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the vignette

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vi·gnette/vinˈyet/

noun: a brief evocative description, account or episode.

verb: portray (someone) in the style of a vignette.

 

 

creating vignettes is an easy way to freshen up your home with each changing season while making use of what you already have.

be yourself. tell your own story of who you are, what you like, where you have been.

 

 

the best place to start is with odd numbers. groups of threes and fives in staggered heights help to avoid the cluttered look. group in similar colors, or textures and find some contrasting colors to pair them with.

 

for the kids

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i’m in love with organically decorated spaces. by organic, i mean a natural process, following your heart rather than steadfast decor guidelines and rules. incorporating facets of your everyday life with objects that contain memories, emotions, travel souvenirs or simple utilitarian needs.

here is a great example from the new york east village townhouse of pamela bell, one of the originators of the kate spade brand.  rather than filling her home with pieces that are too luxe or fussy to withstand the rough and tumble nature of her children, she has incorporated their hand prints (literally) into the decor.  she invited her children and classmates to come over and ‘decorate’ the muslin sofas with their artwork.

a great example of beautiful ‘organic’ decor. no fuss, no muss, creative and colorful living at it’s best.

around my house

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Just a few of my favorite things at home: self portrait painting by my father, and a painting by Stefani Peter that I gifted to my boyfriend on his birthday last year. Seashells, lovingly collected from the beach, are always found here and there around the house as well. Steelcase dresser from an antique store on Queen St. West in Toronto.

stag head steel

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Recycled steel turned art? YES. I am loving the work by Colin MacRae. Visit his website here. Thank you to Jule Baanstra for the photo.

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