Find 2: Peacock Park- an Olde Surprise

Find 2: Peacock Park- an Olde Surprise

What is it about this Vintage Chic look that keeps calling my name?

I stumbled upon this new showroom while on my day trip

to the Dallas Market Center and was enchanted by 

the creative merchandising and charming displays.

Enter Peacock Park, who's owner founded the company

due to her love of all things worn, tattered, old, torn-

and of course, French.

Can someone please just hire me already to design a room using this stuff?!!!

I need to get it out of my system

(then, I will quit blogging about it:)

Luv the curled, printed paper chain-

 Mirror idea is so cute

maybe a DIY project for you!

The sign below says it all!

My motto

If you love this romantic, European chic design style also,

check out my previous post here and here for

more gorgeous goodies!

Until next time,

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Comments: 0

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Part II: House Beautiful: 5 More Surprise Design Details

Part II: House Beautiful: 5 More Surprise Design Details

Everyone wants their house to stand out from their neighbors... don't they?
Here are the last 5 ideas from House Beautiful to help set your decor apart from the rest:




Upside Down Mirror

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this idea! Way to save on counter space by putting the mirror on 

the ceiling. But of course you could just hang it on the wall, but that is so boring! By 

using the stem work and hanging it from the ceiling you are creating an interesting 

architectural detail in a room that is normally function only. If you can find the right mirror, 

I wouldn't hesitate to replicate this design.

Easel TV Stand

This one is a cute idea for the married couple. Ladies does your man have an 

obnoxiously large TV in your beautifully designed room? Well let us help you turn 

the monstrosity into a work of art. By mounting the TV to the easel you are not only 

pulling it off the wall and giving your self flexibility but you are taking something 

ordinary and making it extraordinary. This is turning into a real trend, not just 

mounting the TV to easels but getting the TV off the floor. Now they are behind 

cabinet doors, above fireplaces, recessed into walls, and even mounted on the ceiling. 

I love this because it give you the opportunity to move your furniture or 

rearrange it in any way you see fit.

Chandelier Bulletin Board

Here is a crafty idea that anyone can use. Now in this particular photo from House Beautiful, the 

owner of the apartment uses this Ingo Maurer’s Zettel’s 5 chandelier to hold her to-do lists, 

notes, directions, and even a hat. But how neat would it be to display pictures, or post cards 

of where you have been. This is such a great conversational piece that you will never get tired 

of talking about, and probably wouldn't ever repeat a story either.

Green Gingham Ceiling

By show of hands, how many of you have white or unpainted ceilings? 

 If you still do, here is such a great opportunity to expand your color wheel and 

your viewing pleasure. Also, let's face it... we have really high ceilings here in Texas 

so we can pull this off. Now I'm not saying you have to go and have a mural painted, 

or even a gingham but you might be surprised how adding a little color up top really 

changes the perspective of the entire room. Remember that paint is a cheap trick!

Rope Railing

Now I'm not a nautical person by any stretch but this idea is so unique...

I can't believe I haven’t seen it before. Clearly though it's not for every home, but this is exactly what 

this entire article is about, going outside the box, which they have and done very well. 

So we must give credit to Mr. Thom Filicia, for designing this neat little space, 

from the rope railing to the off center runner going up stairs... 

he does it well.

Call us to add that special "twist" to your nest...

Until next time,

Images via* www.housebeautiful.com

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Part I: House Beautiful: 5 Surprise Design Details

Part I: House Beautiful: 5 Surprise Design Details

Do you read home decor magazines in the carpool line? at the gym? at the nail salon? I try to 

scour my favorites any time I can! One of my go-to shelter magazines is House Beautiful 

and if you are stuck waiting for someone (or something), open a copy or check out www.housebeautiful.com

 on your Ipad to get your daily design fix.

I did just that... and this is what I found. Something I said I would do this year... and still plan to. 

Add surprising decor details to your rooms 
to create the unexpected!  

I'm featuring ten spaces and here are the first five ideas from 

House Beautiful that get noticed! Try adding a quirk... Texas style!

Surfboard Coffee Table

“Purchased from a vendor who makes tables out of vintage surfboards and skis, the coffee table

 in the family room of this Cape Cod beach house gives the room a relaxed, lived-in feel. 

"Every room should have something that makes you smile," says designer Annie Selke.

Anyone can see this room is well put together, Annie Selke's fabrics really help to enhance the beach house as well as the custom Surfboard Coffee Table. But not many Texans are going to want a surfboard sitting in their living room. So how about something original that fits your life style, such as a tree trunk slab, old fashioned suite cases, or even an old wood door. Make design your very own.

Mirrored Cabinet Doors

This is a neat trick if you feel like your kitchen just isn't big enough, plus no one will 

ever be able to sneak up on you:). The mirrors trick the eye into believing there is space 

beyond the actual space, giving you an expansive kitchen that isn't expensive. Already have 

glass paned cabinetry?  No problem, just insert the mirror in the back of the cabinet and 

this will give you the same affect plus prevent fewer finger prints all at the same time. 

But you don't have to stop there, reflective hardware, and light fixtures can help to keep 

this open and lighter than air theme going throughout your kitchen.

Rattan Hanging Chair

This is a pretty sweet sun room, don't you think? Very cool, and retro. Although the rattan 

hanging chair is an awesome accessory for this room, it isn't always the practical option. 

If hanging your chair from your ceiling isn't a possibility then why not try a newly 

shaped wing-back chair, or curvy chaise. It's easy to dress a room up or down 

depending on what you put in it, for instance a wing-back chair doesn't always have to be 

formal, with a bold graphic fabric, accessories, and lighting we can achieve this same 

quirkiness as the hanging rattan chair.

Dress Mannequin

Ok, ladies this is something we could all use in our bedrooms, and no I'm not talking about 

an ice cream machine or a Starbucks Barista. How many times have you see a dress 

mannequin an antique shop? Well next time grab it and use this creative little gem.  

Toss your purse over, or hang all your accessories across it. Here is a chic way to lay 

your clothes out the night before...actually you can see what the whole picture looks like 

before taking the time and energy to try on all your clothes. We are all about saving time!

Can you Canoe?

This is a really cute idea if you have the space and personality for it. Who knew that hanging a 

canoe from your ceiling could be such a design inspiration? Now for this Idaho barn-style house, 

the canoe fits in very nicely but not so much down here in Texas. But use this idea... it doesn't have 

to be an oversized object but the thought is very smart. Use your wall space and take full 

design advantage of your home.


Stay tuned for your next 5 Surprise Design Details!

Until next time,

Images via* www.housebeautiful.com

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