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“Color Your Summer” Giveaway!
CONTEST CLOSED!
To mark the unofficial start of summer, I’m partnering with ATG Stores to offer you a fab giveaway! The winner of this Color Your Summer Giveaway will receive a $100 gift certificate to use at any of ATG’s on-line stores! If you’re not familiar with them, let me take you on a brief tour:
In my last post, you saw the ceramic stool that I received from OutdoorShowroom.com. Well, there are many more to choose from, and you could get the color of your choice with this giveaway prize!
…Or maybe you’ve been looking for the perfect pillow. You just may find it at BeddingSheetsAndLinens.com!
…And if your space could use a stylish lamp, you’ll love the selection over at the ever-popular LightingUniverse.com!
…And last but not least, be sure to check out the glam mirrors and ceramic vases at DecorUniverse.com!
{Just some of on-line stores powered by ATG Stores.}
If you are the winner of this Giveaway, you can use your $100 Gift Certificate towards any item that you see at any on-line store by ATG Stores!
Here’s the deal {please read the instructions carefully}:
1. Visit any on-line store by ATG Stores and find something you’d like buy if you win this contest.
2. Come back to this post and leave a comment that includes the item you like along with the link to the item.
Additional Entries:
You’ll get one (1) extra entry if you “Like” Color Sizzle on Facebook. Then, leave a second comment stating that you have done this. If you already joined us on Facebook previous to this giveaway, please let me know this in your second comment.
You’ll receive two (2) extra entries if you follow @ATGStores on Twitter. Leave a second comment stating that you have done this. If you are already following ATGStores on Twitter, let me know this in your second comment.
Each entry needs its own comment! Please note there may be a time-delay in seeing your posted comments.
Contest ends Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10:00 pm, EST. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. The winner will be announced no later than June 14 in a post on this blog. The winner will have 72 hours to respond, but if fails to do so, a new winner will be selected.
Important: You must be at least 18 years-old to be eligible for this prize. If you are currently hosting an ATG Stores product review or giveaway, you are not eligible to enter. This contest is open to addresses in the USA and Canada.
Best of Luck!
Ideas For ‘Picture Frame’ Wainscoting
When I meet with clients for color consultations, I often get questions about how to paint walls that feature chair rails or wainscoting — namely ‘picture frames,’ which are a series of ‘shadow’ boxes created with narrow strips of molding.
Ah, the joys of molding! We love how it adds character and architectural interest to a space, but at the same time, when it’s time to paint, we are sometimes left baffled. I don’t believe that there is a right or wrong way to paint walls that feature picture frames. Your decision really depends upon the mood you want to create. For example, if you want a dramatic, lively space, paint the inside of the picture frames using a color that contrasts with the rest of the wall. Picture frames naturally lend themselves to color, so it’s a great opportunity to add interest to your room.
Or, instead of painting, consider using a beautifully patterned wallpaper; it will turn your walls into a work of art and create an instant focal point {love this idea!}:
However, if you’re going for a clean, contemporary look, you can paint the wall and all of the molding with the same color. The result will be a more subtle, understated space. You’ll still have architectural interest but the picture frames now become the backdrop as opposed to the main feature. This is a great choice if you want a serene space or if you choose to put the focus on your furnishings.
If a traditional space is what you have in mind, use a singe color on the wall and paint the picture frames a crisp white. You can use two wall colors if you have a chair rail {one color above the chair rail and another one below it}, but make sure you’ve painted inside the picture frames using the wall color that directly surrounds them. This is a classic look that puts the emphasis on your molding, and provides tons of architectural interest:
In a traditional or cottage style, you’ll often see white wainscoting on the bottom portion of a wall, while the top half of the wall is painted a different color. While not my favorite choice, a white wainscoting does bring a light and airy feel to a room. Again, there really is no right or wrong way to approach picture frame wainscoting. You don’t have to go color crazy because the molding is already a feature. Just determine the style and mood you want to create, and go for it!
{Click on each picture to see its link.}
For more trim and molding ideas, see Ideas For Painting Your Trim.
What’s Hot Now: Ceramic Garden Stools
Ceramic garden stools are one of my favorite design accessories right now, and they’re sizzling hot, too!
You see these stools everywhere — in magazines, catalogs and on design websites. Designers love them, and if you’ve had your eye on one, read on for some good news at the end of this post!
I love these stools not only because they come in tons of delicious colors and patterns, but they also have multiple uses: an end table, coffee table, ottoman, nightstand, plant stand, and of course, a sitting stool for indoors or out.
I’ve wanted one for my dining room but just never got around to buying it. So imagine my surprise when I was asked to do a product review for ATG Stores! After browsing through ATG’s several on-line shops, I found the perfect reddish-orange stool {below} at OutdoorLivingShowroom.com.
Just the color I was looking for! It looks terrific in my dining room…
…but it also adds the perfect pop of color outside in my garden.
So, my delimma is deciding where to put it. That’s the bad news {if that’s really considered bad}. The good news is, I’m partnering with ATG Stores to offer you a fantastic giveaway, which I will announce in my next post! So, if you’ve been looking at a ceramic garden stool…or a lamp, or area rug, or bedding, or something else that’s really hot…stay tuned!
Moroccan Design
The colorful interiors of Morocco are a feast for the senses.
They are rich in heritage, color, pattern, texture and scents. These beautiful designs reflect the best of the North African landscape and culture — the ocean, soil, fruit, spices, wildflowers, sun and sky.
{genuinestyle}
{memois}
{interiordesignonadime.com}
Moroccan interiors have classic Spanish and Moorish influences, so these designs are filled with natural materials {i.e clay and ceramic tile, metal and brass}, carved furnishings and beautiful fabrics.
In these interiors, you’ll often see colors such as pink, red-orange, saffron, sapphire and other jewel tones that are sultry and saturated. Moroccan design is also famous for comfort — tons of throw pillows, floor pillows and poufs. With all of this, there is no better design style to find inspiration for our own homes.
{sweethomedecorating.com}
{zuniga interiors}
{Moroccan poufs, available at overstock.com}
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