In honor of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee

This weekend marks the Queens Diamond Jubilee!
To mark this quintessentially British day I will be showcasing anything and everything Union Jack..

God Save The Queen


Fun piece of furniture

http://sheridanfrench.blogspot.com/2011/07/furniture-re-vamp-x-four.html

Fun pillows & bunting

Image Via The Daily Mail Designed by Jan Constantine

Sausages n Mash?

Falcon Union Jack Range Cooker

Seriously cool Wallpaper

http://pinterest.com/pin/234750199296750421/

Accessorize in True Brit Style

http://pinterest.com/pin/234750199296750433/

Faded Focal Point

Designed by Emily Wheeler

Conversation Piece

Topps Tiles Back splash UK

Nothing says British like a MINI

You NEED a MINI in your life! 

{Go visit Mike at Princeton MINI ~ Shameless plug.... ;) }

MINI w/Union Jack Roof

Enjoy the celebrations

CHEERS!


~D~

Know that we are not paid to feature products,names or services...we just LOVE what we show!

Adieux chalk boards, say hello to IdeaPaint!

This is one of those times where I see a product and I shout out 'What took them so long!!

IdeaPaint have come up with an ingenious clear paint that transforms nearly any surface into a WHITE BOARD, isn't that just great?

I'm guessing its a clear lacquer of sorts.....lets investigate further~ According to IdeaPaint it's a clear top coat that can be applied to any dry paint surface or even wood, transforming any surface into a white board, or green board or an ORANGE wall if you fancy, or even your board room table!

Is it just me! Or do I hear the church bells ringing? My husband is giving me the "only you would get so excited about this" look... But I beg to differ, there are many did I say MILLIONS of design junkies out there who just like me will be placing an order for this revolutionary stuff.

For the hefty price of $225.00 which covers 50sq ft, it can be yours... here's the link
http://www.ideapaint.com/work/shop

Send in your pics!

~D~

I have a huge crush on wallpaper!

I'm totally crushing on wallpaper, keep an open mind and please refrain from picturing your grandma's floral bedroom walls.  Come on! Let me wallpaper for you... just one teensy weensy wall?

                                                      

                                                    HOT OFF THE PRESS!

I could paper your mudroom out in the country?

http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/design-interiors/2012/march/st-judes-wallpaper

St Judes first ever wallpaper, designed by Mark Hearld ~Via House & garden UK

Or your formal dining room?

http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/design-interiors/2012/february/zoffany-arden-collection

Designed by Melissa White ~ Zoffany's latest collection ~ Arden

Maybe re purpose an old cabinet to use in your kitchen ?

http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/design-interiors/2012/april/did-you-miss-our-april-issue

Via House & Garden UK

Or even your kids bedroom

http://www.cavernhome.com/wallpaper/kids/i_see_you

'I see you' ~ From Cavern Home

I'm sure you'll be brave enough to let me paper your dressing room?

Clive.com

Indulgent Wall paper Collection from Clive Christian

Renting is not an excuse by the way...

http://www.tempaperdesigns.com/home.nxg

Tempaper NY has a fantastic selection of temporary wallpaper's to choose from!

I could perhaps also paper your ceiling?

http://pinterest.com/pin/234750199296772222/

Here are some other ways to enjoy wallpaper.

http://pinterest.com/pin/234750199296834158/

http://pinterest.com/pin/234750199296742251/

http://pinterest.com/pin/234750199296700413/

http://pinterest.com/pin/234750199296700695/

Wallpaper really is one of the easiest ways to update and transform an area of your home. If you too are having a crush on wallpaper and need some help give me a call :)

~D~

I don't think I've done this before. I just had to come back to this post and add in this wallpaper. I couldn't contain myself... I'm a wallpaper loving freak!

The paper is from Philip Jeffries who explains "Voyage Travel is an eclectic series of twelve boldly scaled designs are printed by artisans on a selection of handcrafted Manila Hemp, Linen, Japanese Paper Weave and Jute wallcoverings for a unique and innovative play on pattern and texture."
You can find this and many other gorgeous and natural wall paper at http://www.phillipjeffries.com/

I also love this colorway~ 

There.... now I feel better ;)

~D~

Design Dilemma ~ Your questions featured!

In the spirit of  SPRING and because I LOVE you guys! Next month we will be featuring YOUR own Design Dilemmas! 

All you need to do is Like our Facebook Page HERE! and send a message with your question including a picture (helpful but not necessary) by March 30th!

Thinking of painting your bathroom or kitchen and not sure what color? replacing your window dressings or  your carpets? DD will answer your questions and provide images and ideas to help you with your Design Dilemma!
You may choose to have your name published or remain anonymous the choice is up to you!


If you are on Twitter follow #DesignDilemma for updates! 


I am really looking forward to receiving your questions!
~D~

From London to Brooklyn ~ Fabulous Wall Coverings

Interior Design Magazine showcased the 10 top products of  Maison et Objets 2012 this week, and whilst there were some fantastic products, my mind kept going back to Tracy Kendall, a fellow Brit from London who's vision and textural approach to wall coverings is genius.

For the 2012 Maison et Objets home show Tracy launched a new paper 'Drapes' and also injected color into her already fabulous Sequence Collection with the color line 'Tutti Frutti'.

    Tutti Frutti

    Drapes

Intrigued, I ventured onto her website and discovered many delights of which some I had not seen.
I feel in love with Pink Sequence and can imagine it in a lounge, ladies dressing room or bedroom. It would also be fabulous in a nursery, maybe a little extravagant, but nothing wrong with that ;)

I also loved the romanticism of her Text Collection, 'Midsummer's Night Dream' and 'From the Heart' are heartwarming.
To view to full collection got to www.tracykendall.com

Another company that has me returning to its website again and again is Flavor Paper, a company originally founded in Oregon is based in Brooklyn, NYC. Their approach to wall coverings i  hand screening and digital.
Their 'Flavor Lair' in Brooklyn won The Best Showroom of the Year 2010 by Interior Magazine.

Cry Wolf ~ 40' Digital mural designed by Heather Ujiie.

Flower of Love ~ Hand Screened

Bananas~ Designed by Michael Angelo is for kids or for fun

visit www.flavorpaper.com for tons more fun and original wall coverings.

Hope you enjoyed this midweek inspiration!
~D~


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