Words to Live By

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day full of sunshine! Below are a few of my favorite words to live by :)

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
-Leonardo da Vinci

Design is the conscious effort to impose a meaningful order.

— Victor Papanek

   Happy Wednesday!

Loven you,

Danielle

Great Local Event: Towers of Flowers

Spring offically arrived yesterday.... however, our Minnesota weather is lagging behind with the the start of spring season due to our recent snow storm. As we anxiously await the snow melting, sunshine, flowers, and green grass take a load off a visit the extravagant downtown Macy’s Flower Show with Gardens by Bachman’s!




This year’s theme is Towers of Flowers and will feature renderings of 10 iconic structures, including the Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all of which are 12 to 16 feet tall.


The show is running today till April 10th Macy's will host two weeks of special in-store events such as cooking demonstrations from local chefs, an artist marketplace, a men’s designer preview event, and Bouquet of the Day installations from four Bachman’s designers.




 Check out all the fun spring colors to add life to any room :)

 

Loven  you,
Danielle




What I'm Loven
These are some amazing organic and very cool statement light fixtures we carry and that I LOVE!! 

Texture + Color

Texture is the easiest way to add dimension and interest to any room – pair it up with the bright color trend for this spring and you've turned a flat, dull space into a lively one! Here are a few ways I like to add color and texture elements to any room:

Wool Throws:

Bright Merino Wool Throws are amazingly soft and are perfect for those cool spring days – not to mention they look fabulous as an accent in your living room!

Polished and Rugged Texture Combinations:

In this room I paired the rugged, organic texture and shape of the wood side table with more polished and smooth elements like the colored porcelain plates on the wall. Accents like these wall plates can be found inexpensively at flea markets and estate sales.

Don’t be Afraid of Wall Texture:

If texture on walls reminds you of your grandma’s living room wallpaper, think again. Contemporary textures like the one below completely transform a room. Looks like these can easily be achieved with the right wallpaper and one accent wall.

Loven you,
Danielle

What I'm Loven Today

On a dreary dark day like today sometimes I feel like curling up in a set of these with a good book...

 

“The Perfect percale sheets” Everyone should own a set of these. I am addicted. Call me at the store to order a set for yourself!!

I'm loven this Weather!

Hope you all had a chance to get outside today and enjoy this beautiful weather. With a high of 50 degrees I don’t know how anyone could stay inside. Last night while listening to Kare 11 I heard that it hasn’t been this warm since before thanksgiving….. so enjoy it while it lasts


This warm weather brings to mind the thought of spring-cleaning. Now is the time to de clutter and simplify your life, including your décor. Out with the old in with new!


Perhaps its adding a new accent piece to your living room? Revamping an old room? Or simply adding new sheets to your bed!
There are many great ways to add life to an old room without going to drastic measures…




What did everyone do on this lovely day?




Loven you,
Danielle


What I'm Loven Today  

2006 Rubicon Estate "Cask" Rutherford Cabernet Saubignon - This is a must have. An incredibly smooth red wine.

Blog World

I may be new to the blogger world, however, I have been a huge fan of design blogs for quite some time. :)

Below are my TOP 10 MUST READ Design Blogs... Check them out!

1. Material Girls

2. Design Sponge

3. South of Market

4. Ashes & Milk

5. Apartment Therapy

6. Remodelista

7. Black Eiffel

8.  Cup of Jo

9. Creature Comforts

10. Apartment 34

Let me know what you think... What are your favorite design blogs? 

What Danielle's Loven Today:

Birch Tree Branches adds such a nice organic look for the inside! Get oversized ones and add them in the corner for height.  Blend them with modern elements and it makes for a great Mix. 

Loven you,

Danielle

Atlanta Gift Market Trip

  Arriving in Atlanta days after one of their biggest snow-storms meant that the city was a complete mess.    Although Minnesota is known for their long, cold snowy winters, I have to say, we have been spoiled by the efficient Minnesota snow removal system that is equipped to handle the worst weather conditions at a moment’s notice.

With 12 plows in the entire city of Atlanta, the roads were full of ice, snow and, thus hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic.  It took us 3 hours to go 20 miles!  With that in mind, it's no wonder the first days of the show started out slow.  It took several days for vendors to receive their products.  We were uninspired by our regular vendor displays.  Most everything looked like Restoration Hardware “wannabe’s”.  Nothing stood out or looked like it would knock our socks off.  

However, one intriguing observation was the British influences scattered throughout the show. Popular styles included British flags, chairs, royal emblems, and British flag cubes.  We saw old leather cigar chairs and vibrant fabrics of turquoise, royal blue, yellows and grays.  

With the royal wedding coming up, we are a bit leery of how long this trend will last.  We are going to test the waters by bringing a few British pieces into Vivid Home.  On a side note, we did find a new vendor with unique accessories.   We are excited to introduce this new line into the store.  Stop by the store or check out our website for a sneak peak at our spring line.

Loven you,

Danielle

What I'm Loven Today.....

I absolutely LOVE clear bottles to put small flowers in..... These glass Rope Cloches are so fun!

Must Read Blogs for Spring Trends!

Spring is just around the corner despite the snow fall this weekend... Warm weather with days full of sunshine will be here before we know it... 13 days to be exact :)

To go along with last weeks blog on spring trends here are some fabulous articles to check out from a few of my favorite blogs:

Apartment Therapy

Click here to add.... Inspiration: Adding Spring Color To Your Home

Photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy

 

 

My personal favorite... Material Girls

Click here to find great styles when painting your walls pink... The Power of Pink

What are your thoughts? Let us know... Are you adding pink to your house this spring?

Loven you,

Danielle

What I'm Loven Today.....

"The Perfect drink table". Made in England and comes in several resin colors or in wood is sure to add a pop of color to any room. LOVE this as a statement piece in the house :)

 

Hot Interior Design Trends for Spring 2011

Here's what's hot for spring: Pink and peach for paint colors are going to freshen us all up this spring. And they’ll be complemented by all shades of gray. Look for the combination in fabrics, rugs and accessories. Mustard yellows are also going to give us a pleasant hint of hope that warmer days of summer are in the near future too... Here’s hoping!
The biggest change in color is the switch from the neutral beige that carried us through the last decade to a sophisticated gray pallet. We’re really having fun playing with exciting mixes of grays, pinks, yellow and orange.
As far homes go, everyone’s staying put for now it seems. With a more conservative economy it makes sense to be cautious. In our design consultations we’re seeing a lot of clients looking for more multifunctional living spaces and smaller footprints. Goodbye McMansion, hello smart living…

Loven you,
Danielle


What I'm Loven Today:

Interesting and seductive horse pictures are very popular right now. We have them hanging in the store and PEOPLE ARE LOVING THEM…including me!!  Come check them out!