Enchanted guest #10.....say hi to Stacy from Conspicuous Style!

Good morning, well the goodness and talent just keeps on coming...today you are in for a real treat from my buddy, Stacy from Conspicuous Style.  Stacy is a talented designer (her own gorgeous home is proof of that) and she has a wonderful and stylish eye that is always picking up on all the greatest trends and looks. I can count on Stacy to enlighten me on a hot new designer, or of a trend soon to find its way into all of our homes.

 She has great style and I am amazed at some of the projects she has done on her own (hello gorgeous monogrammed lampshades) to projects she has done for clients.  I love this post that she put together, all about the top ten "do it yourself" craft ideas that anyone can do! I am so inspired, I may just have to try my hand at a do it yourself project one day soon.  This is a fabulous post and one I am sure to bookmark. So sit back and enjoy.  Thank you Stacy for being here today! And please stop by and say hello to Stacy, click here to visit!

Now before I let Stacy share her post..I had to share with you some "evidence" about just how talented Miss Stacy is. I respectfully submit exhibit A, B, C, D and E below. (all her exquisite home) Crazy beautiful, huh? Yep, thought you  might agree!! Stacy, sorry I just had to brag a little on your behalf:)

Wow, what a master bedroom!

Gorgeous living room..she does color better than a Crayola box!!

Her beautiful study...

Her dining room and the monogrammed shades that SHE made!~

Her kitchen/breakfast room

Tina, thank you so very much for asking me to guest post during your big move. I am honored and thrilled to be here!

I want to show you my favorite decorating and DIY craft ideas that I saw this year.  I think they are all unusually creative, and some, I think, are brand new. It is so hard to come up with a truly "new" idea, as we all know, and I was extremely impressed with these.   I hope you enjoy the round up!

1. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint 

This amazing paint took the blog world by storm this year, and rightfully so.  Here are some of my favorite projects:

Miss Mustard Seed:

Maison Decor:

 From Annie Sloan:

The Uptown Cottage:

2.  Candice Olson's Tree Branch Art

She used these fallen branches and twigs, cut them all to the same length, and framed them as art.  She is a genius in my book. Period.

3.  The Twiggy Chandelier     


The first is the original by Suzanne Kasler, and the second is the practically free copy by BE Interiors. This is probably my favorite DIY of the year:

    

4. The DIY Floor Cloth 

Also one of my favorites this year, and really ever, is the floor cloth that Laura at Design Share made out of fabric (a tablecloth in this case) and polyurethane.  Brilliant!

5.  O'verlays   

Danika and Cheryle are making history with their O'verlays, and I'd be crazy not to include these.  They are flexible, paintable pieces that you attach to certain Ikea furniture to make it look custom. Look how amazing this new product is:

6.   The Re-purposed Chandelier

So simple, but I would never have thought of it.  Look how beautiful an upside down chandelier looks with candles in it, by On Home Design:

7.  Tree Branch Curtain Rods   

I love the tree branch curtain rods by Olive and Love.  I'm not sure if she was the first to think of this, but it's the first place I saw it:

8.  The Book Wreath

Again, I don't know if this was done first at The Inspired Room, but it is one of my favorites that I saw:

9.  Homemade "Cut and Paste" Rug 

 You have to check this out at Vintage Revivals if you are the DIY type:

10.  The Many DIY Coffee Tables 

From a pallet, at Joy Ever After:

A suitcase, made by Ashley and featured at Design Sponge:

And a door, from Style-Files:

Again, Tina thank you so much for having me here today. I am thinking about you during your big move, and am SO excited for you!

xo Stacy

Wow does she know how to create a post or what!! If this isn't going to inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and go and try to tackle a do it yourself project, can't imagine what will!  Love it Stacy, I am tempted to go out and get my paintbrush and tools and head straight to the hardware store! But for now I have a big move to contend with. Very inspirational indeed. Do stop on over at Stacy fabulous blog, and say hello,click here to visit her.  Thank you Stacy and to everyone for stopping by. Wishing everyone a wonderful Saturday!

