Tree of Life

Happy Tuesday, kids! 


Nature provides an endless supply of inspiration for me when designing a space, and trees are a favorite muse!  I blogged here and here about using trees in design, and today I want to share some images that feature the Tree of Life motif.  The Tree of Life design has been around for centuries, and it's meant to portray how all life on earth is connected. Beautiful!

Hope you're finding your inspiration this week!

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Painted Brick

Welcome to my latest obsession - painted brick!  Whether it's covering a stately traditional home's exterior

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a Victorian Rowhouse

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or a Brady Bunch era fireplace

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there's something about the combination of color and texture that makes me smile! What do you think?  Is painted brick sinful or sublime?

Tuesday Morning Greek Key Lampshade

On more than one occasion, I've shared my passion/obsession with pretty lamps. Normally when you purchase a vintage lamp, it either comes with the original tattered and fly poop stained shade or no shade at all.  This means I'm always on the prowl for lampshades and I can't wait to share the beauties I found at Tuesday Morning over the weekend.

I got a pair of these big gorgeous lampshades with brass Greek Key detailing.

If you live in Chattanooga, I left you one!

Also, I put a bid in on this pair of stools from here.

Sorry that's so blurry, I snagged the image from their website.

And tears were shed this weekend, too!

Congratulations, Alyssa.  You make me so proud!!