Create Your Weekend Happy Place

Happy Friday! It's been a busy week around here and I bet you are ready for a weekend too, right? How will you carve out a little time for yourself to unwind this weekend? Where is YOUR 'Happy Place'?

Creating the perfect outdoor get-away can be quite simple. If you want a bit of color then determine what color inspires you most. Then a couple of chairs found, perhaps even online, or a loveseat...mixed with the paint color of your choice makes for the perfect start of the plan.  Add in some colorful cushions to make sure you have a 'comfy' spot to sit, a rug, table, and lots of greenery to 'soften' the area and create a privacy wall, if you will. You can always add in sheer fabric like shown here to create a bit more coziness!  Then, in no time, you'll be sitting out here enjoying YOUR weekend and getting some refreshing time!

So, what ideas and plans do you have for the weekend? Does it include time to just "be"?  I certainly hope so!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Weekend!

Ta-Ta!

Photo Image:  Traditional Home

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Lovin' Me Some PINK!

You already know I'm a "pink" girl, right?  Well, look how a few coats of PINK paint transformed these mirrors! This trio of mirrors surely adds the WOW factor here...along with these beautiful pink flowers.  Accessories are the jewelry in any room...so why not add pzazz into your decor using colors you love! 

Make it a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Till next time...

Image Credits:  BHG

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Let There Be...LIGHT

I'm loving this new release...Gold Leaf Wall Flowers! Got to find a project for these or perhaps for ME! Taking in all the new products around here today.

Image Courtesy of Wildwood Lamps.

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Tis the Season of RED Accessories

We are looking at some RED lamps with some of our vendors and I thought it would be the perfect time to share a few with our readers since it's almost Valentine's Day!

So let's hear it...which one of these gorgeous RED lamps is your favorite?  The second and third ones are my contenders I do believe! Would you be so daring as to accessorize with any of these?  What other colors are in your room to go along with red?  We'd love to know!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Ta-Ta!

Image Credits:  WW Lamps

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Refreshing Color Palette

Purple, citrus, and gray...a great color-combo for this room. I love the citrus punch with these other calm colors!  Fabulous!

                      

                                              

What colors do YOU like with gray, which is now a 'go-to" neutral?  Why not try a pop of this citrus...or a lavendar for Spring!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" weekend!

Ta-Ta!

Image Credits:  Beacon Hill Fabrics

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Smitten by Design Inspiration

Hello lovely readers! I came across a design 'story' today that totally captivated me.  Let me share...

I am 'in love'!  I absolutely fell in love with this entryway...everything about it.  The turquoise door is 'stunning' to me!  The design in the hardwood floors - beautiful. The lighting - both ceiling fixtures and table lamp - love!  The neutral 'sand color' as I now call it...such a soft backdrop... and all blended together! Smitten, yes, there is really no other word for it right now!

 And, believe me, we've only just begun!

Same entryway...these luscious fabrics and bright colors just bring this foyer to life!  The artwork paired with these fabrics is PERFECT!  Now, look at the wide horizontal stripes on the walls...hello?  Is it just ME?  Gorgeous, huh?

Let's step into the great room, shall we...

Still 'smitten'!  Carrying through the 'sand color' in the area rug, sofa and club chairs, walls and draperies...makes it soft and easy on the eye.  Then...popped with flair with more stunning fabric on this accent chair and through-out with the art and a few accessories. But, even more added glamour - look up - at the ceiling color! I could easily see myself entertaining or just relaxing in here for sure!

And just for fun...here's a few more areas...

I'm SO in love...!

I'm even smitten by the simplicity in this room!

And this...I have decided...is certain to be the inspiration for my future "Bahama Hideaway Cottage".  Every element, to me, is just perfect!

Hope you enjoyed my Design Inspiration today!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Weekend!  

Susan Brewer

Arborgate Interiors LLC

Image Credits:  Traditional Home

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Sand and Sea Decor

Living and working in the sunshine state makes me more and more aware of the fabrics, rugs, accessories, etc...that remind me of the beautiful sand and sea that we are surrounded with here. This is just one example of a room that can be designed to reflect nature's beauty!

And just in case the tranquil color palettes of the 'sand and sea' tickle YOUR design fancy...here are a few more lovelies!

