Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Renovation Inspiration

I love HGTV. Like really, truly love it. They are the one company I don't mind getting daily, marketing emails from. While trying to clean out my inbox, I stumbled upon my daily HGTV Inspiration email with the title, "You Won't Believe This Amazing Beach House Remodel", so naturally I gave it a click and found a very inspiring remodel project.

Everything this family did was just so beautiful. It does, however, make me glad that our "remodel" isn't so extensive. Our former landlord and owner of the house had it completely remodeled in the early 2000's. Even with the full house remodel, it still left us with a lot to be desired in order to make it "our own", which is why we're on the journey we're on.

ANYWAY - check out this beautiful beach house remodel from HGTV.com for a little beachfront inspiration!

They went from this: 

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To this:

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And can you just imagine sitting in these chairs and decompressing after a long day? Ahhh...

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Be sure to check out the entire photo gallery by clicking any of the SOURCE links above! Enjoy :)


Friday, July 26, 2013

Living Room Inspiration

Since a home renovation isn't something that ever happens very quickly [unless you are one of the lucky souls picked to go on HGTV] I've decided to start planning for the one room in my house that won't be changing much throughout the renovation; the living room.
Currently our Living Room is:
- Huge
- Open
- An unattractive shade of marigold
- Lacking "flow"
My goal is to go bold and make the living room, where we and our guests spend most of their time if they aren't outside, a place of comfort, style and relaxation. Check out some of the inspiration I've gathered for this room:
Found on Pinterest - you can see more of my living room inspiration on my personal pinterest page, HERE!
I'm always looking for suggestions and ideas, so let me know what you think! Where do you find inspiration for your home decor projects?

Friday, July 19, 2013

Reveling in Reverie

Since our cottage renovation is going so slowly, I wanted to share with you one of the most beautiful and inspiring wedding photo shoots I've ever seen. Now, I have no business being a wedding blog regular since I'm coming up on my 3rd anniversary, but I just can't help myself. I love a well planned, pretty party, so my eyes are always just drawn to wedding features.

One day, while scrolling through Twitter and searching for new and fun blogs to follow, I happened upon Reverie Magazine. And, in case you [like me] were wondering what exactly "Reverie" means, they so kindly define it for you on the home page of the website:



Simply put, it's a daydream. And that is exactly what I do when I browse the pages of their website and their most recent issue of their magazine. Heavenly.

Sadly, I  got married before the days of Pinterest. I didn't have inspiration boards or the millions of ideas floating around out there today. And I may or may not be a little bitter about that...This is not to say that I'm unhappy with the way my wedding turned out. It was quite lovely in fact, but I just didn't have access to all of the planning tips and tricks that young brides do today.

So when I see inspiration like what is featured in the new issue of Reverie Magazine I long to renew my vows, even if it's just for the beautiful party that's involved. Please, please, please go check out the entire publication on line by clicking here ----> REVERIE MAGAZINE





The stunning cover shot is what drew me in. I guess you could say I have a think for classic, nautical design and style. And then I got to page 10 where I was completely engrossed in the seaside inspiration. From the invitations to the oyster shells, I was in love with every detail. Also - I realize how over the top I sound, but I really do think it's just so perfect!




I can't recommend the ladies at Reverie Magazine enough. They know what they are doing, so make sure you check them out when you need some "pretty" in your life!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Cottage Improvement Chronicles: Flower Garden UPDATE

A little less than a month ago, I shared the story of our "Dead Shed" with you, as well as our plans for the revitalization of the spot where it lived. To make a long story short, we have an UGLY spot in our backyard that needs to be made pretty. Easy enough, right? Right...

So, we've cleared the spot, tilled it up, bordered it with old bricks and drift wood, planted wild flower seed, and are waiting not-so-patiently for the first signs of "bloomage". In the meantime, I decided that it needed just a little something else to make it a true oasis for the wildlife in our backyard. A bird bath! Yep, that's what it needed, it would add height to the space and give all the wandering birds a place to cool down.

