the Green

Long Weekend Whimsy

After I finish work today, the long weekend will officially be here! In Canada, this weekend we celebrate Victoria Day in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday. Commonly, it is known as May 2-4, and is the perfect excuse for barbeques, bevvies, and kicking off the summer season. ^ I can just imagine the PERFECT May 2-4 party taking place here. It's a nice blend of masculinity and femininity, of

Playing With Paints Chips

I have some more free projects for you.  While you're grabbing your paint sticks for your other projects this weekend, get some paint chips too.  Look at all the things you could do with them. How cute is this chandelier? Bookmarks for the readersOmbre wall artCheap and easy gift wrap decoration Easter garlandChristmas trees for the holidaysAdd some color to your Ikea lack tableI think I may try

Dream House Alphabet: E

E is for Entry Okay, I know that an entry is technically called a foyer, but I don't necessarily need a big huge formal foyer (and plus I've got a very special *must have* item reserved for the 'F' of this little series). All I would need is enough room for a little bench, maybe a cute umbrella stand, a mirror, and a little catch all for mail and keys, etc. I think that often, entries are

BIG LIGHTING THAT MAKES THE SPACE!

OVERSCALED LIGHTING SEEMS TO BE THE TREND.....FROM LAMPS & LAMP SHADES TO CHANDELIERS TO PENDANTS TO SCONCES TO LANTERNS....I THINK THIS IS A  TREND THAT'S HERE TO STAY.....AND I LOVE IT!! HERE A SOME EXAMPLES OF LARGE LIGHTS THAT WORK! (AND MOST OF THESE ARE AVAILABLE AT LUCY WILLIAMS INTERIOR DESIGN!)LUCY WILLIAMS INTERIOR DESIGNhttp://www.ruemag.com/gallery/dining-spaces/?nggpage=2http://

You Did What With Paint Sticks?

I've been getting comments about the use of paint sticks in my sunburst mirror.  They were easy to use and get so I was thinking what else could I make with them?  Here are some ideas I found.An American flag perfect for July 4thI love this pendant!An easy mobile for the baby's roomMake your own cratePersonalized letters  Isn't this the cutest picture frame?Make yourself some

Wednesday's Doodlings 2

A colorful chippendale style chair by yours truly! Wouldn't this be fun in a bright kitchen? I love a good coral inspired fabric. I'm still feeling a bit under the weather, hopefully tomorrow I'll have enough energy for an awesome post! Love you all,Tiffany Leigh

Truly Beautiful Book Covers...

Sandy Cull is one of my favourite book designers. I first noticed this Melbourne-based freelancer when she designed Carla Coulson's gorgeous book Italian Joy, which was, literally and aesthetically, a book of sheer joy. Since then, I've started noticing that some of my favourite book covers are Sandy Cull ones. I thought I'd share a few of them with you here, along with some other beautiful

Should I take the plunge?

I'm thinking about investing in a good quality camera. Right now I have my sights set on the Nikon D3100.I don't know anything about photography! But I know that I want to take some good quality pictures for my blog, my portfolio, my design school projects, etc.! I've also heard that the Canon Rebels are good...Do any of you have suggestions? It's a big purchase and I wanna make the right choice!

BEFORE AND AFTER: WINDOW TREATMENTS!

BEFOREI SAY IT ALL THE TIME, WINDOW TREATMENTS FINISH THE SPACE! AND THE CHALLENGING CORNER WINDOWS? WE SIMPLY ADDED A SINGLE WIDTH PANEL IN BETWEEN BOTH WINDOWS.

Bought a Couch!

I bought a couch off of kijiji for $70. Here are the pictures from the poster's ad. Please ignore the poor styling. I'm planning a much prettier look for this piece:I love that it's white for all of the colorful accent pillows I'm planning to add. It's also on the smaller side (which will be perfect for my new rental space in the fall). The seller was asking $100 originally but because she really

Favourite Furniture Fridays: Courtney Lane

Hi guys! I'm Courtney. I'm an interior design student in Seattle, and I blog about my love for design over at my blog, Courtney Lane. I was so happy when Tiffany asked me to come over and share my favorite piece of furniture with you guys!The piece of furniture I'm showing you today is something I recently bought at a thrift store and am making plans to majorly update this summer!I'll be honest,

Sunburst In The Dining Room

I've been looking for a round mirror for the stenciled wall in the dining room but have had no such luck.  We tried a larger piece of art on that wall but the colors and patterns didn't mesh well with the stencil already there.  I needed something dark and pretty solid to stand out against the stencil.  I decided a sunburst mirror would fit this space nicely.  I made one for my daughter's room

decorating with BIG ART!!