It can be much fun to add in accessories like this too!

How do ya like the little 'pop' of deeper reds mixed in here?

Even though some of you don't actually live at the coast...do YOU have these serene coastal colors anywhere in YOUR home?  Just curious and we'd love to know!

I hope YOU have a...

"Simply Irresistible" Weekend!

Susan Brewer

Arborgate Interiors LLC

Images by: Traditional Home, BHG, Pottery Barn, Coastal Living, HomeBunch, Pinterest

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Beautiful Winter Tablescape

I think winter months would be a little easier to tolerate if we surround ourselves with beautiful things we love (and people we love too, of course!) in our homes. Since we tend to spend more time indoors during this season (well maybe not so much here in sunshiny Florida) beautiful designs can help keep us inspired! Take a look at a lovely winter tablescape...

The sparkle on the table could remind you of 'ice' for these winter months...Brrr! So beautiful though.

What a great way to use all of those special handmade doilies so many of us have inherited from our grandmothers and great-grandmothers.  Just use them all the way down your table to make a 'custom' runner overlay. 

A little texture on the table with these chargers and the colors here almost remind me of ... the sea and sand!  Now that's a WARMING thought for these cold winter days you may be experiencing! 

How about YOU?  Do you have some extra beauty on your tabletops to enjoy during these long winter months?  We'd love for you to share your creative secrets if you'd like!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Susan 

Arborgate Interiors LLC

Image Credits:  Southern Lady

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Simple Christmas Projects

Can you even believe it's December already?  Christmas will be here before we know it.  Are YOU ready?   Here are a couple of cute decorating ideas that were in my inbox today that I thought I'd share.  

A painted mirror with a splash of gold to go with the gold tinsel tree...isn't it lovely!

Cupcake Liner Trees - How cute!

 What a great little project for the kids!

Who knew little decorative boxes and ribbon could make such a nice looking topiary!

These, and other creative ideas, can be found at Better Homes and Garden.  Hope YOU find some new easy ideas for your home this holiday season!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

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Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  EA Coll.

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High Point Furniture Market - New Art Release Preview

I was a happy camper this morning to find some market previews in our 'inbox'...a few of which I can certainly see us using in upcoming design projects around here.  Want a peek?

This mirror with a 'wave' effect and it's champagne gold finish with a dark rub...yes, please.  Available in a 42" round.

I just adored these colors in this piece of art.  I quickly imagined all of the beautiful fabrics I could easily pair with it. 

Then, there were these...ah!  I could envision a very tranquil room with lots of neutrals. Pretty thought, huh?

Look at these luscious beauties and the realness of the water drops.  What kind of room could YOU envision using these? I just love the pop of turquoise.

This one is for all of you lavender/purple-lovers out there.  Stunning, don't ya think?  There is actually a pair of these that would work well together.  I can just see them now...paired with soft shades of gray in a room.  

Just a really fun diptych of a cruiser...where do YOU think this should go?

Beautiful colors here portraying the beach!

Silver petal mirror....49" round. 

Last but not least

Natural sticks intertwined into a piece of art...a unique piece!

So, that is the art preview for today.  I will also try to share more new items that will be released at High Point Furniture Market this month.  So...stay tuned!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits: Vendor cat Pargon

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Fall Color

What inspires you this time of year?  Where do you get your fall inspiration for COLORS?  Seeing that we probably all dislike (well, maybe not 'all') saying goodbye to summer and all of it's bright and cheerful colors...did you know you CAN punch up color even in the days of fall...you can!

This beautiful durable outdoor rug is from one of the lines we carry.  It just really captured my attention this morning with it's bold 'pop' of color...which just happen to be colors for this season too!  Isn't it lovely? A porch, lanai, or even a sunroom could be easily transformed for fall around this scrumptious rug! Change your cushions and/or throw pillows to accent a few of these lovely colors and...VOILA...a new look...for a new season! 

(Not too sure monitor resolutions will make these pillow choices a perfect color match, but you get the idea, right?)

Oh, and don't forget your fall pumpkins!  

What about you...will you be spending the cooler days still enjoying the outside?  I know I surely will. Do you transform your outdoor space...just for fall?  We'd love to know!

Thanks for stopping by...

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits: Padmas, Pier One

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