After a little browsing, I realized that a decent bird bath is not cheap. And then it hit me, why would I buy a new bird bath, when everything else in the garden was a DIY project constructed out of things and materials that we already had? I decided I'd make my own bird bath...While perusing Pinterest one day, I stumbled across the cutest idea for a home made bird bath from Eclectically Vintage...



I mean, seriously, how adorable is this set up?! It got my juices flowing, and I rummaged through our cluttered garage in search of an old step ladder, the bottom pieces of a couple flower pots, and some smooth stones.

Stones? Check...we use to collect sea glass and unique rocks from the beach in a basket on the front porch, and I had a baggie of store-bought stone left-over from my boot rack project a couple months ago.

Flower Pot Holders (I'm sure there is a real name for these things, and I just don't know it...)? Check! I couldn't believe my luck, something told me to peak under the back deck and there sat two perfectly sized plates from pots in a pretty sea-foam green and your typical stone color. Thank you, former landlord...

Old Step Ladder? Negative. But I did find an old work bench, a weather worn stump, a big plastic barrel that I bought last year from Lowes that was filled with flowers, and a vintage plant stand left by the landlord that I had spray painted and kept on the porch. Not as rustic or cute as the step ladder, but hey, it all worked for me!

After some serious placement and replacement of all the pieces, I finally found a set-up that I was satisfied with. I even found a cute little bird decor piece from a yard sale to complete the DIY project. It's certainly not as cute as the pictures and inspiration I found on Pinterest, but I'm REALLY hoping that once the wild flowers come up it will look nice and give the birds a save haven.



Thursday, July 19, 2012

Going Hand in Hand...

I apologize for the lack of bloggage, but things have been pretty busy lately. Not that I'm making excuses...ok, yes I am, but at least it's true!

Anyway, we have a lot of exciting new posts coming your way in the VERY near future. Trust me, you won't want to miss them, whether you live in Morganza or Manhattan! In the mean time, I wanted to leave you with a quote I found on Pinterest that I think all artisans, bloggers, and people in general should live by. It's something that we here at PBC have to remind ourselves of daily, as we all work full time jobs while working towards the goal of having our own dream shop!


You can purchase a sign with this quote on it at an adorable little etsy shop called LUCIUSart.
 






Friday, July 6, 2012

Sticks and Stones, and Jewelry?

We are so happy to announce that we've been blogged! You will have to pardon our extreme excitement over such a small mention, but it's our first time.


Our Point Breeze Cottage Etsy shop is our pride and joy, and every time we see the conversation button marked with a new message we are just brimming with excitement!



Several days ago, we had a new message informing us that our Tangerine Rattan Child's Chair had not only been featured in an Etsy Treasury, but a collection of treasuries on this person's blog too! Coincidentally enough, the kind lady who had taken a liking to our chair was named Donna, and she also runs a shop through Etsy called, StoneSavvy Jewelry. Donna had included our piece in a "Tangerine Beach" treasury collection, and it couldn't have been any more fitting! 

After exploring Donna's blog, we learned that she and her husband spent a couple of years traveling the US by RV. It was a stay in Quartzsite, Arizona that inspired Donna to start designing the beautiful stone earrings and jewelry that she now sells on eBay and Etsy! Another cool feature of StoneSavvy Jewelry? She is a a proud member of teamepe (Etsy Project Embrace) and donates 5% of each sale to the American Hospice Foundation. Donna's jewelry is also on sale on eBay where 50% of all sales are donated to some of her favorite charities such as Alzheimer's Association, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Habitat for Humanity, and the Red Cross to name a few. 

Here is one of the my favorite pieces that I found on the StoneSavvy Jewelry Facebook page. Be sure to check her out for a unique and beautiful piece of  stone jewelry!

Friday, June 29, 2012

Friday Inspiration

This morning I want to share a special piece that I did serveral months ago as our Friday Inspiration. The inspiration for this adorable chest of drawers was my dear friend Kara, who was expecting her first child. Once Kara found out she was having a sweet baby girl, she asked me if I'd be able to redo an old chest of drawers, that was her moms and then hers, for the fast approaching baby girl.