I'M OBESESSED WITH ROOMS THAT HAVE AMAZING ART...AND I LOVE ENORMOUS PAINTINGS.  OVERSCALED WORKS OF ART GIVES A ROOM "WOW FACTOR".....IT PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES....I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! IF YOU AREN'T CONVINCED, TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PICS!VICTORIA HAGANPHOTO COURTESY OF http://bunnywilliams.com/interiordesign/house-in-provence/PHOTO COURTESY OF http://www.everythingfab.com/search?updated-max=

Ice Bucket Round Up

Spring is in full swing, meaning that the season of outdoor entertaining is upon us. Did you guys see the perfect monogrammed ice bucket that Mackenzie added to her inventory in her Design Darling Boutique? It inspired me to compile my fave ice bucket picks for bbqs and picnics with friends and family!1/2/3/4/5Now go enjoy a lovely summery bevvy...You deserve it (It is almost the weekend after

The Shops at Target

One of my favorite stores has teamed up with some smaller boutiques around the country. I was browsing through the collections online just to see and found a few favorites.The Webster: MiamiI love these fun wedges.  Perfect accessory for a summer dress.Privet House: ConnecticutThe home decor here is awesome.  Like these jute place mats.I've been wanting a pouf and this may be the perfect one.Cos

Wednesday's Doodlings

A little chair I drew up. Lovely. Hope your week is going well!xox Tiffany Leigh

The Return Of The Hat...

Downton Abbey started it, don't you think? The hats on that show were so gorgeous they could have inspired their own spin off series. I don't know about you but I would have trampled over Mr Bates for some of the ones that Lady Sybil wore. (And I adored Mr Bates.) Even the Countess of Grantham made a hat look hot.Then again, perhaps it's the elegant poise of the outfits at the world's most famous

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: MEG BRAFF

FOR OBVIOUS REASONS, MISSISSIPPI BRED DESIGNER MEG BRAFF IS A TREMENDOUS INSPIRATION WHEN IT COMES TO CASUAL CHIC INTERIORS. MEG LOVES INTENSE COLOR.... AND ISN'T AFRAID TO USE IT! ....MEG EXECUTES COLOR SO IT'S JUST ENOUGH WITHOUT BEING OVERDONE. SHE'S PREPPY AND CLASSIC AND CREATES COMFORTABLE SPACES...HER DESIGNS ARE TIMELESS WITH A NOSTALGIC EDGE. I LOVE HER!!!!!..... AND HERE ARE SOME OF MY

For The Love Of Stripes

I love stripes and they are everywhere lately.  They are a bold way to add pattern to a space.  They're on the walls...sourcesourceOn the windows...sourcesourceIn the closets... sourcesourceSuch a simple and pretty way to add color to your space.  I have a few walls I could put some stripes on.  Do you have any stripes in your house?

Basics with Versatility: The Striped Shirt

Nautical striped shirts are right on trend at the moment. They are definitely a neutral piece, making them a wardrobe basic with a TON of versatility. I recently purchased a navy and white striped top from H&M for $19.95 and I absolutely love it! Here are three different looks you can achieve easily with this piece:Which is your fave look? Do you own this simple wardrobe staple? xox Tiffany Leigh

Best Illustrated Book in Australia Nominees, Part 2

I wanted to attach these lovely covers to my last post, but Blogger was being mischievous this morning, so I gave up. Hopefully it will behave now. These are the five nominations for the Australian Book Industry's (ABIA) Best Illustrated Book in Australia award, as per the last post. These are all beautiful books, so I do hope you'll pick them up next time you're in a bookstore.I'm so, so

Best Illustrated Book in Australia Nominees

I'm often told by my lovely publishers that I'm not as enthusiastic about self-publicity as I should be. This is because I've always thought that authors should not have to speak for books. If books are beautiful enough, they should speak for themselves. Authors are really the behind-the-scenes people; the wizards pulling the curtains for the Land of Oz that is literature.In saying that, it's

Pretty Personality, or Just Plain Clutter?

