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March 22, 2020
Inspired by a pic: Cherry Blossom living room

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The next random photo of random things is this stunning image "Breathless," by Sergio Cabezas, via Creative Commons/Flickr. (His photography is amazing and I strongly recommend you check it out.) The cherry blossoms, black hair, red sweater and lips, and pale blue sky serve as inspiration for today's project, a rather glam living room concept.

Blossom Chandelier, Anthropologie, $598
Better Homes & Gardens Quilted Velvet Decorative Throw Pillow 2 Pack, Walmart, $20
Dot Pillow in Velvet Fabric, Design Within Reach, $95
Milan Black Velvet Sofa, Overstock.com, $1,443
Cherry Blossoms – Pink & Black Palette Framed Art Print, Society6, $50-$174
Penelope Lamp, Anthropologie, $298
Charleston Pink 8x10 Rug, Rugs.com, $179
Southern Enterprises Red Coffee Table, Home Depot, $115
Sky High (SW 6504) paint, Sherwin-Williams
Faux Red Velvet Plum Blossom Stems Set Of 2, World Market, $11
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February 15, 2020
Inspired by a pic: The Purple Crocus Dining Room

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As I described last week, I like to find a photo and try to come up with furnishings and decor inspired by the image. Spring is drawing near -- the daffodils are already up in my yard in Georgia! So this week's random photo of random things is "Crocus," by Franklin Hunter, via Creative Commons/Flickr. Let's see what inspiration I can get from this one!

This time, I'm furnishing a dining room. The resulting items are a bit glam, a bit 70s, a bit mid-century... and a lot of spring color!

(I may receive an affiliate commission from these links.)
Giulietta Pendant in Amethyst, Lumens
Tufted Caldera Floral Rug, Anthropologie
Meadow Fiesta Dinnerware Collection, Cost Plus World Market
Gilded Lilac Serving Bowl, Anthropologie
Harbour Upholstered Dining Height Arm Chair, Burke Decor
LumiSource Folia Dining Table in Walnut, Bed Bath & Beyond
Iris Sage Goblet Glasses, Hayneedle
TAG Karma Table Runner, Hayneedle
Oval Starburst Wall Mirror, One Kings Lane
Bel Air Scoop Vase, Jonathan Adler
Marsh at Dusk by Greg Hargreaves, One Kings Lane
Sawyer Flatware, Cost Plus World Market
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February 8, 2020
Inspired by a pic: the orange Vespa design

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Design inspiration can come from many places. I like to use photos, sometimes. I don't mean photos of great interior design, though of course, that's inspiring too. No, I mean random photos of random things. I find a photo and try to come up with furnishings and decor inspired by the image. Here's one: "Vespa s50," by dawarwickphotography, via Creative Commons/Flickr.

I liked the colors -- blue, cream, orange, and black -- and thought they'd make a fun design exercise. The blue is basically Classic Blue (Pantone's 2020 color of the year). Here's the resulting concept board, with sources following:

(Disclosure: I may receive affiliate commissions from some of these sources.)
Bullet Planter by Hip Haven, Design Within Reach; Delray Plants Croton Petra Plant, Walmart
London Eye sculpture, Overstock
Classic Blue Pantone Persian Throw Rug, 1stDibs
Yearby 65.5" Tree Floor Lamp, AllModern
Target Practice Art Print by Ben Bullivant, Society6
London Art Deco Map, ArtDecoCanvasMaps on Etsy
Spoke Glass Graphite Metal Coffee Table, Crate&Barrel
Tabitha Throw Blanket, Burke Decor
Naomi Sofa, AllModern
20" Clique Pillow, CB2
PANTONE Classic Blue Color Of The Year 2020 Throw Pillow, Society6
Edwards Velvet Lumbar Pillow, AllModern
And, I forgot to number it, but: Orange Vespa Canvas Print, Redbubble.

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Inspired by a pic: Cherry Blossom living room

Inspired by a pic: The Purple Crocus Dining Room

Inspired by a pic: the orange Vespa design