Of course I said yes, I'd love to! I had to start by stripping the paint off of the old chest, which was probably the hardest part of the entire project. You see, having belonged not not only Kara, but her mom too, this piece had been painted over several times with several different colors. After 3 or 4 episodes with the Citristrip, the chest was finally ready for it's ReFabulous makeover!

By this time, Kara had picked out a beautiful name (Savannah) and a precious color scheme for her room (lavender and green). Originally, she wanted to stain the wood on the chest to match the crib she had purchased for Savannah, but once we got down past all of the layers of paint, I realized that it wasn't going to be possible. Too many years of paint had soaked into the wood, making it impossible to get a good, clean stain. So I purchased a can of Valspar Buckeye Brown paint, which was pretty close to the stain color she wanted, and got to work.

To finish off the chest, and give it a special, customized look just for Savannah, I decided to decoupage the inside of the drawers with a lavender and green flower print and a purple on the base of the drawers. And we also purchased faux crystal knobs in lavender for the drawers. It turned out so precious! Leave us a comment and let us know what you think!











Friday, June 22, 2012

Pinning Inspiration!

Unless you have an extreme aversion to the internet, like my husband, you probably know and love the popular site named Pinterest. And as our business is based off of the success of another social networking site, Etsy, we too are in love with Pinterest.

Not only can you find a wealth of recipes, activities, fashion advice, and crafts, but if can also be an incredible source of inspiration for furniture repurposing and refinishing. At Point Breeze Cottage, we love to put our own unique spin on our pieces, but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to peruse the pages of Pinterest for some new ideas either.
You can check out our “Point Breeze Cottage Inspiration” board on my Pinterest page by clicking HERE!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Thinking Outside of the Box.

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I know it's an age old saying, “Think outside of the box,” but it still holds true when repurposing and creating home décor and it is our Tip of the Day. When we go out "saleing" or "picking" and find new projects, it’s easy to make a snap decision on how we want to style the piece. Curvy lines, delicate design = more feminine. Hard lines, bold cuts = more masculine. However, I think it’s important to think outside of the box every now and then and try something different.
For example, just because something is flowy and feminine doesn’t mean it has to be pink, cream, yellow or peach. Try looking at it in a different light. Right now, I’m working on a child’s patio table and chair set that I was completely envisioning in a pale pink for a little princess. But then as I was going through our fabric supply I had a moment of nature-filled inspiration. I pulled out the new fabric Donna had recently purchased and thought, “Let’s make this a set for both boys and girls to enjoy!”
Even though it’s not finished yet, I can’t tell you how excited I am to complete this project. In fact, here is a little sneak peek just to give you a feel of the piece:

So the moral of the story here is to think outside of the box. Sometimes standard works and sells, but to really make a unique piece that tells a different story you need to look at things from a new angle.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Oh So Inspirational

I am a big fan of Instagram, the photo-sharing app that lets you put cool filters on your photos so they look vintage, enhanced, etc. One day I was bored and looking through the "popular" page, and was instantly drawn to a user named ohsolovelystef because of her retro 50's-60's looking photos. I began looking at all her pictures, and began to feel as if I had met a kindred spirit. Not only is her house decked out completely in atomic-era decor, but she is also co-owner of a groovy vintage shop in Winnipeg, Canada called Rhymes with Orange, a mobile shop run out of a 1956 camper (!!!), Etsy shop, and blog Oh So Lovely Vintage. 


Stefanie and Erin's collection of mid-century modern housewares is incredible, from kitchenware (they, like me, have a soft spot for pyrex) to bakelite jewelry, kitschy wall art, knick knacks, and totally awesome radios. All of which is just scratching the surface. Their blog is a retro lover's dream, with featured products, a "Sixties Sunday" weekly post, vintage fashion, their personal inspirations, and even giveaways. These ladies are an inspiration to me and their shops are an example of what I hope Point Breeze Cottage can become someday, with of course, our own spin on things. For anyone who, like me, knows they were born in the wrong decade, or wishes they could go back to a simpler time, Oh So Lovely Vintage is a great blog to peruse. I hope to one day be able to travel all the way up north to Canada to visit their awesome shop!

 
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