A talented reader recently advised me to avoid cluttering up my new lease. I definitely agree. Too many objects in a small space can overwhelm the room and leave it feeling messy. That being said, I love a good vignette, and I also think that little trinkets add personality to a room. Without them, a space just doesn't feel complete.via I came across a quote in the June 2012 issue of Canada's

BEFORE AND AFTER: VIGNETTE REDO!!

SO I KNOW IT WASN'T COMPLETELY NECESSARY.....BUT I REALLY WANTED TO REVAMP THIS LITTLE SITTING AREA.....IT WAS ONLY 3 TINY PIECES OF UPHOLSTERY-SO NOT A BANK BREAKER (OOPS, FORGOT THE BARSTOOLS-HAD TO REDO THOSE TOO!)....AND THE BLUE BENCH HAD KIDS HAND PRINTS ALL OVER IT..AND THE CORD WAS KINDA DATED......SO I HAD A GOOD EXCUSE TO EXECUTE MY NEW PLAN!...HERE IS THE OLD SPACE (AT CHRISTMAS TIME)

My Kitchen's Got The Blues

I've noticed in my search for dark kitchen inspiration, many of them had pops of color throughout.  Most of it was done with flowers, vases, or small counter top appliances.  I had these small flower pots from Ikea that were pretty boring.  Boring and beige.  I could add some small pops of color without buying anything.  Let's have a spray paint party. I grabbed some spray paint and tape. I taped

Black is the new black

I love colour. I work with it every day, and choosing a favourite is like asking me to choose a favourite child. But equally, I'm drawn to the simplicity and calm of a simple black and white scheme. It's the perfect neutral backdrop to whatever colour takes your fancy, yet it can stand on its own. This place is one from the archives, but remains a firm favourite of mine. Don't you love the gate

You mean it's been two weeks.......?

...since I posted last? Good grief. The best laid plans don't always come to fruition, do they? Time has slipped away from me yet again, but there's been a lot happening. Mum and Dad's bathroom is almost done - just the shower screen and plantation shutters to go. Once it's all ready I'll do a full post...promise! In the meantime, the lovely folks at Real Living Magazine were kind enough to

New Lease: Fabric Scheme Options

I'm torn about what to do with the sofa area of my new room. I want a white sofa (is this a dangerous idea?), but I need to decide on the fabric options for the upholstered bench and throw pillows. Here are the choices I'm toying with... Which do you prefer? The sunny and fun option or the calmer, more feminine scheme?xoxTiffany LeighUpdate: The boyfriend weighed in and likes number 1 the best

Kitchen Q & A

I've been getting questions about the kitchen so I thought I would just do a post to include them all.Where's the backsplash from and what's the name of the tile?The tiles are from Lowes.  They are mosaic tiles and the color palette is Glacier.  See original post here. Where are the cabinet pulls from? I found a company online that has super low prices and great quality, Interknobs.  I was going

SHOPPING NEW YORK: DAY 2

NOW THAT I AM DONE FABRIC SHOPPING, TIME TO MOVE ONTO SOME OF MY FAVORITE RETAILERS IN NEW YORK CITY. ON THE LIST: ABC HOME AND CARPEThttp://www.abchome.com/JONATHAN ADLERhttp://www.jonathanadler.com/locations.php CB2http://www.cb2.com/ AMONG OTHERS-THESE ARE MY MUST SEES!! MY BIG MUST SEE ARE THE RUGS AT ABC HOME AND CARPET-MADELINE WEINRIB'S SPECIFICALLY!!!THE COLORS, THE PATTERNS-WHAT'S NOT TO

New Lease: Planning the Layout

If you all saw yesterday's post, you know that today, I'm continuing to discuss my new rental!Here are a few more details: I move in in September.I'm sharing a house with five other girls (none of whom I know yet!). We have a common living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry facility and backyard. While I'm sure I'll get along with everyone, I also like my personal space (and I'm not sure they