Trend Alert: Penny Tile

As much as I love a good subway tile or mosaic glass tile backsplash, penny tile has become a new favorite of mine!

Penny round tile is both historic (it's been used for many many decades) as well as neo-modern. It's become a big trend in kitchen and bathroom design in recent years and is considered a fresh and new option for many homeowners. The shape and size of these small tiles gives it it's name and it comes in so many different colors and materials. You can purchase this tile just about anywhere now (in fact I saw some great penny tile options at Home Depot just yesterday!)

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 How gorgeous are these metalic penny tile kitchen backslashes?!

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Penny tile is traditionally used on the floor, more specifically in bathrooms. . . although it looks great in modern applications as well!

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Speaking of using penny tiles in a bathroom, why not tile an entire wall with this versatile tile?! It creates a great focal point and major impact in small or large bathrooms.

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Another great use for penny tile is on a fireplace. . . 

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 So what do you think of this tiling trend? Do you think it's here to stay?

Trend Alert: Ombre

The french word 'ombre' literally means shadow or shaded. This trend has been popular in fashion for quite some time, but has recently been popping up everywhere in interiors. In design, it is gradation and shading of color (typically going from light to dark) on fabric, walls, furniture or any other surface. I adore this trend and it's probably because it reminds me of tie dye! Although it is a little more sophisticated than tie die, but striking none the less. Take a look of some examples of ombre;

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 So what do you think of the ombre trend? Love it or leave it?! 

Trend Alert: Antlers

This time of year the only antlers most people are thinking about are those on reindeer. . . . However, I can't help but notice antlers being used as decorative accessories!

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Antlers-hanging-on-the-wall have been a popular trend in recent years (like in the image above) but I'm loving the look of antlers being used as accessories. They look great adorning a table top, in a vignette, or as a centerpiece on a dining table, like in the images below.

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What do you think about horned decor?! Love it or hate it? There is something very modern about these rustic accents and I think I need to find one for myself!

2012 Color of the Year!

Pantone recently announced the color of the year for 2012. . . Tangerine Tango!

Every year Pantone, the global authority on color, reveals the color direction for interior design, fashion, cosmetics, and graphic design. This years hue, tangerine tango is an electric orange red and is warm, uplifting and energizing. This bold color evokes a feeling of heat, drama and exoticism, while still coming across as comfortable and friendly. I personally love this color for it's boldness and ability to mix well with all sorts of other hues. Combined with neutrals it can be very soothing, or mix it with another vibrant color and it can have quite the impact! Tangerine tango is definitely a happy color. It's eye catching as well as versatile and I think we'll be seeing a lot more of it in the coming year!

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So what do you think of the color of the year for 2012?!

Missoni for Target: Home

I'm sure a lot of you have heard the hype and have seen the ads. . .Target has partnered with Missoni (the iconic knitwear empire) and the entire collection will be debuting September 13th! I can't wait to get my hands on some of these fresh, uber-colorful and graphic home decor items that will be available!

I think the Missoni patterns are fabulous! As always, Target does us a huge favor by offering great design at super low prices. This is the largest limited-time designer collection to date for Target. The products will only be available through October 22nd so get 'em while their hot!


There’s also a full women’s wear line, women’s accessories line, menswear line and kids’ line.To see the entire Missoni for Target collection, go here.