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Create A Love Corner

 
“Love” Pillow Vibes

One quick fix for a boring chair is the 3×5 faux fur area rug which can be found at Ikea for about $15. Yes, it’s quite the bargain considering that it doubles up as its intended purpose – a rug (imagine that)! Being that this nifty, multi-purpose rug wasn’t breaking the bank, I opted to buy two. They have a cute paramecium shape (yes, that’s my nerd talk…lol) and may be utilized as an accent piece on a sofa when they’re not too busy dressing up some backless counter stools in the kitchen.

Being how much I love these rugs, I chose to feature one of them with my “love” pillow (from Pottery Barn). This instant make over is a great way to dress up an unsightly chair to create a lovely (pun intended) sitting area. I have to say these area rugs are a winner in my decor book and daily life. So if you are at a loss for furniture, take the time to acquire these cuties and create your own little corner you and others will love.

 

Easter Mantle

I love the pastels against this neutral background!

    In general, I tend to change the mantle a few times a year. Sometimes I make it the focal point of the living room, while other times I prefer it to have a more subdued presence. I’m very excited about this Easter themed version due to the pastel’s, soft color palette. The colors happen to play off this original artwork I purchased at a Grand Haven art gallery on a trip to Lake Michigan. This particular piece is by an artist named, Helen Percy Lystra. I still remember seeing it on the gallery’s wall and how happy it made me feel since it reminded me of my days in medical school when I was fortunate enough to rent a beach house with some friends during my fourth year. Once I had it framed, the look was complete. I still prefer to set it on a stand on the mantle to display it with some height. The stand itself seems to replicate the stilts the house sits on in the artwork itself.

     When featuring objects on a mantle, it’s important to add varying heights to add visual interest. Don’t be afraid to add tall items on a larger mantle. Taller items will ensure things will be within scale in a larger setting. In this particular case, I’ve partitioned the display into three portions. Notice how the lanterns tie in with the book in the middle and the artwork’s frame and stand. This ensures a commonality within each section so it can all tie in. The pastel colors on the easter eggs pick up the colors from the artwork connecting all three separate portions of the entire visual display.