April Faux

Okay, so technically, April Fool's Day is tomorrow. But I couldn't resist the play on words. Here are some fun faux products from the Design Style Guide team.Tuscan Country Style Silk FloralFrom: Silk Floral Arrangements By POMAA rich collection of orchids, grasses and succulents with a couple of faux pheasant feathers for good measure.See Product DetailsSellers PortfolioSellers WebsiteFaux Bois Pendant/Drum LampshadeLove the faux pine fabric used...

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Warm Kitchen Decor

The kitchen is a room that we seem to spend alot of time in. So if your looking for just a few new touches, or a whole new look, Design Style Guide is the place to go. I found this beautiful valance with rich colored birds, pears, plumbs and grapes by Jacistuff. What a cool and unique clock, perfect for the kitchen by OverClocked. This is a glazed white porcelain dinner plate with spoons marking the hours, a knife is the minute hand, a fork as the...

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Bloomin' Flowers!

This radiant fused glass vase from Moon of Glass is just awaiting a bouquet of pink and purple tulips....come on tulips!A lovely 8x10 macro orchid print by From My Eye . A stunning display of brilliant color and abstraction.I'm always a sucker for pillows, so here's a delicious flower-themed silk pillow cover from Meyer Lemon Designs.A fabulous wood burned and cutout gourd bowl with hummingbird and trumpet vine theme from Inspired By Nature...no...

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Modern Style

I live in a fairly traditionally furnished house in the Pennsylvania countryside, but occasionally I dream of living in an urban loft with the most modern of decor. I love the striking lines and unexpected details of these items from Design Style Guide artisans.Flow Couch by eins design Choco Floral Embroidery Pillow Cover by kainkainCharmed lamp by Revisions Design Stu...

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Kristin Love: Etsy Artist from Washington

A few weeks ago I noticed we had several new people joining Design Style Guide. One of those people turned out to be Kristin Love, one of the most enthusiastic people I've met in quite some time. You'll see what I mean...1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?First off I’d like to say "Thank You!" for choosing me to be interviewed for the Team Blog. I am honored.My shop's name is Love Art Works, which is also the name of my business, and I...

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A Little Bit of Old and A Little Bit of New

Anyone who has even been to my house can see that it is full of an eclectic array of hand-me-downs, rescued items, thrift store pieces, new items and even a few antiques. I think, and I've been told by others who are maybe just being nice to me, that my house is a perfect mixture of old and new. And after spending all week refinishing two old pieces of furniture to fit in with a few new pieces I recently purchased, I thought I would see what some...

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Room With A View - Zen and Now

Buddha in the World Original Mixed Media by Zen Dot Studio Humboldt Esquire Lively Lidded Vessel by Barbara Dunshee Habitat Chair by l+j industriesViolets and Birchwood Beaded Soy Candle by Mireasma Glass and Copper Garland by Tapestry Arabian Farm Fused Glass Vase by Moon of GlassRaisin Magic Orchid Original Photograph by From My Eye...

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SPRING!

The Spring equinox. We have awaited this day, many of us, for rebirth. Of the earth, of our spirits, of -- hopefully -- the economy.Soon, we will see the wildlife returning and small, slender shoots of life "spring forward." If you would like to beckon all things beautiful to your surroundings, you may wish to glance at Glorious Glass Garden's shop. She creates bird baths, butterfly feeders, hummingbird feeders, and other fused glass one-of-a-kind...

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Beauty Everywhere

Am I the only one who finds art fairs and flea markets more inspirational than Art Museums? Museum art just looks "old" to me. And dark. I never understand what makes it famous. So there you have it: I have no taste for "real" art. And yet, I see beauty everywhere! Here are a few pieces you might find at My Museum. Click artist's name for more information and inspiration."Enchanted Garden: Happy Spring" by Kristen Stein"Tulips In Vase"...

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17 March brings out the Irish in you!

I guess if you have a hint of Irish blood in you, or you just want to join in, today is the day! Yes, it’s St Patrick’s day which is celebrated worldwide but especially in Ireland (of course!), New Zealand and North America. It is the one day of the year when the Irish theme is paramount and everything green goes and even if you have no Irish connections you can proclaim yourself to be Irish for the day! In the past, Saint Patrick's Day was celebrated...

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