Happy New Year!

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This photo of a local turquoise barn that I posted last January was a big hit and, even though it really has nothing to do with decorating, I thought I would end the year with it for those of you who haven't seen it.

I REALLY appreciate all of you taking the time out of your day to check in on my little corner of the blog world, and I'm so looking forward to posting new inspiration and ideas for you in 2011!

I hope you have a wonderful New Years Eve/Day and that the coming year is your best ever...

Ringing in the New Year

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Whether you are getting dressed to the hilt and taking on the town, or having a quiet more intimate
New Years Eve at home, be safe, and may you have an evening to remember for years to come.
One of the highlights of 2010 for me has been the discovery of blogging, which happened quite accidentally.  I have made so many genuine friends in all of you.  Thank you so much for
continuing to read and support Inspired Design.  Your daily visits and comments light up my day and
I am very grateful to each and everyone of you!
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.  xoxo

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Chic and Plush

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Oh, wouldn't that first room be divine for a small New Year's soiree?  There is nothing better
than sinking into a comfy velour sofa for some delicious conversing with that interesting someone.
We have not made any New Year's plans made as of yet, (yes, thank you again Mr. Flu... you can leave now)!  How do you plan on ringing in the new year?

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How adorable are these personalized calling cards?
I am thinking they would make a great housewarming
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Unique Wall Art

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If you've followed this blog for more than 5 minutes, you're probably aware that I really like numbers and letters in decorating.  Which is why this interesting PEACE arrangement (above) from Lori at the Round Barn Potting Company (a fellow Minnesota blogger - yea, Minnesota! :-)) immediately caught my eye.  I love the way she used different sized letters and put the letters in and outside of the frame.

I also like the creativity in this wall grouping behind her sofa.  Not only do the various items she used make it interesting, but I like the added dimension created by the empty frames over the clocks!

Related Posts:
1. Decorating With Letters and Numbers
2. Decorating With Letters, Words and Numbers

Have a great day!

Citrus Soiree

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Thanks so much for all of your warm well wishes yesterday.  I am slowly feeling better,
and now I am trying to catch up with everything that fell to the wayside with while I was bogged down with the flu.
 I think these citrus infused photos are just what the Doctor ordered!
How is your week going?  

Vogue in Verte

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I think Kermit had it wrong when he said, "It's not easy being green."  These lovely spaces would all be amazingly easy to live with.   I, unfortunately, am feeling a bit green as well, since the flu has reared it's ugly head and decided to take up residence at the Steele household for a bit.  I am hoping to be back to myself in time to ring in the New Year! 

Girl has Style

This girl's style gets an A+ in my book.  Simple black denim and a Louis handbag, top with a bright

pumpkin trench and cute charm bracelet and you have instant cuteness! 

Moderna lámpara colgante inspirada por las formas florales

Esta es una increíble moderna lámpara de techo inspirada en formas florales. Está diseñada por el joven diseñador suizo Philipp Glass. La elegante estructura autoportante de la lámpara de techo tiene doce láminas armoniosamente curvas, que, colocado lateralmente, reflejan la luz de una manera única.

Todas estas láminas están hechas de polvo de aluminio cortado con láser recubiertos. Con un diámetro de 50 cm y un peso de 5 kg.

Puedes encontrarla AQUI

Qué opinas sobre esta linda lámpara de techo?

Decoración de cocinas con color morado púrpura o lila

Si eres un seguidor de este sitio, sabrás que en varias ocasiones hemos publicado artículos sobre decoración de espacios con colores específicos.

Hoy publicamos cocinas en color púrpura, morado o lila, y debemos decir que el impacto visual de esta gama de tonalidades realmente funciona en la cocina moderna!
Dado que el color púrpura significa profunda pasión, realeza, espíritu, y las personas que les gusta
este color son a menudo individuos creativos y generosos.

Qué opinas sobre estos diseños de cocinas de color púrpura, morado o lila?

Creative Decorating Ideas

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Happy Monday! 

I can't believe Christmas is already over, can you?  Our weather cooperated for travel, thankfully, and we had a great time with our families!  Hope you all did as well. 

Traditional Home

From a decorating perspective, I'm actually a little relieved to be done with Christmas and moving on to decorating that will last all year long. 


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With that in mind, here are some ideas to help jump start your decorating creativity with ideas for the upcoming year...

Use a rug to make a headboard "slipcover. Attach with clip-on drapery rings and ribbon.

Midwest Living

Another out-of-the-box idea for a flat-weave rug.  Use it to cover an ottman!

Midwest Living

Make a desk with a hollow core door, sawhorses and some fabric like Heather Chadduck did...

Finish the edges with decorative trim and nail heads.  Cover with a thin piece of glass...

Add custom detail with ribbon.  We've talked about it before - the details really do make a difference. Without the grosgrain ribbon detail, these pillows would just be pretty floral pillows.  Nothing wrong with that, but the addition of the ribbon adds a striking graphic element and the brown ribbon, combined with the brown lampshade helps ground the space...

Style At Home - Designer Virginia Macdonald

Paint a whimsical chalkboard wall in your bathroom like they did in this one featured on Design Sponge. Then paint the ceiling blue, of course!  (I think a mirror inside the chalkboard frame would up the functionality a bit.)  Probably not for every bathroom,  but I do love it...

I always love Tobi's ideas and this one is no different. Paint the back of your bookshelves, then add all white accessories, grounded by some black artwork attached to the front of the shelves.  A designer look that would be very inexpensive to achieve...

Designer Tobi Fairley via At Home Arkansas

Add interesting fabrics to your silhouette art...

Country Living Photo Susie Cushner

Think outside the box when it comes to places to put your magazines, books and other things you want to keep close at hand.  This aged urn adds so much more character to this space than your basic magazine holder would...

Womens Day Photo Michael Partenio

I've seen the numbered stairs idea before with painted steps, but I really like this idea of adding mismatched metal numbers with the rich stained wood...

traditional staircase design

Make it a great day!

Swan Lake

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Natalie Portman is always stunning and graceful, so it seems only fitting that she was chosen to portray
a ballerina in the upcoming Black Swan.  These graceful interiors are just as elegantly
orchestrated.
Black Swan is a psychological thriller which promises to keep you on the edge of
your seat.  Are you looking forward seeing it?