Urban Farmhouse

Gorgeous items abound at the adorable store Urban Farmhouse in the crabapple area of North Fulton. A great place to get ideas, be inspired, and pick up something unique for your space.

Located in an old farmhouse style home in downtown crabapple with an iron chandelier hanging on the magnificent tree out front. 

 

And if you bring someone tiny with you to browse you can bribe them with a trip to the ice cream shop next door. If you have your significant other there is an Irish pub two doors down as well!

Owned by interior designer Kim Hirsch it's no wonder the displays are incredible. Look at this headboard and the tufted poofs and the foot of the bed are amazing. 

You can find unique furniture pieces or small accessories such as yummy smelling candles pretty enough to leave in any room.

A few images from the store...Lots of original artwork mostly in soft muted shades.

Cute side chairs for a desk, hallway, or to fill a small spot in a living room.

Artistic sconces with incredible patina and character.

Equestrian bookends and a coffee table book about the historic barns and farms of the area.

Pillows and throws to add a seasonal pop of color.

A beautiful lighting option... these would be gorgeous in a main level powder room or in a master suite.

A mirrored sideboard ...this would make a cute bar or a great piece for an entry hall.

Lanterns make pretty accents for a mantle or fireplace hearth.

Soft upholstery and pillows with unique lamps and side table options. Whimsical deer artwork by artist Brooke Lowe.

Faux boxwoods in wooden planters perfect year round for an entry.

I took two images of these burlap/ linen covered chairs with nailhead detail. Would be great at the head of a dining table to mix in with your current chairs.

Thanksgiving table decor options...

 

 And look up to view incredible lighting options as well.   

 

 

Definitely worth a drive to pick up a unique item to layer into your home.

Color Forecast 2014

I recently attended a seminar put on by Sherwin Williams about trends in paint color for 2014. They have a slew of color experts that are surveyed to predict what types of colors will be trending in the upcoming year.

The palette gravitated towards four distinct groups of colors according to SW.

Not too surprising the theme that gray is the new black was prevalent and cool neutrals that mimic the colors of shadows were forefront.

Some of my favorite from this group are an old standby, Agreeable Gray...

SW 7029 Agreeable Gray

and Peppercorn ...

SW 7674 Peppercorn

Totally opposite of the cool neutrals trending in the coming year is a group of colors that are bold and considered to evoke "cultural traditions". I can see using these strong colors as accents. My favorites are...

Ablaze

SW 6870 Ablaze

 

Georgian Bay

SW 6509 Georgia Bay

and Houseplant

SW 6727 Houseplant

The third group of colors highlighted were light and soft colors that were feminine and simple. My top choices here are ...

Steamed Milk

SW 7554 Steamed Milk

and Malted Milk

SW 6057 Malted Milk

I have 3 more picks that fall into their "fantasy" category!

Quixotic Plum

SW 6265 Quixotic Plum

Library Pewter

SW 0038 Library Pewter

And loving this gorgeous rich color!

Blue Peacock

SW 0064 Blue Peacock

 It would be bold on a front entry like this picture found on Pinterest.

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 Speaking of Pinterest, there is a board with all the of the 2014 choices just click here.

Cheers!

Summer is the time of year when schedules are off, things slow down, and we have more visitors than usual. Nothing makes me happier than family or friends visiting! The bar in our home is a focal point and I keep it stocked so no need to run out before company except to add fresh fruit or flowers.



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This is a picture of our bar taken by Christina Wedge during a recent photo shoot of our home. The over sized mirror was actually a DIY project comprised of beveled mirror squares that I purchased at Home Depot. Using silicone, I attached the mirrors to the wall and then used 4" primed casing stock, also from HD, to attach the frame. To give the frame an aged wood look I used one of the crackling paint kits from Michael's. Together they make a large impact but at a fraction of the cost for a mirror of this size. I like using the mirror as a backdrop and layer items over it to add interest and depth. Right now I have the feather wreath, which softens the lines of the sideboard and mirror, but I change it out depending on my mood or the season. I leave the most colorful bottles out on display along with black and white striped straws and fresh fruit to add a pop of color.

Here are a few of my favorite images of pretty bars and bar carts.

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I love how each bar is so unique utilizing such varied furniture options indicative to the space's particular style from a potting bench to an antique library and even a casual wicker basket.

 

Cheers to always being ready to greet a friend with stylish hospitality! 

Charleston

On a recent visit to a client in Charleston, SC, I spent a little time exploring this unique town full of amazing architecture and southern charm.

I happened upon this quaint church which I thought was a beautiful example of low country architecture. It feels casual but with wonderful attention to detail.

Here you can see the wood plank walls, typical of this region. The contrast of the wood stained door and copper gutters against the wood adds a wonderful richness to the building.

I love the windows and shutters on this elevation. I also look forward to seeing the patina that the copper shed roof will take on over time.

And settled in amongst trees. The symmetry of the chapel adds to the charm.

After my quiet visit to this church I ventured in town to visit Celadon on a recommendation from a friend. Thanks Colleen Gresh for the good advice! Such an adorable store with gorgeous finds and displays. It's a treat to just walk through. Here they are on Pinterest.

I took more than a few images from this store...

 

 

I was in the market for a new desk, so these caught my eye.

Some fun "found" objects.

The children's area was adorable and had lots of fantastic items for gifts.

 

I loved the merchandising of this area - such an interesting way to display faux foliage!

 

Great little accent chair.

I have been seeing a lot of studded accents in fashion lately (hoping Santa might bring me a Chloe Marcie Studded Satchel for xmas this year) - just some examples of how that look translates into furniture.

This lamp looks very beachy to me - nice to find pieces that have the essence of a theme without being too literal.

 

If you live in the area or have the good fortune to vacation nearby - definitely worth the trip!