So Pinteresting: 7 Stairway Walls

Decorating a stairway wall can be challenging.   The angle of the stairs, the height of the ceiling and the amount of traffic, ALL need to be considered when deciding how to use "up" the wall space.  While resereaching some ideas for a current CHD client with a large front entry stairwell,  I came across some great examples of spaces using mirrors, art and color to maximize this effect.  Take a look:

 Are your stairways decorated?  If so, how?  Show us your favorite photos.

Next week:  a Cocoon project involving stairs gets underway.  Can't wait to share it with all of you!

Images: via pinterest

So Pinteresting: Valentine's Day

Judging by the images I've been selecting for my Valentine's Day pinboard it seems I'm in a very textured, crafty kind of mood. Quite different from last year.  What sort of mood are you in this February?  Any projects or parties planned for this special day of  love?!

To see other heart images, ideas and sweets click here.

So Pinteresting: 7 Of My Favorite Gold Accented Spaces

Whether in a grand estate or in a simpler home a touch of gold adds elegance and glamour to a space.  The rooms I found on Pinterest are not grandiose nor royal but rather unassuming and comfortable, yet with accents of gold these rooms take on an unexpected depth and interest.  Take a look at 7 of my favorite pins:

Which is one is your favorite?  Have you gone or would you go GOLD?

I added a touch of gold in our kids' room, but will sure be bolder in our next home, wherever may that be.

images via pinterest

So Pinteresting: 5 Warm and Cozy Rooms

Combining plush rugs, draping fabrics, deep colors and mixing materials like wood and metal can help create a warm and cozy living space.  Take a look at a few of my favorite examples (found on Pinterest).

images via pinterest: desire to inspire,  doshe, my ideal home,

So Pinteresting: Cocoon

Cocoon sweater designed by Nihan via: Asa Sture

Recently, while on Pinterest,  I decided to do a search on the word 'Cocoon' to see what would come up.  I found many interesting interpretations of the word.  Often, the word is used to describe how objects may look to us, and sometimes,  the word becomes a symbol for the feelings it evokes in us.  From clothing, to spaces and sculptures the word 'Cocoon' translates into many images and concepts.  Take a look at what I found:

Cocoon Fires via: Cocoon Home

Anthropologie cabled cocoon poncho via: Kathy Wallace

via:  Kerry McQuaid

Designer Hugo Franca's massive Cocoon.  via:  Cocoon Home

via Cassie Christie

Click here to listen to Cocoon via Coco.

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Hush Pod via: BiSchutt

 What comes to mind when YOU hear the word 'Cocoon'?