PS I hope to prepare a brief post tomorrow about our current moving situation/updates.....since so many of you have been so kind to ask!

Enchanted guest #9 say hi to Desiree from Chic Coastal Living!

Good morning everyone! If you have the winter blues, you are in for a major treat from my dear friend, Desiree of the chic blog, Chic Coastal Living. Desiree is the preeminent expert in my book on stylish coastal living (can I just tell you, she is getting ready to run a 20 mile marathon this month) and lucky her..she lives in Florida and has a front row seat to living under the sun year round!

 I love this post and its like a breath of fresh air, since we are in throes of the dark and gloomy month of January and its raging winter blues. I make no secret of my love for blue and white and this post delivers big time. I love Desiree's effortless style and her first hand reporting on chic coastal living, dressing and entertaining. Be sure to stop by and say hello over at her blog by clicking here ..I promise you too will want to make it a regular stop as I do every morning. Desiree, thank you for this wonderful post, and thanks everyone for stopping in!

Thank you Tina for inviting me over to The Enchanted Home to share what I'm loving now with your chic readers!  It's always a pleasure to be in good company and who better in blogland than to be at your place!

I've always loved blue and white and with spring just around the corner, one tiny little aspect of my life, is being inspired to add a little blue and white during this time of year.  It reminds me of the beach and that's where I want to be most of the time...

 

This living room is from the Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House 2011. I love the ceiling and the use of weathered wood.  Of course the pops of blue and white make it one incredible beach home!

Can you recognize this ultimate beach living room?  Yes, you're right it's from Something's Gotta Give! Tina and I are addicted to this movie and have watched it probably hundreds of times! Okay... maybe I'm exxagerating a little or maybe not....If I could, I would re-create this exact room in my home and never tire of it!

Coastal Living's Ultimate Beach House 2011 dining area....love, love this room! The white, the table, the photo collage on the wall. All perfect!

Love this spacious beach living room!  It's perfect for my whole clan and the linen sofa and chairs are gorgeous!

This white room with bits of yellow here and there are perfect for a super casual beach house.

I love this well organized super-chic kitchen and the lighting is gorgeous!

I want this bedding, oh and the bed and the rug and the bedside lamp....

If I had a guest room, this would be my choice...blue and white patterned bedding.

I think every beach house needs to have these dishes...don't you agree?

Restoration Hardware always has great choices for outdoor seating and perfect nautical blue striped pillows.

Blue towels and bathrugs are easy ways to add a little blue in your life.  These from, Williams Sonoma Home, are always on my shopping list in January.

This living room designed by Victoria Hagan is one of my all time favorite Hamptons living rooms.  I love the fact that you can sit and chat with your family and friends in a stylish cozy area. 

Here's my wish list of things blue and beachy!

1. Jackson Sectional Sofa
2. Breville Single-Serve Coffee
Maker 3. Pacher Mix & Match Hard Coasters
4. Fitzgerald Armchair 5. Bernard Bar Stand 6. Mason Wood Top Desk 7. Madagascar Sisal
Rug

What a surprise! I also love to wear blue!

Here are a few chic looks that I'm loving now!

Perfect Fit Ballet Button Tee/Skinny Calf Hair Belt/Toothpick Jean in Garment Dyed Twill

No. 2 pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Cotton

Chiffon Stripe Tunic

Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan

Drea Peep-Toe Patent Pumps

Ankle Stretch Toothpick Jean in Classic Rinse

Thank you Tina for the invite! This was so much fun for me to put a few things together that are blue, white and beachy!

Happy New Year!

xo,

Desiree

Pretty great, don't you think? I feel more relaxed just having looked at this scrumptious post that makes me want to exhale and head to the beach! The vibe is so clean, fresh and elegant. Love it Desiree..thank you again! Click here to visit Desiree at Chic Coastal Living. Wishing everyone a fabulous day.