Inspired Design: Sunset Hues

 

Quite A Show Last Night

 

Sunset Meadows was ablaze in gold yesterday as the sun went down. It was a beautiful sight for over an hour. I took inspiration from it for today's post.

 

Have you noticed that gold is coming back into favor as a design element? While it's always classic, I've been seeing things like gold faucets that are surprising me, considering the popularity of chrome.

 

It adds a wonderful richness to just about anything.

 

 

sources:  top/golden eames rocker via okay art and vintage gold mirror via The Paris Apartment;  bottom/gold table decor via 100 layer cake
and golden wings via the handmade home

 

Oh, that chair. Too cool for school. 

 

If you love the wings like I do, my blogging pal Amy at Maison Decor has been carrying wood wings in her shop, and considering how handy she is with Annie Sloan paint and gilding wax, I'm sure she'd love to paint some gold.

 

And now, today's inspiration.

 

Sunset Meadows

Let's put it this way, as I said, last night's sunset went on and on and on. Which meant, I had to keep going back outside with the camera. 

 

As you know by now if you've been around here for any amount of time, sunsets are one of my favorite things. Nothing I like more than sitting in my Adirondack watching the show outside my door. 

 

Amazing.

 

So, have you noticed gold trending again? Was it something unexpected? Do tell.

 

Make it a great day in your corner of the world and I'll do the here. Should be good to go as long as I can keep the balls in the air...........

 

Ciao for now,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glittering Prize

Sparkles, Sparkles



All that glitters isn't gold, although some is. 

I've been taking practice photos in my new 'product shot' space in my office. I came across this great sequin trim in my craft box, a pass-on from my Mom. Nice one Mom.  Just look at this stuff!

Please note, although this trim is 'mainly' gold, it also has an opalescent quality with a rainbow of colors showing themselves at different angles. Love that.

So, I did a little looking around the Internet and found some really great glittery things that I'd be happy to incorporate into my life, one way or another.

Pretty gold and pearl and cashmere curtain tie backs.  My curtains would be tied back all the time.

via upscaledownhome

On another subject all together, I am swooning over that curtain fabric.

OK, back to glittering.

So cool. A glittering canvas.



from now defunct blueprint, via apartment therapy

That's a do-able project. It's also beautiful.

Oh my, the things you could do with these embellishments!

via embellishedlife2

Delicate and pretty. Yes?

Silver glitters too.

via twisted twig

Bright, shiny love.

These boots are made for walking and attracting attention!

via thisisglamorous

There's an easy how-to. I think they're a ton of fun and tres chic.

A lovely little corner with the coolest silver ottoman.

west elm via apartment therapy

Great color on the parsons table, and even the capiz chandelier glitters.

The prettiest olive forks EVER.

via falconandfinch

The details are amazing.

Oh, how lovely this would be on a dresser.

via flowerpeddlers

The glass glitters, the pearls glitter, the candles glitter.

Of course, you may have noticed from my Christmas mantle, that I have a good dose of crystal glittering around the house.

via mercantilemuse

I've been lucky to receive a lot of Waterford Crystal as gifts over the years. 

I think I'm inspired to find a new way to display it in all it's glittering beauty.

See where a little roll of gold sequin trim can lead you.

What about you? Do you have anything that glitters in your life? In your home, in your wardrobe, on your nails, on your feet? Or is shiny and bright a little too over the top for your taste?

Although there is snow on the ground, it's having a tough time trying to glitter today. It's too busy being whipped around by the wicked wind.

Don't forget that tomorrow starts the next shop and blog link up on Mercantile Muse. Link up or keep your eyes open for some great finds! 

Have a great day in your corner of the world, whether it's hot or cold.

over and out,

PS- Note for Di: feel free to let Mrs. Roy know that she inspired the subtitle today. Or did we?