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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Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  EA Coll.

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Southern Fun

Being that I'm a southern girl, I was intrigued when I saw a "Charmingly Southern Finds" sale over at OKL today!  What about you...are you up for a little southern shopping?  Here are just a few items I spotted!

Hope you are having a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Now it's back to work for me...shopping is over.

Ta-Ta!

Image Credits:  One Kings Lane

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My Saturday Happy Place Room of the Week

It's weekend again...can you even believe it? The days seem to pass by so quickly!  I just wanted to pop in and share a room that I voted as my 'happy place' for this Saturday morning.

I love the soft tranquil colors of the sea used in here along with the pillows and artwork displaying beautiful seashells.  The woven wood shades and cute little side table bring in a touch of texture in this space...which I love.  So, I voted this little area my 'happy place' for today.... so, Happy Saturday!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  HGTV

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Wallpaper Mania

You do know that wallpaper is making a comeback in the world of design, right?  It is and I am happy about that!  After years of having wallpaper myself...when it came time for 'change' and I only wanted painted walls...I felt the entire 'feel' of my home changed! Not that it wasn't a good change, but it just felt so bare to me.  I guess because wallpaper makes a statement, you get use to it, and then all of a sudden it is GONE! Does anyone know what I mean? Of course that's when you add in other things such as more art, mirrors, etc...all the other beautiful things that add that warmth and feeling back into your home.

BUT...I had not really realized just how popular the REMOVABLE wallpaper is also becoming!  I know exactly why too...you aren't 'locked in' to it for years and you certainly don't have the mess and the expense of removing it later. If wallpaper doesn't come off your walls easily (even with a professional) it can make a huge mess and end up costing more than you'd planned.

I headed over to J & M and simply could not believe my eyes! The choices that even they had for removable wallpaper...oh my! 

Here is just a sweet picture of what the right kind of wallpaper can do to transform a room!  And...it's BIRDS and PINK...woo-hoo...two of my faves!

What about some 2" gold dots

Take a look at some others I found simply irresistible...

Wouldn't this be so pretty in a little girl's bedroom...maybe even on just ONE wall.  

I love this chandelier decal here!  Oh, yes please!

This one if you wanted to keep things toned down a bit, but still have some interest and texture.  It would even be nice to use in the back of a bookcase...to add in more charm.

I'm sure this pattern is popular too!

Hum...a great guest bathroom idea perhaps!

I was just thinking also, what a GREAT way to add some pizzazz to a home especially if you RENT.  Sometimes you may feel so limited to what you can do in a home you rent, but this would definitely solve that issue...since it's removable!

How about some gold dots that are a little larger...I think these are 3 inches.  What a lovely foyer idea...ya think?  

And look, you can also wallpaper other items...such as tables!  What a great, easy and affordable way to dress up some furniture you may have.  I love this one here!

Oh my....how cute and creative is this one here?  Where in the world might I use this one?  Not sure I have a place, but perhaps YOU do.

   

What great headboard ideas!

Who could forget the classic b/w wide stripes!  Love this one too!

More fun birds...where to put?  Maybe in a breakfast nook perhaps?

And I simply love these birds...looks like they are really hopping around in the room on the headboard and lamp, doesn't it? 

Decisions, decisions, decisions....and as if that isn't enough, you need to head on over to Joss & Main for even more removable wallpaper themes and colors!  Yes...MORE!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  Joss & Main

Note:  Alpha & Omega Interiors was not compensated for this post. 

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Decorating Wall Niches

Hi, lovely readers!  Are you getting in gear for the upcoming long weekend to celebrate the 4th of July?  I bet most of you are!  

I guess you could say I have 'designer's block'...when it comes to wall niches.  The simple fact is...I do not like them...at all. So with that being said, my question to you is...how do YOU decorate wall niches if you have them in your home?

Here are a few photos I found...

An iron ornamental?

Framed pictures?

A niche with a ledge could house a floral, right? I do like the contrast paint in the niche...I think.

Yes, I do like the contrast...yet, I still can't bring myself to like niches at all...what's up with me?

Even here, in a nicely framed wall niche...to me...it's way 'too busy' and 'clutters' the wall.  And, what else would you even consider putting here? 

Candles?  Ugh!  Perhaps some sort of mural here might work?

Here is a home I was in that had a huge mirror inserted into a foyer niche.  At first glance I thought "it's ok"...but, honestly that mirror would be much prettier on a solid wall...it sort of looks crammed into the niche!  What do YOU think?  Give me YOUR opinions please!

In ALL of computer-land I have yet to find one single idea for a wall niche that I even remotely like!  So, let me ask...is it just ME?  Or do any of YOU out there have issues with these special niches?  Any great ideas?  If so, do tell.

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  Pinterest, Houzz, Alpha & Omega Interiors

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Fashion Fun

I'll admit, I never do a fashion post related to interior design, but I couldn't help myself when I got an email ad in my inbox today and found these...beautiful, colorful, fun scarves!

Here is one of many faves...

Via

So I thought it would be fun to find a room in similar colors...so here it is!

Via

Here is another one I think I could make mine...

Via

And a beautiful room in just these colors too!

Via

This isn't even the tip of the iceberg, so if you want to find some cute and reasonable priced scarves you may just want to head on over to...World Market and check them all out.  Yes, World Market...I had no idea!  Have fun and maybe YOU will find your colors...and if YOU'D like a room in your home custom designed just for YOU...we can help.  Just send us an email and we'll get back with you on all the details!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

All image credits listed via links above.

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Refreshing Moments

I was on the hunt for inspiring outdoor spaces and here are just a few that I found...

What kind of outdoor spaces do YOU like to spend your time in?  Isn't is so true that if you only have even fifteen minutes in your day or evening to step-away from everything...it refreshes you just to go outside in an area like any one of these!  Which one did YOU pick?  Any guesses on where you'd find ME?

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Ta-Ta!

Image Credits:  Traditional Home

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